Letters From America - Paperback

Letters From America is a collection of letters written by the English poet Rupert Brooke during his travels across the United States in 1913. The letters were originally published in The Westminster Gazette and The New Statesman, and are now compiled in this book. Brooke's letters provide a unique perspective on American life and culture during the early 20th century, as he writes about his experiences in cities such as New York, Boston, and Chicago, as well as his encounters with notable figures such as President Woodrow Wilson and the writer Jack London. In addition to his observations on American society, Brooke also reflects on his personal life and struggles with his own identity as a poet. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of England's most celebrated poets, and provides a valuable historical record of America during a time of great change and transition.Yet Boston is alive. It sits, in comfortable middle-age, on the ruins of its glory. But it is not buried beneath them. It used to lead America in Literature, Thought, Art, everything. The years have passed. It is remarkable how nearly now Boston is to New York what Munich is to Berlin. Boston and Munich were the leaders forty years ago. They can't quite make out that they aren't now. It is too incredible that Art should leave her goose-feather bed and away to the wraggle-taggle business-men.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.