The Roadmender by Michael Fairless
"The Roadmender" by Michael Fairless is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of labor, spirituality, and connection to nature through the reflective narrative of a character who takes on the humble yet profound role of a roadmender. The story delves into the beauty of simplicity and the deep observations of life that come from this service, suggesting a larger existential and philosophical exploration of one's purpose inthe world. At the start of "The Roadmender," the narrator introduces himself as a roadmender, taking pride in his work. He describes his idyllic surroundings—the lush hedges, the distant sea, and the little church near his cottage—painting a vivid picture of tranquility and the natural world. Through his daily life of labor, he finds joy and rhythm in the act of road repair, and he reflects on themes of service, community, and the passage of time. The opening portion sets a contemplative tone, illuminating the connections between life, death, and the simple yet rich experiences found in serving others, all while being surrounded by the beauty of the English countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fairless, Michael, 1869-1901 |
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| Illustrator | Taylor, Will F. |
| Title | The Roadmender |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The roadmender -- Out of the shadow -- At the white gate. |
| Credits | Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46830 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 173 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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