The Friendly Road: New Adventures in Contentment (eBook)
136 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734516-9 (EAN)
David Grayson, pseudonym for a notable American journalist and author Ray Stannard Baker, pens 'The Friendly Road' with the insights of one who has thoroughly contemplated the complexity of joy. His own transitions—from a bustling professional life to one of contemplative quietude—and his observations on the human condition translate into a written work that seeks to guide others towards peace and satisfaction. The book's creation mirrors an era of industrialization where many yearned for simplicity and a return to nature's gentle rhythms.
For those who seek solace in the pages of a book that gently examines the essence of a life well-lived, 'The Friendly Road' offers a comforting companion. It invites readers to engage with its thoughtful examinations and find camaraderie in the shared journey towards a life of contentment. This new edition by DigiCat Publishing provides an accessible format for a new generation of readers to discover Grayson's venerable work and to partake in its enduring wisdom, making it a valuable addition to any personal library or literary collection dedicated to timeless philosophical musings.
David Grayson, the pen name of Ray Stannard Baker (April 17, 1870 – July 12, 1946), was an eminent American journalist, historian, and author known for his distinctive style and his contributions to early 20th-century American literature. Grayson achieved recognition with his work 'The Friendly Road: New Adventures in Contentment', where he journeys through the rural heartlands, exploring the idyllic simplicity and philosophical reflections of the American countryside. Baker adopts the Grayson persona as an alter ego who exudes a love for nature and the fundamental joys of life, engaging readers through a warm conversational tone that is both introspective and expansive in its examination of the human condition. Disguised as Grayson, Baker deviates from his traditionally serious work as a muckraker in the McClure's Magazine to celebrate the virtues of contentment and the search for happiness amidst life's simple pleasures. Through Grayson's literary lens, Baker communicates a message of tranquility, optimism, and kinship that resonates with the pastoral romanticism of the era. This book, along with his other writings under the Grayson moniker, has cemented his legacy as an author who could artfully navigate the realms of social commentary while cherishing the serene escapades that life affords away from the tumult of modern society.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Reisen ► Reiseführer |
Schlagworte | 20th century • adventures in travel • American • American Literature • American travel literature • Authors • Biography • books on contentment • classic American travelogues • Country Life • David Grayson author • inspirational travel books • road trip novels • rural America stories • Self discovery journey • Travel • travelogue narrative • United States |
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