Project Gutenberg 2006-03-10 Public domain in the USA. 122 Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount 1862 1933 Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount Grey of Grey, E. (Edward) Grey, Edward Grey, Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Recreation by Viscount Grey of Fallodon, K.G. Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Sjaani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Recreation" by Viscount Grey of Fallodon, K.G. is a philosophical discourse written in the early 20th century. This book, presented as an address to the Harvard Union in December 1919, explores the themes of leisure, happiness, and the art of living. The author contemplates the modern age's quest for pleasure and solace amidst prevailing discontent, emphasizing the importance of recreation in achieving a fulfilling life. In "Recreation," Viscount Grey discusses various means of finding joy and satisfaction, advocating for the value of engaging in sports, gardening, literature, and the appreciation of nature’s beauty. He shares personal anecdotes, including his passion for fishing and his appreciation for bird songs, particularly during a memorable walk with Theodore Roosevelt. The narrative underscores the essential role of purposeful leisure and encourages readers to cultivate interests that resonate personally, thereby enhancing their overall happiness. Ultimately, Grey presents a well-rounded perspective on how joy and duty can coexist, suggesting that a deep connection with the beauty of the world enriches both recreation and our responsibilities in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Amusements BJ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 69678 2025-08-07T13:41:45.897537 text/html 66023 2006-03-10T09:34:56 text/html 162641 2025-08-07T13:41:51.557544 application/epub+zip 160949 2025-08-07T13:41:49.197531 application/epub+zip 82879 2025-08-07T13:41:47.987553 application/epub+zip 330591 2025-08-07T13:41:53.193545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320962 2025-08-07T13:41:50.769564 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238602 2022-09-08T13:55:07.548026 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 58098 2025-08-07T13:41:45.557562 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57831 2006-03-10T09:34:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18474 2025-08-07T13:41:53.317521 application/rdf+xml 21251 2025-08-07T13:41:48.489545 image/jpeg 4496 2025-08-07T13:41:48.235567 image/jpeg 66353 2006-03-10T09:34:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 21756 2006-03-10T09:34:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 156538 2025-08-07T13:41:45.911562 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