Culture's Garland: Being Memoranda Of The Gradual Rise Of Literature, Art, Music And Society In Chicago, And Other Western Ganglia (1887)

by Eugene Field

Book Overview

Culture�������s Garland is a book written by Eugene Field in 1887. It is a collection of essays and articles that chronicle the development of literature, art, music, and society in Chicago and other Western regions. The book is divided into three parts, each of which deals with a different aspect of culture.The first part of the book focuses on literature and includes essays on the early literary figures of Chicago, including Edgar Allan Poe and Walt Whitman. Field also writes about the rise of literary societies and the importance of literature in shaping the culture of the West.The second part of the book deals with art and music. Field writes about the development of art in Chicago, including the city's art schools and museums. He also discusses the musical scene in Chicago, including the city's opera houses and symphony orchestras.The final part of the book is dedicated to society and includes essays on the social and political issues of the day. Field writes about the rise of labor unions, the temperance movement, and the struggle for women's rights.Overall, Culture�������s Garland is a fascinating look at the cultural history of Chicago and the Western United States in the late 19th century. It provides a unique perspective on the development of literature, art, music, and society during this period and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436816947
• ISBN13: 9781436816946
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"