From one of the greatest figures of 19th-century America... This new edition offers a broad view of the author's finest work, featuring his critical essays, poems, and letters, plus a considerable amount of material from the Journals, including an entry discovered in 1964 in the Library of Congress.
Brooks Atkinson Knihy
Tento americký divadelní kritik byl v letech 1925 až 1960 spolupracovníkem deníku The New York Times. V deníku byl ve svém nekrologu označen za "nejdůležitějšího kritika své doby". Jeho recenze ovlivňovaly divadelní svět a jeho slova měla váhu pro kritiky i divadelní tvůrce. Jeho práce přispěla k formování divadelní krajiny a jeho odkaz žije dál.
Traces the history of Broadway theater from 1900 to 1974, and assesses the most memorable productions of each era
Mod Lib Walden And Other Writings
- 802 stránek
- 29 hodin čtení
Introduction by Ralph Waldo Emerson Commentary by Van Wyck Brooks and E. B. White Naturalist, philosopher, champion of self-reliance and moral independence, Henry David Thoreau remains not only one of our most influential writers but also one of our most contemporary. This unique and comprehensive edition gathers all of Thoreau’s most significant works, including his masterpiece, Walden (reproduced in its entirety); A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers; selections from Cape Cod and The Maine Woods; as well as “Walking,” “Civil Disobedience,” “Slavery in Massachusetts,” “A Plea for Captain John Brown,” and “Life Without Principle.” Taken together, they reveal the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth of thought of this true American original. Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide
The Modern Library Classics: Walden And Other Writings
- 802 stránek
- 29 hodin čtení
Introduction by Ralph Waldo Emerson Commentary by Van Wyck Brooks and E. B. White Naturalist, philosopher, champion of self-reliance and moral independence, Henry David Thoreau remains not only one of our most influential writers but also one of our most contemporary. This unique and comprehensive edition gathers all of Thoreau’s most significant works, including his masterpiece, Walden (reproduced in its entirety); A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers; selections from Cape Cod and The Maine Woods; as well as “Walking,” “Civil Disobedience,” “Slavery in Massachusetts,” “A Plea for Captain John Brown,” and “Life Without Principle.” Taken together, they reveal the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth of thought of this true American original. Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide
Four Great Comedies of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century
- 340 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
