Pebbles on the shore [by] Alpha of the plough (eBook, ePUB) - Gardiner, A. G.
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'Pebbles on the Shore' is a collection of essays written by Alfred George Gardiner, who penned it under the pseudonym Alpha of the Plough. His essays were well-regarded in his time. His uniqueness lay in his ability to teach the basic truths of life in an easy and amusing manner. This essay collection is one of his best-selling ones, and featured titles such as 'On Seeing Visions', 'On Black Sheep', 'The Village and the War', and 'On Umbrella Morals'.

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'Pebbles on the Shore' is a collection of essays written by Alfred George Gardiner, who penned it under the pseudonym Alpha of the Plough. His essays were well-regarded in his time. His uniqueness lay in his ability to teach the basic truths of life in an easy and amusing manner. This essay collection is one of his best-selling ones, and featured titles such as 'On Seeing Visions', 'On Black Sheep', 'The Village and the War', and 'On Umbrella Morals'.
Autorenporträt
A. G. Gardiner, born Alfred George Gardiner in 1865, stands as a paragon of English essayists, renowned for the lucidity and humanism that pervade his work. He adopted the pseudonym 'Alpha of the Plough' for his collection 'Pebbles on the Shore', which is illustrative of his literary style characterized by its congeniality and reflective nature. His prose artistry heralded a legacy that spoke to the everyday experiences of the common man with an uncommon depth of insight and wit. Gardiner was an eminent journalist and served as the editor of 'The Daily News' where his columns frequently appeared, eventually gaining a compendium form and touching a vast readership. His essays, replete with anecdotes and moral observations, unravel ordinary subjects with an extraordinary charm and ease, making them accessible yet profound. Internationally appreciated for his thoughtful and engaging writings, Gardiner's contributions extend to other cherished works such as 'Leaves in the Wind' and 'Pillars of Society' which further cement his reputation as a sage of the essay form. His legacy endures in the hearts of readers who find in his writings the eloquence and ethical richness that define timeless literature.