Showing results for "Contentment" in Literature & Fiction

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life in the city? Have you ever looked for some kind of peace, some kind of contentment that you don't find in your current situation? You are not alone, nor is this only a modern concept.

Discover the tale held within the pages of The Friendly Road, a cherished tome gifted to my grandmother Gertrude in 1919, bound in green leather and gilded with gold. This pseudo-autobiographical narrative by David Grayson (a pseudonym of Ray Stannard Baker) explores the authors bold decision to abandon the comforts of his rural life and tread along the less-traveled path, challenging societal norms and seeking adventure. Along his journey, he encounters a blend of nostalgia, generosity, and a taste of progressive politics. Gertrude, a German immigrant and mother to six children living on a ...