Robert Penn Warren Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

"A comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash interviews and feature stories, some widely published and others never previously transcribed, culled from the 1950s through the early days of the new millennium, offering unprecedented insight into one of the most significant American cultural figures of the twentieth century"-- Provided by publisher

Exploring the intricate relationships within ecosystems, this volume delves into the interconnectedness of flora and fauna. It highlights the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity and the importance of conservation efforts. Through vivid illustrations and detailed observations, readers gain insight into the natural world, emphasizing the delicate balance that sustains life. The series aims to foster a deeper appreciation for nature and inspire action towards preserving it for future generations.

"This is the engaging life story of a decorated United States Marine Corps aviator, who served with distinction in World War II, Vietnam and Korea. Colonel Robert F. Warren is the only Marine aviator who has commanded both a Marine Helicopter Squadron and later a Marine Jet Attack Squadron. Along the way, Colonel Warren earned three Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Legion of Merit with Combat 'V' and many other awards in recognition of his heroism and achievements in aerial flight, and his significant contributions to the success of the United States Marine Corps. Colonel Warren was enshrined in the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame in 2011"--Back cover

In his sixth novel, The Cave (1959), Robert Penn Warren tells the story of a young man trapped in a cave in fictional Johntown, Tennessee. His predicament becomes the center of national attention as television cameras, promoters, and newscasters converge on the small town to exploit the rescue attempts and the thousands of spectators gathered at the mouth of the cave.

At age 82, Clifton Fadiman continues his prolific publishing career, here presenting 62 of the world's best short stories from 16 countries. His criteria? "Each story had to be both interesting and of high literary merit." Fadiman fulfills both requirements and much more, offering a cornucopia of superior 20th-century writers that includes Franz Kafka, D. H. Lawrence, Isaac Babel, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, John Cheever, Sean O'Faolain, Graham Greene, Robert Penn Warren, Colette, John Updike, Donald Barthelme, and James Thurber. (Regrettably, J. D. Salinger is not included due to lack of permission.) Here is a truly remarkable collection of this century's short stories that readers from all over the world will read with delight.

Baladický milostný příběh stárnoucí ženy, zasazený do Tennesee šedesátých let.

Román byl inspirován osudem reálné osobnosti kentuckého politika, který pokrytecky získá moc, ale ztrácí dceru. V románu se prolínají dramatické osudy lidí, ovlivněných událostmi kolem politické vraždy, k níž došlo ve 20. letech v Tennesee.

Ústrednou otázkou je vzťah dobra a zla - obe tieto hodnoty autor vidí v dialektickej jednote, pričom často mu vychádza, že zlo sa rodí aj z dobrých pohnútok... autor dostal za román Pulitzerovu cenu

Román významného soudobého amerického spisovatele líčí život malého městečka na americkém jihu, odsouzeného k zániku pod vodami mohutné přehrady.

Vrcholné dílo jednoho z významných spisovatelů amerického Jihu (básníka, romanopisce, kritika, esejisty a historika), klíčový román o hrůzovládě louisianského guvernéra z třicátých let. Hrdinou je mladý intelektuál-žurnalista, který v době, kdy stoupá k moci jižanský demagog, jeho šéf, je nucen řešit si otázky osobní odpovědnosti, cílů a prostředků, čestnosti a zrady, dobra i zla a dobírá se tak uceleného pohledu na člověka a svět. Román byl zfilmován a získal Pulitzerovu cenu. Zdeněk Vančura: Próteus amerického jihu, doslov