02774cam a22003133u 4500 49285 UtSlPG 20260610134131.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951 The Romance of the Commonplace Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-06-25 Introduction -- April essays -- Getting acquainted -- Dining out -- The uncharted sea -- The art of playing -- The use of fools -- Absolute age -- The manual blessing -- The deserted island -- The sense of humour -- The game of correspondence -- The caste of the articulate -- The tyranny of the Lares -- Costume and custom -- Old friends and new -- A defense of slang -- The charms of imperfection -- "The play's the thing" -- Living alone -- Cartomania -- The science of flattery -- Romance en route -- At the edge of the world -- The diary habit -- The perfect go-between -- Growing up -- A pauper's monologue -- A young man's fancy -- Where is Bohemia? -- The bachelor's advantage -- The confessions of an ignoramus -- A music-box recital -- A plea for the precious -- Sub rosa. Produced by Al Haines "The Romance of the Commonplace" by Gelett Burgess is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores the philosophy of appreciating the everyday aspects of life, suggesting that a romantic view can transform the mundane into something extraordinary. Burgess presents his ideas with wit and a playful perspective, inviting readers to find joy and beauty in the ordinary moments of existence. The opening of this work introduces the author's reflections and philosophical musings on the nature of life and human perception. Burgess expresses a desire to encourage readers to adopt a stance of enthusiasm toward the ordinary, emphasizing that everyone can cultivate a fresh perspective that brings deeper appreciation to daily encounters. He posits that life can be seen as a game, where playfulness and imagination enhance our experiences. Through a series of essays, he aims to demonstrate that beauty and delight are available in the commonplace, thereby inviting readers into a discourse that elevates the trivial to the realm of significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American essays https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49285 90123 90123