Leaves in the Wind by A. G. Gardiner

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Author Gardiner, A. G. (Alfred George), 1865-1946
Title Leaves in the Wind
Note Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents A fellow traveller -- On a famous sermon -- On pockets and things -- On a country platform -- On a distant view of a pig -- In defence of ignorance -- On a shiny night -- On giving up tobacco -- The great god gun -- On a legend of the war -- On talk and talkers -- On a vision of Eden -- On a comic genius -- On a vanished garden -- All about a dog -- On the American soldier -- 'Appy 'Einrich -- On fear -- On being called Thompson -- On thinking for one's self -- On sawing wood -- Variations on an old theme -- On clothes -- The duel that failed -- On early rising -- On being known -- On a map of the Oberland -- On a talk in a bus -- On virtues that don't count -- On hate and the soldier -- On taking the call -- A dithyramb on a dog -- On happy faces in the Strand -- On word-magic -- Odin grown old -- On a smile in a shaving glass -- On the rule of the road -- On the indifference of nature -- If Jeremy came back -- On sleep and thought -- On mowing.
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Summary "Leaves in the Wind" by A. G. Gardiner is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century during wartime. The essays reflect Gardiner's observations and reflections on life and society, as well as human nature, often infused with humor and personal anecdotes. The work serves as a literary diversion amidst the backdrop of the First World War, capturing a moment of introspection and commentary on the world. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the author's contemplations while riding a train late at night. He finds himself alone in a compartment, which brings about feelings of liberty and self-reflection. This solitude, however, is momentarily interrupted by the presence of a mosquito, which becomes a catalyst for the author's musings on freedom, coexistence, and the quirks of life. Gardiner humorously describes his futile attempts to catch the mosquito, ultimately leading to a philosophical realization about life’s fleeting yet shared nature. This opening sets the tone for the collection, inviting readers to explore Gardiner’s engaging perspectives on everyday experiences and the broader human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject World War, 1914-1918
Subject Outdoor life
Subject English essays -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 37858
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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