Beauty and the Beast, and Tales of Home

Name: Beauty and the Beast, and Tales of Home
Author: Bayard Taylor

By Bayard Taylor

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A long narrative set in a provincial town traces the effects of an authoritarian household on its community, following the landowner's restless son as his attachment to a music-master's daughter provokes family strife, social maneuvering, and episodes of domestic severity. The rest of the volume assembles shorter domestic tales that examine friendships, journeys, concealed pasts, romantic complications, moral dilemmas, and local gossip, all told through varied narrators with anecdotal detail and a measure of ironic observation.

About the Author

Bayard Taylor

Bayard Taylor (1825-1878) was an American poet, novelist, and travel writer known for his vivid depictions of foreign lands and cultures. His literary career spanned various genres, including poetry, fiction, and travel literature. Taylor's notable works include "A History of Germany from the Earliest Times to the Present Day," which reflects his deep interest in European history, and "Joseph and His Friend: A Story of Pennsylvania," a pioneering work in American literature that explores themes of friendship and love. His travels across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East inspired many of his writings, contributing to his reputation as a significant figure in 19th-century American literature.