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Title: The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc

Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays written in the early to mid-19th century. This work reflects on the historical significance and personal experiences associated with the mail-coach system in England, while also delving into the life of Joan of Arc. De Quincey captures the grandeur of motion and the emotional impact that the swift transportation of news during pivotal moments in history can evoke. The opening of the text elaborates on the evolution and cultural significance of mail-coaches, praising their role in facilitating national communication and the sharing of important news, such as military victories. De Quincey recounts personal reflections and experiences that are intertwined with the mail-coach system, describing the atmospheric effects of night travel, the political implications of the news carried, and the social dynamics observed among passengers. He employs vivid imagery and sophisticated rhetoric to convey the sensation of speed and convey a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, setting the stage for deeper explorations of both the physical and emotional landscapes associated with travel in that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859

EBook No.: 6359

Published: Aug 1, 2004

Downloads: 258

Language: English

Subject: English essays

Subject: Joan, of Arc, Saint, 1412-1431

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc

Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays written in the early to mid-19th century. This work reflects on the historical significance and personal experiences associated with the mail-coach system in England, while also delving into the life of Joan of Arc. De Quincey captures the grandeur of motion and the emotional impact that the swift transportation of news during pivotal moments in history can evoke. The opening of the text elaborates on the evolution and cultural significance of mail-coaches, praising their role in facilitating national communication and the sharing of important news, such as military victories. De Quincey recounts personal reflections and experiences that are intertwined with the mail-coach system, describing the atmospheric effects of night travel, the political implications of the news carried, and the social dynamics observed among passengers. He employs vivid imagery and sophisticated rhetoric to convey the sensation of speed and convey a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, setting the stage for deeper explorations of both the physical and emotional landscapes associated with travel in that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859

EBook No.: 6359

Published: Aug 1, 2004

Downloads: 258

Language: English

Subject: English essays

Subject: Joan, of Arc, Saint, 1412-1431

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.