Travelling Sketches by Anthony Trollope
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| Author | Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
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| LoC No. | 29022199 |
| Title | Travelling Sketches |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The family that goes abroad because it's the thing to do -- The man who travels alone -- The unprotected female tourist -- The united Englishmen who travel for fun -- The art tourist -- The tourist in search of knowledge -- The Alpine Club man -- Tourists who don't like their travels. |
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| Summary | "Travelling Sketches" by Anthony Trollope is a collection of essays crafted in the late 19th century. This engaging work offers a satirical examination of the various types of travelers, particularly focusing on the English tourist, their habits, and the social dynamics of traveling families. Each sketch aims to portray not only the various characters involved in tourism but also the broader social commentary on the motivations and experiences of these travelers. The opening of the book introduces the archetype of an English family that embarks on a vacation abroad simply "because it is the thing to do." Trollope delves into the dynamics within this family, portraying the father's discomfort, the mother's anxiety, and the daughters' ambitions to maximize their experiences while navigating foreign cultures. He highlights the dichotomy between the joy of travel and the burdens it places on individuals, ultimately suggesting that such trips may be more about societal expectations than genuine enjoyment. Through humor and keen observation, Trollope sets the tone for a thought-provoking exploration of the traveling experience and the often superficial understanding that comes with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44992 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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