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The young speaker romanticizes the existence of the farmer, as he creates a utopian scenario that is beautiful but unrealistic.

When one's spouse works out of town, it can be challenging to be alone for lengthy periods of time. Develop coping mechanisms and learn to celebrate solitude.

Ennerdale Water, the most westerly lake in the Lake District, requires a free permit to canoe and kayak on, but in return provides an experience of scenic solitude.

According to Anthony Storr's book 'Solitude', a considerable number of creative people have suffered from early isolation, bereavement and abuse.

A person has more to give after getting away for a few days in the wilderness.

A summary of backpacking in Colorado with my 21-year-old daughter. Despite complaints about the rain and mosquitos and hard climb, we had a memorable time.

I am going to the high country tomorrow, to experience the silence, freedom, beauty, and mystery of the wilderness. Here are some thoughts before heading up.

If one looked far enough into the deepest spaces in their minds they might find that the brightest solution may be in the darkest place.

Choosing tranquility over turmoil and conflict brings calm and peace of mind to life. Includes suggestions for achieving tranquility.

Henry David Thoreau is a well known American poet and naturalist from the nineteenth century; find out why his wise words continue to be studied and appreciated today.

The speaker in Keats' "O Solitude!" claims that he would be content to live a rural life alone but then decides he might prefer the company of a kindred spirit.

The novel Frankenstein deals with a sensitive creature that is trying to adapt to society but is constantly feared and rejected because of its gory appearance.

The Salt Lake City area offers a variety of cross-country ski trails from canyon roads to mountain resorts, ski rentals, lessons, and guided tours.

Often quoted, Wilcox's poems have not stood the test of time for the literary scholars, but she was a popular poet whose influence is undeniable.

Antonio Machado - 1875 - 1939 - A popular Poetry Writer in the pre-Civil War days.

This week Cartagena's streets are packed with artists, musicians and writers all here participating in and attending the IV Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Espanola

Dry, comfortable, socks which keep your feet from blistering rates up there with a warm, dry, sleeping bag, as far as essential gear.

The Seneca Falls Convention was seen as the platform for women's rights. It was designed for women and people of color to have a political voice.

There have been many famous African-Americans who have succeeded in business, sports, politics, acting and music, but Anderson was one of the first.

Life and works of writer May Sarton, one of 20th century's best journal-keepers, famous for Journal of a Solitude and Plant Dreaming Deep.

When you are backpacking you shed all the technology, lights, business, and distraction of your normal life, and see how beautiful a day on this earth really is.

Utah Ski Resorts include Park City's Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, and The Canyons. Visitors will love to ski or snowboard at any of Utah's more than ten resor

Stanley Park is one of the most interesting and unique western Canadian landmarks, with a wide array of activities and places to visit, set in a beautiful location.

The speaker in Paramahansa Yogananda's "I Am Lonely No More" celebrates his freedom from the human malady of loneliness.

Brief biography of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, famous for his book One Hundred Years of Solitude.

The themes of journey and expedition are central to literature and William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying centers on the journey of the Bundren family.

Psychic power can be developed through strategies of intention and attention.

Brief biography of Mexican poet Octavio Paz, famous for The Labyrinth of Solitude, Sun Stone and other poetry on the theme of harmony.

Snowshoeing is an easy and affordable way to enjoy Utah's Wasatch Mountains. The Salt Lake City area offers miles of snowshoe trails, rental services, and guided tours.

Short biography of Alexander Pope, wrote Ode on Solitude before 12, best known for his satirical poems, also translated Homer and Horace

Gifted teenagers present some unique and challenging behavior issues as they mature, assert independence and question authority. Here are common situations and solutions.

Half of all marriages end in divorce but does this mean that the other half are blissful? Unhappy relationships are not better than solitude.

Seiriol left a life of privilege as a member of the Welsh royal family to become a hermit on a remote island. His fame spread far beyond his humble hermit's cell.

Parents of gifted children can be so anxious to provide opportunities for stimulation, that they sometimes forget the child has an increased need for quiet reflection.

It's something every writer faces - and hopefully overcomes - at some point in their careers; there are a variety of ways to successfully deal with writer's block.

A relatively easy, two mile loop hike 35 miles north of Tucson, Arizona, provides exercise, birding and geology in an uncrowded, spectacular setting.

Beat Generation author Jack Kerouac's Lonesome Traveler is a collection of autobiographical essays detailing his travels and the various jobs he worked while writing.

St. Francis of Assissi's date of birth is not certain, yet his impact on the Christian faith is solid.

Aracataca, Colombia -- the boyhood home of Nobel Prize winning Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia-Marquez.

With a little bit of common sense and some basic safety tips, hiking alone doesn't have to be high-risk.

Business travel is often solo travel, and with it come many meals alone. Instead of room service, enjoy a restaurant meal alone by bringing a book and being prepared.

Solo boaters take additional responsibility for their personal safety. The joy of the ocean solitude is braced by the reality of the consequences of poor decision making

Maui's wilderness is unique. All its canyons are intensely stunning in all aspects, but somewhere near Hana canyoneers can find the best of the best.

Having served a 15-year prison sentence for murdering her own child, Juliette must now try to reenter family and society.

Introverts and extraverts working together must respect their differences and find ways to accommodate the needs of both personality types.

Dewey Dell experiences helplessness in the midst of both a male-dominated family and a male-dominated society in William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying.

Blessed Julian of Norwich was a 14th Century mystic who comforted her people and who continues to offer inspiration and hope to all who are tormented with anxiety.

Biography of John Keats, one of the world's best poets.

Solitude is an essential theme for Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler. The actor's personal parallels to the film infuse both sincerity and realism.

Many people want to write something creative, whether it's a poem or a novel. Sometimes one's habits or location are the most important things to consider.