The Kremlin by Esther Singleton
No standalone work titled *The Kremlin* by Esther Singleton has been verified to exist. Singleton (1865–1930) was primarily an editor and compiler of descriptive anthologies. The only confirmed Singleton-edited text containing substantial Kremlin content is a chapter titled "The Kremlin" within her anthology *Turrets, Towers, and Temples: The Great Buildings of the World, as Seen and Described by Famous Writers* (1898/1901), where the descriptive prose is drawn from Théophile Gautier, not written by Singleton herself. Her other relevant anthology, *Russia as Seen and Described by Famous Writers* (1904), similarly compiles material from other authors. No independently published book bearing the title *The Kremlin* and crediting Esther Singleton as author appears in Project Gutenberg, Open Library, Internet Archive, Goodreads, or bibliographic catalogues. If you are referring to the Kremlin chapter within *Turrets, Towers, and Temples*, I can provide a synopsis of that. If you have a specific edition or publication date for a different work, please supply it.
By Esther Singleton · First published 1898 · Genre: Travel Writing, Architectural History, History · 3,069 words
First lines
THÉOPHILE GAUTIER.
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Genres
- Travel Writing — The work is a first-person account of touring the Kremlin, using phrases like 'We entered,' 'We find ourselves,' presenting the experience of visiting the site with vivid descriptions of each location encountered.
- Architectural History — Extensive detailed analysis of architectural features, styles, construction techniques, and specific buildings including the Cathedral of the Assumption, towers, palaces, and defensive ramparts with comparisons to architectural traditions worldwide.
- History — Incorporates significant historical context including references to Ivan III, Ivan Kalita, the 1812 Moscow fire, historical events, and the chronological evolution of structures and their historical significance.
- Descriptive Essay — Employs ornate, lyrical, and highly descriptive prose focused on visual impressions, sensory details, and aesthetic appreciation, using elaborate metaphors like 'a silver basket holding a bouquet of golden flowers.'
Tags
Russian history · Kremlin · Moscow · Architecture · History · Political history · Imperial Russia · Fortress · Palace · Cultural history · Government buildings · Nonfiction
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- Work type: Article
- Author: Esther Singleton
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Travel Writing, Architectural History, History, Descriptive Essay, Romanticism
- Length: 3,069 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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