The Puppet Show of Memory by Maurice Baring
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| Author | Baring, Maurice, 1874-1945 |
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| Title | The Puppet Show of Memory |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The nursery -- The nursery and the schoolroom -- Membland -- School -- Eton -- Germany -- Italy, Cambridge, Germany, London -- Oxford and Germany -- Paris -- Copenhagen -- Sarah Bernhardt -- Rome -- Russia and Manchuria -- Battles -- London, Manchuria, Russia -- Russia: the beginning of the revolution -- St. Petersburg -- Travel in Russia -- South Russia, journalism, London -- Constantinople (1909) -- The Balkan War, 1912 -- Constantinople once more (1912) -- The fascination of Russia. |
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| Summary | "The Puppet Show of Memory" by Maurice Baring is a collection of autobiographical sketches written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the author's childhood memories, particularly focusing on his experiences growing up in London and Devonshire during the late 19th century. Through a series of vivid recollections, Baring reflects on the enchantment and innocence of early life, framed by the whimsical perspective of a child. The opening of this narrative sets the stage for a nostalgic exploration of Baring's early years, starting with warm recollections from his nursery days. He reminisces about small details that shaped his childhood, such as a memorable Christmas present, the sounds of London life, and the magic of summer evenings at Coombe Cottage. The narrative unfolds rich imagery of family dynamics, childhood games, and even interactions with servants, highlighting the vividness of his memories, and inviting readers to share in the charm and laughter of his youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Baring, Maurice, 1874-1945 |
| Subject | Travel writers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | War correspondents -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57158 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 159 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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