Tragedy Alfred Hayes, adapted from his best seller Characters: 7 male, 4 female Complete interior set Here is a merciless picture of hardened American conquerors abroad and their impact on pitifully defenseless people. A young American soldier takes on a pretty, fearful Italian girl to while away the tedious occupation. She consents with deep bitterness and restraint; the only jobs and bread are in the American kitchens. The country's pride is fiercely moral and the
Alfred Hayes Knihy
Alfred Hayes byl britský scenárista, spisovatel a básník, který tvořil v Itálii i ve Spojených státech. Jeho díla často zkoumají lidskou zkušenost a morální dilemata s pronikavým vhledem. Hayes se proslavil svou básní „Joe Hill“, která se stala známou písní. Jeho scénáře pro neorealistické filmy, jako například „Paisan“, a americké televizní pořady, jako „The Twilight Zone“, ukazují jeho všestrannost a schopnost zachytit ducha doby. Hayesova tvorba se vyznačuje hlubokým porozuměním postav a jejich vnitřním světům.
In Love
- 128 stránek
- 5 hodin čtení
An exquisite depiction of a doomed love affair, set in noirish 1950s New York In a Manhattan bar, a middle-aged man tells a young woman of his love affair with a lonely divorcee; of how one night she was offered one thousand dollars to sleep with a stranger; and of how he and she would subsequently betray each other in turn. In Love is an indictment of, and an elegy to, a love affair that was doom[Bokinfo].
My Face for the World to See
- 131 stránek
- 5 hodin čtení
Hayes is a master of withheld detail, crafting an insider's manual for those aspiring to the elusive fame and glamour of Hollywood. His work is exciting and engrossing, showcasing characters that embody human hopes and frailty. Critics note it as the most vivid depiction of Hollywood since Nathanael West's Day of the Locust. Hayes's writing is marked by grace and control, standing out in a landscape often filled with verbosity. He writes luminously about individuals unable to resist destructive temptations, drawing parallels between his portrayal of bruised men and Jean Rhys's treatment of bruised women, both delivering heartbreakingly beautiful prose. A notable aspect of his sophisticated writing is its constant return to raw humanity, creating a nagging, insidious effect that leaves a bitter aftertaste. Hayes captures the essence of Hollywood, revealing the underlying bitterness behind the facade of success and fame. He explores the ineffable sadness that accompanies achievement and the corrupting nature of the industry, which often eludes other writers. His work is deeply moving, offering a jolt of bitter wisdom that resonates with readers.
