Bayard Taylor

Broschiertes Buch

Views A-foot Or, Europe Seen with Knapsack and Staff Part II

Beschreibung

Views A-foot; Or, Europe Seen with Knapsack and Staff Part II by J. Bayard Taylor is a travel memoir that explores themes of adventure, independence, and personal growth. The book captures the author's journey through Europe, focusing on his experience, which provides him a unique and intimate perspective on the cultures and landscapes he encounters. Taylor's narrative emphasizes the transformative power of travel and the joy of exploring new places despite financial limitations. The memoir reflects the spirit of curiosity and determination, as Taylor sets out on his journey despite the challenges he faces, including securing funds and overcoming doubts from friends and family. The work speaks to the rewards of perseverance, the value of self-reliance, and the richness that comes from immersing oneself in unfamiliar environments. Throughout his journey, Taylor engages deeply with the people he meets, learning from their cultures and traditions, while also reflecting on how these experiences shape his own identity. Views A-foot is not just a record of a physical journey, but an exploration of the broader emotional and intellectual evolution that travel can inspire.

Autor

Bayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. As a poet, he was extremely popular, with an audience of almost 4,000 attending a poetry reading once, setting a record that remained for 85 years. His travelogues were well-received in both the United States and Britain. He held diplomatic appointments in both Russia and Prussia. Taylor was born January 11, 1825, in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was the fourth son of Quaker couple Joseph and Rebecca Taylor, and the first to reach maturity. His mother was of half Swiss descent. His father was an affluent farmer. Charles Frederick Taylor, Bayard's younger brother, was a Union Army colonel killed in action during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Bayard obtained his early education at an academy in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and later in nearby Unionville. At seventeen, he was apprenticed to a printer in West Chester. Rufus Wilmot Griswold, a renowned critic and editor, pushed him to produce poems. The resulting anthology, Ximena, or the Battle of the Sierra Morena and Other Poems, was published in 1844 and dedicated to Griswold.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 232g
• ISBN-13: 9789368096924
• ISBN-10: 9368096929
• Artikelnr.: 73357233