Dieser Autor erlangte Berühmtheit vor allem als Biograf, der sich auf prägende Persönlichkeiten der amerikanischen Geschichte und Kultur konzentrierte. Sein tiefes Interesse an Helden und ihrem Erbe spiegelt sich in seinen aufschlussreichen Darstellungen wider. Als Herausgeber von Bartlett's Familiar Quotations bewies er seine meisterhafte Beherrschung der Sprache und ihrer historischen Resonanz.
In Pocket Aristotle the author, Justin D. Kaplan brings to life selections from Aristotle. Included in this edition are the most widely read, studied, and quoted works of the great philosopher. The editor's notes give the reader a convenient and concise review of each work.
The narrative follows Huck as he escapes his abusive father and the constraints of societal norms, embarking on a thrilling journey down the Mississippi River with Jim, a runaway slave. Their adventures prompt Huck to confront his moral beliefs and the prevailing social values of his time. Mark Twain's work critiques racism and class prejudices while employing regional dialects and humor. This novel stands out as a pioneering piece in American literature, offering sharp social commentary on 19th-century life through its satirical lens.
Traces the lives of cousins William Waldorf Astor and John Jacob Astor IV, rivals who pursued separate ambitions, built the original Waldorf-Astoria hotel, and influenced social behavior before John Jacob perished aboard the Titanic.