Faces in the Fire, and Other Fancies by Frank Boreham
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| Author | Boreham, Frank, 1871-1959 |
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| Title | Faces in the Fire, and Other Fancies |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | By way of introduction -- The baby among the bombshells -- Strawberries and cream -- The conquest of the crags -- Linoleum -- The editor -- The peacemaker -- Nothing -- The angel and the iron gate -- Short cuts -- The postman -- Crying for the moon -- Our lost romances -- A forbidden dish -- An old maid's diary -- The river -- Faces in the fire -- The menace of the sunlit hill -- Among the icebergs -- A box of tin soldiers -- Love, music, and salad -- The felling of the tree -- Spoil! -- A philosophy of fancy-work -- A pair of boots -- Christmas bells. |
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| Summary | "Faces in the Fire, and Other Fancies" by Frank Boreham is a collection of essays and reflections written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of wonder, surprise, and the human experience, inviting readers to reconnect with the amazement found in everyday life. Through vivid imagery and philosophical musings, Boreham prompts contemplation on the nature of perception, the passage of time, and the complexities of existence. The opening of the collection sets a reflective tone as Boreham recounts his first encounter with New Zealand, confronting the stark contrast between its rugged landscapes and his memories of a more genteel environment. This initial experience evokes a sense of solitude and alienation, yet it soon transitions to a more profound exploration of connection, illustrating how our lives are filled with surprises akin to "bombshells." The author emphasizes the importance of retaining childlike wonder and the ability to be astonished by life, suggesting that our capacity for amazement can diminish over time. Boreham vividly describes the simplicities of life through the lens of a baby discovering the world, weaving in personal anecdotes and insightful observations that lay the foundation for the themes he will further explore in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42105 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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