| Author |
Grayson, David, 1870-1946 |
| Title |
Great Possessions
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Juliet Sutherland, Sjaani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Great Possessions" by David Grayson is a reflective work that appears to be a philosophical memoir or nature writing, likely from the early 20th century. The book explores themes of nature, sensory experience, and the simple joys of rural life through the lens of the narrator, who intimately recounts the beauty of the world around him, particularly the smells and flavors found in nature. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces his deep appreciation for the senses of smell and taste, contrasting them with the more celebrated senses of sight and hearing. He describes his candid reflections on life as he ages, recounting a desire to savor every aspect of existence, particularly during a beautiful May morning in his garden. Through vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, the narrator reveals the joy found in the scents of lilacs and strawberries, enjoying a rich sensory experience that fosters a profound connection to the natural world. His reminiscences and observations serve as a celebration of the simple yet extraordinary occurrences in daily life, setting the tone for a profound exploration of nature and the beauty of living in harmony with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Grayson, David, 1870-1946 -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Amherst Region
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| Subject |
Country life -- Massachusetts -- Amherst Region
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| Subject |
Massachusetts -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
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| Subject |
Amherst Region (Mass.) -- Social life and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10593 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 20, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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