Описание: This book offers an enthralling look at the most celebrated party of the 1960s. 1966 was the year of Truman Capote. Flush with the success of "In Cold Blood", the acclaimed writer decided to throw a masked ball in honor of "Washington Post" publisher Katharine Graham at New York's Plaza Hotel. Everybody who was anybody wanted to be there; Capote boasted that he'd invited 500 friends but made 15,000 enemies those who wer't invited. The glittering roster of guests included everyone from newlyweds Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow to gorgeous young star Candice Bergen to sparring literary lions Norman Mailer and William F. Buckley ...from international crowned heads to assorted Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Whitneys. In this vivid and delightful narrative, Deborah Davis chronicles the frenzied preparation and anticipation leading up to the party and, in fascinating detail, captures the drama and excitement of the ball itself. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and facsimiles of the guest list, menus, masks, and other memorabilia, this portrait of revelry at the height of the swirling and swinging sixties will be the book of the season for anyone interested in American popular culture and the lifestyles and legacies of the rich, famous, and talented. Deborah Davis (Montclair, NJ) is a writer and film executive who has worked as a story editor and story analyst for several major film companies. She is the author of "Strapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X" (1-585-42336-X).
This biography delves into Fitzmaurice's creative identity by reconstructing the regional roots of his themes, characters and dialect.
Автор: Van Heerikhuizen F. W. Название: Rainer Maria Rilke: His Life and Work ISBN: 0367436981 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367436988 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 5664.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Originally published in English in 1951, this biography of one of Germany`s foremost mystical poets dis-proves many of the myths surrounding Rainer Maria Rilke and examines his life and work from social, historical and psychological perspectives, while all the time referencing Rilke`s works to his complex personality.
Автор: Chapalgaonkar Narendra, Panse Sharadchandra Название: The Last Nizam and His People: Profiles and Sketches from Hyderabad ISBN: 0367482347 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367482343 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 23734.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book is a collection of profiles and sketches of some of the most important and influential people from the erstwhile Hyderabad State during the first half of the 20th century, which marked the last decades of its existence as a distinct entity under the British Raj.
Описание: The last installment of Scharnhorst`s three-volume biography chronicles the life of Samuel Clemens between his family`s extended trip to Europe in 1891 and his death in 1910. During this period, Clemens grapples with bankruptcy, the lecture circuit, loses two daughters and his wife, and writes some of his darkest, most critical works.
Автор: Adamek, Piotr Название: Good Son is Sad If He Hears the Name of His Father ISBN: 0367596717 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367596712 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7042.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Hoster, Barbara Название: Rooted in Hope: China – Religion – Christianity Vol 1 ISBN: 0367595273 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367595272 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7042.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Americo Paredes (1915-1999) was a folklorist, scholar, and professor at the University of Texas at Austin who is widely acknowledged as one of the founding scholars of Chicano Studies. He was a brilliant teacher and prolific writer who championed the preservation of border culture and history.
Автор: Beirne, Paul Название: Su-un and His World of Symbols ISBN: 1032243376 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781032243375 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7042.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Su-un and His World of Symbols explores the image which Choe Che-u (Su-un), the founder of Donghak (Eastern Learning) Korea`s first indigenous religion, had of himself as a religious leader and human being. Exploring the two symbols which Su-un created and used to disseminate his religion, and the two books of Scripture which he composed, this book
Описание: Who wrote the works of William Shakespeare? This is the question at the heart of the Shakespeare Authorship debate, and one that has been hotly debated by scholars and enthusiasts for over 150 years. This book introduces an answer to one of the longest-standing enigmas in literary history.
Автор: Hingley, Ronald Название: Dostoyevsky ISBN: 0367753170 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367753177 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 4898.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book, first published in 1978, demonstrates how Dostoyevsky`s novels grew directly out of the pressures of their creator`s tormented experience and personality. It draws upon important fresh source material, and considers all Dostoyevsky`s works, the ideas they contain, their artistic success and critical reception.
Описание: Ernest Hemingway embraced adventure and courted glamorous friends while writing articles, novels, and short stories that captivated the world. Hemingway's personal relationships and experiences influenced the content of his fiction, while the progression of places where the author chose to live and work shaped his style and rituals of writing. Whether revisiting the Italian front in A Farewell to Arms, recounting a Pamplona bull run in The Sun Also Rises, or depicting a Cuban fishing village in The Old Man and the Sea, setting played an important part in Hemingway's fiction. The author also drew on real people--parents, friends, and fellow writers, among others--to create memorable characters in his short stories and novels. In Influencing Hemingway: The People and Places That Shaped His Life and Work Nancy W. Sindelar introduces the reader to the individuals who played significant roles in Hemingway's development as both a man and as an artist--as well as the environments that had a profound impact on the author's life. In words and photos, readers will see images of Hemingway the child, the teenager, and the aspiring author--as well as the troubled legend dealing with paranoia and fear. The book begins with Hemingway's birth and early influences in Oak Park, Illinois, followed by his first job as a reporter in Kansas City. Sindelar then recounts Hemingway's experiences and adventures in Italy, France, Spain, Key West, Florida, and Cuba, all of which found their way into his writing. The book concludes with an analysis of the events that preceded the author's suicide in Idaho and reflects on the influences critics had on his life and work. Though much has been written about the life and work of the Nobel prize-winning author, Influencing Hemingway is the first publication to carefully document--in photographs and letters--the individuals and locales that inspired him. Featuring more than 60 photos, many of which will be new to the general and academic reader, and unguarded statements from personal letters to and from his parents, lovers, wives, children, and friends, this unique biography allows readers to see Hemingway from a new perspective.
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