Letters from England, Volume 3 (of 3) by Robert Southey
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| Author | Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 |
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| Title | Letters from England, Volume 3 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Authorship and translation fictitious; by Robert Southey. |
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| Summary | "Letters from England, Volume 3" by Robert Southey is a collection of fictitious letters written in the early 19th century. The letters are narrated by an imaginary Spanish nobleman, Don Manuel Alvarez Espriella, who provides a critical and insightful commentary on English culture, society, and politics from the perspective of an outsider. The topics discussed range from religion and social customs to political corruption, war, and societal changes, making it a thought-provoking exploration of England during that time. The opening of the volume sets the tone for a series of letters that blend humor, satire, and genuine observation. In the first letter, the author delves into the translation of the Bible and its implications in English society, revealing a mix of the beneficial and the detrimental effects of scripture on common people. Southey uses Espriella’s voice to highlight examples of ignorance and misinterpretation among different social classes, illustrating how the use of the Bible can lead to both enlightenment and confusion. This blend of wit and social critique continues through the subsequent letters, where various absurdities of English life, including curious spectacles and the credulity of its people, are examined, provoking readers to reflect on the complexities of their own society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Description and travel |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 -- Travel -- England |
| Subject | Authors, English -- Travel -- England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61632 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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