Project Gutenberg 1998-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 246 Meynell, Alice 1847 1922 Meynell, Alice Christiana Thompson Thompson, A. C. (Alice Christiana) The Spirit of Place, and Other Essays The spirit of place -- Mrs. Dingley -- Solitude -- The lady of the lyrics -- July -- Wells -- The foot -- Have patience, little saint -- The ladies of the idyll -- A derivation -- A counterchange -- Rain -- Letters of Marceline Valmore -- The hours of sleep -- The horizon -- Habits and consciousness -- Shadows. Transcribed from the 1899 John Lane edition by David Price "The Spirit of Place and Other Essays" by Alice Meynell is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate relationship between human experience and the essence of specific locations, delving into themes of memory, nature, and the interplay between art and life. Through her reflective prose, Meynell imparts a sense of nostalgia and wonder about the landscapes, both physical and emotional, that shape our lives. The opening of the collection presents the titular essay, "The Spirit of Place," which contemplates the profound connection between people and the places they inhabit. Meynell muses on how the sounds of churches and natural settings can evoke deep-rooted memories and emotions, providing insight into the cultural significance of these sounds. She reflects on the intimate relationship between humans and their environment, suggesting that the essence of a place can be felt, remembered, and celebrated. This essay serves as an introduction to Meynell's lyrical style and thematic concerns, inviting readers to contemplate their own connections to the places that shape their identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 142556 2025-08-01T09:18:18.246357 text/html 141294 2020-12-31T12:41:40 text/html 54465 2020-12-31T12:41:40 text/html application/zip 134068 2025-08-01T09:18:23.747314 application/epub+zip 134300 2025-08-01T09:18:21.084321 application/epub+zip 112308 2025-08-01T09:18:20.020339 application/epub+zip 275732 2025-08-01T09:18:25.799289 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259828 2025-08-01T09:18:23.122397 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231374 2022-09-01T10:25:32.245404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134546 2025-08-01T09:18:17.991328 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 134262 2020-12-31T12:41:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53255 2020-12-31T12:41:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18349 2025-08-01T09:18:25.939293 application/rdf+xml 15206 2025-08-01T09:18:20.514339 image/jpeg 3623 2025-08-01T09:18:20.267333 image/jpeg 132494 2025-08-01T09:18:18.259345 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