Memories of a Hostess: A Chronicle of Eminent Friendships by Howe and Fields

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Author Howe, M. A. De Wolfe (Mark Antony De Wolfe), 1864-1960
Author Fields, Annie, 1834-1915
LoC No. 22019693
Title Memories of a Hostess: A Chronicle of Eminent Friendships
Drawn Chiefly from the Diaries of Mrs. James T. Fields
Contents Preliminary -- The house and the hostess -- Dr. Holmes, the friend and neighbor -- Concord and Cambridge visitors -- With Dickens in America -- Stage folk and others -- Sarah Orne Jewett.
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Summary "Memories of a Hostess: A Chronicle of Eminent Friendships" by M. A. Dewolfe Howe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative primarily revolves around the life and social gatherings of Mrs. James T. Fields, a prominent hostess in Boston's literary circles, focusing on her relationships with eminent figures of the time. The book aims to capture not just the social dynamics but also the character and memories surrounding her various friendships, offering readers a glimpse into the literary world of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At the start of this chronicle, the author introduces Mrs. Fields and her intention to document her network of friendships through journals and letters that detail her connections with notable literary figures, including authors and poets. The preliminary chapter discusses her personal philosophy about the significance of friendships and captures the lively atmosphere of her social gatherings, where conversations and anecdotes unfold around her guests, many of whom were influential in shaping American literature. The vivid retellings and selection of stories set a tone of nostalgia and warmth that promises a rich exploration of friendship within the vast landscape of literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F001: United States local history: New England
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Boston (Mass.) -- Intellectual life
Subject Fields, Annie, 1834-1915
Subject Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Travel -- Massachusetts -- Boston
Subject Women and literature -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- History -- 19th century
Subject Authors and publishers -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- History -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 62867
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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