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Hewlett, Maurice
1861
1923
Hewlett, Maurice Henry
In a Green Shade: A Country Commentary
Round about a preface -- Change and the peasantry -- A hermitage in sight -- Dorian modes -- Church and the man -- Bessy Moore -- The maids -- Poetry and the mode -- Polyolbion -- The welter -- Catnachery -- Landnama -- "Works and days" -- The English Hesiod -- Flower of the field -- Under the harvest moon -- La petite personne -- A fool of quality -- Sheridan as maniac -- A footnote to Coleridge -- The crystal vase -- Noctes ambrosianæ -- Skeletons at a feast -- A commentary upon Butler -- The commemoration -- The Quaker eirenicon.
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"In a Green Shade: A Country Commentary" by Maurice Hewlett is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on rural life and the author's observations about society, nature, and the changing values in post-World War I England. Through thoughtful and often poetic reflections, the author critiques contemporary social issues while celebrating the simplicity and wisdom found in country living. The opening of the commentary introduces Hewlett's personal philosophy toward life in the countryside, emphasizing the importance of community, nature, and contemplative living. He paints a picture of his idyllic surroundings, describing interactions with neighbors and the natural world, all while hinting at the spiritual and social changes brought by the recent war. The narrative lays the groundwork for more extensive discussions on human behavior and societal evolution, revealing Hewlett’s earnest desire to connect with the universal aspects of existence that transcend time and place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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