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100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 0 _aLondon Films
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
505 0 _aMeteorological emotions -- Civic and social comparisons, mostly odius -- Shows and side-shows of state -- The dun year's brilliant flower -- The sights and sounds of the streets -- Some misgivings as to the American invasion -- In the gallery of the Commons -- The means of sojourn -- Certain traits of the London springtime -- Some voluntary and involuntary sight-seeing -- Glimpses of the lowly and the lowlier -- Twice-seen sights and half-fancied facts -- An afternoon at Hampton Court -- A Sunday morning in the country -- Fishing for whitebait -- Henley day -- American origins: mostly northern -- American origins: mostly southern -- Aspects and intimations -- Parting guests.
508 _aProduced by Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"LONDON FILMS" by William Dean Howells is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century. The work presents the author's observations and reflections on life in London, capturing the nuances of the city's culture, society, and atmosphere as seen through the eyes of an American visitor. Howell's insights often blend personal anecdotes with broader commentary on the contrasts between London and American cities, particularly New York. The opening of "LONDON FILMS" introduces readers to Howell’s mental approach as he tries to capture the essence of London through vivid descriptions and astute observations. He likens his experiences to photographic exposures, acknowledging the challenges of translating his momentary impressions of the city, loaded with atmospheric changes and personal emotions, into coherent images. From the unpredictable weather to the distinct behaviors of the English people, Howell navigates various themes, including the contrast between the social structures of London and America, as well as his musings on the British climate's influence on lifestyle and character. The blend of humor, criticism, and admiration for London lays the groundwork for a more profound exploration of the city in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7130
999 _c49121
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