
"A GATHERING OF HAPPINESS, A CONCENTRATION AND COMBINATION OF PLEASANT - DETAILS, A THRONG OF GLAD FACES, A MUSTER OF ELATED HEARTS." - CHARLOTTE BRONTË - THE BED-BOOK OF HAPPINESS
HAROLD BEGBIE - HODDER AND STOUGHTON LONDON NEW YORK TORONTO - PRINTED IN 1914 BY HAZELL, WATSON AND VINEY, LD., LONDON AND AYLESBURY.
SIR JESSE BOOT
RONDEL - _BESIDE YOUR BED I COME TO STAY WITH MAGIC MORE THAN HUMAN SKILL, MY PAGES RUN TO DO YOUR WILL, MY COVERS KEEP YOUR CARES AWAY. - THE NURSE ARRIVES WITH LADEN TRAY, THE DOCTOR CANCELS DRAUGHT AND PILL; BESIDE YOUR BED I COME TO STAY WITH MAGIC MORE THAN HUMAN SKILL. - AND YOU THRO' FAERY LANDS WILL STRAY, AT LAUGHTER'S FOUNTAIN DRINK YOUR FILL, FOR THO' YOUR BODY CRY "I'M ILL!" YOUR MIND WILL DANCE FROM NIGHT TO DAY. BESIDE YOUR BED I COME TO STAY WITH MAGIC MORE THAN HUMAN SKILL_. - THE RENDERING OF THANKS
H.B. - FOREWORD
THE BED-BOOK OF HAPPINESS
NINETTE NINON
HORTENSE. ARMANDE. MONSIEUR LOYAL
HORTENSE
ARMANDE
A warm, hand‑picked anthology of cheerful prose, poetry, and reflections, this volume gathers the very best of literary optimism to sit beside anyone who finds themselves confined to a bedside. The editor weaves together excerpts from beloved classics—ranging from the wit of Mark Twain to the gentle humor of Charles Lamb—into a single, comforting companion for the ill, the sleepless, and the weary. Each piece is chosen for its ability to lift spirits, spark a smile, and remind readers that even in quiet rooms, joy can still be found.
Beyond the simple pleasure of reading, the collection offers a gentle reminder that mental well‑being plays a crucial role in physical recovery. Short, uplifting passages encourage listeners to shift their focus from pain to possibility, fostering a brighter outlook without demanding grand philosophical commitments. Ideal for a quiet moment in bed, the book becomes a friendly voice that whispers encouragement and lightness whenever it is needed.
Full title
The Bed-Book of Happiness Being a colligation or assemblage of cheerful writings brought together from many quarters into this one compass for the diversion, distraction, and delight of those who lie abed,—a friend to the invalid, a companion to the sleepless, an excuse to the tired
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (631K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-09-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1871–1929
A prolific English journalist and man of letters, he moved easily from political satire and fiction to religious writing and biography. His work reflects the restless, wide-ranging energy of late Victorian and early 20th-century literary culture.
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