The Bed-Book of Happiness by Harold Begbie
"The Bed-Book of Happiness" by Harold Begbie is a collection of cheerful writings compiled during the early 20th century. This book serves as a comforting companion for those who are unwell, unable to sleep, or simply fatigued, aiming to uplift spirits with a diverse range of joyful texts. Through its selection of comforting pieces, the book seeks to create an atmosphere of happiness and distraction, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a
world of light-heartedness. The opening portion of the book sets the tone for its purpose, as Begbie introduces the concept of a "Bed-Book" dedicated to happiness. He explores the idea of maintaining a positive outlook, especially during times of physical weakness, and shares anecdotes from his experiences caring for a sick child. Highlighting the challenge of finding suitable reading material that uplifts without disheartening the ill, Begbie explains his aspiration to create a compilation that is entirely devoid of sadness or gloom. This introductory segment effectively conveys the author's intention to provide solace through a treasury of cheerful writings, ensuring that readers may find joy, comfort, and a sense of companionship in the midst of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Begbie, Harold, 1871-1929 |
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| Title |
The Bed-Book of Happiness Being a colligation or assemblage of cheerful writings brought together from many quarters into this one compass for the diversion, distraction, and delight of those who lie abed,—a friend to the invalid, a companion to the sleepless, an excuse to the tired |
| Credits | Produced by Paul Murray, Gene Smethers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature -- Collections |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13457 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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