Literary Shrines: The Haunts of Some Famous American Authors by Theodore F. Wolfe
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| Author | Wolfe, Theodore F. (Theodore Frelinghuysen), 1847-1915 |
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| LoC No. | 43039716 |
| Title | Literary Shrines: The Haunts of Some Famous American Authors |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //www.archive.org) |
| Summary | "Literary Shrines: The Haunts of Some Famous American Authors" by Theodore F. Wolfe is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life and landscapes associated with notable American authors, particularly those linked to Concord, Massachusetts, where writers like Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau found inspiration. It serves as a guide for literary pilgrims looking to connect with the places that shaped the thoughts and writings of these iconic figures. At the start of the book, Wolfe sets the tone for an engaging literary pilgrimage to the historical village of Concord. He vividly describes the town's quaint charm and its significance as a gathering place for many distinguished authors. Wolfe recalls his personal experiences visiting their homes, sharing poignant anecdotes about how the environment influenced their creative processes and personal lives. The first chapter establishes Concord not just as a physical location but as a spiritual sanctuary for creative minds, making it a must-visit for literature enthusiasts seeking deeper insight into American literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Homes and haunts |
| Subject | Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Concord |
| Subject | Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Boston |
| Subject | Literary landmarks -- Massachusetts |
| Subject | Concord (Mass.) -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Boston (Mass.) -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Berkshire County (Mass.) -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Massachusetts -- Intellectual life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38889 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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