Gray Days and Gold in England and Scotland by William Winter
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| Author | Winter, William, 1836-1917 |
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| LoC No. | 03032663 |
| Title | Gray Days and Gold in England and Scotland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Classic shrines of England -- Haunted glens and houses -- Old York -- The haunts of Moore -- The beautiful city of Bath -- The land of Wordsworth -- Shakespeare relics at Worcester -- Byron and Hucknall-Torkard church. -- Historic nooks of Warwickshire -- Shakespeare's town -- Up and down the Avon -- Rambles in Arden -- The Stratford fountain -- Bosworth field -- The home of Dr. Johnson -- From London to Edinburgh -- Into the Highlands -- Highland beauties -- The heart of Scotland -- Sir Walter Scott -- Elegiac memorials in Edinburgh -- Scottish pictures -- Imperial ruins -- The land of Marmion. |
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| Summary | "Gray Days and Gold in England and Scotland" by William Winter is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an exploration of the historical and literary landmarks in England and Scotland, accompanied by the author's reflections on the significance of these sites. Through his personal lens, Winter offers insights into the landscapes and cultural heritage of the British Isles, inviting readers to engage with both their beauty and their darker historical resonances. The beginning of the book introduces the author's journey through England's rich tapestry of history and poetry. Winter reflects upon significant locations he visits, such as Stoke Pogis, the burial site of Thomas Gray, and the churchyard associated with Matthew Arnold's life. He contemplates the emotional weight these places carry, noting how they connect contemporary visitors with the contemplative past. Through vivid descriptions, Winter creates an atmosphere of reverence mixed with personal nostalgia, setting the tone for further explorations of both celebrated literary figures and the haunting memories that linger in these historic landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Literary landmarks -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56429 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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