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“It is through symbols that man consciously or unconsciously lives, works and has his being.”

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This book is a curated selection of essays, lectures, and other writings by Thomas Carlyle, showcasing his influential thoughts on history, literature, and society. Carlyle's distinctive style, characterized by his passionate and eloquent prose, is well-represented in this compilation. more

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Thomas Carlyle

Thomas Carlyle, born on December 4, 1795, and died on February 5, 1881, was a prominent Scottish philosopher, historian, and writer. His works are known for their profound social criticism and unique literary style, which had a significant impact on 19th-century British literature and thought. more

“The bluebird enjoys the preeminence of being the first bit of color that cheers our northern landscape. The other birds that arrive about the same time--the sparrow, the robin, the phoebe-bird--are clad in neutral tints, gray, brown, or russet; but the bluebird brings one of the primary hues and the divinest of them all.”

Firsts Bits Enjoy Color Bird Primaries Landscape Brown Gray Cheer Robins Hue Sparrows Bluebird

Book:The birds of John Burroughs: keeping a sharp lookout

Source: The birds of John Burroughs: keeping a sharp lookout

“For two summers not a blue wing, not a blue warble. I seemed to miss something kindred and precious from my environment--the visible embodiment of the tender sky and wistful soil. What a loss, I said, to coming generations of dwellers in the country--no bluebird in spring!”

Said Two Country Loss Environment Generations Sky Missing Summer Spring Blue Wings Soil Visible Embodiment Kindred Dwellers Bluebird

Book:Bird Neighbors - An Introductory Acquaintance with One Hundred and Fifty Birds Commonly Found in the Gardens, Meadows, and Woods About Our Homes

Source: Bird Neighbors - An Introductory Acquaintance with One Hundred and Fifty Birds Commonly Found in the Gardens, Meadows, and Woods About Our Homes

“O bluebird, welcome back again, Thy azure coat and ruddy vest, Are hues that April loveth best.”

Welcome Coats April Back Again Hue Vests Azure Bluebird Welcome Back

Book:Bird Stories from Burroughs: Sketches of Bird Life Taken from the Works of John Burroughs

Source: Bird Stories from Burroughs: Sketches of Bird Life Taken from the Works of John Burroughs

“In New York and New England the sap starts up in the sugar maple the very day the bluebird arrives, and sugar-making begins forthwith. The bird is generally a mere disembodied voice; a rumor in the air for two or three days before it takes visible shape before you.”