Thy Race Be Run: Reflections at Eighty-Five
Essen, Carl Fran von
Wordsworth's lines from "The Prelude" inspired this second memoir, a less autobiographical and more light-hearted volume of writings. It comprises remembrances, essays, vignettes, and the author's favorite recipes, both food and beverage. The writing ranges from serious to hilarious and ends on a cheerful note, in line with the credo that life should be enjoyed rather than endured.