"A Little Swiss Sojourn" by William Dean Howells is a late 1800s travel story that shows Howells' time in Switzerland, vividly painting Swiss landscapes, culture, and daily life. Readers travel to beautiful places like Montreux, Lake Geneva, and the Alps as Howells explores social and political ideas met on his trip. The story follows Howells and friends as they experience Switzerland, dealing with both fun and letdowns. He shares arriving in Switzerland during rain, trying to understand local culture, and life in a small Swiss town. Talking with locals, seeing places like the Castle of Chillon, and thinking about tourism and politics, Howells makes an interesting story with humor and smart ideas. The book captures Swiss life, from happy grape harvests to the hard work in villages, making it a fun and thoughtful look at a different land.
A Little Swiss Sojourn
By William Dean Howells
Journey to Switzerland with a traveler as they navigate charming villages, encounter unique locals, and face both the delights and challenges of exploring a new culture.
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About the AuthorWilliam Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
William Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
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