Charles Dudley Warner

As We Go (eBook, ePUB)

Essays on 19th Century American Society and Culture

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Charles Dudley Warner's 'As We Go' is a collection of essays that offers a keen social commentary on the rapidly changing American society in the late 19th century. Written in a clear and engaging style, Warner explores various themes such as social reform, the role of women in society, and the impact of industrialization. The essays are filled with sharp wit and insightful observations, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in American literature of the period. Warner's literary style is marked by a blend of humor and seriousness, creating a unique reading experience for the audience. 'As We Go' reflects the transitional period of American society, capturing the tensions and conflicts of the time. Charles Dudley Warner, a prolific writer and editor, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society. His background in journalism and his close association with Mark Twain influenced his writing style, making 'As We Go' a significant contribution to American literature. I highly recommend 'As We Go' to readers interested in exploring the social issues and cultural dynamics of late 19th-century America through the lens of a skilled essayist.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 159
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066238735
• Artikelnr.: 58754539

Autorenporträt

Charles Dudley Warner was an American author and friend of Mark Twain. He was born September 12, 1829, and died October 20, 1900. Warner wrote essays and novels and co-wrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today with Twain. Warner was raised by Puritans and was born in Plainfield, Massachusetts. He lived in Charlemont, Massachusetts, from the age of six to fourteen. He wrote about this time and place in his book Being a Boy (1877). Following that, he went to Cazenovia, New York. In 1851, he graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. He worked as a surveyor in Missouri and then went to the University of Pennsylvania to study law. From 1856 to 1860, he worked as a lawyer in Chicago. In 1860, he went to Connecticut to become an assistant editor at The Hartford Press. He became editor of the paper in 1861 and stayed in that job until 1867, when it joined with another paper to become The Hartford Courant. At that time, he became co-editor with Joseph R. Hawley. As of 1892, he was in charge of The Editor's Study at Harper's Magazine, where he had been in charge of The Editor's Drawer since 1884.