Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales by Robt. L. Taylor
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| Author | Taylor, Robt. L. (Robert Love), 1850-1912 |
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| Title |
Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales
"The fiddle and the bow," "The paradise of fools," "Visions and dreams" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Summary | "Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales" by Robt. L. Taylor is a collection of humorous lectures and narratives written in the late 19th century. The work encapsulates the oratorical style of Governor Robert L. Taylor, showcasing his charm, wit, and whimsical wisdom as he reflects on various aspects of life, music, and human nature. The text blends anecdotes with moral lessons, offering readers both entertainment and thought-provoking insights. At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to the vibrant and emotive power of music through a mesmerizing description of a violin performance. Taylor's poetic prose takes the audience through a dream-like journey where music evokes visions of stormy seas, childhood joys, and the complexities of adult life. Through this opening piece, titled "The Fiddle and the Bow," Taylor sets a tone that mixes nostalgia with laughter, as he delves into themes of love, parenting, and the bittersweet nature of memories, all while maintaining a lighthearted approach that characterizes the remainder of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20171 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 247 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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