Zoals de titel al aangeeft gaat het boek over oude mensen (en ouder worden) en de dingen die voorbijgaan. Maar niet alles gaat voorbij met het ouder w...
Regrets sur ma vieille robe de chambre fut écrit suite à une offre de Marie-Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin d'une nouvelle robe de chambre qui fit regretter à...
Alice Meynell's "A Letter From A Girl To Her Own Old Age" is a poignant and contemplative poem that explores the passage of time and its impact on the...
This poem is a meditation on the inevitability of death and the importance of accepting the passage of time. The speaker addresses an old bed, which h...
Hermann Sudermann's novella "Jolanthes Hochzeit" is a captivating tale of love, family conflict, and the clash between generations. The story revolves...
Ecclesiastes is a book of wisdom literature in the Hebrew Bible, traditionally attributed to King Solomon. The book explores the themes of the meaning...
'Old Man Travelling; Animal Tranquillity and Decay' is a short, contemplative poem by William Wordsworth, reflecting on the themes of aging, nature, a...
In Franz Grillparzer's novella, *Der arme Spielmann*, a nameless old violinist becomes a symbol of lost potential and the harsh realities of life. The...
This humorous poem playfully addresses the life and choices of an old bachelor. With a light-hearted and satirical tone, it explores the joys and chal...
**The Old Maid** is a poem by Sara Teasdale that explores the themes of loneliness, loss, and regret. The poem tells the story of an unmarried woman w...
Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'Winter Day' is a short, poignant poem exploring the changing seasons of life. Through the lens of winter, she examines the sta...
Clouds is a comedic play by Aristophanes that satirizes the philosopher Socrates and the newfangled ideas of his followers. The play follows the story...
The Witch of Edmonton is a powerful and moving play that explores the themes of witchcraft, revenge, and the nature of good and evil. Set in 17th-cent...
This collection of poems by Dora Sigerson Shorter explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. The poems delve into th...
Thomas Hardy's *Middle Age Enthusiasms* delves into the complexities of aging and the changing nature of human experience. The work explores themes o...
The Dreamers and Other Poems, published in 1917, contains a collection of poems by Theodosia Garrison. 'Old Boats' is one of the poems in this collect...
The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard follows the titular character, a respected historian, as he embarks on a quest to find a rare manuscript: a French vers...
Set against the backdrop of Prohibition in the United States, "Hail and Farewell" is a collection of poems celebrating the joys and sorrows of alcohol...
The End of the Day is a collection of poetry by Duncan Campbell Scott, a prominent figure in Canadian literature. It explores themes of nature, the pa...
Mark Twain and the Happy Island is a charming and insightful memoir by Elizabeth Wallace, who became a close friend of Mark Twain during his final yea...
Nature, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is a beautiful and thought-provoking poem that explores the themes of nature, aging, life, and death. It's a no...
Youth is a short tale by Joseph Conrad, first published in book form alongside 'Heart of Darkness' and 'The End of the Tether'. It tells the story of...
