Domestic Manners of the Americans (eBook)

Frances Milton Trollope (Autor)

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2022
286 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654733491-0 (EAN)

Infos

In her incisive work, "Domestic Manners of the Americans," Frances Milton Trollope offers a captivating exploration of American society in the early 19th century. Through sharp observations and vivid descriptions, Trollope critiques the cultural customs and domestic arrangements she encountered during her travels in the United States. Her literary style is characterized by a blend of satire and earnestness, resonating with the Romantic spirit of her time while also serving as a social commentary. This seminal work provides invaluable insights into the American ethos, reflecting on issues such as hospitality, manners, and the role of women in society, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing nation. Frances Milton Trollope, a pioneering English writer, was profoundly influenced by her own experiences within her upper-middle-class background. Her travels in America were driven by personal aspirations and economic necessity, occurring during a tumultuous period of American expansion and social experimentation. Trollope's perspective is not merely observational; it stems from her own struggles with societal norms, enhancing her critical edge towards the American way of life, particularly in contrast to European customs. "Domestic Manners of the Americans" is an evocative and engaging read, recommended for anyone interested in cultural studies, social history, or the evolution of American identity. Trollope's insightful lens invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human interaction within a burgeoning democracy, making it a timeless contribution to the understanding of American culture.

Autor

Frances Milton Trollope (1780–1863) was an English novelist and writer who is best remembered for her travel writing and social novels. Born at Stapleton, near Bristol, she was the daughter of the Reverend William Milton. Her marriage to barrister Thomas Anthony Trollope in 1809 was shadowed by financial difficulties, which partly sparked her literary career in the 1830s. In a bid to rescue her family from poverty, she opened a bazaar in Cincinnati, Ohio, which failed, prompting her return to England. Out of this American venture, however, came her first and perhaps most famous work, 'Domestic Manners of the Americans' (1832), a sharply satirical observation of American life that caused considerable controversy at the time. Her critical and unsparing eye turned towards American society, slavery, and the democratic process, offering a perspective that was both insightful and provocative. Trollope went on to write over 40 books, including other travelogues and novels that often pioneered the examination of social issues. Her works are characterized by their wit, strong female characters, and keenly observed social commentary. It is worth noting that Trollope also influenced her better-known novelist son, Anthony Trollope. Despite her literary accomplishments, she has often been overshadowed in the annals of literary history. Nonetheless, Frances Trollope's contributions as a proto-feminist voice and as a critical observer of nineteenth-century societal mores have earned her a respected place in English literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseberichte
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: 1783-1865 • 19th century travel literature • 19th Century travelogue • American cultural critiques • american customs • American social customs • Anglo-American Relations • Antebellum America • British expatriate experiences • Cultural Exchange • cultural identity exploration • Cultural Observations • Description and travel • domestic life observations • Early 19th century America • Frances Trollope writings • Historical insight • historical social critique • historical travel accounts • Literary Travel Writing • Outsider Perspective • satirical social commentary • satirical travelogue • Social conditions • Social Critique • social life and customs • Social norms analysis • To 1865 • Transatlantic literature • Transatlantic Observations • transatlantic perspectives • Travel • travelogue classics • United States • United States in 1830s • Victorian Societal Analysis • Witty anecdotal narratives