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100 1 _aBallou, Maturin M.
_q(Maturin Murray),
_d1820-1895
245 1 0 _aGenius in Sunshine and Shadow
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-09-14
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller, Katie Hernandez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Genius in Sunshine and Shadow" by Maturin M. Ballou is a reflective literary exploration written in the late 19th century. This work compiles the author's library notes and musings on the nature of genius as exemplified by influential figures in art and literature throughout history. Through a blend of anecdotes and historical references, it seeks to reveal how genius thrives irrespective of social status or circumstances. The opening of the book sets the stage with a contemplation of how time obscures the true nature and contributions of historical figures like Homer, Shakespeare, and others. Ballou emphasizes that while their names may fade from collective memory, their legacies endure through their works. He introduces the idea that true genius often emerges from humble beginnings, using examples from various epochs and professions to illustrate that perseverance and hard work can elevate individuals to greatness regardless of their origin. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature -- Anecdotes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40758
999 _c81597
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