Thoughts, Moods and Ideals: Crimes of Leisure

Name: Thoughts, Moods and Ideals: Crimes of Leisure
Author: W. D. Lighthall

By W. D. Lighthall

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A sequence of lyrical and reflective pieces explores landscape, national feeling, faith, and private mood. The verses move between patriotic hymns and civic aspiration, travel impressions of European cities, and intimate meditations on longing, loss, and spiritual doubt. Natural imagery—dawn, forests, mountains, and autumnal maples—recurs alongside classical and religious allusions and occasional imitative translations. Tone shifts from public exhortation to personal confession, with many short lyrics examining how place, memory, and moral ideals shape individual sentiments and communal hopes.

About the Author

W. D. Lighthall

W. D. Lighthall was a Canadian author and historian known for his contributions to the understanding of Canadian history and culture. His works often explore themes related to Indigenous peoples and early Canadian settlements. Notable titles include "Hochelagans and Mohawks: A Link in Iroquois History," which examines the historical connections between these groups, and "A New Hochelagan Burying-ground Discovered at Westmount," detailing archaeological findings in Montreal. Lighthall's writings reflect a deep engagement with the historical narratives of Canada, making him a significant figure in the study of the nation's past.