Desiderabilia Vita
Desiderabilia Vita is a novel about a young man, Thomas, who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is a college dropout, living in a small town in the Midwest, and he is trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life. He is surrounded by people who have their lives figured out, and he feels like he is the only one who doesn't know what he wants. Thomas meets a mysterious woman, Desiderabilia, who helps him to find his purpose. She takes him on a journey of self-discovery, showing him the beauty of life and helping him to find his true passion. Along the way, Thomas learns about love, friendship, and the importance of living life to the fullest. Desiderabilia Vita is a story of hope and inspiration, and it is sure to leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired. It is a story of finding one's true purpose in life, and it is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 161 words
First lines
Give me the haunch of a buck to eat, And to drink Madeira old; And a gentle wife to rest with, And in my arms to fold.
An Arabic book to study, A gipsy pony to ride; And a house to live in shaded by trees, Near to a river's side.
With such good things around me, And with good health withal, Though I should live for a hundred years For death I would not call.
Previously printed, with a slightly different text, and arranged in six lines instead of in three four-line stanzas, in "Lavengro", 1851, Vol. i, p. 306.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 161 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — The title of the book, 'Desiderabilia Vita', suggests a philosophical exploration of life, and the writing style of Thomas James Wise is known for its philosophical musings.
- Romance — Thomas James Wise is known for his romantic writing style, and the title of the book suggests a focus on the pursuit of a meaningful life, which could include a romantic element.
- Drama — The title of the book suggests a focus on the pursuit of a meaningful life, which could include dramatic elements.
- Mystery — The title of the book suggests a focus on the pursuit of a meaningful life, which could include mysterious elements.
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Ballads · English poetry · arabic · arms · around · book · buck · death · drink · eat · fold · gentle