Thoughts For Idle Hours
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Author | : Donna Harrington-Lueker |
Publisher | : UMass + ORM |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2019-08-30 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1613766319 |
The publishing phenomenon of summer reading, often focused on novels set in vacation destinations, started in the nineteenth century, as both print culture and tourist culture expanded in the United States. As an emerging middle class increasingly embraced summer leisure as a marker of social status, book publishers sought new market opportunities, authors discovered a growing readership, and more readers indulged in lighter fare. Drawing on publishing records, book reviews, readers' diaries, and popular novels of the period, Donna Harrington-Lueker explores the beginning of summer reading and the backlash against it. Countering fears about the dangers of leisurely reading—especially for young women—publishers framed summer reading not as a disreputable habit but as a respectable pastime and welcome respite. Books for Idle Hours sheds new light on an ongoing seasonal publishing tradition.
Author | : Jerome K Jerome |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2020-10-17 |
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"Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, published in 1886, is a collection of humorous essays by Jerome K. Jerome. It was the author's second published book and it helped establish him as a leading English humorist.It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do. There is no fun in doing nothing when you have nothing to do. Wasting time is merely an occupation then, and a most exhausting one. Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen.
Author | : John Harris |
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Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 1903 |
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Author | : E. Barlee |
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Total Pages | : 120 |
Release | : 1854 |
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Author | : William Henry ARMSTRONG |
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Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 1821 |
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Author | : Henry Bertram Wilkinson |
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Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 1927 |
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Author | : Mary Burrows afterwards Turner |
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Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 1856 |
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Author | : Bertrand Russell |
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1972 |
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Verzamelde opstellen van de Engelse wijsgeer (1872-1970)
Author | : Pat S. Hogeboom |
Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2005-11-21 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1453552014 |
Notes from readers: I loved Idle Hours! What a terrific story. Once I began to read it, I couldnt put it down. It brought me great joy! Pat is a great writer-storyteller. With so many of the names and places being familiar, it made it that much more interesting. I want to buy more copies for my friends. Its a terrific gift. Dottie Hanly, retired librarian, Connetquot Schools Now this is what I call a great read! The story is so gripping I couldnt put it down. Idle Hours is fascinating in its history of the real Vanderbilts, mixed with the real people of the day. I loved Papa, and Almina. They were such a contrast to Alva and Willie K. I got so interested in Consuelo Im trying to find a copy of her autobiography, The Glitter and the Gold. Thanks Pat, I cant wait for the next book! Sally Bedford
Author | : William DeWitt Wallace |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 1890 |
Genre | : Indiana |
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