Patrins : To Which Is Added an Inquirendo Into the Wit & Other Good Parts of His Late Majesty King Charles the Second

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guiney, Louise Imogen, 1861-1920

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Patrins To Which Is Added an Inquirendo Into the Wit and Other Good Parts of His Late Majesty King Charles II

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Patrins" by Louise Imogen Guiney is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The book appears to explore various themes around nature, education, society, literature, and personal experiences, weaving together observations and anecdotes with a touch of humor and eloquence. The essays promise to reveal the author's unique insights and philosophical musings, allowing readers a glimpse into the thought process and cultural commentary of the time. The opening of "Patrins" introduces the notion of a "patrin," described as a Gypsy trail marked by leaves or grass to guide those who follow. This metaphor sets the stage for the essays that follow, filled with various musings that reflect a journey through Guiney's thoughts on subjects such as the education system, the beauty of childhood, the complexity of nature, and the demands of art and literature. In the beginning, the text hints at a critique of societal norms, particularly regarding the educational experiences of youth, setting a contemplative tone for the collection. Guiney's prose is lyrical and thought-provoking, suggesting that readers will be treated to both wit and wisdom as they accompany her through her literary explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

On the rabid versus the harmless scholar

The great playground

On the ethics of descent

Some impressions from the Tudor Exhibition

On the delights of an incognito

The puppy: a portrait

On dying considered as a dramatic situation

A bitter complaint of the ungentle reader

Animum non coelum

The precept of peace

On a pleasing encounter with a pickpocket

Reminiscences of a fine gentleman

Irish

An open letter to the moon

The under dog

Quiet London

The captives

On teaching one's grandmother how to suck eggs

Wilful sadness in literature

An inquirendo into the wit and other good parts of his late majesty, King Charles the Second.

Credits:

Produced by Emmy, MFR, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive). This project is dedicated with love to Emmy's memory.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-04-22