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Title: The Silent Isle

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Summary: "The Silent Isle" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a reflective work that captures the essence of a simple yet profound existence, written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the author's contemplations as he seeks tranquility and meaning in a serene, almost isolated setting. The text suggests a deep exploration of life’s intricacies, choices, and the quest for genuine contentment away from the hustle and bustle of contemporary society. The opening of the book presents the author's thoughts as he describes the picturesque landscape of the Silent Isle, emphasizing its calmness and quietude—a stark contrast to the noise of a bustling city. He reflects on his decision to embrace a simpler life, shedding the burdens of societal expectations and relentless busyness. Through vivid imagery, Benson paints a scene of tranquility that evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for a deeper understanding of existence. The author’s introspection reveals a desire to observe and appreciate life's subtleties, while also probing into the complexities of human nature, relationships, and the true meaning of fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925

EBook No.: 11911

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 95

Language: English

Subject: English essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2025-08-08T16:27:10Z The Silent Isle

This edition has images.

Title: The Silent Isle

Credits: E-text prepared by the Internet Archive Million Book Project, papeters, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Silent Isle" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a reflective work that captures the essence of a simple yet profound existence, written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the author's contemplations as he seeks tranquility and meaning in a serene, almost isolated setting. The text suggests a deep exploration of life’s intricacies, choices, and the quest for genuine contentment away from the hustle and bustle of contemporary society. The opening of the book presents the author's thoughts as he describes the picturesque landscape of the Silent Isle, emphasizing its calmness and quietude—a stark contrast to the noise of a bustling city. He reflects on his decision to embrace a simpler life, shedding the burdens of societal expectations and relentless busyness. Through vivid imagery, Benson paints a scene of tranquility that evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for a deeper understanding of existence. The author’s introspection reveals a desire to observe and appreciate life's subtleties, while also probing into the complexities of human nature, relationships, and the true meaning of fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925

EBook No.: 11911

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 95

Language: English

Subject: English essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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