Summary - At Home: Based On The Book By Bill Bryson

SUMMARY

AT HOME

BASED ON THE BOOK BY BILL BRYSON

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Introduction: The House as a Microcosm

The Year: 1851 and the Crystal Palace

The Hall: From Great Hall to Entryway

The Kitchen: Evolution of Cooking and Food

Scullery and Larder: Servants and Food Storage

The Fusebox: The Advent of Light

Drawing Room and Dining Room: Comfort and Formality

Cellar and Stairs: Structure and Danger

Bedroom, Bathroom and Attic: Private Spaces

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

In "At Home: A Short History of Private Life," Bill Bryson embarks on a room-by-room exploration of his own rectory in Norfolk, England, to uncover the history embedded within our homes.

The story delves into how ordinary things came to be, weaving together social norms, comfort, class, and innovation. By examining spaces like the drawing room, dining room, bedroom, cellar, and attic, Bryson reveals how historical events and societal shifts have shaped our domestic lives. The narrative unveils the ever-evolving pursuit of comfort, sanitation and class distinctions, and the changing meaning of private spaces.

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Release date

Audiobook: 27 February 2025