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Three generations

By Maud Howe Elliott
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A multi-generational memoir that recollects family life across three generations, combining intimate domestic memories with portraits of the literary, artistic, and political figures encountered by the family. It interweaves scenes of wartime anxieties and social gatherings with accounts of travel in Europe, artistic studios, and civic and cultural events, reflecting evolving social tastes and public affairs. Vivid sketches of relatives and visitors illuminate changing attitudes while essays on art, travel, and public life offer reflections on memory, loss, and continuity.

About the Author

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Maud Howe Elliott

Maud Howe Elliott was an American author and the daughter of the prominent abolitionist and women's rights advocate Julia Ward Howe. Known for her travel writings, she vividly captured the essence of various cultures in her works. Her notable titles include "Roma Beata: Letters from the Eternal City," which reflects her experiences in Italy, and "Sicily in Shadow and in Sun: The Earthquake and the American Relief Work," detailing her observations during a significant natural disaster. Elliott's writings often blend personal narrative with historical context, contributing to the understanding of her time and the places she visited.

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