The Romance of the Commonplace

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The Romance of the Commonplace

by Gelett Burgess

EN·~4 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

4:13:39

Description

In this lively collection of essays, the author treats ordinary moments as the source of a fresh, almost mischievous philosophy. With a wink to both San Francisco fog and London mist, he invites listeners to see the world through a playful lens, turning everyday incidents into opportunities for amusement and insight. The prose balances humor with earnest reflection, making even the most mundane events feel like a small adventure.

The work moves from personal confession to broader observations, offering a “hand‑made dogma” that encourages readers to entertain themselves rather than merely be entertained. By mingling poetic flourish with candid self‑scrutiny, the author sketches a practical guide for navigating middle age, youthful exuberance, and the “prime” years in between. Listeners will find a charming, conversational guide that celebrates the romance of the commonplace without insisting on grand revelations.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (243K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Jun 25, 2015

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gelett Burgess

Gelett Burgess

1866–1951

A playful American humorist, poet, and illustrator, he is best remembered for the nonsense poem "The Purple Cow" and for the mischievous spirit he brought to everything he wrote. His work helped shape the lively literary culture of San Francisco in the 1890s and still feels bright, odd, and funny today.

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