The happy villagers by Anonymous
"The Happy Villagers" by Anonymous is a reflective narrative likely penned in the early 19th century. This book can be categorized as a pastoral tale that explores rural life, happiness, and the virtues of simple living. It delves into the joys of contentment found in village life amidst nature, contrasting it with the complexities of urban existence. The story follows Mr. Jackson, a retired tradesman who, seeking tranquility, ventures into the countrysidenear Wicklow. During his exploration, he encounters a humble cottage and its elderly inhabitant, a wise and amiable cottager who shares tales of his life filled with hard work, familial love, and community engagement. As Mr. Jackson converses with the old man, he learns about the joys derived from raising a large family, participating in village affairs, and resolving conflicts amicably among neighbors. Through their dialogue, themes of peace, contentment, and the fulfillment that comes from a well-lived life are beautifully woven, ultimately leading Mr. Jackson to reflect on the deeper values of happiness over material wealth and societal status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The happy villagers Embellished with an engraving |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wisdom -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Village communities -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mediation -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62716 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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