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Leisure Hours, Or, Evenings At Home; Well Spent In The Improvement Of The Mind

Leisure Hours, Or, Evenings At Home; Well Spent In The Improvement Of The Mind

Anderson, Alexander

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General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 9354368379
ISBN13: 9789354368370
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jan 26 2021
Pages: 82
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the quiet parlours of the Georgian era, where thoughtful evenings shaped minds and nurtured virtue. Leisure Hours, Or, Evenings At Home; Well Spent In The Improvement Of The Mind by Alexander Anderson gathers a refined selection of moral essays, each crafted to encourage self improvement and the cultivation of character. This didactic prose anthology, first published in the 18th century, reflects the spirit of enlightenment moral philosophy-inviting readers to ponder the deeper questions of daily life, virtue, and the duties we owe to ourselves and others. Every page offers a gentle prompt towards reflection, making it ideal for family evening reading or as a cornerstone for homeschool character education. Drawing inspiration from the celebrated spectator style essays of its time, Anderson's work stands as a testament to the enduring value of Georgian era nonfiction. Readers will find themselves immersed in the language and concerns of a bygone age, yet the lessons on virtue, discipline, and the improvement of the mind remain strikingly relevant. It is a collection that rewards both the casual reader seeking inspiration and the classic-literature enthusiast searching for an unabridged classic edition to enrich their library. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are drawn to 18th century moral literature or seeking timeless guidance for the cultivation of mind and character, Leisure Hours offers a rich trove of wisdom, perfectly suited to thoughtful evenings at home.

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