Diary Entry of February 23, 1874
The day feels quieter and more inward, marked by her old-fashioned green eyeshade and Wagner’s productive work. Their reading of a friend’s book brings real enthusiasm, especially for its sharpness and courage, and it leads them to dismiss the modern world as shallow by comparison.
Monday, February 23:
Armed with a green eyeshade, as in my childhood, I am still able to work a little, but R. is working busily. We continue with our friend’s book and delight in it - great courage, great fervor, very acute judgment. R.’s example has opened his eyes to the triviality of the whole modern world.