Project Gutenberg 2021-08-30 Public domain in the USA. 83 Willis, Nathaniel Parker 1806 1867 Willis, N. P. (Nathaniel Parker) Willis, N. Parker (Nathaniel Parker) Sketches Louise Davies, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Sketches by Nathaniel Parker Willis" is a collection of literary essays and poetic narratives written during the early 19th century. The book showcases a variety of themes and subjects, ranging from poignant reflections on biblical stories to contemplations on nature and the human experience. Willis, a noted American writer and poet, aims to evoke a sense of humanity and connection through his vivid prose and emotional depth. The sketches within this collection touch on several significant narratives such as the sacrifice of Abraham, the lament of King David over Absalom, and poignant reflections on motherhood and loss, exemplified in "The Hindoo Mother." Each sketch is imbued with eloquent and descriptive language that captures the essence of its characters and settings, often delving into the intricacies of emotion and the human condition. Willis's ability to weave personal reflections with broader universal themes invites readers to contemplate their own experiences and feelings as they engage with the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 174289 2025-07-26T08:20:29.358292 text/html 157902 2024-10-18T15:50:30 text/html 172855 2025-07-26T08:20:34.987274 application/epub+zip 171987 2025-07-26T08:20:30.383276 application/epub+zip 132919 2025-07-26T08:20:29.924289 application/epub+zip 223374 2025-07-26T08:20:37.952281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196956 2025-07-26T08:20:34.529259 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158072 2022-09-29T18:53:46.841876 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101599 2025-07-26T08:20:28.728308 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 81737 2024-10-18T15:50:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16133 2025-07-26T08:20:38.117249 application/rdf+xml 13491 2025-07-26T08:20:30.038314 image/jpeg 2611 2025-07-26T08:20:29.981277 image/jpeg 132386 2025-07-26T08:20:29.373310 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