The Durable Satisfactions of Life

by Charles William Eliot

Book Overview

The Durable Satisfactions of Life is a book written by Charles W. Eliot. The book is a collection of essays that explore the various aspects of life that bring lasting satisfaction. Eliot's essays cover a wide range of topics, including education, literature, art, and religion. Throughout the book, Eliot emphasizes the importance of cultivating a rich inner life and finding meaning and purpose in everyday experiences. He encourages readers to embrace the joys of simple pleasures and to seek out opportunities for personal growth and self-improvement. The Durable Satisfactions of Life is a timeless work that offers valuable insights into the human experience and serves as a reminder of the enduring values that make life worth living.1910. Eliot, American educator and President of Harvard University, presents his religious and ethical views in this slim volume. Contents: The Durable Satisfactions of Life; The Happy Life; John Gilley; Great Riches; and The Religion of the Future. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162639857
• ISBN13: 9781162639857
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"