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Title: The Pageant of Summer

Note: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1914 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price

Summary: "The Pageant of Summer" by Richard Jefferies is a reflective nature essay written during the early 20th century. This book is a poetic celebration of the summer season, encapsulating the beauty and vibrancy of the natural world as it transforms and flourishes. Through vivid descriptions and deep contemplations, Jefferies explores themes of life, growth, and the interconnectedness of all living things, highlighting the profound joy and hope that nature inspires. In this work, Jefferies invites readers to immerse themselves in the sensory experiences of summer, detailing the sights, sounds, and scents of the natural environment. He uses rich imagery to depict various elements of the landscape, such as grasses, flowers, birds, and insects, weaving them into a tapestry that illustrates life in full bloom. Amidst these descriptions, he reflects on the cyclical nature of life and the enduring beauty that each summer brings, suggesting that this abundance is not just a physical reality but also a source of spiritual nourishment and optimism for humanity’s future. Ultimately, "The Pageant of Summer" serves as both a celebration of the season and a call to recognize and appreciate the life that surrounds us. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887

EBook No.: 414

Published: Jan 1, 1996

Downloads: 115

Language: English

Subject: Nature study

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:58:30Z The Pageant of Summer

This edition has images.

Title: The Pageant of Summer

Note: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1914 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price

Summary: "The Pageant of Summer" by Richard Jefferies is a reflective nature essay written during the early 20th century. This book is a poetic celebration of the summer season, encapsulating the beauty and vibrancy of the natural world as it transforms and flourishes. Through vivid descriptions and deep contemplations, Jefferies explores themes of life, growth, and the interconnectedness of all living things, highlighting the profound joy and hope that nature inspires. In this work, Jefferies invites readers to immerse themselves in the sensory experiences of summer, detailing the sights, sounds, and scents of the natural environment. He uses rich imagery to depict various elements of the landscape, such as grasses, flowers, birds, and insects, weaving them into a tapestry that illustrates life in full bloom. Amidst these descriptions, he reflects on the cyclical nature of life and the enduring beauty that each summer brings, suggesting that this abundance is not just a physical reality but also a source of spiritual nourishment and optimism for humanity’s future. Ultimately, "The Pageant of Summer" serves as both a celebration of the season and a call to recognize and appreciate the life that surrounds us. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887

EBook No.: 414

Published: Jan 1, 1996

Downloads: 115

Language: English

Subject: Nature study

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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