Bracebridge Hall

Languageen
First published2004-12-01
RightsPublic domain in the USA.
Gutenberg ID#14228

Description

"Bracebridge Hall" by Washington Irving is an episodic novel written in 1821 and published in 1822. Originally released under Irving's pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon, this location-based work presents a series of character sketches centered on the occupants of an English manor. Based on Aston Hall near Birmingham, the book offers a medley of individual tales and portraits of life within the estate's walls, capturing the humor and personalities of its residents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

  • England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
  • National characteristics, English -- Fiction
  • PS

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