02718cam a22003973u 4500 38889 UtSlPG 20260610133905.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 43039716 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wolfe, Theodore F. (Theodore Frelinghuysen), 1847-1915 Literary Shrines: The Haunts of Some Famous American Authors Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-17 E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) "Literary Shrines: The Haunts of Some Famous American Authors" by Theodore F. Wolfe is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life and landscapes associated with notable American authors, particularly those linked to Concord, Massachusetts, where writers like Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau found inspiration. It serves as a guide for literary pilgrims looking to connect with the places that shaped the thoughts and writings of these iconic figures. At the start of the book, Wolfe sets the tone for an engaging literary pilgrimage to the historical village of Concord. He vividly describes the town's quaint charm and its significance as a gathering place for many distinguished authors. Wolfe recalls his personal experiences visiting their homes, sharing poignant anecdotes about how the environment influenced their creative processes and personal lives. The first chapter establishes Concord not just as a physical location but as a spiritual sanctuary for creative minds, making it a must-visit for literature enthusiasts seeking deeper insight into American literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Homes and haunts Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Concord Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Boston Literary landmarks -- Massachusetts Concord (Mass.) -- Intellectual life Boston (Mass.) -- Intellectual life Berkshire County (Mass.) -- Intellectual life Massachusetts -- Intellectual life https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38889 79728 79728