Impressions and Comments by Havelock Ellis
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| Author | Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939 |
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| Title | Impressions and Comments |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Impressions and Comments" by Havelock Ellis is a collection of personal reflections and observations written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a chronicle of the author's thoughts on a variety of topics, from the social conditions of his time to musings on art and nature. It offers insights into human behavior and the cultural shifts occurring in a rapidly modernizing society. The opening of the book features a preface where Ellis explains his intention to share his spontaneous notes, likening them to scattered leaves that reflect his personal engagements with the world. He discusses a scene he witnessed late at night, where a distressed young woman struggles to maintain her balance against a wall, ignored by passersby until one compassionate woman stops to inquire about her well-being. This moment embodies Ellis's concern for the growing urban indifference to communal caring and the role of women in offering instinctive support. The narrative transitions through various reflections on life and art, setting the stage for a series of contemplative observations that explore the beauty and absurdity of human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English essays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8125 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 20, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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