The Ordeal of Mark Twain
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Van Wyck Brooks se proslavil jako literární kritik a historik americké literatury 19. století. Jeho série studií s názvem „Makers and Finders“ se zaměřila na hluboké poznání amerických tvůrců a myslitelů. Brooks ve své práci zkoumal kulturní a intelektuální dějiny Spojených států, analyzoval tvůrčí procesy a filozofie amerických autorů. Jeho díla nabízejí čtenářům poutavý vhled do vývoje americké literatury a jejího místa v širším kulturním kontextu.






This book is a collection of essays and letters written by four prominent writers who explored the theme of the ideal in their works. They examine the tension between the ideal and the practical, and the ways in which the ideal can both inspire and complicate one's life. The book is a great resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and literature, as well as the concept of the ideal in Western thought.
This biography chronicles the life and work of John Addington Symonds, an influential English writer and critic of the Victorian era. The author explores Symonds' personal and professional life, including his literary achievements, his contributions to the study of homosexuality and Greek culture, and his influence on the development of English literature. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in Victorian culture, literary criticism, and the history of sexuality.