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Title: The art of preserving health: A poem
Original Publication: United Kingdom: A. Millar, 1744.
Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Art of Preserving Health: A Poem" by John Armstrong is a philosophical poem written in the mid-18th century. The work explores themes of health, nature, and the balance of physical and mental well-being, using poetic devices to reflect on the importance of environment, diet, and exercise in maintaining health. It serves as a guide to living a healthy life, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body and mind. At the start of the poem, Armstrong invokes Hygeia, the goddess of health, highlighting her vital role in sustaining life and mitigating illness. He describes the essential elements of air, urging readers to avoid polluted cities and seek the purifying presence of nature. The opening sets a tone that intertwines poetic elegance with practical advice, addressing various factors affecting health, including the quality of air, the influence of different habitats on well-being, and the importance of choosing a healthy diet. Armstrong’s rich imagery and thoughtful insights encourage a mindful approach to health, urging individuals to cultivate a lifestyle that harmonizes with natural elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Armstrong, John, 1709-1779
EBook No.: 70326
Published: Mar 20, 2023
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Health -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Hygiene -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Hygiene -- Poetry
Subject: Health -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The art of preserving health: A poem
Original Publication: United Kingdom: A. Millar, 1744.
Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Art of Preserving Health: A Poem" by John Armstrong is a philosophical poem written in the mid-18th century. The work explores themes of health, nature, and the balance of physical and mental well-being, using poetic devices to reflect on the importance of environment, diet, and exercise in maintaining health. It serves as a guide to living a healthy life, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body and mind. At the start of the poem, Armstrong invokes Hygeia, the goddess of health, highlighting her vital role in sustaining life and mitigating illness. He describes the essential elements of air, urging readers to avoid polluted cities and seek the purifying presence of nature. The opening sets a tone that intertwines poetic elegance with practical advice, addressing various factors affecting health, including the quality of air, the influence of different habitats on well-being, and the importance of choosing a healthy diet. Armstrong’s rich imagery and thoughtful insights encourage a mindful approach to health, urging individuals to cultivate a lifestyle that harmonizes with natural elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Armstrong, John, 1709-1779
EBook No.: 70326
Published: Mar 20, 2023
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Health -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Hygiene -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Hygiene -- Poetry
Subject: Health -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.