I And My Chimney

""I And My Chimney"" is a short story written by Herman Melville, published in 1856. The story is narrated by a retired sea captain who lives with his wife and a black servant in a house that has a large chimney. The captain is fond of the chimney and considers it as his closest companion. He shares his memories and experiences with the chimney, including his adventures at sea, his encounters with different people, and his reflections on life. The story also touches upon themes of social class, race, and the changing values of American society in the mid-19th century. Melville's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions, philosophical musings, and poetic language. ""I And My Chimney"" is a unique and thought-provoking work of literature that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest writers.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.