Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches
Note Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Consular experiences -- Leamington Spa -- About Warwick -- Recollections of a gifted woman -- Lichfield and Uttoxeter -- Pilgrimage to old Boston -- Near Oxford -- Some of the haunts of Burns -- A London suburb -- Up the Thames -- Outside glimpses of English poverty -- Civic banquets.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
Summary "Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century that reflect on the author's experiences during his time as the American consul in Liverpool, England. The sketches convey Hawthorne's perceptions of English culture, scenery, and the contrasts between American and English national identities, revealing both admiration and critique of the English way of life. The opening of the text introduces the reader to Hawthorne's motivation for writing these sketches, capturing his feelings of nostalgia and ambivalence towards England as his "old home." He begins by expressing a personal dedication to a friend, Franklin Pierce, and explains the humble nature of these essays, which do not tackle grand political themes but rather focus on aesthetic observations of English life. Hawthorne shares vivid descriptions of his experiences at the consulate, depicting a chaotic environment filled with Americans seeking refuge or assistance, and illustrating his nuanced views on the English populace, ranging from admiration to a recognition of their perceived arrogance. Through these reflections, Hawthorne sets the tone for a series of explorations into the landscape and social fabric of England, revealing the complexities of identity and belonging for him as an American abroad. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject England -- Description and travel
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Homes and haunts -- England
Subject Americans -- England -- History -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 8090
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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