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100 1 _aVan Dyke, Henry,
_d1852-1933
245 1 0 _aCompanionable Books
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-02-08
505 0 _aThe Book of books -- Poetry in the Psalms -- The good enchantment of Dickens -- Thackeray and real men -- George Eliot and real women -- The poet of immortal youth (Keats) -- The recovery of joy (Wordsworth) -- "The glory of the imperfect" (Browning) -- A quaint comrade by quiet streams (Walton) -- A sturdy believer (Samuel Johnson) -- A Puritan plus poetry (Emerson) -- An adventurer in a velvet jacket (Stevenson).
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Companionable Books" by Henry Van Dyke is a collection of literary appreciations written in the early 20th century. In this work, the author reflects on books that provide lasting companionship and joy, emphasizing those that interpret nature and life in a beautiful and powerful manner. The text is structured as a series of essays that delve into the experiences and insights gained through reading these impactful works. At the start of this collection, the author sets the stage by discussing the concept of "companionable books," which he contrasts with those that are dull or quickly forgotten. He offers a personal perspective on literature’s ability to enrich our lives, encouraging readers to choose books that resonate deeply and can be revisited over time. The opening portion introduces the metaphoric tale of a prince and a tree that embodies life's nourishing qualities, drawing parallels to the Bible and its immense literary influence. Van Dyke expresses a passion for the written word, defining literature as a vital source of inspiration and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature -- History and criticism
653 _aEnglish literature -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61345
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