Who Spoke Next by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen

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Author Follen, Eliza Lee Cabot, 1787-1860
Title Who Spoke Next
Credits Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Who Spoke Next" by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a collection of stories likely written in the early 19th century. The book features a narrative style that blends elements of fiction with historical and human interest themes, reflecting on various artifacts and their roles in past events, particularly around the American Revolutionary War. The stories are conveyed through the perspectives of inanimate objects, such as a musket and a tea kettle, focusing on their experiences and the lives of their owners. The book opens with the musket taking center stage, recounting its journey from England to America and its participation in pivotal battles during the struggle for independence, including its painful realization of the lives lost and the suffering caused by warfare. The musket narrates the death of its master during the first confrontation with the British, a weighty moment that highlights the tragedy of war. This theme of loss and the hope for freedom continues as other items, such as a broadsword, warming pan, and tea kettle, share their stories. Each object provides a unique perspective on human life, community, and the passage of time, evoking a sense of nostalgia for simpler days and the struggles faced for liberty and comfort. Together, these thoughtful reflections create an engaging narrative that bridges the gap between inanimate objects and the rich tapestry of human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cats -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Gifts -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4033
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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