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Bracebridge Hall or the Humorists

Bracebridge Hall or the Humorists

Irving, Washington

Paperback

Comics20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162632682
ISBN13: 9781162632681
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 316
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.66 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Bracebridge Hall or the Humorists is a collection of short stories written by the American author Washington Irving. The book is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a group of friends who gather at Bracebridge Hall, a fictional estate in England's rural countryside. The stories are humorous and satirical in nature, poking fun at the various characters and their eccentricities. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different group of characters and their escapades. Some of the stories are based on real-life events and people, while others are entirely fictional. Overall, Bracebridge Hall or the Humorists is a lighthearted and entertaining read that provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time period.1865. Complete in One Volume. Washington Irving was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and is considered to be the Father of the American Short Story. Bracebridge Hall or the Humorists followed the publication of The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. It was a well-received collection of essays, showing to what account the American observer had turned his experience of English country life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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