Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 166 Le Gallienne, Richard 1866 1947 Gallienne, Richard Le LeGallienne, Richard Vanishing Roads and Other Essays Vanishing roads -- Woman as a supernatural being -- The lack of imagination among millionaires -- The passing of Mrs. Grundy -- Modern aids to romance -- The last call -- The persecutions of beauty -- The many faces: the one dream -- The snows of yester-year -- The psychology of gossip -- The passing away of the editor -- The spirit of the open -- An old American tow-path -- A modern Saint Francis -- The little ghost in the garden -- The English countryside -- London: changing and unchanging -- The haunted restaurant -- The new Pyramus and Thisbe -- Two wonderful old ladies -- A Christmas meditation -- On re-reading Walter Pater -- The mystery of "Fiona Macleod" -- Forbes-Robertson: an appreciation -- A memory of Frédéric Mistral -- Imperishable fiction -- The man behind the pen -- Bulls in china-shops -- The Bible and the butterfly. Produced by Janet Kegg and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Vanishing Roads and Other Essays" by Richard Le Gallienne is a collection of reflective essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of nature, beauty, human experiences, and the nuanced relationships between people and the world around them. Through poetic language and philosophical musings, Le Gallienne invites readers to ponder the mysteries of existence, the spiritual significance of nature, and the inherent beauty that lies within human connection. At the start of "Vanishing Roads," Le Gallienne sets the stage by introducing his contemplative vision of roads as metaphors for life's journey, suggesting they lead us not only through the physical landscape but also into the depths of our souls. He expresses a deep appreciation for the natural world, noting how roads, though manmade, have become intertwined with nature, evoking a sense of spirituality and mystery. The opening is rich with imagery and philosophical musings that foretell the author's exploration of deeper emotional currents within the human experience, thus setting a reflective tone for the essays to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 602845 2025-07-05T08:39:15.980418 text/html 580569 2024-10-28T18:50:40 text/html 317907 2025-07-05T08:39:24.836372 application/epub+zip 329735 2025-07-05T08:39:19.262397 application/epub+zip 312020 2025-07-05T08:39:18.034441 application/epub+zip 597731 2025-07-05T08:39:29.375349 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 567028 2025-07-05T08:39:24.056425 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 511673 2022-09-06T04:27:44.576455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 550496 2023-10-05T10:15:47.059275 text/plain 530744 2024-10-28T18:50:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16167 2025-07-05T08:39:29.503341 application/rdf+xml 18077 2025-07-05T08:39:18.536400 image/jpeg 4257 2025-07-05T08:39:18.285409 image/jpeg 314426 2025-07-05T08:39:16.028949 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia