"Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic" by Thomas Wentworth Higginson is a selection of old stories that looks at the fascinating stories and myths connected to islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The book combines bits of history with creative storytelling to explore the captivating qualities of these islands, sparking a sense of wonder and adventure and showcasing their importance in the beliefs of cultures over time. Higginson starts by talking about the magical feeling often linked to Atlantic islands, thinking about how the ocean affects how people think and the many legends that have grown up around these isolated spots, like the well-known story of Atlantis. This beginning sets the stage for a trip through legendary places with magical characters, hinting at how people's stories and beliefs are all connected. Higginson's writing beautifully captures both the charm and the dangers of these mythical islands, calling on readers to discover the captivating stories that follow.
Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic
By Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Venture into a world of lost islands and ancient myths, where the ocean's embrace weaves tales of magic, mystery, and the enduring power of human imagination.
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About the AuthorThomas Wentworth Higginson, who went by the name Wentworth, was an American Unitarian minister, author, abolitionist, politician, and soldier. He was active in abolitionism in the United States during the 1840s and 1850s, identifying himself with disunion and militant abolitionism. He was a member of the Secret Six who supported John Brown. During the Civil War, he served as colonel of the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, the first federally authorized black regiment, from 1862 to 1864. Following the war, he wrote about his experiences with African-American soldiers and devoted much of the rest of his life to fighting for the rights of freed people, women, and other disfranchised peoples. He is also remembered as a mentor to poet Emily Dickinson.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, who went by the name Wentworth, was an American Unitarian minister, author, abolitionist, politician, and soldier. He was active in abolitionism in the United States during the 1840s and 1850s, identifying himself with disunion and militant abolitionism. He was a member of the Secret Six who supported John Brown. During the Civil War, he served as colonel of the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, the first federally authorized black regiment, from 1862 to 1864. Following the war, he wrote about his experiences with African-American soldiers and devoted much of the rest of his life to fighting for the rights of freed people, women, and other disfranchised peoples. He is also remembered as a mentor to poet Emily Dickinson.
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