| Author |
Wolfe, Theodore F. (Theodore Frelinghuysen), 1847-1915 |
| LoC No. |
43043006
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| Title |
A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| 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)
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| Summary |
"A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors" by Theodore F. Wolfe is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This book explores literary landmarks and locations throughout Britain associated with renowned authors, such as Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Lord Byron. The focus is on the personal reflections of the author as he traverses these historically significant sites, offering readers a blend of literary history and nostalgia. The opening of this literary journey establishes Wolfe's intent to evoke the charm of the locations linked to celebrated British writers. He begins by detailing the region around Hampstead and Highgate, describing its picturesque landscapes and connections with various authors like Dickens and Keats. The narrative introduces a sense of wistfulness as he reflects on the quiet streets, historical buildings, and the graves of literary figures, immersing the reader in a vivid atmosphere steeped in literary heritage. Through his explorations, Wolfe aims to share the beauty and significance of these haunts, inviting readers to appreciate the connections between the writers' lives and their inspirations drawn from these places. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Authors, English -- Homes and haunts -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Intellectual life
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| Subject |
Literary landmarks -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38890 |
| Release Date |
Feb 15, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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