The Ordeal of Mark Twain
- 276 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
Van Wyck Brooks ist als Literaturkritiker und Historiker der amerikanischen Literatur des 19. Jahrhunderts bekannt. Seine Studienreihe, bekannt als die „Makers and Finders“-Reihe, bot tiefe Einblicke in amerikanische Schöpfer und Denker. Brooks' Werk erforschte die kulturelle und intellektuelle Geschichte der Vereinigten Staaten und analysierte die kreativen Prozesse und Philosophien amerikanischer Autoren. Seine Schriften bieten den Lesern eine fesselnde Erkundung der Entwicklung der amerikanischen Literatur und ihres Platzes in der breiteren Kulturlandschaft.






This book is a collection of essays and letters written by four prominent writers who explored the theme of the ideal in their works. They examine the tension between the ideal and the practical, and the ways in which the ideal can both inspire and complicate one's life. The book is a great resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and literature, as well as the concept of the ideal in Western thought.
This biography chronicles the life and work of John Addington Symonds, an influential English writer and critic of the Victorian era. The author explores Symonds' personal and professional life, including his literary achievements, his contributions to the study of homosexuality and Greek culture, and his influence on the development of English literature. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in Victorian culture, literary criticism, and the history of sexuality.