Project Gutenberg 2004-09-25 Public domain in the USA. 256 Galsworthy, John 1867 1933 Sinjohn, John The Complete Essays of John Galsworthy The inn of tranquillity -- Magpie over the hill -- Sheep-shearing -- Evolution -- Riding in mist -- The procession -- A Christian -- Wind in the rocks -- My distant relative -- The black godmother -- Quality -- The grand jury: in two panels and a frame -- Gone -- Threshing -- That old-time place -- Romance: three gleams -- Memories -- Felicity -- Studies and essays -- A novelist's allegory -- Some platitudes concerning drama -- Meditation on finality -- Wanted-schooling -- Reflections on our dislike of things as they are -- The windlestraw -- About censorship -- Vague thoughts on art. Produced by David Widger "The Complete Essays of John Galsworthy" by John Galsworthy is a collection of essays and reflections written in the early 20th century. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including observations on life, nature, art, society, and the human condition, often incorporating Galsworthy's thoughtful and philosophical perspective. The collection begins with meditations on life’s contradictions and the complexity of existence, introducing readers to Galsworthy's keen insight into societal dynamics and personal introspections. The opening portion paints a vivid picture of a serene landscape, where the narrator encounters an inn named "Osteria di Tranquillita" on the Odyssean coast, prompting reflections on progress and civilization. Through the interaction with the inn's proprietor, who embodies a clash between old and new values, Galsworthy evokes a deeper philosophical inquiry into the nature of society and individual purpose. The narrator's musings lead to a contemplation of connection and continuity in life, expressing a blend of admiration and frustration towards modernity and its incongruities. The essays seamlessly blend observational detail with personal philosophy, inviting readers to ponder the intricate tapestry woven by the experiences and choices of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Essays PN PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 402887 2025-07-02T10:13:56.647693 text/html 410093 2021-01-27T07:47:38 text/html 225330 2025-07-02T10:14:03.614638 application/epub+zip 229893 2025-07-02T10:13:59.555738 application/epub+zip 218855 2025-07-02T10:13:58.422674 application/epub+zip 441127 2025-07-02T10:14:06.908639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412533 2025-07-02T10:14:02.928690 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382458 2022-09-02T13:44:12.070071 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353171 2025-07-02T10:13:56.158721 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 353032 2020-12-27T21:41:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18876 2025-07-02T10:14:07.030584 application/rdf+xml 16972 2025-07-02T10:13:58.910629 image/jpeg 3981 2025-07-02T10:13:58.664643 image/jpeg 138611 2020-12-27T21:41:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 144118 2021-01-27T07:47:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 219454 2025-07-02T10:13:56.678620 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