Memories grave and gay (eBook, PDF) - Howe Hall, Florence
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FOREWORD
It has been a pleasure for me to recall, at the kind request of the Messrs. Harper & Brothers, the memories of a lifetime, even though some sad thoughts have mingled with the happy ones. So many bright shapes have risen out of the past at my bidding that the difficulty of selection has been great. Beloved faces seem to look out at me and say, “Why did you leave me out?” The ghosts of noble deeds, the memories of stirring scenes sweep softly by me, murmuring: “Are we not worthy of mention?”
Indeed and indeed you are, bright spirits of the past and of the present also, but in…mehr

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FOREWORD

It has been a pleasure for me to recall, at the kind request of the Messrs. Harper & Brothers, the memories of a lifetime, even though some sad thoughts have mingled with the happy ones. So many bright shapes have risen out of the past at my bidding that the difficulty of selection has been great. Beloved faces seem to look out at me and say, “Why did you leave me out?” The ghosts of noble deeds, the memories of stirring scenes sweep softly by me, murmuring: “Are we not worthy of mention?”

Indeed and indeed you are, bright spirits of the past and of the present also, but in my small mosaic all the precious stones would not fit.

For the rest, if the store of my childhood’s early memories seems to be unduly large, it must be whispered that when, some twenty-five years ago, I began to record my reminiscences, a good fairy, my mother, helped me.
 
Autorenporträt
Florence Howe Hall (1845-1922) was a noted American author and lecturer, recognized primarily for her literary contributions that blended personal reflections with social commentary. As the daughter of distinguished reformers Samuel Gridley Howe and Julia Ward Howe, Hall was predisposed to a life of intellectual pursuit and advocacy. Her mother's fame as the author of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' afforded Florence a status within literary circles that she deftly capitalized on, engaging in the cultural dialogues of her era. Hall's portfolio is a testament to her literary versatility, encompassing biographies, etiquette books, and reflective prose. However, it is her work 'Memories Grave and Gay' (1911) that endures as a poignant chronicle of her personal experiences, offering unique insights into the social milieu of nineteenth and early twentieth-century America. In this semi-autobiographical work, Hall intertwines her own life story with larger cultural narratives, capturing the spirit of the times with both sagacity and a touch of wit. Hall's contributions extend beyond her publications as she was also a dedicated supporter of women's rights, reflecting the ethos of her family's legacy in her actions and writings. Her literary style is often characterized by a didactic quality and a rich use of language, evidences of her deep-rooted education and the influence of her erudite background.