Joseph And His Friend A Story Of Pennsylvania - Taylor, Bayard
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"Joseph and His Friend: A Story of Pennsylvania" by Bayard Taylor is a captivating novel that intricately weaves together themes of friendship, identity, and social criticism within the rich tapestry of American literature. Set against the backdrop of Pennsylvania Dutch country, Taylor's narrative explores the complexities of rural life and the evolving moral landscape of 19th-century America. As a work of fiction, Taylor's novel delves into the deep bond between the titular characters, Joseph and his friend, amidst the backdrop of rural Pennsylvania. Through their journey of self-discovery…mehr

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"Joseph and His Friend: A Story of Pennsylvania" by Bayard Taylor is a captivating novel that intricately weaves together themes of friendship, identity, and social criticism within the rich tapestry of American literature. Set against the backdrop of Pennsylvania Dutch country, Taylor's narrative explores the complexities of rural life and the evolving moral landscape of 19th-century America. As a work of fiction, Taylor's novel delves into the deep bond between the titular characters, Joseph and his friend, amidst the backdrop of rural Pennsylvania. Through their journey of self-discovery and coming-of-age, Taylor explores themes of identity and morality, offering poignant insights into the human condition. Taylor's exploration of LGBTQ+ themes within the context of Romanticism adds depth to the narrative, inviting readers to contemplate the intricacies of love and friendship in a conservative society. Through his vivid portrayal of character development and social criticism, Taylor crafts a timeless story that resonates with readers across generations.
Autorenporträt
Bayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. As a poet, he was extremely popular, with an audience of almost 4,000 attending a poetry reading once, setting a record that remained for 85 years. His travelogues were well-received in both the United States and Britain. He held diplomatic appointments in both Russia and Prussia. Taylor was born January 11, 1825, in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was the fourth son of Quaker couple Joseph and Rebecca Taylor, and the first to reach maturity. His mother was of half Swiss descent. His father was an affluent farmer. Charles Frederick Taylor, Bayard's younger brother, was a Union Army colonel killed in action during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Bayard obtained his early education at an academy in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and later in nearby Unionville. At seventeen, he was apprenticed to a printer in West Chester. Rufus Wilmot Griswold, a renowned critic and editor, pushed him to produce poems. The resulting anthology, Ximena, or the Battle of the Sierra Morena and Other Poems, was published in 1844 and dedicated to Griswold.