Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists by Washington Irving
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists" by Washington Irving is a collection of humorous essays and sketches written in the early 19th century. The book presents a vibrant portrait of English countryside life through the lens of the Bracebridge family and their friends, focusing particularly on the delightful quirks of its characters and their traditional customs, as observed by the narrator, Geoffrey Crayon. The central piece is a celebration of themes like marriage,
social status, and the charm of rural tradition, especially highlighted through the impending nuptials of the young captain Guy Bracebridge and his bride Julia Templeton. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the setting of Bracebridge Hall during a wedding celebration. The narrator reflects on his past visit to this picturesque estate and the warm depiction of the Bracebridge family, emphasizing the charm of its patriarch, the Squire. We are given a glimpse into the preparations for the wedding, establishing a lively atmosphere filled with quirky characters, such as Master Simon, the family's busy and whimsical factotum. The text masterfully conveys the mix of humor and affection the narrator holds for these characters, promising a leisurely exploration of rural life filled with amusing anecdotes and intimate insights into the customs of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 |
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| Title | Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bracebridge_Hall |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Tony Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | National characteristics, English -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13515 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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