Fruits Of Time Parings

Fruits Of Time Parings

William Beattie

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104043346
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Fruits Of Time Parings: With An Introduction And Glossary (1873) is a book written by William Beattie. The book contains a collection of short stories, anecdotes, and observations on various subjects such as literature, art, science, and philosophy. The title of the book refers to the author’s belief that the best things in life are often overlooked or undervalued, much like the peelings of a fruit. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a series of essays on a particular theme. The introduction provides a brief overview of the author’s life and work, as well as an explanation of the book’s title. The glossary at the end of the book provides definitions of some of the more obscure words and phrases used in the text. Overall, Fruits Of Time Parings is a thought-provoking and entertaining collection of essays that offers insights into the author’s perspective on a wide range of topics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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