Unaddressed Letters by Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham
"Unaddressed Letters" by Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham is a collection of letters completed in the late 19th century. The letters appear to be deeply personal reflections, likely written by a diplomat and traveler who shares his thoughts on various topics such as love, nature, and human connection through evocative prose. The writings reflect a rich Eastern atmosphere, indicating the author's fascination with the lands he has visited. The opening of the book
introduces the premise of the letters as a posthumous collection from a friend who has passed away. The editor shares the friend’s intent for these letters, noting their potential to resonate with a select few readers who seek comfort and understanding in their own experiences. The narrative begins with an enchanting description of a sunset as seen from the Hill of Solitude, blending a spiritual and almost reverent tone with a keen observation of the beauty of nature, while also introducing themes of longing and existential contemplation. This initial exploration sets the stage for a series of reflections that meander through personal musings on life, love, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Swettenham, Frank Athelstane, Sir, 1850-1946 |
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| Title | Unaddressed Letters |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The hill of solitude -- Of worship -- West and East -- A clever mongoose -- A blue day -- Of love, in fiction -- The jingling coin -- A strange sunset -- Of letter-writing -- At a funeral -- Of change and decay -- Daughters and despotism -- Her fiancé -- By the sea -- An illumination -- Of death, in fiction -- A hand at écarté -- The gentle art of veering with the wind -- A rejoinder -- Of importunity -- Of coincidences -- Of a country-house custom -- A mere lie -- Tigers and crocodiles -- A rose and a moth -- A love-philtre -- Moonstruck -- The "Devi" -- The death-chain -- Scandal and bangles -- The reprehensible habit of making comparisons -- A challenge -- In exile -- Of love, not in fiction -- Of obsession -- Of paradise lost -- "To Mary, in heaven". |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English letters -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47420 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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