The Great Good Place

By Henry James

Book Overview

The Great Good Place is a non-fiction book written by Henry James, a renowned American author. The book is a collection of essays that explores the concept of the ""third place"" - a space that is neither home nor work, but rather a social gathering place where people can come together and interact in a relaxed, informal setting.James argues that these third places are essential for building and maintaining social connections, and that they are becoming increasingly rare in modern society. He examines a variety of different types of third places, including coffeehouses, pubs, and clubs, and discusses the importance of these spaces in fostering a sense of community and belonging.Throughout the book, James draws on examples from his own experiences and observations, as well as from literature and history, to illustrate his points. He also offers suggestions for how individuals and communities can work to create and preserve these important third places.Overall, The Great Good Place is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the role that social spaces play in our lives, and a call to action for preserving and revitalizing these spaces in our modern world.Dane picked out of his dim past a dozen halting similes. The sacred silent convent was one; another was the bright country-house. He did the place no outrage to liken it to an hotel; he permitted himself on occasion to feel it suggest a club. Such images, however, but flickered and went out--they lasted only long enough to light up the difference. An hotel without noise, a club without newspapers--when he turned his face to what it was ""without"" the view opened wide.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: 1162696346
• ISBN13: 9781162696348
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"