| Author |
Middleton, Richard, 1882-1911 |
| Title |
The Day Before Yesterday
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
An enchanted place -- A railway journey -- The magic pool -- The story-teller -- Admirals all -- A repertory theatre -- Children and the spring -- On nursery cupboards -- The fat man -- Carol singers -- The magic carpet -- Stage children -- Oxford and Cambridge -- Harold -- On digging holes -- Real cricket -- The boy in the garden -- Children and the sea -- On going to bed -- Street organs -- A secret society -- The price of peace -- On children's gardens -- A distinguished guest -- On pirates -- The flute player -- The wool-gatherer -- The peril of the fairies -- Drury Lane and the children -- Children's drama -- Childhood in retrospect -- The folly of education -- On common sense.
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| Credits |
This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
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| Summary |
"The Day Before Yesterday" by Richard Middleton is a collection of prose and verse written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on childhood nostalgia, exploring themes of imagination, adventure, and the bittersweet transition into adulthood. The stories delve into the whimsical experiences of children, revealing their inner worlds of wonder, observation, and longing as they navigate the complexities of growing up. The opening of the book introduces readers to the rich imaginative lives of children, highlighting their retreats to enchanted places where they can escape the constraints imposed by adults. The narrative vividly describes how various settings, like a "mouse-cupboard" and a garden, serve as crucial spaces for play and adventure. Middleton captures the essence of childhood through a blend of humor and sincerity, inviting the reader to remember their own whimsical experiences of youth, adventures on makeshift ships, and the imaginative camaraderie shared amongst friends. The tone encapsulates both the joys and the melancholic reflections of a past that those who have matured cannot regain but can fondly recall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Children
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| Subject |
English essays -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53357 |
| Release Date |
Oct 24, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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