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Title: Mountain Meditations, and some subjects of the day and the war
Contents: Mountain-tops -- The borderland -- Reformers -- Nationality -- Religion in transition.
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Summary: "Mountain Meditations, and Some Subjects of the Day and the War" by L. Lind-af-Hageby is a reflective collection of essays written during the early 20th century. This work combines personal insights into mountain worship and the sublime nature of mountainous landscapes with a commentary on contemporary societal issues, particularly the impact of war. The author expresses deep reverence for the transformative power of mountains while grappling with the turmoil of human existence, especially in light of global conflict. At the start of the book, the author identifies themselves as part of a "mystic brotherhood of mountain worshippers," describing the powerful emotions that mountains evoke, ranging from physical exhilaration to profound introspection. The narrative reflects on the beauty of mountain scenery and its ability to inspire creativity and contemplation, contrasting the experiences of climbers and local inhabitants who may be indifferent to the beauty surrounding them. As the text unfolds, themes of grief and loss emerge, spurred by the horrors of war, suggesting a shift from celebration of nature to reflections on mortality and the human condition, illustrated poignantly by the author's grief over a friend's death in battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lind-af-Hageby, L. (Lizzy), 1878-1963
EBook No.: 29277
Published: Jun 30, 2009
Downloads: 220
Language: English
Subject: Essays
LoCC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mountain Meditations, and some subjects of the day and the war
Contents: Mountain-tops -- The borderland -- Reformers -- Nationality -- Religion in transition.
Credits:
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, adhere and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Mountain Meditations, and Some Subjects of the Day and the War" by L. Lind-af-Hageby is a reflective collection of essays written during the early 20th century. This work combines personal insights into mountain worship and the sublime nature of mountainous landscapes with a commentary on contemporary societal issues, particularly the impact of war. The author expresses deep reverence for the transformative power of mountains while grappling with the turmoil of human existence, especially in light of global conflict. At the start of the book, the author identifies themselves as part of a "mystic brotherhood of mountain worshippers," describing the powerful emotions that mountains evoke, ranging from physical exhilaration to profound introspection. The narrative reflects on the beauty of mountain scenery and its ability to inspire creativity and contemplation, contrasting the experiences of climbers and local inhabitants who may be indifferent to the beauty surrounding them. As the text unfolds, themes of grief and loss emerge, spurred by the horrors of war, suggesting a shift from celebration of nature to reflections on mortality and the human condition, illustrated poignantly by the author's grief over a friend's death in battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lind-af-Hageby, L. (Lizzy), 1878-1963
EBook No.: 29277
Published: Jun 30, 2009
Downloads: 220
Language: English
Subject: Essays
LoCC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.