Helen Kellerová (1880–1968) se narodila jako zdravá holčička do dobré americké rodiny, ve druhém roce života ji však náhlá nemoc připravila o zrak i sluch. Ani všudypřítomné ticho a tma jí ale nemohly zabránit, aby se do života ponořila naplno a s pomocí obětavé učitelky Anne Sullivanové ukázala světu sílu lidské odvahy a odhodlání. Ve své autobiografii, poprvé vydané v roce 1903, Helen popisuje události, jež ji provázely během prvních 22 let života. Pozdější uznávaná autorka a zastánkyně všech znevýhodněných a utlačovaných barvitě líčí každodenní radosti, pronikání do tajů jazyka a řeči, trnitou cestu vzdělání vedoucí až na vysněný Harvard, i přátelství s mnoha význačnými osobnostmi své doby. Paměti Helen Kellerové jsou svědectvím o naplněném životě a působivým portrétem jedné z nejobdivuhodnějších žen 20. století.
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The Sacrifice; an Opera in Three Acts
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The Spirit of American Literature
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Through a series of essays, John Albert Macy explores the rich legacy of American literature, from the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau to the poetry of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. With incisive analysis and insightful commentary, Macy provides readers with a deeper understanding of what makes American literature so unique and enduring.
Socialism in America
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John Albert Macy's classic work on socialism in America provides a thorough analysis of the origins, development, and challenges facing the socialist movement in the United States. Drawing upon historical documents and firsthand experience, Macy offers a compelling narrative of the struggle for economic and social justice in the modern world.
Walter James Dodd: A Biographical Sketch
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Walter James Dodd was a gifted musician and composer who made significant contributions to the arts in the early 20th century. In this biographical sketch, John Albert Macy highlights Dodd's career and achievements, from his early studies in Paris to his influence on American music. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of music and culture.