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Boreham, Frank
1871
1959
Boreham, F. W. (Frank William)
Mushrooms on the Moor
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"Mushrooms on the Moor" by Frank Boreham is a collection of reflective essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of memory, nostalgia, and the deeper meanings of life's seemingly mundane experiences. Using the metaphor of mushrooms found during a childhood adventure, Boreham draws parallels to the richness of life and the joy found in simple pleasures. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author's thoughts about the value of life’s trivialities and how significant memories are often entangled with them. Boreham reminisces about his youthful escapades, highlighting how small events, like foraging for mushrooms, held profound joy that transcended the activity itself. He reflects on friendships formed by chance encounters and the unexpected treasures found in his extensive book collection, emphasizing the lesson that life is rich with surprise gifts, waiting to be discovered even amidst the ordinary. The narrative combines personal anecdotes with philosophical musings, inviting the reader to reconsider the value of their own experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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