Bracebridge Hall
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Washington Irving
(4 Sterne; 6 Bewertungen)
Famed American humorist and essayist Washington Irving published a series of short pieces entitled "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gentleman" in 1815. Included in that collection were the chapters which later formed the standalone work "Old Christmas." This wonderful book introduced the world to Bracebridge Hall, the ancestral home of the Bracebridges, an old English family that lived according to the customs of those who were "unto the manor born." "Bracebridge Hall" is a follow-up to "Old Christmas" which looks at the lifestyle of the rich, country dwellers, their servants, friends and neighbors. The daily lives and adventures of this peculiar population of early 1800's England forms the foundation upon which the episodes explored in "Bracebridge Hall" is built. Washington Irving wrote the book based upon his own experiences visiting England and the very real Bracebridge Family with whom he spent much time. - Summary by Greg Giordano (5 hr 9 min)
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A MAN OUT OF TIME
Avid Listener
(4,5 Sterne)
Irving has no superior as an incisive observer who is able to bring his reader to the point of persnally experiencing Irving's thoughts. A very interesting look at a dying, yet charming, era. It did not hurt that it was read by two of your finest readers.
what
(1 Sterne)
Thanks for the incredibly intrusive commercial. Yes, thank you for ruining what was the one nice thing in this disturbing modern world. wow a screening and jarring commercial interruption of what should be a relaxing experience. Shame!
did bracebridge hall ever exist?
(4 Sterne)
reader grew on me!
An interesting read about old England
Amphelios
(5 Sterne)