Winter Studies and Summer Rambles in Canada - Winter Studies and Summer Rambles in Canad

Klappentext Jameson's hugely successful 1838 work begins with a description of Toronto and Niagara in winter. Zusammenfassung Anna Jameson (1794–1860) was an inspirational figure to young nineteenth-century feminists. The publication of this three-volume book in 1838 secured her growing literary reputation. It records her impressions of the Great Lakes region, and includes literary reflections, particularly on the German Romantics. Volume 1 focuses on Ontario in winter. Inhaltsverzeichnis Toronto; A winter journey; Winter visits; Sleighing; Visit of Indians; Winter miseries; Clergy reserves; The tragedy of Correggio; German actresses; Sleigh-journey; Niagara in winter; Trees in Canada; Society in Toronto; Politics and parties; Fire at Toronto; A true story; Goethe's Tasso, Iphigenia, and Clavigo; A soldier of fortune; Music and musicians; Constitution of Upper Canada; Prorogation of the House of Assembly; Acts of the Legislature in 1837; On the female character; Goethe and Ekermann; Goethe's last love; Goethe's table talk; His ideas on the position of women; Criminal calendar of Toronto; Grillparzer's Sappho and Medea; Lake Ontario; Return of Spring; Village of the Credit; Erindale.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Anna Jameson, Jameson Anna
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 03.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108033541
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03354-1
• Pagine: 334
• Serie: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - North American History; Winter Studies and Summer Rambles in Canada 3 Volume Paperback Set
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Canada, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Canada / Pre-Confederation (to 1867), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Social and cultural history, History of the Americas