Project Gutenberg 2006-03-10 Public domain in the USA. 55 Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount 1862 1933 Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount Grey of Grey, E. (Edward) Grey, Edward Grey, Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Recreation by Viscount Grey of Fallodon, K.G. Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Sjaani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Recreation" by Viscount Grey of Fallodon, K.G. is a philosophical discourse written in the early 20th century. This book, presented as an address to the Harvard Union in December 1919, explores the themes of leisure, happiness, and the art of living. The author contemplates the modern age's quest for pleasure and solace amidst prevailing discontent, emphasizing the importance of recreation in achieving a fulfilling life. In "Recreation," Viscount Grey discusses various means of finding joy and satisfaction, advocating for the value of engaging in sports, gardening, literature, and the appreciation of nature’s beauty. He shares personal anecdotes, including his passion for fishing and his appreciation for bird songs, particularly during a memorable walk with Theodore Roosevelt. The narrative underscores the essential role of purposeful leisure and encourages readers to cultivate interests that resonate personally, thereby enhancing their overall happiness. Ultimately, Grey presents a well-rounded perspective on how joy and duty can coexist, suggesting that a deep connection with the beauty of the world enriches both recreation and our responsibilities in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Amusements BJ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology 69560 69351 2024-10-08T05:40:48.501653 2023-09-08T07:48:12.806724 text/html text/html 66023 2006-03-10T09:34:56 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 66353 2006-03-10T09:34:56 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 162561 2024-10-08T05:40:54.722639 application/epub+zip 160948 2024-10-08T05:40:52.170658 application/epub+zip 82882 2024-10-08T05:40:50.832823 application/epub+zip 330615 2024-10-08T05:40:56.520619 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320962 2024-10-08T05:40:53.853664 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238602 2022-09-08T13:55:07.548026 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 58098 57998 2024-10-08T05:40:48.181655 2023-09-08T07:48:12.595729 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 57831 2006-03-10T09:34:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21756 2006-03-10T09:34:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19861 2024-10-08T05:40:56.648630 application/rdf+xml 21251 2024-10-08T05:40:51.385676 image/jpeg 4496 2024-10-08T05:40:51.100638 image/jpeg 156501 2024-10-08T05:40:48.513677 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