Authors and Writers Associated with Morristown
With a Chapter on Historic MorristownBy Julia Keese Colles
Length8h 20m
About this audiobook
In "Authors and Writers Associated with Morristown," Julia Keese Colles crafts a compelling exploration of literary figures linked to Morristown, New Jersey, weaving together history and biography in a manner that both informs and engages. Utilizing a meticulous literary style that blends narrative prose with rich descriptive passages, Colles contextualizes the contributions of these authors within the framework of American literature. This work not only highlights the artistic endeavors born from this locality but also examines the broader socio-cultural landscape that shaped their writings, making it an essential resource for both scholars and literary enthusiasts alike. Julia Keese Colles, an esteemed researcher and historian, brings her deep-seated passion for literature and local history to this meticulous collection. Her scholarly background in English literature and her own experiences as a writer have greatly influenced her desire to illuminate the often-overlooked voices that emerged from Morristown. Colles'Äô own creative endeavors, combined with her dedication to preserving literary heritage, fuel her exploration of these authors'Äô interconnected lives and works, providing readers a comprehensive understanding of their significance. Readers with an interest in American literature or the local history of Morristown will find "Authors and Writers Associated with Morristown" to be an invaluable addition to their libraries. Colles invites her audience to delve into the lives of remarkable authors who shaped the literary tapestry of their time, fostering a deeper appreciation for the profound impact of place on creativity. This book serves not only as an informative reference but also as a dynamic narrative that resonates with the enduring power of storytelling.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
2TABLE OF CONTENTS.
3ILLUSTRATIONS.
4POEM.: MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY.
5HISTORIC MORRISTOWN.: George Washington.
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6POETS.
7Mrs. Elizabeth Clementine Kinney.: MOONLIGHT IN ITALY.
8Alexander Nelson Easton.: THE BURIAL OF BRIAN BORU.
9Francis Bret Harte.
10PLAIN LANGUAGE FROM TRUTHFUL JAMES,
11BETTER KNOWN AS "THE HEATHEN CHINEE."
12TABLE MOUNTAIN, 1870.
13Mrs. M. Virginia Donaghe McClurg.
14THE QUESTIONER OF THE SPHINX.
15(SUGGESTED BY ELIHU VEDDER'S PICTURE.)
16Charlton T. Lewis, L.L. D.: TELEMACHUS.
17Miss Emma F. R. Campbell.: "JESUS OF NAZARETH PASSETH BY."
18Mrs. Adelaide S. Buckley.
19Rev. Oliver Crane, D. D., LL. D.
20TRANSLATION OF VIRGIL'S ÆNEID.
21BOOK X, LINES 814 TO 842.
22Rev. J. Leonard Corning, D. D.: THE IDEAL.
23Mrs. Mary Lee Demarest.: MY AIN COUNTREE.
24Hon. Anthony Q. Keasbey.: MY WIFE'S CRUTCHES.
25Major Lindley Hoffman Miller.: THE SKATER'S SONG, BY MOONLIGHT!
26Miss Henrietta Howard Holdich.
27LINES
28WRITTEN FOR A GOLDEN WEDDING.
29William Tuckey Meredith.
30FARRAGUT.
31MOBILE BAY, 5 AUGUST, 1864.
32Hannah More Johnson.: THE CHRISTMAS TREE.
33Miss Margaret H. Garrard.: THE PLAQUE DE LIMOGES.
34Miss Julia E. Dodge.: TO A NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUS.
35Charles D. Platt.: THE WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS, MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY.
36Mrs. Julia R. Cutler.: CENTENNIAL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
37Miss Frances Bell Coursen.: WHAT THE KATYDIDS SAY.
38Miss Isabel Stone.: EASTER THOUGHTS.
39Rev. G. Douglass Brewerton.
40OUR SOLDIERS WITH OUR SAILORS STAND.
41A NATIONAL SONG
42RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO THE VOLUNTEERS OF BOTH SERVICES, BY ONE WHO ONCE WORE THE UNIFORM OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
43Mrs. Alice D. Abell.: BEHIND THE MASK.
44George Wetmore Colles, Jr.: TO A MOUNTAIN CASCADE.
45FOOTNOTES:
46HYMNODIST.: John R. Runyon.
47NOVELISTS AND STORY-WRITERS.
48Francis Richard Stockton.: EXTRACT FROM "ARDIS CLAVERDEN."
49Francis Bret Harte.
50THANKFUL BLOSSOM.
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