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Title:
Our Old Home, Vol. 2
Annotated with Passages from the Author's Notebook
Note: Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Near Oxford -- Some of the haunts of Burns -- A London suburb -- Up the Thames -- Outside glimpses of English poverty -- Civic banquets.
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Matthew Wheaton and the
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Summary: "Our Old Home, Vol. 2" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This reflective work encapsulates the author’s observations and experiences while exploring England, particularly focusing on historical sites, landscapes, and cultural insights during his visits to locales like Blenheim and the homes of famous figures such as Robert Burns. The narrative emphasizes not just the sights, but also the emotional and psychological impressions left on Hawthorne as he contemplates the deeper meanings behind these places. The opening of the volume sets the tone for a leisurely exploration through the countryside, as Hawthorne, accompanied by his party, sets out on an excursion to Blenheim, the residence of the Duke of Marlborough. They navigate through quaint villages, noting the architecture and pastoral beauty, before arriving at the sprawling estate, steeped in history. Hawthorne describes the lush landscapes and significant landmarks they encounter, such as Rosamond’s Well and the Triumphal Pillar, while also reflecting on the gifts of nature and man that adorn Blenheim Park. Interlaced with observations on the Duke's legacy, his musings reveal a contemplative traveler grappling with the weight of history, fame, and the passage of time—elements that resonate throughout the entire volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
EBook No.: 37625
Published: Oct 4, 2011
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: England -- Description and travel
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Homes and haunts -- England
Subject: Americans -- England -- History -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Our Old Home, Vol. 2
Annotated with Passages from the Author's Notebook
Note: Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Near Oxford -- Some of the haunts of Burns -- A London suburb -- Up the Thames -- Outside glimpses of English poverty -- Civic banquets.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Matthew Wheaton and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Our Old Home, Vol. 2" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This reflective work encapsulates the author’s observations and experiences while exploring England, particularly focusing on historical sites, landscapes, and cultural insights during his visits to locales like Blenheim and the homes of famous figures such as Robert Burns. The narrative emphasizes not just the sights, but also the emotional and psychological impressions left on Hawthorne as he contemplates the deeper meanings behind these places. The opening of the volume sets the tone for a leisurely exploration through the countryside, as Hawthorne, accompanied by his party, sets out on an excursion to Blenheim, the residence of the Duke of Marlborough. They navigate through quaint villages, noting the architecture and pastoral beauty, before arriving at the sprawling estate, steeped in history. Hawthorne describes the lush landscapes and significant landmarks they encounter, such as Rosamond’s Well and the Triumphal Pillar, while also reflecting on the gifts of nature and man that adorn Blenheim Park. Interlaced with observations on the Duke's legacy, his musings reveal a contemplative traveler grappling with the weight of history, fame, and the passage of time—elements that resonate throughout the entire volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
EBook No.: 37625
Published: Oct 4, 2011
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: England -- Description and travel
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Homes and haunts -- England
Subject: Americans -- England -- History -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.