Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lindsay, Vachel, 1879-1931

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty" by Vachel Lindsay is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The author embarks on a poetic and philosophical journey across America, with the primary objective of sharing his vision of beauty and art with the world. Through his experiences, Lindsay intertwines reflections on society, spirituality, and the profound impacts of nature. At the start of the narrative, the author recounts the beginning of his journey from Springfield, Illinois, undertaking a lengthy walk across various states, including Missouri and into Kansas, in the summer of 1912. He introduces his "Gospel of Beauty," which emphasizes the importance of returning to one's roots and nurturing the appreciation of beauty in everyday life. Lindsay encounters a colorful cast of characters, including gypsies and farmers, while sharing his artistic philosophy and engaging with the communities he visits. As he navigates the landscapes and people, the opening portion establishes an adventurous and poetic tone for his quest to inspire a deeper connection to beauty among ordinary Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

I start my walk

Walking through Missouri

Walking into Kansas

In Kansas: the first harvest

In Kansas: the second and third harvest

The end of the road; moonshine; and some proclamations.

Credits:

Produced by D Alexander, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2013-03-03