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 Project Gutenberg 2013-07-25 Public domain in the USA. 404 Lucas, Joseph Lures of Life The lure of life's afterglow -- The lure of happiness -- The lure of self-denial -- The lure of magic words -- The lure of an old Tuscan garden -- The lure of the Montelupo plate -- The lure of pluck -- The lure of old furniture -- The lure of personality -- The lure of nice people -- The lure of the New Democracy -- Jesus Christ the lure of the ages -- The lure of the living word -- The lure of the Eucharist. Produced by Al Haines "Lures of Life" by Joseph Lucas is a philosophical and reflective work written in the early 20th century. It explores various themes related to the human experience, joys, and struggles of life as seen through the lens of the author’s mature perspective. The text begins with a contemplation of aging, revealing insights into how individuals perceive life's milestones, such as birthdays, and how happiness evolves from youth to old age. The opening of the book delves into the psychological landscape of aging and nostalgia, as the author reflects on the emotional depth connected to past experiences. He contrasts the vibrant anticipation of youth with the retrospective musings of a middle-aged man, acknowledging the transitions and realizations that come with the passage of time. Through evocative language and metaphor, the author paints a vivid picture of life's journey, suggesting that the afterglow of memories holds a special charm, leading to a quiet contentment even in the face of life's eventual decline. This introspective examination promises to resonate with readers contemplating their own experiences of time, happiness, and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43303/43303-rst/images/img-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays PR Text Browsing: Literature Category: Psychiatry/Psychology Category: Philosophy & Ethics 268239 2025-06-17T12:59:17.306827 text/html 248301 2024-10-23T17:18:28 text/html 140591 2025-06-17T12:59:24.647774 application/epub+zip 293060 2025-01-17T06:56:14.653551 application/pdf 293059 2025-01-17T06:56:11.357554 application/pdf 144667 2025-06-17T12:59:20.398774 application/epub+zip 144667 2025-06-17T12:59:18.681836 application/epub+zip 204304 2025-06-17T12:59:27.378789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188713 2025-06-17T12:59:23.356766 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189063 2022-09-19T18:03:32.474669 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241154 2025-06-17T12:59:16.852782 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241843 2013-07-25T21:33:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241390 2013-07-25T21:33:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241396 2013-07-25T21:33:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25618 2025-06-17T12:59:27.536736 application/rdf+xml 225618 2025-06-17T12:59:16.638797 text/x-rst 225618 2013-07-25T21:33:38 text/x-rst 3871 2025-06-17T12:59:19.180781 image/jpeg 1326 2025-06-17T12:59:18.936785 image/jpeg 96240 2013-07-25T21:33:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 96135 2013-07-25T21:33:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 117140 2013-07-25T21:32:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 104511 2013-07-25T21:33:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 96090 2013-07-25T21:33:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 118487 2025-06-17T12:59:17.333846 application/octet-stream application/zip