Sketches from Concord and Appledore / Concord thirty years ago; Nathaniel Hawthorne; Louisa M. Alcott; Ralph Waldo Emerson; Matthew Arnold; David A. Wasson; Wendell Phillips; Appledore and its visitors; John Greenleaf Whittier

Name: Sketches from Concord and Appledore / Concord thirty years ago; Nathaniel Hawthorne; Louisa M. Alcott; Ralph Waldo Emerson; Matthew Arnold; David A. Wasson; Wendell Phillips; Appledore and its visitors; John Greenleaf Whittier
Author: Frank Preston Stearns

By Frank Preston Stearns

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A series of personal sketches and reminiscences centers on life in Concord and the Isles of Shoals, offering intimate portraiture of local scenes and social life. The essays present character studies of several well-known literary and public figures, combining anecdotes, physical description, and reflections on temperament and habits. Separate pieces recount a lecture by a visiting critic, consider the work and reputation of a philosopher-clergyman and of an orator, and describe visits to an island retreat and its circle of guests. Biographical observation is balanced with evocations of landscape, domestic detail, and a selection of illustrative plates and reproduced correspondence.

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Frank Preston Stearns

Frank Preston Stearns was an American author and biographer, known for his insightful sketches and literary criticism. He contributed significantly to the understanding of 19th-century American literature, particularly through his works on notable figures such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Louisa May Alcott. His book "The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne" offers a detailed exploration of Hawthorne's life and works, while "Cambridge Sketches" presents a vivid portrayal of the literary scene in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Stearns' writings reflect his deep engagement with the cultural and intellectual currents of his time.