Sketches

Sketches

Nathaniel Parker Willis

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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9781023471503
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Experience 19th-century America through the keen eyes of N. P. Willis in 'Sketches,' a collection of poetry, travel writing, and insightful essays. This volume captures the essence of American life and landscapes as seen through the lens of a celebrated poet and observer.'Sketches' offers a glimpse into the past, presenting vivid portraits and thoughtful reflections on a bygone era. Willis’s work provides both biographical insights and compelling travelogues, making it a valuable resource for those interested in American poetry and the cultural history of the 19th century.Explore the beauty and complexities of a nation in development through Willis’s distinctive voice and engaging prose. This meticulously prepared edition brings his timeless observations to a new audience, ensuring that his contribution to American literature endures. A must-have for enthusiasts of poetry, biography, and historical travel writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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