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Trivia

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Smith, Logan Pearsall, 1865-1946
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Trivia by Logan Pearsall Smith" is a collection of essays and reflections written in the early 20th century. This book captures the author's contemplations on everyday life, blending observations of nature, society, and the human condition with a poignant sense of nostalgia. Smith's work resonates with the literary style of the early 1900s, characterized by introspection and a keen observation of the subtleties of life. In "Trivia," Smith offers a series of vignettes and essays reflecting on various themes such as happiness, societal norms, the passage of time, and the nature of existence. Through his witty and often humorous prose, he explores personal experiences, the beauty found in nature, and the quirks of human behavior, all while maintaining a philosophical lens. Each piece invites readers to ponder their existence and the world around them, with an emphasis on the trivialities that, upon further reflection, hold significant weight in our lives. Smith's insights provide a rich tapestry that celebrates the joys and ironies of the mundane aspects of reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Text file produced by Joris Van Dael, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
Notes:
Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Release date is 2005-07-01

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