Child and Country: A Book of the Younger Generation

Name: Child and Country: A Book of the Younger Generation
Author: Will Levington Comfort

By Will Levington Comfort

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This work describes a family's move from urban life to a lakeshore homestead, combining practical accounts of building a stone house, shore conservation, and gardening with reflections on bees, roses and workmanship. Interwoven are sustained meditations on home-making, domestic economy and neighborliness, and a sustained critique of urban schooling that motivates experiments in home education aimed at cultivating each child's individuality. Essays and sketches shift between hands-on detail, natural observation and contemplative thought, arguing for a healthful, purposeful domestic life that contributes to the moral and creative formation of the younger generation.

About the Author

Will Levington Comfort

Will Levington Comfort was an American author known for his diverse contributions to literature, including novels, essays, and children's books. His works often explore themes of personal growth, social issues, and the human experience. Among his notable titles is "Child and Country: A Book of the Younger Generation," which reflects his interest in youth and education. Comfort's writing style is characterized by a blend of realism and idealism, making his narratives both engaging and thought-provoking. He also delved into the complexities of human relationships in works like "Fate Knocks at the Door: A Novel" and "Lot & Company." His literary legacy continues to resonate with readers interested in early 20th-century American literature.