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Prose Idylls, New And Old

Prose Idylls, New And Old

Kingsley, Charles

Paperback

Philosophy

Publisher Price: $16.99

ISBN10: 937680483X
ISBN13: 9789376804832
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Jan 1 2026
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.36 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Prose idylls, new and old presents a reflective collection of essays exploring nature, culture, and the rhythms of rural life. The work emphasizes the relationship between humanity and the natural world, highlighting both the beauty of the environment and the consequences of modern detachment. Birds, seasonal cycles, and landscapes are used as symbols to illustrate renewal, joy, and the enduring significance of ecological awareness. Through careful observation and contemplative prose, the essays contrast past reverence for nature with contemporary indifference, suggesting that urban life has diminished appreciation for simple, restorative experiences. Themes of nostalgia, harmony, and ecological mindfulness recur throughout, encouraging readers to rediscover wonder, emotional balance, and inspiration in everyday encounters with the natural world. Rather than dramatic exposition, the work favors gentle reflection, lyrical description, and moral insight, presenting nature as both teacher and companion. Through this lens, Kingsley advocates for an attentive and heartfelt engagement with the environment as essential to human fulfillment and cultural vitality.

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