The Provincial American And Other Papers - Nicholson, Meredith
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The Provincial American and other papers is a collection of essays that offers a reflection on the life of a self-identified provincial American, exploring the cultural and social dynamics of small-town existence in Indiana and the wider American context. The essays are rooted in personal experiences and historical anecdotes, shedding light on the unique richness of provincial life. Through the narrator's eyes, readers are introduced to a world shaped by local traditions, the echoes of the Civil War, and the strong sense of community in small-town Indiana. The collection emphasizes the wisdom…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
The Provincial American and other papers is a collection of essays that offers a reflection on the life of a self-identified provincial American, exploring the cultural and social dynamics of small-town existence in Indiana and the wider American context. The essays are rooted in personal experiences and historical anecdotes, shedding light on the unique richness of provincial life. Through the narrator's eyes, readers are introduced to a world shaped by local traditions, the echoes of the Civil War, and the strong sense of community in small-town Indiana. The collection emphasizes the wisdom that comes from such origins, contrasting the simplicity of rural life with the perceived sophistication of urban centers. In the opening essay, the narrator reflects on the influence of childhood experiences and the historical legacy of the region, particularly the lingering impact of military history. Nicholson's writing invites readers to appreciate the value of provincial life and suggests that there are lessons to be learned from the seemingly humble and unsophisticated world of small-town America.
Autorenporträt
Meredith Nicholson (December 9, 1866 - December 21, 1947) was an American politician, diplomat, and best-selling author from Indiana. Nicholson was born on December 9, 1866, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Edward Willis Nicholson and the former Emily Meredith. Nicholson, who was largely self-taught, began his newspaper career at the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1884. He moved to the Indianapolis News the next year, where he stayed until 1897. He wrote Short Flights in 1891 and continued to write poetry and prose until 1928. Nicholson joined the Democratic Party in 1928 and served on the Indianapolis City Council for two years. He progressed through the ranks of the Democratic Party, earning assignments as envoys to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Nicholson married first Eugenie Clementine Kountze, Herman Kountze's daughter, and then Dorothy Wolfe Lannon, from whom he eventually divorced. Nicholson died in Indianapolis on December 21, 1947, at the age of 81, and was interred in Crown Hill Cemetery.