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The Portland Sketch Book by Ann S. Stephens
"The Portland Sketch Book" edited by Ann S. Stephens is a collection of literary works produced by authors connected to Portland, Maine, written in the early 19th century. The anthology aims to showcase original writings from various Portland authors, presenting a diverse array of styles and themes reflecting life in and around the Portland area. Among the contributors are notable figures such as Henry W. Longfellow and N. P. Willis. The opening of "The Portland Sketch Book" consists of a preface that outlines the editor's intentions behind the collection. It emphasizes the unique literary contributions of Portland authors and discusses the challenges faced in gathering original materials for the anthology. The preface provides insight into the rich literary heritage of Portland while also listing several contributors and introducing the themes that will be explored throughout the collection. The book sets the stage for a journey through the imaginations and experiences of those who have called Portland their home, promising an engaging read for those interested in regional literature. ... Read more
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| Editor | Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13033704 |
| Title | The Portland Sketch Book |
| Contents | Diamond Cove / S. B. Beckett -- Our own country / James Brooks -- The cruise of the Dart / S. B. Beckett -- To M—, on her birth-day / William Cutter -- Religious obligation in rulers / John W. Chickering -- A New-England winter scene / William Cutter -- Loch Katrine / N. H. Carter -- Worship / Asa Cummings -- The valley of silence / William Cutter -- Descriptions of the Divine Being / Gershom F. Cox -- The French Revolution / Charles S. Daveis -- Mrs. Sykes: from the papers of Dr. Tonic, recently brought to light / Nathaniel Deering -- Old and young / James Furbish -- Autumnal days / P. H. Greenleaf -- The plague / Charles P. Ilsley -- 'Oh, this is not my home' / Charles P. Ilsley -- The village prize / Joseph Ingraham -- Indifference to study / George W. Light -- The village of Auteuil / Henry W. Longfellow -- The past and the new year / Prentiss Mellen -- The ruin of a night / Grenville Mellen -- Courtship / William L. McClintock -- Venetian moonlight / Frederick Mellen -- Ballooning / I. McLellan, Jr. -- Ode / Grenville Mellen -- The boy's mountain song / I. McLellan, Jr. -- The unchangeable Jew / John Neal -- A war-song of the revolution / John Neal -- Musings on music / James F. Otis -- Sin estimated by the light of heaven / Edward Payson -- The way of the soul / L. S. P. -- Fragments of an address on music / Edward Payson -- The blush / Mrs. Elizabeth Smith -- The widowed bride / Mrs. Ann S. Stephens -- Jack Downing's visit to Portland / Seba Smith -- The deserted wife / Mrs. Ann S. Stephens -- Portland as it was / William Willis -- The Cherokee's threat / N. P. Willis -- Grecian and Roman eloquence / Ashur Ware -- Religion / Jason Whitman. |
| Credits | Produced by Roberta Staehlin, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American literature -- Maine -- Portland |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39278 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 448 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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