Gleanings from the Harvest-Fields of Literature: A Melange of Excerpta

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Gleanings from the Harvest-Fields of Literature: A Melange of Excerpta

EN·~27 hours·65 chapters

Chapters

65 total
1

GLEANINGS FOR THE CURIOUS FROM THE Harvest-Fields of Literature. A MELANGE OF EXCERPTA,

0:43
2

Prefatory.

2:00
3

INTRODUCTION.

41:49
4

Alphabetical Whims.

1:02:27
5

Palindromes.

9:34
6

Equivoque.

17:33
7

The Cento.

10:52
8

Macaronic Verse.

10:59
9

Concatenation or Chain Verse.

3:15
10

Bouts Rimés.

6:48

Description

A rich patchwork of literary fragments, this collection invites listeners to wander through centuries of thought, humor, and imagination. From the gentle counsel of an ancient biblical gleaner to Montaigne’s playful bouquet of observations, each excerpt feels like a fresh bite from an ever‑changing banquet of ideas. The editor’s notes weave the pieces together, offering just enough context to spark curiosity without demanding a heavy scholarly load.

The anthology balances the light‑hearted with the profound, presenting everything from witty epigrams and charming fables to the more serious musings of philosophers and early scientists. Whether you’re pausing by a fireside, strolling through a garden, or simply stealing a quiet moment in a bustling day, these bite‑size passages provide a satisfying mental snack. Listeners will discover familiar voices alongside hidden gems, all curated to entertain, enlighten, and inspire a love of the written word.

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Language

en

Duration

~27 hours (1565K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Richard Tonsing, Branden Aldridge and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2018-03-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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