Happy Evenings: Or The Literary Institution At Home (1851)

By Clara Lucas Balfour

Book Overview

Happy Evenings: Or The Literary Institution At Home is a book written by Clara Lucas Balfour in 1851. The book is a guide for creating a literary institution at home, where family members and friends can come together to read, discuss and learn from various sources of literature. The author emphasizes the importance of education and self-improvement through reading and intellectual discussions.The book is divided into several chapters, each dealing with a different aspect of the literary institution. The first chapter explains the concept of the literary institution and its benefits. The second chapter provides a detailed plan for setting up the institution, including choosing books, organizing meetings, and conducting discussions.The following chapters cover a range of literary topics, including poetry, history, science, and fiction. The author provides recommendations for books on each topic and suggests ways to engage in meaningful discussions. The book also includes examples of literary discussions and debates, as well as tips for public speaking and writing.Overall, Happy Evenings: Or The Literary Institution At Home is a practical guide for creating a literary community at home. It encourages readers to cultivate a love for learning and intellectual growth, and provides practical advice for achieving these goals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120198550
• ISBN13: 9781120198556
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"