Patrins by Louise Imogen Guiney

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57024.html.images 356 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57024.epub3.images 573 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57024.epub.images 576 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57024.epub.noimages 224 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57024.kf8.images 693 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57024.kindle.images 655 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57024.txt.utf-8 318 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/57024/pg57024-h.zip 697 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Guiney, Louise Imogen, 1861-1920
LoC No. 12032839
Title Patrins
To Which Is Added an Inquirendo Into the Wit & Other Good Parts of His Late Majesty King Charles the Second
Alternate Title Patrins
To Which Is Added an Inquirendo Into the Wit and Other Good Parts of His Late Majesty King Charles II
Contents On the rabid versus the harmless scholar -- The great playground -- On the ethics of descent -- Some impressions from the Tudor Exhibition -- On the delights of an incognito -- The puppy: a portrait -- On dying considered as a dramatic situation -- A bitter complaint of the ungentle reader -- Animum non coelum -- The precept of peace -- On a pleasing encounter with a pickpocket -- Reminiscences of a fine gentleman -- Irish -- An open letter to the moon -- The under dog -- Quiet London -- The captives -- On teaching one's grandmother how to suck eggs -- Wilful sadness in literature -- An inquirendo into the wit and other good parts of his late majesty, King Charles the Second.
Credits Produced by Emmy, MFR, Linda Cantoni, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive). This project is dedicated with
love to Emmy's memory.
Summary "Patrins" by Louise Imogen Guiney is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The book appears to explore various themes around nature, education, society, literature, and personal experiences, weaving together observations and anecdotes with a touch of humor and eloquence. The essays promise to reveal the author's unique insights and philosophical musings, allowing readers a glimpse into the thought process and cultural commentary of the time. The opening of "Patrins" introduces the notion of a "patrin," described as a Gypsy trail marked by leaves or grass to guide those who follow. This metaphor sets the stage for the essays that follow, filled with various musings that reflect a journey through Guiney’s thoughts on subjects such as the education system, the beauty of childhood, the complexity of nature, and the demands of art and literature. In the beginning, the text hints at a critique of societal norms, particularly regarding the educational experiences of youth, setting a contemplative tone for the collection. Guiney's prose is lyrical and thought-provoking, suggesting that readers will be treated to both wit and wisdom as they accompany her through her literary explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685
Subject American essays -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 57024
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 73 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!