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100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 0 _aConfessions of a Summer Colonist (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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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-22
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Confessions of a Summer Colonist (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective essay written in the late 19th century that explores the lives of summer vacationers in a quaint coastal colony in New England. The book offers insights into the dynamics between the affluent summer residents and the local inhabitants, highlighting themes of informality, social interactions, and the ephemeral nature of summer life. It captures a nostalgic view of a summer season, emphasizing the uniqueness and transience of this lifestyle. In this essay, the narrator recounts their experiences during a summer spent in a charming coastal colony, vividly describing the cottagers' informal gatherings, their connection to nature, and interactions with the local community. The narrative reveals the simplicity and beauty of summer life, including the rustic cottages, communal suppers, and local amusements, while also noting the inevitable return of the summer residents to their urban lives. Howells paints a picture of a vibrant yet fragile community, where the joy of the season is tinged with a sense of loss as autumn approaches and the cottagers prepare to depart. Through the lens of the individual's reflections, the book captures both the charm and the melancholic nature of summer colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAtlantic Coast (U.S.) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3387
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