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Miscellanea

Miscellanea

H. McClune, Hugh

Paperback

Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354484263
ISBN13: 9789354484261
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2021
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Everyday scenes, lasting resonances: in Hugh H. McClune's Miscellanea, a classic essays collection becomes a quiet map of the inner life. Every page repays quiet attention. This literary miscellany volume gathers short prose and sketches, meditative short pieces and reflective literary essays that move easily from humour to contemplation, from the street corner to the study chair. Written in clear, measured English, these general interest writings speak to curiosity rather than fashion, inviting the reader into conversations about character, custom and the shifting texture of ordinary days. For classic literature lovers and for readers of essays who cherish classic public domain prose, Miscellanea offers the quiet companionship associated with Emerson and the conversational charm recalled in Chesterton, yet maintains a distinctive, unhurried voice of its own. As a historical English literature collection, it opens a window onto the thought, manners and moral questions of a bygone literary culture, giving modern readers the texture of another time without scholarly apparatus or barriers. Ideal for unhurried bedside reading as well as for fans of Emerson essays and for readers of Chesterton essays, it is equally suited to casual dipping or sustained, reflective engagement. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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