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Pebbles on the shore [by] Alpha of the plough (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Classic British Essays on Everyday Life, Manners, Memory, and Moral ReflectionBy A. G. Gardiner
Length6h 58m
About this audiobook
Pebbles on the Shore gathers A. G. Gardiner's familiar essays under his cherished pseudonym, "Alpha of the Plough," offering meditations on everyday experience—manners, books, travel, politics, memory, and moral conduct. Written in the lucid, urbane style of the Edwardian and Georgian periodical essay, the volume descends from Addison and Lamb while speaking to the anxieties and pleasures of early twentieth-century public life. Its art lies in making slight occasions disclose humane and durable truths. Gardiner was a distinguished British journalist and editor, notably associated with the Daily News, whose liberal convictions, civic seriousness, and long practice in newspaper prose shaped his essays. His pseudonym suggests both modesty and cultivation: a writer turning the soil of common life to uncover reflections fit for a democratic readership. The book's gentle authority reflects a mind trained by public controversy yet committed to courtesy, clarity, and ethical balance. This volume is recommended to readers who value reflective prose, historical literary journalism, and essays that combine wit with moral intelligence. Pebbles on the Shore rewards slow reading, inviting one to find significance in small things and companionship in a civilized, observant mind.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length6 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Pebbles on the shore [by] Alpha of the plough (Annotated)
26ON A CASE OF CONSCIENCE
2Introduction
27ON THE GUINEA STAMP
3Historical Context
28ON THE DISLIKE OF LAWYERS
4Synopsis (Selection)
29ON THE CHEERFULNESS OF THE BLIND
5TO. ALL WHO LOVE. THE COTTAGE IN THE. BEECHWOODS
30ON TAXING VANITY
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6ON CHOOSING A NAME
31ON THOUGHTS AT FIFTY
7ON LETTER-WRITING
32THE ONE-EYED CAT
8ON READING IN BED
33ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF HATS
9ON CATS AND DOGS
34ON SEEING LONDON
10"W.G."
35ON CATCHING THE TRAIN
11ON SEEING VISIONS
36IN PRAISE OF CHESS
12ON BLACK SHEEP
37ON THE DOWNS
13THE VILLAGE AND THE WAR
38ON SHORT LEGS AND LONG LEGS
14ON RUMOUR
39ON A PAINTED FACE
15ON UMBRELLA MORALS
40ON WRITING AN ARTICLE
16ON TALKING TO ONE'S SELF
41ON A CITY THAT WAS
17ON BOSWELL AND HIS MIRACLE
42ON PLEASANT SOUNDS
18ON SEEING OURSELVES
43ON SLACKENING THE BOW
19ON THE ENGLISH SPIRIT
44ON THE INTELLIGENT GOLF BALL
20ON FALLING IN LOVE
45ON A PRISONER OF WAR
21ON A BIT OF SEAWEED
46ON THE WORLD WE LIVE IN
22ON LIVING AGAIN
47"I'M TELLING YOU"
23TU-WHIT, TU-WHOO!
48ON COURAGE
24ON POINTS OF VIEW
49ON SPENDTHRIFTS
25ON BEER AND PORCELAIN
50ON A TOP-HAT
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