Ceres' Runaway, and Other Essays

Ceres' Runaway, and Other Essays is a collection of essays by Alice Meynell, first published in 1909. The essays, likely written in the late 19th century, reflect Meynell's observations on nature, art, and the human condition, emphasizing the beauty of the natural world. The titular essay describes wild flora in Rome that flourishes despite municipal control, illustrating the tension between nature's resilience and human governance. This work is notable for its lyrical exploration of aesthetic appreciation and the relationship between humanity and nature.