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100 1 _aWarner, Charles Dudley,
_d1829-1900
245 1 0 _aNine Short Essays
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-05
505 0 _aA night in the garden of the Tuileries -- Truthfulness -- The pursuit of happiness -- Literature and the stage -- The life-saving and life prolonging art -- "H.H." in southern California -- Simplicity -- The English volunteers during the late invasion -- Nathan Hale.
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"NINE SHORT ESSAYS" by Charles Dudley Warner is a collection of reflective essays written during the late 19th century. The essays delve into various topics related to life, society, culture, and literature, offering insightful observations that reflect on the human experience and the American ethos. The opening of "A Night in the Garden of the Tuileries" sets the scene for a nocturnal adventure in Paris during the time of the Second Empire. As the protagonist, a weary traveler, inadvertently falls asleep in the Tuileries Garden, he wakes to find himself alone and locked in after dark. The narrative unfolds as he grapples with the anxiety of being caught in a politically charged environment, all while contemplating the beauty of the garden, historic sights, and the presence of illustrious historical figures. Throughout this opening segment, Warner skillfully interlaces humor, social commentary, and rich imagery, inviting readers to experience his musings on solitude and the interplay between man and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3108
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