Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color by Brander Matthews
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| Author | Matthews, Brander, 1852-1929 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Brownell, W. C. (William Crary), 1851-1928 |
| Illustrator | Smedley, W. T. (William Thomas), 1858-1920 |
| Title | Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Vignettes of Manhattan: In the little church down the street. The twenty-ninth of February. At a private view. Spring in a side street. A Decoration-Day revery. In search of local color. Before the break of day. A midsummer midnight. A vista in Central Park. The speech of the evening. A Thanksgiving-Day dinner. In the midst of life -- Outlines in local color: An interview with Miss Marlenspuyk. A letter of farewell. A glimpse of the under world. A Wall Street wooing. A spring flood in Broadway. The vigil of Mcdowell Sutro. An irrepressible conflict. The solo orchestra. The rehearsal of the new play. A candle in the plate. Men and women and horses. In the watches of the night. |
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| Summary | "Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color" by Brander Matthews is a collection of urban sketches and character portraits written in the late 19th century. This work aims to capture the essence and diverse life of New York City through a series of vignettes that reflect various aspects of its society and environment, showcasing the interactions of different types of people in the metropolis. Each vignette serves as a snapshot, introducing readers to the unique characters and happenings that define the city's lifestyle during that era. At the start of the book, Matthews sets the tone with a reflective letter addressed to Theodore Roosevelt, explaining his affection for New York. He presents the city not just as a backdrop but as a character in its own right, filled with life and variation. The opening portion includes a poignant depiction of a funeral in a small church, highlighting the lives of actors and sympathetic characters who gather for a young man's burial. This setting serves as a stage for exploring themes of ambition, loss, and the fleeting nature of life, inviting readers to delve deeper into the multifaceted world of Manhattan as portrayed throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38918 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 98 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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