| Author |
Curtis, George William, 1824-1892 |
| Title |
From the Easy Chair, Volume 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Hawthorne and Brook Farm -- Beecher in his pulpit after the death of Lincoln -- Killing deer -- Autumn days -- From Como to Milan during the war of 1848 -- Herbert Spencer on the Yankee -- Honor -- Joseph Wesley Harper -- Review of Union troops, 1865 -- April, 1865 -- Washington in 1867 -- Reception to the Japanese ambassadors at the White House -- The maid and the wit -- The departure of the Great Eastern -- Church Street -- Historic buildings -- The Boston Music Hall -- Public benefactors -- Mr. Tibbins's New-Year's call -- The New England Sabbath -- The reunion of antislavery veterans, 1884 -- Reform charity -- Bicycle riding for children -- The dead bird upon Cyrilla's hat an encouragement of "slarter" -- Cheapening his name -- Clergymen's salaries.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Libraries and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"From the Easy Chair, Volume 3" by George William Curtis is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The essays address various topics, such as American culture, notable literary figures, and social commentary, reflecting Curtis's insights and observations of contemporary events and moral issues. Through his thoughtful and engaging writing, Curtis explores the interplay between humanity, society, and the political landscape of his time. The beginning of the volume opens with a piece focused on Nathaniel Hawthorne and Brook Farm, where Curtis critiques Hawthorne's romanticized portrayal of the utopian community he briefly joined. He discusses Hawthorne's relationship with the Transcendentalist movement and his ambivalence toward manual labor compared to the idyllic visions of community life. Curtis highlights the struggles and humor surrounding the Brook Farm experiment, juxtaposing the idealistic goals of its inhabitants against the practical realities they faced. This introductory essay sets the tone for a reflective exploration of American life and the complexities of its social movements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36090 |
| Release Date |
May 12, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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