The Jonathan Papers by Elisabeth Woodbridge Morris
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"The Jonathan Papers" by Elisabeth Woodbridge Morris is a collection of nature-inspired essays written in the early 20th century. The book captures the joy of rural life, focusing on the serenity and pleasures derived from engaging with nature, particularly through the experiences of the narrating character alongside Jonathan, who shares her appreciation for the outdoors. The narrative embraces themes of simplicity, the beauty of unstructured time, and the fulfillment found in small
moments. The opening of the work sets a reflective and whimsical tone as the author introduces her relationship with Jonathan and their mutual desire to escape societal obligations for a day of fishing during a picturesque spring. Their spontaneous decision to flee the mundane leads them to tranquil encounters with nature, illustrated through detailed descriptions of their surroundings – from the meandering brook to the happy challenges of fishing. This slice-of-life moment beautifully establishes the book's overarching celebration of nature's joys amidst the complexities of everyday life. It invites the reader to consider the importance of leisure, enjoyment, and cherishing tranquil experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Morris, Elisabeth Woodbridge, 1870-1964 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12009940 |
| Title | The Jonathan Papers |
| Contents | Foreword: on taking one's dessert first -- A placid runaway -- An unprogressive farm -- A desultory pilgrimage -- The yellow valley -- Larkspurs and hollyhocks -- The farm Sunday -- The grooming of the farm -- "Escaped from old gardens" -- The country road -- The lure of the berry -- In the rain -- As the bee flies -- A dawn experiment -- In the wake of the partridge -- Beyond the realm of weather -- Comfortable books -- In the firelight. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Annie McGuire from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (books.google.com/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Subject | Natural history -- Outdoor books |
| Subject | Country life -- Connecticut |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33997 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33997-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 505 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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