Project Gutenberg 2011-07-23 Public domain in the USA. 328 Alcott, Amos Bronson 1799 1888 Alcott, A. Bronson (Amos Bronson) Alcott, Bronson Alcox, Amos Bronson Alcocke, Amos Bronson Tablets E-text prepared by David Edwards, Carol Ann Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) "Tablets" by A. Bronson Alcott is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. The book appears to explore various themes related to practical and speculative aspects of life, including nature, human relationships, and personal development. Alcott’s reflections on gardening, fellowship, and culture suggest a focus on how these elements intertwine to foster a rich and fulfilling existence. The opening of "Tablets" introduces readers to the concept of gardens as a metaphor for the ideal human condition and cultivation. Alcott muses on the historical significance of gardens in human civilization, emphasizing their role as a symbol of civility and the connection between humanity and nature. He highlights the pleasures of cultivating a garden and how it can transform one's relationship with the landscape, ultimately offering both a physical space for rejuvenation and a philosophical grounding for a more meaningful life. Through rich descriptions and reflections, the text sets the foundation for Alcott's exploration of practical wisdom, the importance of rural life, and the joys of personal and communal cultivation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American essays -- 19th century PS Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics 302317 2025-08-15T05:26:22.834664 text/html 301933 2011-07-23T15:14:24 text/html 1639588 2025-08-15T05:26:31.247600 application/epub+zip 1644580 2025-08-15T05:26:25.499652 application/epub+zip 172762 2025-08-15T05:26:23.695711 application/epub+zip 696031 2025-08-15T05:26:34.743592 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 758386 2025-08-15T05:26:29.900640 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331236 2022-09-17T03:37:47.739182 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250287 2025-08-15T05:26:21.956676 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 249967 2011-07-23T15:11:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 249978 2011-07-23T15:11:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20015 2025-08-15T05:26:34.909638 application/rdf+xml 9616 2025-08-15T05:26:24.215631 image/jpeg 2664 2025-08-15T05:26:23.949634 image/jpeg 99463 2011-07-23T15:11:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 1051280 2011-07-23T15:17:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 99449 2011-07-23T15:11:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 1108944 2025-08-15T05:26:22.901633 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