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Gleanings from the Harvest-Fields of Literature: A Melange of Excerpta

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"Gleanings from the Harvest-Fields of Literature: A Melange of Excerpta" by C. C. Bombaugh is a collection of literary excerpts and curiosities compiled in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide a diverse assortment of intriguing pieces, ranging from whimsical anecdotes to profound reflections, appealing to a variety of tastes and interests. It serves as a treasure trove for those who appreciate the unique charm of literary snippets and the richness of language. The opening of this collection introduces readers to its purpose and format, emphasizing the joy found in the "running banquet" of literary selections. Bombaugh reflects on past works that include assorted literary oddities, suggesting that such compilations allow readers to savor the crème de la crème of literature without having to sift through extensive volumes. He prepares the audience for a journey through varied themes, capturing the essence of literature in a way that encourages leisure reading and exploration of ideas. With an inviting tone, he engage potential readers by hinting at the wealth of knowledge and entertainment contained in the pages to come.

Gleanings from the Harvest-Fields of Literature: A Melange of Excerpta, from the public domain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #56805.

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32 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter405 words
  2. 2.Introduction (1)7,876 words
  3. 3.Introduction (2)7,957 words
  4. 4.Introduction (3)8,100 words
  5. 5.Introduction (4)8,431 words
  6. 6.Introduction (5)8,398 words
  7. 7.Introduction (6)8,130 words
  8. 8.Introduction (7)8,613 words
  9. 9.Introduction (8)8,080 words
  10. 10.Introduction (9)5,795 words
  11. 11.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (1)8,460 words
  12. 12.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (2)8,583 words
  13. 13.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (3)8,323 words
  14. 14.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (4)8,807 words
  15. 15.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (5)8,772 words
  16. 16.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (6)8,742 words
  1. 17.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (7)8,745 words
  2. 18.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (8)8,808 words
  3. 19.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (9)8,563 words
  4. 20.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (10)8,035 words
  5. 21.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (11)8,023 words
  6. 22.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (12)7,837 words
  7. 23.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (13)7,879 words
  8. 24.Chapter XLVI: A domestic picture is given, an interior, with the (14)6,200 words
  9. 25.Book XIV: §Voltaire§, in his Œdipus, makes Jocasta say, (1)8,059 words
  10. 26.Book XIV: §Voltaire§, in his Œdipus, makes Jocasta say, (2)8,555 words
  11. 27.Book XIV: §Voltaire§, in his Œdipus, makes Jocasta say, (3)8,577 words
  12. 28.Book XIV: §Voltaire§, in his Œdipus, makes Jocasta say, (4)8,736 words
  13. 29.Book XIV: §Voltaire§, in his Œdipus, makes Jocasta say, (5)8,557 words
  14. 30.Book XIV: §Voltaire§, in his Œdipus, makes Jocasta say, (6)8,190 words
  15. 31.Book XIV: §Voltaire§, in his Œdipus, makes Jocasta say, (7)8,540 words
  16. 32.Book XIV: §Voltaire§, in his Œdipus, makes Jocasta say, (8)5,438 words