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At Day's Close: Night in Times Past

A. Roger Ekirch
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At Day's Close: Night in Times Past

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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A. Roger Ekirch

At Day's Close: Night in Times Past

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

488

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Anthropology
Setting

England • 17th Century

Topic
Anthropology

Arts & Culture

Health
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In At Day's Close: Night in Times Past, A. Roger Ekirch explores the historical transformation of nighttime from the pre-industrial era to modern times. The book delves into how people perceived and experienced night, highlighting changes in sleep patterns, social activities, and fears associated with darkness before artificial lighting became widespread.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,041 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A. Roger Ekirch's At Day's Close: Night in Times Past provides a compelling exploration of historical nocturnal life. Readers appreciate its rich, detailed research and engaging narrative but note it can be dense at times. The book reveals the intricate social and cultural aspects of night, offering both academic insight and anecdotal charm.

Who should read this

Who Should Read At Day's Close: Night in Times Past?

Readers who enjoy At Day's Close: Night in Times Past by A. Roger Ekirch are history enthusiasts intrigued by daily life in the past. Comparable to A History of Private Life, they appreciate detailed explorations of social customs and cultural shifts, particularly in how societies navigated nighttime.

4.0

2,041 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

488

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Anthropology
Setting

England • 17th Century

Topic
Anthropology

Arts & Culture

Health
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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