Abroad at Home: American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street (eBook)
332 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734733-0 (EAN)
Julian Street, a man of numerous literary talents, encapsulates his experiences within the broader context of early 20th-century America, blending the spirit of adventure with a journalist's eye for detail. His narratives often reveal as much about the author's own perceptual evolution as they do about the locales and characters he encounters. This work, like many of Street's contributions to periodicals of his time, evidences his dedication to exploring the American scene with a balance of humor, critique, and affection.
'Readers eager to embark on a journey through the heart of America's cultural and geographic diversity will find 'Abroad at Home' an invaluable companion. Street's rediscovered classic, presented here by DigiCat Publishing with the reverence it warrants, is a compelling read for anyone interested in the subtleties and complexities of American life in the early twentieth century, as well as those who enjoy travelogue memoirs infused with historical perspective and timeless human observation. This book is recommended not only for its vivid storytelling but also as a lens through which to grasp the changing American zeitgeist of an era.
Julian Street (1879–1947) was an American writer, recognized for his contributions to early twentieth-century American literature, particularly through his travel writings and character studies. His literary style is often celebrated for its conversational tone and sharp, incisive observations, which tethered the socio-cultural narratives of his time to the personal reflections of the perceptive traveler. 'Abroad at Home: American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street' stands as a testament to his keen eye and narrative prowess, delineating a rich tapestry of American life and landscapes as seen through his extensive travels within the country. Street's work is imbued with the sensibilities of a local wanderer, a rarefied window into the heart of American ethos in the early 1900s. Sweeping through the vibrancy and the paradoxes that hallmark American society, his prose dissects national identity with both the intimacy of a native and the objectivity of an outsider looking in. Street's oeuvre includes a melange of literary forms, from novels and essays to gastronomic writing, but it is the clarity and pertinence of his travelogues that solidified his position in the American literary canon. Beyond temporal boundaries, his work continues to serve as both a historical record and a mirror, reflecting the changing contours of American culture and the enduring human elements that remain at its core.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Reisen ► Reiseführer |
Schlagworte | 1865-1918 • American ramblings and adventures • American travel narratives • cultural observations in travel • Description and travel • early 20th century travelogues • historical travel accounts • Julian Street author • social life and customs • travel adventure stories • travel writing classics • United States • United States exploration literature • Vintage travel experiences |
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