Mitch Miller
Mitch Miller is a fictional narrative by Edgar Lee Masters, written in the early 20th century. The story follows Skeeter, a boy navigating his childhood in the small town of Petersburg, and his friendship with the adventurous Mitch Miller. Through their escapades, the novel explores themes of friendship, innocence, and the vibrancy of youth, capturing the essence of small-town life and the excitement of growing up. Masters, known for his acclaimed work 'Spoon River Anthology,' presents a nostalgic portrayal of childhood adventures that resonate with readers.
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“To this generation I would say:Memorize some bit of verse of truth or beauty.””
— Edgar Lee Masters
“To put meaning in one's life may end in madness,But life without meaning is the tortureOf restlessness and vague desire--It is a boat longing for the sea and yet afraid.””
— Edgar Lee Masters
“The tongue may be an unruly member--But silence poisons the soul.””
— Edgar Lee Masters
“In time you shall see Fate approach youIn the shape of your own image in the mirror.””
— Edgar Lee Masters
“And I never started to plow in my lifeThat some one did not stop in the roadAnd take me away to a dance or picnic. I ended up with forty acres; I ended up with a broken fiddle”
— Edgar Lee Masters
“the much-sought prize of eternal youthIs just arrested growth.””
— Edgar Lee Masters
“Act well your part,there all the honor lies.””
— Edgar Lee Masters
“I tramped through the countryTo get the feelingThat I was not a separate thing from the earth.I used to lose myselfBy lying with eyes half-open in the woods.Sometimes I talked with animals…””
— Edgar Lee Masters
“This is life's sorrow:That one can be happy only where two are;And that our hearts are drawn to starsWhich want us not.””
— Edgar Lee Masters
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