The taste of honey : $b The note book of a linguist

"The Taste of Honey: The Note Book of a Linguist" by Edna Worthley Underwood is an early 20th-century diary presenting the author's literary and cultural journey. Underwood records her evolving thoughts while engaging with different literary styles, philosophical ideas, and cultural experiences. Her entries share her observations and reflections on the works of impactful writers and how these informed her sense of language and life. She begins by detailing her admiration for particular authors and artistic movements. In doing so, she compares her cultural encounters, emotional experiences, and literary encounters. Underwood considers the power of writing and contrasts what she sees as a lack of depth in American literature with the European classics. The diary's start establishes a reflective tone, encouraging readers to follow Underwood in her exploration of art, language, and culture.