Download or read book A Saturnalia of Bunk written by H. L. Mencken and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: H. L. Mencken’s reputation as a journalist and cultural critic of the twentieth century has endured well into the twenty-first. His early contributions as a writer, however, are not very well known. He began his journalistic career as early as 1899 and in 1910 cofounded the Baltimore Evening Sun. The next year he initiated a column—The Free Lance—that ran six days a week for four and a half years, until the Sun discontinued it, partially in response to Mencken’s controversial defense of Germany during World War One. In this early forum for his renowned wit, Mencken broached many of the issues to which he would return again and again over his career, establishing himself as a fearless iconoclast willing to tackle the most divisive subjects and apply a heady mix of observation, satire, and repartee to clear away what he regarded as the “saturnalia of bunk” that clouded American thinking. The Free Lance reveals Mencken at his scintillating best as a journalist, polemicist, and satirist. These columns are collected here for the first time, edited and annotated by Mencken expert and critic S. T. Joshi. This extraordinary collection is an invaluable resource for Mencken scholars and fans and provides an entertaining immersion into the early twentieth-century American zeitgeist.
Download or read book Twentieth Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context 4 volumes written by Linda De Roche and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 2067 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This four-volume reference work surveys American literature from the early 20th century to the present day, featuring a diverse range of American works and authors and an expansive selection of primary source materials. Bringing useful and engaging material into the classroom, this four-volume set covers more than a century of American literary history—from 1900 to the present. Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context profiles authors and their works and provides overviews of literary movements and genres through which readers will understand the historical, cultural, and political contexts that have shaped American writing. Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context provides wide coverage of authors, works, genres, and movements that are emblematic of the diversity of modern America. Not only are major literary movements represented, such as the Beats, but this work also highlights the emergence and development of modern Native American literature, African American literature, and other representative groups that showcase the diversity of American letters. A rich selection of primary documents and background material provides indispensable information for student research.
Download or read book Bawdy City written by Katie M. Hemphill and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-02 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vivid social history of Baltimore's prostitution trade and its evolution throughout the nineteenth century, Bawdy City centers woman in a story of the relationship between sexuality, capitalism, and law. Beginning in the colonial period, prostitution was little more than a subsistence trade. However, by the 1840s, urban growth and changing patterns of household labor ushered in a booming brothel industry. The women who oversaw and labored within these brothels were economic agents surviving and thriving in an urban world hostile to their presence. With the rise of urban leisure industries and policing practices that spelled the end of sex establishments, the industry survived for only a few decades. Yet, even within this brief period, brothels and their residents altered the geographies, economy, and policies of Baltimore in profound ways. Hemphill's critical narrative of gender and labor shows how sexual commerce and debates over its regulation shaped an American city.
Download or read book Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Routledge Companion to American Literary Journalism written by William Dow and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-13 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a thematic approach, this new companion provides an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and international study of American literary journalism. From the work of Frederick Douglass and Walt Whitman to that of Joan Didion and Dorothy Parker, literary journalism is a genre that both reveals and shapes American history and identity. This volume not only calls attention to literary journalism as a distinctive genre but also provides a critical foundation for future scholarship. It brings together cutting-edge research from literary journalism scholars, examining historical perspectives; themes, venues, and genres across time; theoretical approaches and disciplinary intersections; and new directions for scholarly inquiry. Provoking reconsideration and inquiry, while providing new historical interpretations, this companion recognizes, interacts with, and honors the tradition and legacies of American literary journalism scholarship. Engaging the work of disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, African American studies, gender studies, visual studies, media studies, and American studies, in addition to journalism and literary studies, this book is perfect for students and scholars of those disciplines.
Download or read book H L Mencken and the Debunkers written by Edward Alexander Martin and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Greatest Works of Jack London The Sea Wolf by Jack London White Fang by Jack London The call of the wild by Jack London written by Jack London and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Set sail into the tempestuous seas of adventure with “The Sea-Wolf by Jack London.” London's gripping tale unfolds as Humphrey Van Weyden becomes embroiled in a maritime struggle for survival against the ruthless Wolf Larsen. This seafaring epic delves into the complexities of power, humanity, and the unforgiving nature of the sea. Book 2: Journey into the heart of the wild with “White Fang by Jack London.” London's novel traces the life of a wolfdog, from the untamed wilderness to the bonds of human companionship. Exploring themes of instinct, domestication, and the primal forces that shape lives, this work captures the essence of the natural world and the enduring spirit of a wild heart. Book 3: Answer the primal "Call of the Wild" with Jack London's iconic novel. Follow Buck, a domesticated dog turned sled dog, as he navigates the harsh landscapes of the Klondike Gold Rush. London's masterpiece explores the indomitable spirit of the wilderness and the transformative power of returning to one's primal roots.
