Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 114 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Confessions of a Summer Colonist (from Literature and Life) Produced by David Widger "Confessions of a Summer Colonist (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective essay written in the late 19th century that explores the lives of summer vacationers in a quaint coastal colony in New England. The book offers insights into the dynamics between the affluent summer residents and the local inhabitants, highlighting themes of informality, social interactions, and the ephemeral nature of summer life. It captures a nostalgic view of a summer season, emphasizing the uniqueness and transience of this lifestyle. In this essay, the narrator recounts their experiences during a summer spent in a charming coastal colony, vividly describing the cottagers' informal gatherings, their connection to nature, and interactions with the local community. The narrative reveals the simplicity and beauty of summer life, including the rustic cottages, communal suppers, and local amusements, while also noting the inevitable return of the summer residents to their urban lives. Howells paints a picture of a vibrant yet fragile community, where the joy of the season is tinged with a sense of loss as autumn approaches and the cottagers prepare to depart. Through the lens of the individual's reflections, the book captures both the charm and the melancholic nature of summer colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Atlantic Coast (U.S.) -- Description and travel PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 61197 2025-07-02T07:15:08.961288 text/html 61018 2025-01-08T20:15:11.986862 text/html 117415 2025-07-02T07:15:14.336238 application/epub+zip 116193 2025-07-02T07:15:12.204247 application/epub+zip 84020 2025-07-02T07:15:11.077243 application/epub+zip 317671 2025-07-02T07:15:15.831223 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308776 2025-07-02T07:15:13.633261 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249238 2022-09-02T09:50:23.739013 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52135 2025-07-02T07:15:08.755280 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51968 2021-01-08T19:38:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17354 2025-07-02T07:15:15.950221 application/rdf+xml 24044 2025-07-02T07:15:11.565260 image/jpeg 4984 2025-07-02T07:15:11.322252 image/jpeg 20840 2021-01-08T19:38:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 118787 2025-07-02T07:15:08.968293 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