A charming memoir by Annie Fields about her life as a literary salon hostess in late 19th century Boston, featuring charming anecdotes about famous authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Louisa May Alcott.
In this inspiring book, Annie Fields shares practical advice on how to help the poor. She draws from her own experience working with charities, and provides guidance on how to choose the right organization, how to volunteer effectively, and how to make a real impact in the lives of those in need. A must-read for anyone looking to make a positive difference in their community.
This work is a masque, a type of performance popular in Renaissance England that combined music, dance, and elaborate costumes. Orpheus, the mythological musician, is the main character in this masque. The play explores the power of music and its ability to cross boundaries and influence even the gods.
Authors and Friends is a collection of essays written by Annie Fields, a prominent figure in literary circles in the late nineteenth century. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including personal recollections of famous writers such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Harriet Beecher Stowe. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the literary history of nineteenth-century America.