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  • The King of the Golden River Preface

    The King of the Golden River Preface
    Sep 26 2026
    In which the origins and nature of a charming fairy tale are delicately revealed, presenting a glimpse into the young author’s life and the gentle inspiration drawn from a child’s cheerful request. This preface carefully sets the scene for a simple story, offering a light-hearted respite from weightier discourses, whilst softly honouring the enduring power of kindness and beauty.
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    7 min
  • Sesame and Lilies Lecture III - Of the Mystery of Life, Part 4

    Sesame and Lilies Lecture III - Of the Mystery of Life, Part 4
    Sep 22 2026
    In which the contemplation of ancient and modern arts reveals a profound lesson: true beauty and happiness arise from a humble recognition of our own imperfections and a steadfast striving towards honourable labour. And thus, through reflection on the failures and possibilities of agriculture, weaving, and building, we are gently urged to cherish the present life with wise and faithful hearts, mindful of the unfulfilled dreams that beckon us towards nobler endeavours.
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    15 min
  • Sesame and Lilies Lecture III - Of the Mystery of Life, Part 3

    Sesame and Lilies Lecture III - Of the Mystery of Life, Part 3
    Sep 20 2026
    In which the perplexities of human faith, toil, and artistry are gently pondered through a dream and careful observation, revealing the restless striving and quiet labours of mankind amidst the conflict of hope and despair. And it is softly suggested that true art is less a matter of speech and theory than a silent growth of instinct and patient labour, handed down through generations and realised in practice rather than in discourse.
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    16 min
  • Sesame and Lilies Lecture III - Of the Mystery of Life, Part 2

    Sesame and Lilies Lecture III - Of the Mystery of Life, Part 2
    Sep 18 2026
    In which the profound necessity of noble motive in the arts is delicately pondered, alongside the puzzling apathy of mankind toward the great estate of the soul and the mysteries of the afterlife. The works of mighty poets like Homer, Shakespeare, Dante, and Milton are reflected upon as both revered and flawed guides to human destiny, revealing the complexities of truth, imagination, and the earnest quest for understanding beyond the visible world.
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    15 min
  • Sesame and Lilies Lecture III - Of the Mystery of Life, Part 1

    Sesame and Lilies Lecture III - Of the Mystery of Life, Part 1
    Sep 16 2026
    In which the speaker reflects upon the transient and mysterious nature of human life, likening it to the shifting and inscrutable forms of clouds, and laments the apparent futility in the labour of even the greatest artistic geniuses when confronted with a world often deaf to true beauty and sincere endeavour. He reveals a sober conviction that true and lasting achievement arises only from a steadfast faith in the higher purposes of religion or patriotism, which alone give art its enduring power and meaning.
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    15 min
  • Sesame and Lilies Lecture II - Of Queens' Gardens, Part 5

    Sesame and Lilies Lecture II - Of Queens' Gardens, Part 5
    Sep 14 2026
    In which the innate desire for power within the human heart is examined with a gentle yet unyielding gaze, urging women to wield such power not selfishly but with justice, mercy, and beneficence for the sake of society at large. It unfolds that true nobility lies not in titles or outward splendour, but in the fostering of life and the healing of suffering, with womanhood crowned by a queenly responsibility to nurture and redeem the world beyond the garden gate.
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    13 min
  • Sesame and Lilies Lecture II - Of Queens' Gardens, Part 4

    Sesame and Lilies Lecture II - Of Queens' Gardens, Part 4
    Sep 12 2026
    In which we are gently reminded that a girl’s education flourishes best when nurtured with freedom, noble teachers, and a reverence for both art and nature’s quiet splendours—without the frivolity imposed by society's shallow conventions. And, as Ruskin reflects, a woman’s influence gracefully expands beyond her household, embracing a vital role in the ordering, comforting, and beautifying of the wider state, much like the steadfast guardianship a man offers both home and country.
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    16 min