Colonel Carter of Cartersville A Southern Gentleman's Journey Through a Changing World【電子書籍】[ Francis Hopkinson Smith ]

＜p＞In "Colonel Carter of Cartersville," Francis Hopkinson Smith presents a vivid portrait of life in the American South during the Reconstruction era. The novel, characterized by its rich, descriptive style and wry humor, follows the eponymous Colonel Carter, a charming but somewhat impractical Southern gentleman, as he navigates personal challenges and societal changes. Smith's narrative is imbued with a keen sense of place, illustrating both the idyllic and tumultuous aspects of Southern life, and examines themes of honor, resilience, and the complexities of post-war identity through engaging characterization and lively dialogue. Francis Hopkinson Smith, an accomplished author, artist, and engineer, drew from his own Southern roots and experiences when crafting this tale. Born in 1838, Smith's multifaceted career encompassed both civic engineering and a thriving artistic practice, all of which provided him with a unique lens through which to view the cultural landscape of his time. H．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る