Letters From A Country House (1891)

Letters From A Country House (1891)

Thomas Anderton

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781437098877
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Letters From A Country House is a collection of fictional letters written by Thomas Anderton and published in 1891. The letters are written by an unnamed narrator who is staying in a country house in England. The letters are addressed to his friend, Richard, who is living in London. The narrator describes his daily life in the country, the people he meets, and the events that take place around him.The book is divided into four parts, each containing a different set of letters. The first part describes the narrator’s arrival at the country house and his first impressions of the place. He meets the other guests staying at the house and describes their personalities and habits. The second part contains letters written during the summer months when the narrator goes on various outings and excursions. He describes the countryside and the places he visits.The third part of the book is written during the autumn months and focuses on the narrator’s observations of nature as the season changes. He describes the changing colors of the leaves and the migration of birds. The final part of the book is written during the winter months and focuses on the narrator’s experiences during this time. He describes the snow and the cold weather and how it affects the people and animals around him.Overall, Letters From A Country House provides a charming and detailed portrait of life in the English countryside during the late 19th century. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of nature, interesting characters, and engaging anecdotes. It is a delightful read for anyone interested in the history and culture of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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