Lures of Life

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lucas, Joseph

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lures of Life" by Joseph Lucas is a philosophical and reflective work written in the early 20th century. It explores various themes related to the human experience, joys, and struggles of life as seen through the lens of the author's mature perspective. The text begins with a contemplation of aging, revealing insights into how individuals perceive life's milestones, such as birthdays, and how happiness evolves from youth to old age. The opening of the book delves into the psychological landscape of aging and nostalgia, as the author reflects on the emotional depth connected to past experiences. He contrasts the vibrant anticipation of youth with the retrospective musings of a middle-aged man, acknowledging the transitions and realizations that come with the passage of time. Through evocative language and metaphor, the author paints a vivid picture of life's journey, suggesting that the afterglow of memories holds a special charm, leading to a quiet contentment even in the face of life's eventual decline. This introspective examination promises to resonate with readers contemplating their own experiences of time, happiness, and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The lure of life's afterglow

The lure of happiness

The lure of self-denial

The lure of magic words

The lure of an old Tuscan garden

The lure of the Montelupo plate

The lure of pluck

The lure of old furniture

The lure of personality

The lure of nice people

The lure of the New Democracy

Jesus Christ the lure of the ages

The lure of the living word

The lure of the Eucharist.

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-07-25