Home Life in Colonial Days (eBook)

Alice Morse Earle (Autor)

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2022
315 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654717144-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "Home Life in Colonial Days," Alice Morse Earle meticulously reconstructs the domestic experiences of American colonists, providing a rich tapestry of daily life during a pivotal era. Through her vivid prose and extensive research, Earle illuminates practices surrounding food, clothing, and social customs, casting a lens on the intersection of history and the intimate sphere of the home. Her work reflects a blend of historical narrative and cultural analysis, emphasizing the significance of domesticity in shaping colonial identity. Furthermore, Earle employs primary sources, such as diaries and letters, to evoke an authentic sense of time and place while exploring the social structures and familial bonds of the era. Alice Morse Earle, an influential historian and author, dedicated her career to illuminating the minutiae of everyday life in early America. Her fascination with the past was rooted in her own experiences as a housewife and mother, coupled with an academic vigor that propelled her to unearth the stories often overshadowed by grander historical events. Earle's background in literature and history enabled her to approach her subjects with empathy and insight, fostering a deep connection between modern readers and the colonial experience. "Home Life in Colonial Days" is highly recommended for readers interested in American history, women's studies, and cultural anthropology. Earle's insightful observations not only enrich our understanding of the past but also invite contemporary reflections on how domestic life shapes societal norms. This book is essential for anyone seeking to comprehend the complexities of colonial American life and its lasting legacy.

Autor

Alice Morse Earle (1851–1911) was an American historian and author, notable for her contribution to the literature preserving colonial history and domestic culture. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Earle developed a keen interest in early American social customs and daily life. In 1898, she published one of her most acclaimed works, 'Home Life in Colonial Days,' which meticulously illuminated the domestic lives of America's colonial settlers, reflecting her dedication to presenting the past with detail and reverence. Earle's literary style is characterized by a descriptive and engaging narrative, crafted to transport readers to the days she meticulously chronicled. Her works were pioneering in her approach to social history, often focusing on ordinary life, which contributed significantly to her reputation as an authentic chronicler of American heritage. Earle's bibliography encompasses over a dozen titles, each confirming her ability to blend scholarly research with a narrative accessible to a general audience. In her writing, she exhibited a commitment to presenting scholarly work in a way that remained appealing and readable to lay readers while maintaining historical accuracy and authenticity. Through her vivid accounts and personable storytelling, Earle became a respected figure in the literary community and played a formative role in documenting the subtleties of early American culture and customs.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 17th century America in literature • 18th Century Living • 19th-century historical writing • Alice Morse Earle books • american heritage • American history exploration • American history in fiction • child-rearing practices • classic Americana stories • Colonial America • Colonial America literature • Colonial daily routines • Colonial domestic life • Colonial home responsibilities • Colonial Households • colonial period narratives • Culinary traditions colonial • cultural history novels • Domestic Life • Early American customs • Early American History • early American society fiction • Everyday Culture • gender roles in history • historical daily life fiction • Historical family life • historical non-fiction • historic domestic life storytelling • new England society • Social customs • social life and customs • To 1775 • United States