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Title: Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer (from Literature and Life)
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective piece that falls into the category of literary essays, likely written during the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of summer at Kittery Point, Maine, exploring themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the idyllic charm of coastal life. The narrative weaves together personal observations and a deep appreciation for the natural surroundings and the local community. The book is structured as a series of vignettes, with the narrator contemplating the fleeting nature of summer and the memories associated with it. Descriptions of the coastal landscape and maritime activities paint a vibrant picture of Kittery Point, while observations about the village's inhabitants and their lives offer a glimpse into a simpler, more connected existence. The narrative captures moments of beauty and tranquility, interspersed with reflections on the historical significance of the region, as seen through the lens of both personal experience and historical context. Through the character of Jim the cat and the interactions within the village, Howells evokes a sense of belonging and the bittersweet realities of change, encapsulating the essence of a summer that feels uniquely precious and ultimately ephemeral. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 3380
Published: Oct 22, 2004
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Maine -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer (from Literature and Life)
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective piece that falls into the category of literary essays, likely written during the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of summer at Kittery Point, Maine, exploring themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the idyllic charm of coastal life. The narrative weaves together personal observations and a deep appreciation for the natural surroundings and the local community. The book is structured as a series of vignettes, with the narrator contemplating the fleeting nature of summer and the memories associated with it. Descriptions of the coastal landscape and maritime activities paint a vibrant picture of Kittery Point, while observations about the village's inhabitants and their lives offer a glimpse into a simpler, more connected existence. The narrative captures moments of beauty and tranquility, interspersed with reflections on the historical significance of the region, as seen through the lens of both personal experience and historical context. Through the character of Jim the cat and the interactions within the village, Howells evokes a sense of belonging and the bittersweet realities of change, encapsulating the essence of a summer that feels uniquely precious and ultimately ephemeral. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 3380
Published: Oct 22, 2004
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Maine -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.