Such beloved short stories as The Gift of the Magi, The Pimienta Pancakes, and A Madison Square Arabian Night reveal the humor and vision of the American writer
Harry Hansen Libri
Questo autore si è distinto come redattore e critico letterario, plasmando il panorama letterario americano sia prima che dopo la guerra. La sua vasta carriera ha incluso ruoli presso importanti giornali e riviste, dove si è concentrato su recensioni di libri e commenti letterari. Ha anche ricoperto il ruolo di curatore di prestigiosi premi letterari e ha scritto diverse opere di saggistica, tra cui resoconti storici e guide statali. La sua capacità di rendere popolare la letteratura e la storia lo ha consacrato come una figura significativa nella vita culturale americana.
The Civil War
A History
This comprehensive volume examines the Civil War from all perspectives--the forces and events that caused it, the soldiers and civilians who fought it, and the ideas and values that are its legacy today.
O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories
- 338pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
The Adventures of the Fourteen Points; Vivid and Dramatic Episodes of the Peace Conference From Its
- 426pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
This book offers a vivid and intimate account of the Congress of Vienna, featuring personal memoirs of its important participants. It provides a unique perspective on the intrigue and diplomacy that took place at one of the most important international conferences of the 19th century.
The Adventures Of The Fourteen Points
Vivid And Dramatic Episodes Of The Peace Conference From Its Opening At Paris To The Signing Of The Treaty Of Versailles (1919)
- 412pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
The book offers a detailed historical account of the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, highlighting the dramatic events from its opening to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. It delves into the Fourteen Points proposed by President Woodrow Wilson, emphasizing the negotiations and conflicts among world leaders like Wilson, Clemenceau, and Lloyd George. Hansen captures the political and social atmosphere of the era, including the aftermath of World War I and the rise of nationalism, making it a significant exploration of a pivotal moment in modern history.