Joyous Gard

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Joyous Gard" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the concept of an inner sanctuary, or the "Castle of Joyous Gard," which serves as a metaphor for personal peace, beauty, and fulfillment in life. The author reflects on the importance of nurturing one's inner life and balancing life's demands with the pursuit of beauty and serenity. At the start of the book, the author introduces the idea of "Joyous Gard" as a fortress of joy and beauty, drawing from the legend of Sir Lancelot's castle. Benson contrasts the joy of this stronghold with the dangers of remaining idle within it. He emphasizes that to truly appreciate and internalize this joy, individuals must actively engage with the world around them, balancing moments of tranquility with genuine service to others. The opening sets a reflective tone, inviting readers to contemplate how they can cultivate their own "Joyous Gard" amidst life's chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Prelude

Ideas

Poetry

Poetry and life

Art

Art and morality

Interpretation

Education

Knowledge

Growth

Emotion

Memory

Retrospect

Humour

Visions

Thought

Accessibility

Sympathy

Science

Work

Hope

Experience

Faith

Progress

The sense of beauty

The principle of beauty

Life.

Credits:

Produced by R. Cedron, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-01-22