Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 by John Wilson
"Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2" by John Wilson is a collection of essays and reflective writings written in the mid-19th century. The work presents a blend of personal anecdotes, observations of nature, and contemplations on life, delving into themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and beauty in the simple pleasures of life. At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on the beauty of their familiar landscape on May-Day,
invoking memories of their childhood and evoking a strong sense of nostalgia. The rich descriptions of nature, combined with reflections on lost friends and deep emotional connections, create a poignant atmosphere. The narrator recalls fond memories associated with the local farm, Mount Pleasant, and the joy of communal gatherings, contrasting the happiness of those days with the inevitable changes brought by time. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of both the themes of beauty and loss that resonate throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilson, John, 1785-1854 |
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| Title | Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | May-day -- Sacred poetry -- Christopher in his aviary -- Dr Kitchiner -- Soliloquy on the seasons -- A few words on Thomson -- The Snowball Bicker of Pedmount -- Christmas dreams -- Our winter quarters -- Stroll to Grassmere -- L'envoy -- Remarks on the scenery of the Highlands. |
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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19938 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 256 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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