Publisher's Synopsis
""I and My Chimney"" is a short story written by the renowned American author Herman Melville. The story is about a retired sea captain named Israel who lives in a house with a chimney that he is deeply attached to. The chimney, which is a symbol of Israel's past, serves as a reminder of his adventurous days at sea.Throughout the story, Israel reflects on his life and the choices he has made. He remembers his days as a sailor and the many ports he visited. He also reminisces about his wife and children, who have since passed away.As the story progresses, Israel's attachment to the chimney becomes more apparent. He spends much of his time tending to it and taking care of it. He even goes so far as to have it painted and decorated to his liking.Despite his love for the chimney, Israel's neighbors do not understand his attachment to it. They view it as an eyesore and try to convince him to tear it down. However, Israel refuses to do so, as the chimney holds too much sentimental value for him.""I and My Chimney"" is a beautifully written story that explores themes of nostalgia, attachment, and the passage of time. Melville's prose is both lyrical and poignant, making this a must-read for fans of classic literature.In those houses which are strictly double houses--that is, where the hall is in the middle--the fireplaces usually are on opposite sides; so that while one member of the household is warming himself at a fire built into a recess of the north wall, say another member, the former's own brother, perhaps, may be holding his feet to the blaze before a hearth in the south wall--the two thus fairly sitting back to back. Is this well? Be it put to any man who has a proper fraternal feeling. Has it not a sort of sulky appearance? But very probably this style of chimney building originated with some architect afflicted with a quarrelsome family.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.
