Henry Van Dyke

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The Blue Flower

Beschreibung

The Blue Flower is a collection of interconnected stories that explores the search for happiness and meaning, symbolized by a mysterious Blue Flower. Through the experiences of a young boy and later a traveler, the narrative delves into themes of longing, beauty, and the pursuit of fulfillment. The boy s fascination with the Blue Flower represents his yearning for something greater beyond his ordinary life. His dreams are filled with visions of a radiant flower set in a serene and beautiful environment, symbolizing his deep desire for a more meaningful existence. The narrative shifts to the Land of the Half-forgotten, where a traveler embarks on a quest to uncover the secret of happiness. The stories are woven with introspection and nostalgia, reflecting on the deeper truths hidden in life's ordinary moments. The early passages set a lyrical tone, hinting at the transformative power of imagination and dreams. As the boy embarks on his adventure, the quest for the Blue Flower becomes a metaphor for the ongoing human search for purpose, joy, and understanding.

Autor

Henry Jackson van Dyke Jr. was an American novelist, educator, diplomat, and Presbyterian minister. Van Dyke was born November 10, 1852, in Germantown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Henry Jackson van Dyke Sr. (1822-1891), a famous Brooklyn Presbyterian preacher recognized in the antebellum era for his anti-abolitionist beliefs. The family descended from Jan Thomasse van Dijk, who came from Holland to North America in 1652. The younger Henry van Dyke graduated from Poly Prep Country Day School in 1869, Princeton University in 1873, and Princeton Theological Seminary in 1877. He was a professor of English literature at Princeton from 1899 to 1923. Among the many pupils he impacted was future star travel writer Richard Halliburton (1900-1939), then-Editor-in-Chief of the Princeton Pictorial. Van Dyke oversaw the group that developed the first Presbyterian printed liturgy, The Book of Common Worship, in 1906. Dr. van Dyke served as an instructor at the University of Paris from 1908 to 2009. In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson appointed van Dyke, a friend and old classmate, as Minister to the Netherlands and Luxembourg. World War I erupted shortly after his appointment, devastating Europe. Americans from all over Europe came to Holland seeking shelter.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 169g
• ISBN-13: 9789370424920
• ISBN-10: 937042492X
• Artikelnr.: 74255585