Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 92 Benson, Arthur Christopher 1862 1925 Benson, A. C. (Arthur Christopher) Carr, Christopher The Silent Isle E-text prepared by the Internet Archive Million Book Project, papeters, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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 ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 601636 2025-07-05T12:13:14.875448 text/html 578654 2024-10-28T18:58:41 text/html 300884 2025-07-05T12:13:21.715427 application/epub+zip 308218 2025-07-05T12:13:16.741397 application/epub+zip 308218 2025-07-05T12:13:15.547427 application/epub+zip 525249 2025-07-05T12:13:25.852411 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 506678 2025-07-05T12:13:21.053396 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 482536 2022-08-06T12:24:18.692758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 590538 2023-10-05T13:41:40.142726 text/plain 570679 2024-10-28T18:58:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15099 2025-07-05T12:13:25.975353 application/rdf+xml 13819 2025-07-05T12:13:16.029376 image/jpeg 3663 2025-07-05T12:13:15.787440 image/jpeg 295466 2025-07-05T12:13:14.924451 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