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100 1 _aLe Gallienne, Richard,
_d1866-1947
245 1 0 _aVanishing Roads and Other Essays
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
505 0 _aVanishing roads -- Woman as a supernatural being -- The lack of imagination among millionaires -- The passing of Mrs. Grundy -- Modern aids to romance -- The last call -- The persecutions of beauty -- The many faces: the one dream -- The snows of yester-year -- The psychology of gossip -- The passing away of the editor -- The spirit of the open -- An old American tow-path -- A modern Saint Francis -- The little ghost in the garden -- The English countryside -- London: changing and unchanging -- The haunted restaurant -- The new Pyramus and Thisbe -- Two wonderful old ladies -- A Christmas meditation -- On re-reading Walter Pater -- The mystery of "Fiona Macleod" -- Forbes-Robertson: an appreciation -- A memory of Frédéric Mistral -- Imperishable fiction -- The man behind the pen -- Bulls in china-shops -- The Bible and the butterfly.
508 _aProduced by Janet Kegg and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Vanishing Roads and Other Essays" by Richard Le Gallienne is a collection of reflective essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of nature, beauty, human experiences, and the nuanced relationships between people and the world around them. Through poetic language and philosophical musings, Le Gallienne invites readers to ponder the mysteries of existence, the spiritual significance of nature, and the inherent beauty that lies within human connection. At the start of "Vanishing Roads," Le Gallienne sets the stage by introducing his contemplative vision of roads as metaphors for life's journey, suggesting they lead us not only through the physical landscape but also into the depths of our souls. He expresses a deep appreciation for the natural world, noting how roads, though manmade, have become intertwined with nature, evoking a sense of spirituality and mystery. The opening is rich with imagery and philosophical musings that foretell the author's exploration of deeper emotional currents within the human experience, thus setting a reflective tone for the essays to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11675
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