From London to Land's End and Two Letters from the "Journey through England by a Gentleman". An 18th Century Journey Through England's Social Landscape

Par : Daniel Defoe, Henry Morley
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  • Nombre de pages175
  • FormatePub
  • ISBN4057664645043
  • EAN4057664645043
  • Date de parution25/11/2019
  • Protection num.Digital Watermarking
  • Taille582 Ko
  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurGOOD PRESS

Résumé

In "From London to Land's End and Two Letters from the 'Journey through England by a Gentleman, ' Daniel Defoe embarks on a multifaceted exploration of England's landscape, society, and culture during the early 18th century. Blending travel writing with keen social commentary, Defoe employs a vivid prose style marked by meticulous observation and incisive reflection. The book is not merely a travelogue; it acts as a lens through which readers can appreciate the physical geography and the socio-political atmosphere of England in post-Restoration times, contextualizing his journey within the burgeoning interest in regional identities and the emerging rise of the modern travel narrative.
Defoe, a pioneering figure in both the novel form and journalism, was significantly influenced by his own extensive travels and varied experiences as a merchant, political pamphleteer, and social commentator. His profound understanding of the English landscape and its populace reflects his broader concerns with societal development and national identity, making his observations rich and relevant to a contemporary audience.
His ability to weave personal anecdotes with broader social implications contributes to the timelessness of his work. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in travel literature, historical geography, and the formative narratives of English identity. Defoe'Äôs blending of personal experience with broader commentary invites readers not only to traverse the physical landscape of England but also to engage with the underlying sociopolitical currents of his time.
In "From London to Land's End and Two Letters from the 'Journey through England by a Gentleman, ' Daniel Defoe embarks on a multifaceted exploration of England's landscape, society, and culture during the early 18th century. Blending travel writing with keen social commentary, Defoe employs a vivid prose style marked by meticulous observation and incisive reflection. The book is not merely a travelogue; it acts as a lens through which readers can appreciate the physical geography and the socio-political atmosphere of England in post-Restoration times, contextualizing his journey within the burgeoning interest in regional identities and the emerging rise of the modern travel narrative.
Defoe, a pioneering figure in both the novel form and journalism, was significantly influenced by his own extensive travels and varied experiences as a merchant, political pamphleteer, and social commentator. His profound understanding of the English landscape and its populace reflects his broader concerns with societal development and national identity, making his observations rich and relevant to a contemporary audience.
His ability to weave personal anecdotes with broader social implications contributes to the timelessness of his work. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in travel literature, historical geography, and the formative narratives of English identity. Defoe'Äôs blending of personal experience with broader commentary invites readers not only to traverse the physical landscape of England but also to engage with the underlying sociopolitical currents of his time.
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