The Romance of the Commonplace by Gelett Burgess
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"The Romance of the Commonplace" by Gelett Burgess is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores the philosophy of appreciating the everyday aspects of life, suggesting that a romantic view can transform the mundane into something extraordinary. Burgess presents his ideas with wit and a playful perspective, inviting readers to find joy and beauty in the ordinary moments of existence. The opening of this work introduces
the author's reflections and philosophical musings on the nature of life and human perception. Burgess expresses a desire to encourage readers to adopt a stance of enthusiasm toward the ordinary, emphasizing that everyone can cultivate a fresh perspective that brings deeper appreciation to daily encounters. He posits that life can be seen as a game, where playfulness and imagination enhance our experiences. Through a series of essays, he aims to demonstrate that beauty and delight are available in the commonplace, thereby inviting readers into a discourse that elevates the trivial to the realm of significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951 |
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| Title | The Romance of the Commonplace |
| Contents | Introduction -- April essays -- Getting acquainted -- Dining out -- The uncharted sea -- The art of playing -- The use of fools -- Absolute age -- The manual blessing -- The deserted island -- The sense of humour -- The game of correspondence -- The caste of the articulate -- The tyranny of the Lares -- Costume and custom -- Old friends and new -- A defense of slang -- The charms of imperfection -- "The play's the thing" -- Living alone -- Cartomania -- The science of flattery -- Romance en route -- At the edge of the world -- The diary habit -- The perfect go-between -- Growing up -- A pauper's monologue -- A young man's fancy -- Where is Bohemia? -- The bachelor's advantage -- The confessions of an ignoramus -- A music-box recital -- A plea for the precious -- Sub rosa. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49285 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 625 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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