"Sketches by Nathaniel Parker Willis" is a compilation of literary essays and poetic tales from the early 1800s, where Willis, a famous American author, explores ideas from heart-touching looks at Bible stories to thinking about nature and what it means to be human. Through expressive writing and deep feelings, Willis tries to create a feeling of human connection, diving into important stories like Abraham's sacrifice, King David's sadness for Absalom, and the pain of motherhood and losing someone, as shown in "The Hindoo Mother." Every piece uses beautiful language to perfectly show its people and places, often examining complicated emotions and the state of being human as Willis encourages people to think about their own lives and feelings.
Sketches
By Nathaniel Parker Willis
Experience heartfelt stories and thoughtful reflections on life, death, and faith through beautifully painted scenes from history and the human heart.
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About the AuthorNathaniel Parker Willis, also known as N. P. Willis, was an American writer, poet and editor who worked with several notable American writers including Edgar Allan Poe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He became the highest-paid magazine writer of his day. His brother was the composer Richard Storrs Willis and his sister Sara wrote under the name Fanny Fern. Harriet Jacobs wrote her autobiography while being employed as his children's nurse.
Nathaniel Parker Willis, also known as N. P. Willis, was an American writer, poet and editor who worked with several notable American writers including Edgar Allan Poe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He became the highest-paid magazine writer of his day. His brother was the composer Richard Storrs Willis and his sister Sara wrote under the name Fanny Fern. Harriet Jacobs wrote her autobiography while being employed as his children's nurse.
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