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LoC No.: 18022753
Title: Memories grave and gay
Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Produced by WebRover, Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif, Barry
Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary: "Memories Grave and Gay" by Florence Howe Hall is a memoir published in the late 19th century. This work offers a personal reflection on the author's life, particularly focusing on her parents, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe and Julia Ward Howe, as well as their influence on her upbringing in a culturally rich environment shaped by philanthropy and literary pursuits. The memoir captures a blend of solemn and joyful moments, weaving together personal anecdotes with broader historical narratives. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by introducing the romantic elements surrounding the meeting of Florence’s parents, both prominent figures in their own right. Dr. Howe was known for his humanitarian work, particularly regarding the blind, while Julia Ward Howe was an influential author and activist. The narrative unfolds with vibrant descriptions of their lives, their marriage, and Florence's early childhood, which was filled with stories and teachings from both parents. The author recalls the warmth of family life, their home "Green Peace," and how encounters with notable figures of their time shaped her own identity and experiences. This opening portion serves to encapsulate the unique historical and personal tapestry that Florence Howe Hall navigated throughout her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hall, Florence Howe, 1845-1922
EBook No.: 59083
Published: Mar 17, 2019
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Hall, Florence Howe, 1845-1922
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 18022753
Title: Memories grave and gay
Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by WebRover, Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif, Barry
Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Memories Grave and Gay" by Florence Howe Hall is a memoir published in the late 19th century. This work offers a personal reflection on the author's life, particularly focusing on her parents, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe and Julia Ward Howe, as well as their influence on her upbringing in a culturally rich environment shaped by philanthropy and literary pursuits. The memoir captures a blend of solemn and joyful moments, weaving together personal anecdotes with broader historical narratives. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by introducing the romantic elements surrounding the meeting of Florence’s parents, both prominent figures in their own right. Dr. Howe was known for his humanitarian work, particularly regarding the blind, while Julia Ward Howe was an influential author and activist. The narrative unfolds with vibrant descriptions of their lives, their marriage, and Florence's early childhood, which was filled with stories and teachings from both parents. The author recalls the warmth of family life, their home "Green Peace," and how encounters with notable figures of their time shaped her own identity and experiences. This opening portion serves to encapsulate the unique historical and personal tapestry that Florence Howe Hall navigated throughout her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hall, Florence Howe, 1845-1922
EBook No.: 59083
Published: Mar 17, 2019
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Hall, Florence Howe, 1845-1922
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.