Windfalls by A. G. Gardiner
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"Windfalls" by Alfred George Gardiner is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on various aspects of nature, life, and personal experiences, all intertwined with Gardiner's sharp wit and keen observations. Through a satire that blends humor with philosophical insights, the essays explore themes such as the beauty of bees, the complexity of human habits, and the peculiarities of social interactions. The opening of "Windfalls" introduces
readers to a charming narrative about a drake named Jemima, who is humorously misnamed due to an error at his christening. Gardiner's prose captures an idyllic scene in an orchard where Jemima and a family of Indian runner ducks eagerly follow the narrator, curious and social. The narrator's reflections on Jemima's antics and the deeper lessons they evoke about knowledge and perception serve as a delightful introduction to Gardiner's contemplative style. This setting elegantly transitions into the author's musings on idleness and the struggles of creativity, setting the stage for a rich exploration of daily life infused with nature's essence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gardiner, A. G. (Alfred George), 1865-1946 |
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| Illustrator | Gardiner, Clive, 1891-1960 |
| Title | Windfalls |
| Contents | Preface -- Jemima -- On being idle -- On habits -- In defence of wasps -- On Pillar Rock -- Two voices -- On being tidy -- An episode -- On possession -- On bores -- A lost swarm -- Young America -- On great replies -- On boilers and butterflies -- On Hereford beacon -- Chum -- On matches and things -- On being remembered -- On dining -- Idle thoughts at sea -- Two drinks of milk -- On facts and the truth -- On great men -- On swearing -- On a hansom cab -- On manners -- On a fine day -- On women and tobacco -- Down town -- On keyhole morals -- Fleet Street no more -- On waking up -- On re-reading -- February days -- On an ancient people -- On good resolutions -- On a Grecian profile -- On taking a holiday -- Under the sycamore -- On the vanity of old age -- On sighting land. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English essays -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47429 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 755 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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