My Summer in a Garden (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition) - Warner, Charles Dudley
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My Summer in a Garden by Charles Dudley Warner is a timeless classic of American garden and nature writing. Originally published as a series of sketches in The Hartford Courant, these monthly installments vividly capture the joys and challenges of tending a garden over a summer season. Warner eloquently describes the plants and flowers he nurtures, while chronicling his battles against garden pests and weeds. With gentle humor and mellow charm, Warner shares his profound love for gardening and the outdoors, offering insights into life, our connection with nature, and the rewards of diligent…mehr

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My Summer in a Garden by Charles Dudley Warner is a timeless classic of American garden and nature writing. Originally published as a series of sketches in The Hartford Courant, these monthly installments vividly capture the joys and challenges of tending a garden over a summer season. Warner eloquently describes the plants and flowers he nurtures, while chronicling his battles against garden pests and weeds. With gentle humor and mellow charm, Warner shares his profound love for gardening and the outdoors, offering insights into life, our connection with nature, and the rewards of diligent work and simple pleasures. My Summer in a Garden is a timeless treasure that will enchant gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike. This Warbler Classics edition is illustrated with nineteen thumbnail drawings.
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Charles Dudley Warner was an American essayist, novelist, and prominent figure in 19th-century American literature. Born in Plainfield, Massachusetts, in 1829, he was known for his keen insights into American society and his satirical style. Warner's friendship with Mark Twain led to the collaboration on The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today, a novel that critiqued the corruption and excess of post-Civil War America, particularly its political and economic systems. Warner's literary contributions extended beyond novels, including essays, articles, and compilations, with works like Library of the World's Best Literature showcasing his broader literary expertise. Throughout his career, he focused on societal issues, using wit and humor to address them. Warner's writing resonated with readers for its accessibility and sharp commentary on the issues of his time. He passed away in 1900 at the age of 71 in Hartford, Connecticut, leaving behind a legacy as a significant voice in American literature and a keen observer of the complexities of American life. His work continues to be valued for its insightful social critiques and the literary friendships that shaped it. Warner's influence remains evident in the ongoing study of American realism and its exploration of cultural and political life.