Project Gutenberg 1998-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 97 Meynell, Alice 1847 1922 Meynell, Alice Christiana Thompson Thompson, A. C. (Alice Christiana) The Spirit of Place, and Other Essays The spirit of place -- Mrs. Dingley -- Solitude -- The lady of the lyrics -- July -- Wells -- The foot -- Have patience, little saint -- The ladies of the idyll -- A derivation -- A counterchange -- Rain -- Letters of Marceline Valmore -- The hours of sleep -- The horizon -- Habits and consciousness -- Shadows. Transcribed from the 1899 John Lane edition by David Price "The Spirit of Place and Other Essays" by Alice Meynell is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate relationship between human experience and the essence of specific locations, delving into themes of memory, nature, and the interplay between art and life. Through her reflective prose, Meynell imparts a sense of nostalgia and wonder about the landscapes, both physical and emotional, that shape our lives. The opening of the collection presents the titular essay, "The Spirit of Place," which contemplates the profound connection between people and the places they inhabit. Meynell muses on how the sounds of churches and natural settings can evoke deep-rooted memories and emotions, providing insight into the cultural significance of these sounds. She reflects on the intimate relationship between humans and their environment, suggesting that the essence of a place can be felt, remembered, and celebrated. This essay serves as an introduction to Meynell's lyrical style and thematic concerns, inviting readers to contemplate their own connections to the places that shape their identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English essays PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 142425 142341 2024-09-01T09:15:26.968364 2023-10-01T08:30:05.483447 text/html text/html 141294 2020-12-31T12:41:40 text/html 54465 2020-12-31T12:41:40 text/html application/zip 110933 2024-09-01T09:15:30.690359 application/epub+zip 111405 2024-09-01T09:15:28.253385 application/epub+zip 111406 2024-09-01T09:15:27.459375 application/epub+zip 247094 2024-09-01T09:15:32.676359 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231202 2024-09-01T09:15:30.182382 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231374 2022-09-01T10:25:32.245404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134546 134505 2024-09-01T09:15:26.741399 2023-10-01T08:30:05.282439 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 134262 2020-12-31T12:41:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53255 2020-12-31T12:41:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18355 2024-09-01T09:15:32.821331 application/rdf+xml 15202 2024-09-01T09:15:27.819368 image/jpeg 3649 2024-09-01T09:15:27.638372 image/jpeg 111178 2024-09-01T09:15:26.983379 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia