Stevenson's Perfect Virtues, as Exemplified by Leigh Hunt by Luther Albertus Brewer
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"Stevenson's Perfect Virtues, as Exemplified by Leigh Hunt" by Luther Albertus Brewer is a reflective work published in the early 20th century. This book serves as both a character study and an appreciation of the virtues of gentleness and cheerfulness, focusing on the lives and writings of Leigh Hunt and Robert Louis Stevenson. It delves into the importance of these virtues in human relationships and literature, demonstrating the impact of optimism and
kindness. In this publication, Brewer highlights Leigh Hunt’s life, illustrating how his cheerful demeanor and gentle spirit shaped both his character and his literary contributions. Through various anecdotes, letters, and reflections from contemporaries, the text portrays Hunt as a figure who, despite considerable hardships, maintained an unwavering belief in the goodness of life. The book emphasizes his loving nature, his joyful gatherings with literary friends, and his famous works, including the poem "Abou Ben Adhem," which encapsulates his message of love for humanity. Ultimately, the reader is invited to celebrate the simple yet profound virtues of gentleness and cheerfulness, as embodied by Hunt and echoed in Stevenson’s philosophy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brewer, Luther Albertus, 1858-1933 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23000221 |
| Title | Stevenson's Perfect Virtues, as Exemplified by Leigh Hunt |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Sogard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859 -- Ethics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33072 |
| Release Date | Jul 4, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 228 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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