Joyous Gard by Arthur Christopher Benson
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"Joyous Gard" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the concept of an inner sanctuary, or the "Castle of Joyous Gard," which serves as a metaphor for personal peace, beauty, and fulfillment in life. The author reflects on the importance of nurturing one's inner life and balancing life's demands with the pursuit of beauty and serenity. At the start of the
book, the author introduces the idea of "Joyous Gard" as a fortress of joy and beauty, drawing from the legend of Sir Lancelot’s castle. Benson contrasts the joy of this stronghold with the dangers of remaining idle within it. He emphasizes that to truly appreciate and internalize this joy, individuals must actively engage with the world around them, balancing moments of tranquility with genuine service to others. The opening sets a reflective tone, inviting readers to contemplate how they can cultivate their own "Joyous Gard" amidst life's chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | Joyous Gard |
| Contents | Prelude -- Ideas -- Poetry -- Poetry and life -- Art -- Art and morality -- Interpretation -- Education -- Knowledge -- Growth -- Emotion -- Memory -- Retrospect -- Humour -- Visions -- Thought -- Accessibility -- Sympathy -- Science -- Work -- Hope -- Experience -- Faith -- Progress -- The sense of beauty -- The principle of beauty -- Life. |
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Produced by R. Cedron, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20423 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20423-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 714 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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