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Days Off And Other Digressions

Days Off And Other Digressions

Van Dyke, Henry

Paperback

Letters & EssaysGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354597815
ISBN13: 9789354597817
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 8 2021
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A river of calm runs through Days Off And Other Digressions, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and wander. A gentle invitation that becomes a voyage through thought and place. This is more than an essay collection; it is a sequence of short reflective essays in light literary prose that turns leisure and rest into acts of insight. Henry Van Dyke writes with clarity and warmth about nature, travel, and daily life, weaving moral reflections with quiet humour and humane wisdom. The result is accessible yet richly textured, a book that rewards both casual readers seeking solace and scholars drawn to precise, well-made prose. Its gentle pace and lucid essays echo an American essay tradition rooted in early twentieth-century sensibilities and New England settings, making it ideal for study and discussion. Historically, the work holds a quiet honour: it reflects a period of earnest introspection and a developing sense of American literary identity. For classic readers and modern appreciators alike, the voice remains balanced, optimistic, and quietly persuasive. Selling points matter here: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This is a book to treasure, to reread, and to pass along, a touchstone for those who admire classic short prose and the enduring grace of thoughtful writing.

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