Charles Dudley Warner

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Baddeck, and That Sort of Thing (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Charms of a Coastal Town: Musings on Nature, Human Behavior, and Everyday Life

Beschreibung

In "Baddeck, and That Sort of Thing," Charles Dudley Warner presents a captivating travel narrative infused with sharp social commentary and humor. Set against the backdrop of Nova Scotia, the book is structured as a series of essays that explore the landscapes, people, and culture encountered during Warner'Äôs journeys. His writing weaves together vivid descriptions and keen observations, reflecting the unpretentious yet insightful style characteristic of late 19th-century American literature. As a travelogue, Warner captures both the idyllic beauty of the region and the eccentricities of its inhabitants, thereby providing readers with a rich tapestry of personal experiences and cultural critique. Charles Dudley Warner was an influential figure in American literature, known for his advocacy of realism and his close association with Mark Twain. His experiences as a journalist, editor, and essayist undoubtedly shaped his perspective on the world, fueling an unquenchable curiosity that informs this work. Warner'Äôs keen sociopolitical awareness, coupled with his love for exploring the intricacies of human nature, enhances this narrative, inviting reflections on broader societal themes. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in travel literature, American regionalism, and the interplay of humor and critique in writing. Warner's exploration not only serves as a delightful escape into a lesser-known corner of America but also prompts readers to contemplate their own perceptions of place and identity.

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Charles Dudley Warner was an American author and friend of Mark Twain. He was born September 12, 1829, and died October 20, 1900. Warner wrote essays and novels and co-wrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today with Twain. Warner was raised by Puritans and was born in Plainfield, Massachusetts. He lived in Charlemont, Massachusetts, from the age of six to fourteen. He wrote about this time and place in his book Being a Boy (1877). Following that, he went to Cazenovia, New York. In 1851, he graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. He worked as a surveyor in Missouri and then went to the University of Pennsylvania to study law. From 1856 to 1860, he worked as a lawyer in Chicago. In 1860, he went to Connecticut to become an assistant editor at The Hartford Press. He became editor of the paper in 1861 and stayed in that job until 1867, when it joined with another paper to become The Hartford Courant. At that time, he became co-editor with Joseph R. Hawley. As of 1892, he was in charge of The Editor's Study at Harper's Magazine, where he had been in charge of The Editor's Drawer since 1884.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 171
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066222819
• Artikelnr.: 58929254