"Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a captivating record of the author’s adventures in Europe during the 1800s. Told as a series of letters, the book shares her firsthand experiences mingling with influential individuals—like the brilliant Macaulay—and absorbing the essence of English society and cultural life. Stowe's journey starts with an intimate breakfast among literary giants, and her observations of English social customs are mixed with her own thoughts on topics such as companionship, kindness, and humanity. Her writing style provides an intimate glimpse into the architecture, political matters, and ways of life she encounters as she travels, offering a unique window into a bygone era.
Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2
By Harriet Beecher Stowe
Embark on a journey through 19th-century Europe, where social customs, intellects, and personal reflections come to life through the eyes of a keen observer.
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About the AuthorHarriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe was an American author and abolitionist. She came from the religious Beecher family and wrote the popular novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), which depicts the harsh conditions experienced by enslaved African Americans. The book reached an audience of millions as a novel and play, and became influential in the United States and in Great Britain, energizing anti-slavery forces in the American North, while provoking widespread anger in the South. Stowe wrote 30 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential both for her writings as well as for her public stances and debates on social issues of the day.
Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe was an American author and abolitionist. She came from the religious Beecher family and wrote the popular novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), which depicts the harsh conditions experienced by enslaved African Americans. The book reached an audience of millions as a novel and play, and became influential in the United States and in Great Britain, energizing anti-slavery forces in the American North, while provoking widespread anger in the South. Stowe wrote 30 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential both for her writings as well as for her public stances and debates on social issues of the day.
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