Abbotsford And Newstead Abbey
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- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 128
- Udgivet:
- 1. december 2023
- Størrelse:
- 140x7x216 mm.
- Vægt:
- 172 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 26. november 2024
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Beskrivelse af Abbotsford And Newstead Abbey
"Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey" is a travel essay written via Washington Irving, a prominent American author, inside the early nineteenth century. In this fascinating literary paintings, Irving vividly recounts his visits to two ancient and picturesque locations in Scotland and England. First, he's taking readers on an adventure to Abbotsford, the previous residence of the renowned Scottish creator Sir Walter Scott. Irving affords a detailed description of the enchanting panorama surrounding the residence, in addition to its wealthy indoors full of Scott's literary treasures. He paints a bright portrait of the area, reminiscent of the influence of Scott's literary genius on the location. In the second part of the essay, Irving explores Newstead Abbey, the ancestral domestic of the well-known English poet Lord Byron. He captures the melancholic beauty of the abbey's ruins and its surrounding landscape. Irving delves into the interesting records of Byron's life, adding a layer of ancient context to his go to. Throughout the essay, Washington Irving's eloquent prose and keen observations transport readers to these iconic literary and historical web sites. "Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey" serves as both a travelogue and a tribute to the literary giants who once inhabited these places, imparting a glimpse into the romanticism of the technology and the long-lasting attraction of those cultural landmarks.
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