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Dreamthorp: A Book of Essays Written in the Country

1863

Alexander Smith

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Dreamthorp: A Book of Essays Written in the Country

Alexander Smith

1863

British Literature

Published in 1863, 'Dreamthorp: A Book of Essays Written in the Country' by Alexander Smith is a collection of reflective essays that explore life in a quaint English village. The essays delve into themes of nature, community, mortality, and the passage of time, offering a contemplative perspective on rural existence. Through rich descriptions and meditative prose, Smith invites readers to reflect on the beauty and simplicity of village life, revealing a deep connection to the natural world and the history that shapes it.

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“Seated in my library at night, and looking on the silent faces of my books, I am occasionally visited by a strange sense of the supernatural.””

— Alexander Smith

“Time has fallen asleep in the afternoon sunshine.””

— Alexander Smith

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