Letters from England, Volume 2 (of 3) by Robert Southey

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Author Southey, Robert, 1774-1843
Title Letters from England, Volume 2 (of 3)
Note Authorship and translation fictitious; by Robert Southey.
Note Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Letters from England, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Robert Southey is a fictitious travel account written in the early 19th century. The work is presented as letters from an imaginary Spanish nobleman, Don Manuel Alvarez Espriella, who travels through England, observing its culture, landscapes, and institutions. The book provides a unique perspective on English society, revealing both its virtues and its vices through the eyes of an outsider. The beginning of the volume introduces the reader to Oxford, where the narrator arrives and describes the university's picturesque scenery and the idiosyncratic customs of its students. He reflects on the dress of the collegians, the elegance of Christ Church, and the captivating atmosphere of the city. Through encounters with local students and detailed observations, the narrator highlights aspects of university life while also lamenting the loss of beauty in modern architecture. His journey continues as he notes on the delights and oddities of various colleges, the mode of living among students, and the charming ambiance of the English countryside, setting the stage for continued exploration and commentary on English culture throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Description and travel
Subject England -- Social life and customs
Subject Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 -- Travel -- England
Subject Authors, English -- Travel -- England
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EBook-No. 61506
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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