Our Philadelphia

Name: Our Philadelphia
Author: Elizabeth Robins Pennell

By Elizabeth Robins Pennell

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The author offers a personal, anecdotal portrait of Philadelphia that mixes childhood memories with later observations, guided by one hundred and five lithographs. Chapters move from early life and schooling through social rituals, religious and civic institutions, and the city's literary and artistic scenes, to chapters on dining and urban change. The narrative interweaves architectural and neighborhood descriptions, portraits of public buildings and parks, and reflections on work, manners, and the ways the city has transformed over a quarter century, combining memoir, topography, and cultural commentary.

About the Author

Elizabeth Robins Pennell

Elizabeth Robins Pennell was an American author and biographer known for her insightful works that often blend personal narrative with cultural commentary. She gained recognition for her biography "Mary Wollstonecraft," which explores the life and influence of the pioneering feminist writer. Pennell's literary contributions also include travel writings such as "Nights: Rome, Venice, in the Aesthetic Eighties; London, Paris, in the Fighting Nineties," where she vividly captures the essence of European cities during her time. Her works reflect a keen observation of society and art, making her a notable figure in the literary landscape of her era.