02332cam a22003133u 4500 53169 UtSlPG 20260610134227.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Dowling, Richard, 1846-1898 Ignorant Essays Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-09-29 The only real ghost in fiction -- The best two books -- Lies of fable and allegory -- My copy of Keats -- Decay of the sublime -- A borrowed poet -- The English opium-eater -- A guide to ignorance. Produced by Chuck Greif, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Ignorant Essays" by Richard Dowling is a collection of reflective essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores various philosophical and literary themes through Dowling's engaging and often humorous lens. The essays delve into subjects such as the nature of dreams, interpretations of literature, and the interplay between knowledge and ignorance. The opening of the collection begins with a conversation between the author and a friend about the concept of wealth, illustrated through the metaphor of the "ghost of a sixpence." This conversation leads to a fascinating exploration of the intangible nature of dreams and the existential questions surrounding the presence of ghosts in our lives. Dowling cleverly juxtaposes personal anecdotes, literary references, and philosophical inquiries, demonstrating a whimsical yet profound examination of the human experience. Through this thought-provoking dialogue, the author sets the stage for a series of essays that invite readers to contemplate deeper existential questions while enjoying his unique prose style. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Essays https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53169 94003 94003