""The Story of Kennett"" by Bayard Taylor, published in 1866, is a historical romance set in the picturesque town of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This novel vividly depicts 19th-century rural life, delving into the daily experiences, customs, and social structures of the period. Through the lens of a Quaker community, Taylor explores the cultural heritage and traditions that shape the lives of the characters. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of local color, offering detailed descriptions of the Pennsylvania landscape, flora, and fauna.
At the heart of the story is a romantic plot that follows the growth and evolution of its central characters. The love story is interwoven with social commentary, addressing significant issues of the time such as slavery, abolitionism, and the effects of the Industrial Revolution on rural communities.
Taylor's personal connection to the setting and his efforts to preserve and document the cultural and historical heritage of Kennett Square are evident throughout the novel. ""The Story of Kennett"" stands as a testament to his literary skill and his deep appreciation for the people and places of his hometown.
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 20 mm
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978-93-6428-074-7 (9789364280747)
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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.
