“American gentlemen are a cross between English and French men, and yet really altogether like neither. They are more refined and modest than Frenchmen, and less manly, shy, and rough, than Englishmen. Their brains are finer and flimsier, their bodies less robust and vigorous than ours. We are the finer animals, and they the subtler spirits. Their intellectual tendency is to excitement and insanity, and ours to stagnation and stupidity.”
Quote by Fanny Kemble
Work
Further Records, 1848-1883: A Series of Letters
This book is a compilation of letters that offer insights into the personal and historical events of the period between 1848 and 1883. more
Author
Fanny Kemble
Fanny Kemble was a distinguished 19th-century English actress and writer. Born on November 27, 1809, and passing away on January 15, 1893, she was renowned for her acting prowess and literary contributions. Kemble's career on the stage was marked by her remarkable performances in Shakespearean and contemporary plays, and her transition to writing after her retirement from acting resulted in several notable works, including memoirs that offered a unique perspective on the life of an actress in the 19th century. She was also a vocal advocate for social and political issues, including women's rights and the abolition of slavery. more
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