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100 1 _aFairless, Michael,
_d1869-1901
245 1 4 _aThe Grey Brethren, and Other Fragments in Prose and Verse
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1997-03-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1911 Duckworth and Co. edition by David Price
520 _a"The Grey Brethren, and Other Fragments in Prose and Verse" by Michael Fairless is a collection of prose and poetry written in the early 20th century. This book exemplifies Fairless's unique narrative style and reflects themes of spirituality, nature, and human experience. It intertwines fairy tales, contemplative essays, and festive poems, aiming to illustrate the beauty and wisdom found in the simplicity of life. The collection begins with the titular story "The Grey Brethren," which explores the tender recollections of childhood encapsulated in the life of Quakers. In the subsequent pieces, Fairless moves seamlessly between fairy tales, such as "The Dreadful Griffin" and "The Story of the Tinkle-Tinkle," each containing moral lessons and enchanting elements designed for children. The work includes observations on the seasons, like the spirited arrival of spring, while delving into profound notions of existence and the soul's journey. Through his gentle prose and lyrical verse, the author invites readers into a world where simplicity dances with complexity, urging them to appreciate the interconnectedness of all life and its inherent mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
653 _aShort stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/835
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