Project Gutenberg 2004-10-10 Public domain in the USA. 171 Warner, Charles Dudley 1829 1900 Backlog Studies Produced by David Widger "Backlog Studies" by Charles Dudley Warner is a collection of reflections and essays written during the late 19th century. The work explores themes related to domestic life, the significance of the hearth, and the evolving roles and values of society, particularly in relation to the family unit. The author presents a nostalgic view of simpler times, contrasting them with the perceived shortcomings of modernity, all while using rich imagery and a contemplative tone to engage readers. The opening portion of "Backlog Studies" begins with a vivid lamentation about the decline of the family hearth in New England, symbolizing a lost sense of warmth, connection, and tradition. Warner reflects on how the absence of a glowing fire alters the character of homes and families, suggesting that modern life’s conveniences lack the soul provided by the simple pleasure of tending a wood-fire. He describes the essential elements of a proper hearth setup and argues that the care of a wood-fire contributes to deeper companionship and happiness. This exploration sets the stage for a broader commentary on the importance of genuine human experiences in the face of societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 369607 2025-07-02T05:32:42.725702 text/html 371698 2021-01-27T10:43:38 text/html 4537839 2025-07-02T05:32:51.374663 application/epub+zip 4534166 2025-07-02T05:32:45.972657 application/epub+zip 201036 2025-07-02T05:32:44.458672 application/epub+zip 4689922 2025-07-02T05:32:55.643671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4651923 2025-07-02T05:32:49.800721 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329619 2022-09-02T07:40:20.431427 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 314663 2025-07-02T05:32:41.981669 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 314510 2021-01-08T16:42:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17845 2025-07-02T05:32:55.789627 application/rdf+xml 13782 2025-07-02T05:32:44.962699 image/jpeg 3489 2025-07-02T05:32:44.709674 image/jpeg 122960 2021-01-08T16:42:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 8979902 2021-01-27T10:43:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 9084231 2025-07-02T05:32:42.865661 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