| Author |
Santayana, George, 1863-1952 |
| Title |
Soliloquies in England, and Later Soliloquies
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Soliloquies in England, and Later Soliloquies" by George Santayana is a philosophical collection of reflective essays written during the early 20th century. The central focus of the work is Santayana's musings and observations on English culture and his personal experiences in England amidst the backdrop of World War I. Through introspective soliloquies, he delves into topics of nature, philosophy, and the complexities of human existence, blending personal narrative with broader cultural commentary. The opening portion of the text introduces readers to the author's background and the context in which the essays were composed. Santayana shares his experiences in England from 1914 to 1918, portraying how the tranquility of nature contrasts sharply with the turmoil of war. He reflects on the significance of his surroundings, the beauty of the English landscape, and the nuanced character of the British people. The prose is rich with imagery and philosophical musings, offering a glimpse into not only the author's emotional state but also his admiration for the cultural and natural elements of England, setting the stage for deeper explorations of liberty, individuality, and the human condition throughout the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American essays -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48429 |
| Release Date |
Mar 7, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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