Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 217 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer (from Literature and Life) Produced by David Widger "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 ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Short stories Maine -- Fiction PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 49339 2025-10-02T07:14:03.971343 text/html 49160 2025-01-08T20:14:08.809155 text/html 118287 2025-10-02T07:14:09.466820 application/epub+zip 117028 2025-10-02T07:14:07.363833 application/epub+zip 74408 2025-10-02T07:14:06.200353 application/epub+zip 328752 2025-10-02T07:14:10.929830 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320108 2025-10-02T07:14:08.740835 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275851 2022-09-02T09:49:38.666650 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 40479 2025-10-02T07:14:03.655356 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40299 2021-01-08T19:37:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17568 2025-10-02T07:14:11.055805 application/rdf+xml 25338 2025-10-02T07:14:06.693324 image/jpeg 4694 2025-10-02T07:14:06.441325 image/jpeg 15991 2021-01-08T19:37:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 119196 2025-10-02T07:14:03.977328 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia