Project Gutenberg 2013-01-09 Public domain in the USA. 598 Wilde, Oscar 1854 1900 Wilde, Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Mason, Stuart 1872 1927 Millard, Christopher Sclater 15028180 Impressions of America Produced by sp1nd, Jennifer Linklater and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Impressions of America" by Oscar Wilde is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This book captures Wilde's observations and reflections during his tour of the United States in 1882, an era characterized by industrial growth and cultural shifts. Through a series of lectures and encounters across various American cities, Wilde shares his perspectives on the American lifestyle, culture, and aesthetics. In "Impressions of America," Wilde provides a nuanced exploration of the contrasts between American and British societies. He comments on the comfortable attire of Americans, the relentless pace of life driven by a hurry to catch trains, and the profound noise that fills American cities. While expressing his disappointment in natural wonders like Niagara Falls, Wilde finds beauty in American machinery and architecture. He notes the unique qualities of cities like San Francisco and reflects on societal norms, particularly regarding women and political engagement. His witty observations often highlight the practical mindset of Americans, contrasting it with the romantic sensibility he cherished, revealing both admiration and critique throughout his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41806/41806-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel E151 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature 64869 2025-08-17T04:43:26.037118 text/html 40689 2024-10-23T13:31:56 text/html 133910 2025-08-17T04:43:28.557129 application/epub+zip 132668 2025-08-17T04:43:26.691137 application/epub+zip 91182 2025-08-17T04:43:26.348137 application/epub+zip 167917 2025-08-17T04:43:30.274135 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156835 2025-08-17T04:43:28.153138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116048 2022-09-19T06:46:44.824122 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49363 2025-08-17T04:43:25.819153 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29492 2024-10-23T13:31:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17381 2025-08-17T04:43:30.409101 application/rdf+xml 12385 2025-08-17T04:43:26.434144 image/jpeg 2234 2025-08-17T04:43:26.392116 image/jpeg 123366 2025-08-17T04:43:26.046125 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 en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia