02806cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500011001051000033001162450043001492640051001923000047002433360026002903370026003163380036003425000031003785050596004095080029010055201343010345340045023776530011024228560042024339990017024754261UtSlPG20260610133123.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPNaPR1 aGalsworthy, John,d1867-193314aThe Complete Essays of John Galsworthy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-250 aThe inn of tranquillity -- Magpie over the hill -- Sheep-shearing -- Evolution -- Riding in mist -- The procession -- A Christian -- Wind in the rocks -- My distant relative -- The black godmother -- Quality -- The grand jury: in two panels and a frame -- Gone -- Threshing -- That old-time place -- Romance: three gleams -- Memories -- Felicity -- Studies and essays -- A novelist's allegory -- Some platitudes concerning drama -- Meditation on finality -- Wanted-schooling -- Reflections on our dislike of things as they are -- The windlestraw -- About censorship -- Vague thoughts on art.  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Complete Essays of John Galsworthy" by John Galsworthy is a collection of essays and reflections written in the early 20th century. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including observations on life, nature, art, society, and the human condition, often incorporating Galsworthy's thoughtful and philosophical perspective. The collection begins with meditations on life’s contradictions and the complexity of existence, introducing readers to Galsworthy's keen insight into societal dynamics and personal introspections.  The opening portion paints a vivid picture of a serene landscape, where the narrator encounters an inn named "Osteria di Tranquillita" on the Odyssean coast, prompting reflections on progress and civilization. Through the interaction with the inn's proprietor, who embodies a clash between old and new values, Galsworthy evokes a deeper philosophical inquiry into the nature of society and individual purpose. The narrator's musings lead to a contemplation of connection and continuity in life, expressing a blend of admiration and frustration towards modernity and its incongruities. The essays seamlessly blend observational detail with personal philosophy, inviting readers to ponder the intricate tapestry woven by the experiences and choices of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEssays40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4261  c46307d46307