Letters from America by Rupert Brooke

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Author Brooke, Rupert, 1887-1915
Author of introduction, etc. James, Henry, 1843-1916
Title Letters from America
Note Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Arrival -- New York -- New York (continued) -- Boston and Harvard -- Montreal and Ottawa -- Quebec and the Saguenay -- Ontario -- Niagara Falls -- To Winnipeg -- Outside -- The prairies -- The Indians -- The Rockies -- Some niggers -- An unusual young man.
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Summary "Letters from America" by Rupert Brooke is a collection of travel letters written in the early 20th century, chronicling the author's journey through the United States and Canada in 1913. The book captures Brooke's encounters and impressions of various cities, cultures, and landscapes, combining personal reflections with broader observations about American society and its contrasts with British norms. Through his lens, the text serves as an exploration of identity and cultural differences as experienced by a British poet navigating a new world. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on his preconceptions about America shaped by diverse perspectives encountered before his journey. Upon arriving in New York, Brooke describes the city's stunning skyline and vibrant life, painting a vivid picture of urban dynamism mixed with surprising realities, such as the debris visible in the water. His interactions with various Americans further highlight the cultural disparities, exemplified through conversations infused with both humor and profound insight. Brooke's unique observations serve not only to record his experiences but also to delve into the nature of American identity, hospitality, and aspirations in contrast to his own British heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject United States -- Description and travel
Subject Canada -- Description and travel
Subject Brooke, Rupert, 1887-1915 -- Travel -- North America
Subject Poets, English -- 20th century -- Biography
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EBook-No. 6445
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Most Recently Updated Apr 11, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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