The Reader's Companion to the Hampshire Stories Series (Illustrated)

Life and Literature in Nineteenth-Century England

De: Joe Giampaolo

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

"Joe Giampaolo's The Reader's Companion to the Hampshire Stories Series, Life and Literature in 19th-Century England, is an excellent resource, both educational and entertaining. The book is full of interesting and sometimes unknown details of life in 18th and 19th century England... A fascinating read.”
- Readers' Favorite

Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century England with The Reader's Companion to the Hampshire Stories Series, a delightful and concise guide to its rich history, traditions, and literature.

The book covers a variety of topics, including courtship and weddings, social calls, and dancing and parlour games. Readers can also explore the London Season, music and the performing arts, and learn about the monarchy and the nobility. Occupations, religion and the Church, and Christmas traditions all feature prominently. The book highlights typical English fare, fashion, modes of transportation, and the lives of the middle and upper classes. It also examines political parties, reforms, and technological advancements of the era. To enhance the reader's understanding, the book includes discussions of British and Irish literature of the 1800s and features many lovely period illustrations (Revised, August 2025).

- Five-Star Seal, Readers' Favorite, 2021