Bracebridge Hall

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

Contributor:

Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Bracebridge Hall" by Washington Irving is a collection of humorous and reflective sketches written in the early 19th century. The book serves as a continuation of Irving's previous work, "Old Christmas," focusing on the quirky characters and idyllic countryside life surrounding the Bracebridge family in a traditional English manor. At its heart, it captures the charm, idiosyncrasies, and customs of the old English gentry through vivid and entertaining anecdotes. The opening of "Bracebridge Hall" introduces readers to the author's return to the idyllic manor, where the celebrations for the wedding of the squire's son, Captain Guy Bracebridge, and his ward, Julia Templeton, are about to unfold. Through the eyes of the narrator, we meet the charmingly eccentric Squire Bracebridge, his curious household, and the affectionate ties that bind the family and their servants to their ancestral home. The narrative paints a picture of a vibrant community filled with engaging interactions among various characters, including the whimsical Mr. Simon Bracebridge, the spirited Lady Lillycraft, and others, setting the stage for an exploration of life, love, and traditions in this delightful rural setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bracebridge_Hall

Release date is 2004-12-01