Drama Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
“There is hardly a pioneer's hut which does not contain a few odd volumes of Shakespeare. I remember reading the feudal drama of Henry V for the first time in a log cabin.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Democracy in America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1835
Pioneers often keep literature like Shakespeare, showing cultural continuity even in frontier life.
In simple terms: Frontier homes hold classic books.
Value diverse reading.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- rural education
- personal growth
- preserving heritage
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does classic literature influence frontier values?
- What other works survive in remote settings?
May overlook practical needs of frontier living.