Two Boston Brahmins in Goethe's Germany
The Travel Journals of Anna and George Ticknor
1st Edition
Published on 16. June 2009
294 pages
978-0-7391-3830-4 (ISBN)
Description
This volume includes the travel logs of Anna and George Ticknor from two journeys to the German Confederation from 1815 to 1817 and from 1835 to 1836. As members of an exclusive social class, the Ticknors enjoyed the privilege of traveling and living for an extended period in the German-speaking world, which conferred much-sought-after cultural and social distinction on them in Boston. A valuable primary source for American and German historians alike, these journals offer insight into the construction of American identities, as well as outside perspectives on German society, culture, and politics in the Age of Goethe. Simultaneously and independently composed by this husband and wife, these journals are the only known case of parallel male and female travel writing, thus affording a unique opportunity to explore gender as a factor in shaping their perceptions. A biographical glossary and extensive explanatory footnotes make this text accessible to a wide audience.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-0-7391-3830-4 (9780739138304)
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Figures
- Preface
- Introduction
- PART I. A STUDENT DISCOVERS GERMANY: GEORGE TICKNOR, 1815-1817
- Chapter 01. "We reached Göttingen, anxious and doubting." Studying Abroad, August 5, 1815-September 10, 1816
- Chapter 02. "A Journey" with Edward Everett, September 13-October 25, 1816
- Chapter 03. "Germany. Face of the Country": Youthful Reflections, 1815-1817
- Chapter 04. "One important step nearer to . . . home." March 22-April 1, 1817
- PART II. COSMOPOLITAN SOJOURNERS IN ROYAL SAXONY
- SECTION I: George Ticknor, 1835-1836
- Chapter 05. "The spires and towers of Dresden were before us." November 12-December 25, 1835
- Chapter 06. "I was presented at Court." December 26, 1835-April 22, 1836
- Chapter 07. "To keep . . . as distinct an impression as I can." A Summary: April 1836
- Chapter 08. "It was not agreeable to leave Dresden." May 8-June 5, 1836
- SECTION II: Anna Ticknor, 1835-1836
- Chapter 09. "Safely arrived at this haven of rest." November 10-December 25, 1835
- Chapter 10. "I amused myself with a rehearsal of my dress." December 26, 1835-April 12, 1836
- Chapter 11. "I would fain . . . give an impression . . . of this pretty city." April 26-May 8, 1836
- Chapter 12. "Once more travellers!" May 10-June 5, 1836
- Biographical Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Editors
