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100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 0 _aStaccato Notes of a Vanished Summer (from Literature and Life)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-22
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective piece that falls into the category of literary essays, likely written during the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of summer at Kittery Point, Maine, exploring themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the idyllic charm of coastal life. The narrative weaves together personal observations and a deep appreciation for the natural surroundings and the local community. The book is structured as a series of vignettes, with the narrator contemplating the fleeting nature of summer and the memories associated with it. Descriptions of the coastal landscape and maritime activities paint a vibrant picture of Kittery Point, while observations about the village's inhabitants and their lives offer a glimpse into a simpler, more connected existence. The narrative captures moments of beauty and tranquility, interspersed with reflections on the historical significance of the region, as seen through the lens of both personal experience and historical context. Through the character of Jim the cat and the interactions within the village, Howells evokes a sense of belonging and the bittersweet realities of change, encapsulating the essence of a summer that feels uniquely precious and ultimately ephemeral. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMaine -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3380
999 _c45451
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