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Title: Literary and Social Essays

Contents: Emerson -- Hawthorne -- The works of Nathaniel Hawthorne -- Rachel -- Thackeray in America -- Sir Philip Sidney -- Longfellow -- Oliver Wendell Holmes -- Washington Irving.

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Summary: "Literary and Social Essays" by George William Curtis is a collection of essays written during the mid-19th century. The book explores various literary figures and social themes, likely reflecting Curtis's insights on American literature and society during a time when the United States was experiencing significant cultural and political change. The opening of this collection sets the stage with a reflection on Concord, Massachusetts, and its famed authors, particularly Ralph Waldo Emerson. Curtis paints a vivid picture of Concord's tranquil landscape, emphasizing the relationship between nature, literature, and the lives of notable writers who resided there, such as Hawthorne and Emerson himself. It provides an intimate glimpse into the serene environment that influenced their works, while also hinting at the historical significance of the town, notably the events of the Revolutionary War. The mix of rich description and philosophical musings invites readers to ponder the interconnectedness of place, identity, and creativity, setting a contemplative tone for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Curtis, George William, 1824-1892

EBook No.: 8108

Published: May 1, 2005

Downloads: 225

Language: English

Subject: American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism

Subject: English literature -- History and criticism

Subject: Literature and society -- English-speaking countries

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Literary and Social Essays

Contents: Emerson -- Hawthorne -- The works of Nathaniel Hawthorne -- Rachel -- Thackeray in America -- Sir Philip Sidney -- Longfellow -- Oliver Wendell Holmes -- Washington Irving.

Credits: Text file produced by Eric Eldred, Marc D'Hooghe, Charles Franks,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Literary and Social Essays" by George William Curtis is a collection of essays written during the mid-19th century. The book explores various literary figures and social themes, likely reflecting Curtis's insights on American literature and society during a time when the United States was experiencing significant cultural and political change. The opening of this collection sets the stage with a reflection on Concord, Massachusetts, and its famed authors, particularly Ralph Waldo Emerson. Curtis paints a vivid picture of Concord's tranquil landscape, emphasizing the relationship between nature, literature, and the lives of notable writers who resided there, such as Hawthorne and Emerson himself. It provides an intimate glimpse into the serene environment that influenced their works, while also hinting at the historical significance of the town, notably the events of the Revolutionary War. The mix of rich description and philosophical musings invites readers to ponder the interconnectedness of place, identity, and creativity, setting a contemplative tone for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Curtis, George William, 1824-1892

EBook No.: 8108

Published: May 1, 2005

Downloads: 225

Language: English

Subject: American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism

Subject: English literature -- History and criticism

Subject: Literature and society -- English-speaking countries

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.