Hope Farm Notes by Herbert W. Collingwood
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| Author | Collingwood, Herbert W. (Herbert Winslow), 1857-1927 |
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| LoC No. | 21007511 |
| Title | Hope Farm Notes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The sunny side of the barn -- A Hope Farm sermon -- Grandmother -- Laughter and religion -- A day in Florida -- The baseball game -- Transplanting the young idea -- The sleepless man -- Lincoln's Birthday -- Uncle Ed's philosophy -- A God-forsaken place -- Louise -- Christmas every day -- "The finest lesson" -- "Columbus Day" -- The commencement -- "Organization" -- The face of liberty -- Captain Randall's hour -- "Snow bound" -- "Class" -- "I'll tell God" -- A day's work -- Professor Gander's academy -- Colonel O'Brien and Sergeant Hill -- How the other half lives -- The Indians won -- Ike Sawyer's hotel -- Old-time politics. |
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| Summary | "Hope Farm Notes" by Herbert W. Collingwood is a collection of reflective essays that capture the essence of rural life written in the early 20th century. The text offers a glimpse into the nuances of farm living through heartfelt observations and anecdotes that resonate with both nostalgia and wisdom. Collingwood shares his experiences growing up on a farm, exploring themes of labor, the role of family, and the influence of literature and poetry on everyday life. The opening portion of the work introduces the metaphor of the "sunny side" and "frosty side" of the barn, symbolizing the contrasting experiences of joy and labor in farm life. Collingwood reflects on his childhood chores, emphasizing the value of hard work and the philosophical insights derived from spending time in solitude. He discusses the importance of fostering an understanding of justice and character, ultimately advocating for a balance between work and play to foster a fulfilling life. Through vivid storytelling, the author sets the stage for a deeper examination of how personal experiences on the farm can shape one's perspective on broader societal issues and human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Farm life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63243 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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