David Grayson

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The Friendly Road: New Adventures in Contentment (eBook, ePUB)

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David Grayson, the pen name of Ray Stannard Baker (April 17, 1870 - July 12, 1946), was an eminent American journalist, historian, and author known for his distinctive style and his contributions to early 20th-century American literature. Grayson achieved recognition with his work 'The Friendly Road: New Adventures in Contentment', where he journeys through the rural heartlands, exploring the idyllic simplicity and philosophical reflections of the American countryside. Baker adopts the Grayson persona as an alter ego who exudes a love for nature and the fundamental joys of life, engaging readers through a warm conversational tone that is both introspective and expansive in its examination of the human condition. Disguised as Grayson, Baker deviates from his traditionally serious work as a muckraker in the McClure's Magazine to celebrate the virtues of contentment and the search for happiness amidst life's simple pleasures. Through Grayson's literary lens, Baker communicates a message of tranquility, optimism, and kinship that resonates with the pastoral romanticism of the era. This book, along with his other writings under the Grayson moniker, has cemented his legacy as an author who could artfully navigate the realms of social commentary while cherishing the serene escapades that life affords away from the tumult of modern society.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: libreka classics
• Seitenzahl: 206
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783742923868
• Artikelnr.: 55705223