A Masque of Days E-Book

Charles Lamb

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

Beschreibung

In "A Masque of Days," Charles Lamb presents a remarkable collection of essays, weaving together the themes of morality, memory, and the human condition through a series of allegorical reflections. Utilizing a lyrical prose style, Lamb draws upon classical references and personal anecdotes to create a rich tapestry that resonates with the reader'Äôs own experiences. This work emerges from the Romantic literary context of early 19th-century England, showcasing Lamb'Äôs unique blend of melancholy and humor that invites readers into a contemplative journey of self-examination and societal critique. Charles Lamb, a prominent figure in the Romantic literary movement, is best known for his essays and works that elucidate the complexities of human emotions. His personal hardships, including the struggles with mental health and familial responsibilities, profoundly shaped his insights into the fragility of life. These experiences fostered in Lamb a deep empathy for others, which is reflected throughout "A Masque of Days," as he learns to turn personal agony into universal understanding. Readers who appreciate introspective literature with a philosophical bent will find Lamb's "A Masque of Days" an enriching experience. This text serves as a mirror to humanity'Äôs trials and triumphs, making it a timeless exploration of life'Äôs essence that invites contemplation and reflection.

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Charles Lamb

A Masque of Days

From the Last Essays of Elia: Newly Dressed & Decorated

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4064066104870

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THE OLD YEAR being dead, and the NEW YEAR coming of age, wh: he does by Calendar Law, as soon as the breath is out of the old gentleman’s body, nothing would serve the young spark but he must give a dinner upon the occasion, to wh: all the Days in the year were invited. The Festivals, whom he deputed as his stewards, were mightily taken with the notion. They

had been engaged time out of mind, they said, in providing mirth and good cheer for mortals below; and it was time they should have a taste of their own bounty. It was stiffly debated among them whether the Fasts should be admitted. Some said, that the appearance of such lean, starved guests, with their mortified faces, would pervert the ends of the meeting. But the objection was overruled by Christmas Day who had a design upon Ash Wednesday

(as you shall hear), and a mighty desire to see how the old Domine would behave himself in his cups.

Only the VIGILS were requested to come with their lanterns to light the

gentlefolks home at night.

All the Days came to their day. Covers were provided for three hundred and sixty-five guests at the principal table; with an occasional knife and fork at the side-board for the Twenty-Ninth of February.

I should have told you that cards of invitation had been issued. The carriers were THE HOURS twelve little, merry whirligig foot-pages as you should desire to see, that went all round, and found