Idle Hours in a Library by William Henry Hudson
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"Idle Hours in a Library" by William Henry Hudson is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. It presents a series of contemplative pieces responding to literary subjects, drawing from Hudson's hours spent browsing and reflecting on various texts. As Hudson leads readers through topics such as Elizabethan life and classic literature, he combines personal insights with historical context, creating a rich tapestry that examines the intersection between literature
and life. The opening of the volume introduces Hudson’s intent and thematic focus, primarily outlining his explorations into various literary themes and figures. He discusses his essays, which comprise a mix of popular lectures and magazine articles, emphasizing their informal and accessible nature. Readers are invited to reflect on the vitality of classic writers like Shakespeare and Samuel Pepys, as well as the social and moral fabric of Elizabethan society. Hudson’s examination of these subjects seeks to rekindle interest in historical literature while fostering appreciation for the deeper joys of reading amidst the mundanity of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hudson, William Henry, 1862-1918 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 99003790 |
| Title | Idle Hours in a Library |
| Contents | London life in Shakespeare's time -- Pepys and his diary -- Two novelists of the English Restoration -- A glimpse of Bohemia. |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | London (England) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | English literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Contemporary England |
| Subject | Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689 |
| Subject | Manley, Mrs. (Mary de la Rivière), 1663-1724 |
| Subject | Murger, Henri, 1822-1861. Scènes de la vie de Bohême |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56659 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 391 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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