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Indlæser... A Country Parson: James Woodforde's Diary 1759-1802 (1985)af James Woodforde
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. One of the best first hand sources for social history in the late 18th century, this is a famous diary kept for over 20 years by an Anglican clergyman who would be totally obscure without the diary's existence. Although the diary is best known for its notes about the meals Woodforde indulged in, what is really significant is the annual rhythm and rituals of country life, and the sense of isolation from 'news', even though the village he lived in was only a short distance from one of England's more substantial cities. Most editions are in one volume, but there is a five volume set in existence and the Woodforde Society is gradually publishing a complete set of transcriptions. The earlier parts of the diary have interesting glimpses of Oxford college life. ( ) ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
The diaries of Parson James Woodforde (1740-1803) have been a constant source of delight and amusement of thousands of readers since their first publication in a five-volume selection in the 1920s. The Norfolk parson's detailed and acute observations of English country life have ensured him a major place among the country classics of English literature. Ronald Blythe calls Woodforde "one of the most unforgettable characters of English literature." This new edition of selections from the diaries brings an entirely new dimension to the writings of this quintessentially English clergyman. As well as reprinting the most entertaining and amusing passages, this beautiful, oversized volume is lavishly illustrated with reproductions of paintings, watercolors, and engravings by such atritst as Constable, Cotman, and Crome, who were contemporaries of Parson Woodforde. There are also illustrations of portraits and documents relating to the Woodforde family and their friends as well as drawings of the church, houses, and landscapes the parson knew and decorations representing the country and culinary delights he so loved. Although the years covered by the diaries saw many momentous international events--the American and French revolutions, for example--Parson Woodforde's central concern was with the details and very distinct flavors of English village life. His gift for capturing those textures will undoubtedly enthrall a new generation of readers. Ingen biblioteksbeskrivelser fundet. |
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Google Books — Indlæser... GenrerMelvil Decimal System (DDC)942.07History and Geography Europe England and Wales England Hanover 1714-1837LC-klassificeringVurderingGennemsnit:
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