A journey round my room

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maistre, Xavier de, 1763-1852

Contributor:

Attwell, Henry, 1834-1901

Standardized Title:

Voyage autour de ma chambre. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Journey Round My Room" by Xavier de Maistre is a reflective travel narrative written in the late 18th century. The author, confined for forty-two days in his room, undertakes a whimsical exploration of his surroundings, transforming the mundane into an adventure of the mind. Through his observations, he weaves a tapestry of philosophical musings and personal reflections that elevate the simple act of wandering within the confines of four walls into a profound journey rich with insight. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the spirit of this journey-a journey where the confines of physical space yield boundless opportunities for imagination and discovery. De Maistre sets the stage by encouraging readers to join him on this intimate voyage, one that leads to "a balm for the ills they suffer." He outlines his experiences in his room with a playful tone, celebrating the joy of exploration that defies typical travel constraints. The initial chapters set up the framework for reflections on various aspects of existence, from the comforting presence of familiar furnishings to deeper metaphysical inquiries, inviting readers to consider the treasures hidden in their own immediate environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Journey_Around_My_Room

Release date is 2020-06-29