Our Journey to the Hebrides (eBook)

A Literary Pilgrimage to the Scottish Hebrides

Elizabeth Robins Pennell, Joseph Pennell (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
1636 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406615779-1 (EAN)

Infos

Our Journey to the Hebrides serves as a fascinating anthology blending travel narrative with exploratory literature, capturing the essence of the Hebrides through vivid storytelling and artistic interpretation. This remarkable collection showcases a diverse range of literary styles, from evocative prose to detailed sketches, offering readers a glimpse into the rugged landscapes and cultural tapestry of the Hebrides. The anthology is set within the broader context of late 19th-century travel literature, presenting both a personal voyage and a collective exploration of natural beauty and cultural peculiarities. Standout pieces in the collection provide intimate portraits of the islands'Äô enchanting terrains, weaving historical insight with artistic impressions. The anthology benefits from the dual creative perspectives of Elizabeth Robins Pennell and Joseph Pennell, whose works collectively enhance the thematic focus on discovery and belief in the power of art and travel as transformative experiences. Elizabeth Robins Pennell'Äôs literary finesse combined with Joseph Pennell'Äôs artistic illustrations offer insights into the cultural and geographical significance of the Hebrides. Their collaborative work aligns with the travel literature movement of their time, becoming a lens through which the intersectionality of art and travel is rendered visible. Together, these voices create a harmonious dialogue, enriching the thematic pursuit of exploration and cultural appreciation. Readers are presented with a unique opportunity to delve into multiple perspectives on the Hebrides, appreciating the blend of visual and narrative arts that this anthology presents. The collection serves not only as an educational tool'Äîenlightening its audience on the Hebrides' historical and cultural contexts'Äîbut also as an invitation to engage with the discourse on the intersection of travel and creativity. Whether one seeks to explore the depths of these islands or delve into the world of travel literature, Our Journey to the Hebrides promises an enriching experience through its contributions to historical and cultural narratives.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseberichte
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer ► Europa
• Schlagworte: artistic cultural journey • bookish travel • Description and travel • duo perspective narrative • Hebrides • Hebrides journey • Hebrides travel narrative • historical travel criticism • History of Great Britain • identity place interplay • Illustrated travel memoir • interdisciplinary travel exploration • landscape cultural reflection • literary exploration • Literary History • Literary landmarks • literary memoir • Literary Pilgrimage • Literary tourism • literary travelogue • Scotland • Scottish Literature • victorian era anthology • visual literary synthesis