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100 1 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel,
_d1804-1864
245 1 0 _aOur Old Home: A Series of English Sketches
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-01
505 0 _aConsular experiences -- Leamington Spa -- About Warwick -- Recollections of a gifted woman -- Lichfield and Uttoxeter -- Pilgrimage to old Boston -- Near Oxford -- Some of the haunts of Burns -- A London suburb -- Up the Thames -- Outside glimpses of English poverty -- Civic banquets.
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
520 _a"Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century that reflect on the author's experiences during his time as the American consul in Liverpool, England. The sketches convey Hawthorne's perceptions of English culture, scenery, and the contrasts between American and English national identities, revealing both admiration and critique of the English way of life. The opening of the text introduces the reader to Hawthorne's motivation for writing these sketches, capturing his feelings of nostalgia and ambivalence towards England as his "old home." He begins by expressing a personal dedication to a friend, Franklin Pierce, and explains the humble nature of these essays, which do not tackle grand political themes but rather focus on aesthetic observations of English life. Hawthorne shares vivid descriptions of his experiences at the consulate, depicting a chaotic environment filled with Americans seeking refuge or assistance, and illustrating his nuanced views on the English populace, ranging from admiration to a recognition of their perceived arrogance. Through these reflections, Hawthorne sets the tone for a series of explorations into the landscape and social fabric of England, revealing the complexities of identity and belonging for him as an American abroad. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Description and travel
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Homes and haunts -- England
653 _aAmericans -- England -- History -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8090
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