Phaethon: Loose Thoughts For Loose Thinkers

By Charles Kingsley

Book Overview

""Phaethon: Loose Thoughts For Loose Thinkers"" is a book written by Charles Kingsley that offers a collection of essays, musings, and reflections on various topics such as mythology, history, religion, and literature. The book takes its title from the Greek myth of Phaethon, a young man who tries to drive the chariot of the sun and ends up causing chaos and destruction. Kingsley uses this myth as a metaphor for the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of humility and self-awareness. Throughout the book, Kingsley encourages readers to think critically, question authority, and seek their own truths. The essays are written in a conversational style and are filled with personal anecdotes, humor, and literary references. Overall, ""Phaethon: Loose Thoughts For Loose Thinkers"" is a thought-provoking and engaging read that challenges readers to think outside the box and embrace their own unique perspectives.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: 1419141198
• ISBN13: 9781419141195
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.6" x 9.2"