Download or read book The Complete Novels of Jack London written by Jack London and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 3991 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Novels of Jack London is a comprehensive collection of the pioneering American author's most significant works, including classics such as The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Martin Eden. London's writing style is characterized by vivid and realistic descriptions of the natural world, exploration of themes such as survival and the human-animal relationship, and a keen sense of social commentary. His work is often considered a reflection of the tumultuous late 19th and early 20th centuries, marked by industrialization and rapid societal change. Jack London, a prolific writer and adventurer, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a sailor, gold prospector, and socialist activist. His novels often explore the struggles of individuals against nature and society, reflecting his complex ideology and personal beliefs. London's unique perspective and literary talent have earned him a lasting place in American literature. I highly recommend The Complete Novels of Jack London to readers who appreciate vivid storytelling, exploration of social issues, and compelling characters. This collection offers a valuable insight into the work of a masterful writer whose themes remain relevant to this day.
Download or read book The Greatest Sea Adventure Books of All Time written by Jules Verne and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 8900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents this meticulously edited collections of the greatest sea adventure novels to be enjoyed next to the sound of crushing waves in front of you... or at least with the background sound of calming waves in your home: Content: Captain Charles Johnson: The History of Pirates R. L. Stevenson: Treasure Island Jack London: The Sea Wolf The Mutiny of the Elsinore A Son of the Sun Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe Captain Singleton Tobias Smollett: The Adventures of Roderick Random Walter Scott: The Pirate Frederick Marryat: Mr. Midshipman Easy Masterman Ready; Or, The Wreck of the "Pacific" Edgar Allan Poe: The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket James Fenimore Cooper: The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea The Red Rover Afloat and Ashore: A Sea Tale Miles Wallingford Homeward Bound; Or, The Chase: A Tale of the Sea Thomas Mayne Reid: The Ocean Waifs: A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea Victor Hugo: Toilers of the Sea Herman Melville: Redburn White-Jacket Moby Dick Benito Cereno R. M. Ballantyne: The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean Fighting the Whales Jules Verne: The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras In Search of the Castaways; Or, The Children of Captain Grant 20 000 Leagues under the Sea Dick Sand: A Captain at Fifteen An Antarctic Mystery L. Frank Baum: Sam Steele's Adventures on Land and Sea Randall Parrish: Wolves of the Sea Charles Boardman Hawes: The Dark Frigate The Mutineers Joseph Conrad: The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' Lord Jim Typhoon The Shadow Line The Arrow of Gold Rudyard Kipling: Captains Courageous Ralph Henry Barbour: The Adventure Club Afloat Rafael Sabatini: Captain Blood The Sea-Hawk Jeffery Farnol: Black Bartlemy's Treasure Martin Conisby's Vengeance
Download or read book Der Seewolf written by Jack London and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-20 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diese Ausgabe setzt die deutsche Übersetzung neben den englischen Originaltext. Der Ich-Erzähler, Humphrey van Weyden, ein wohlhabender Literaturkritiker und Büchernarr, erleidet in der Bucht von San Francisco Schiffbruch und wird von dem Robbenfänger "Ghost" aufgenommen. Dessen Kapitän Wolf Larsen, der von Moral nichts hält und ein brutales Gewaltregime auf seinem Schoner führt, denkt überhaupt nicht daran, den Schiffbrüchigen an Land zu setzen. So muss van Weyden, zunächst als Küchenjunge, die Fahrt zu den Fanggründen mitmachen und ist dabei nicht nur den Widrigkeiten der harten Arbeit und des Meeres ausgesetzt, sondern muss sich in einem fortwährenden Kampf ums Überleben gegenüber Wolf Larsen behaupten. Eine weitere Wendung nimmt der Roman, als eine Frau an Bord kommt ...
Download or read book The Sea wolf written by Jack London and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humphrey Van Weyden, rescued by the crew of the Ghost, becomes an unwilling sailor under the command of Wolf Larsen.
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Download or read book FROM THE FROZEN NORTH TO THE SOUTH SEAS Adventure Classics Gold Rush Thrillers Sea Novels Animal Tales Other Amazing Stories Illustrated written by Jack London and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 3949 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This particular Jack London collection mirrors the incredible adventurous life of the author, it shows all the things he witnessed and experienced on his travels. Besides being a novelist, journalist and social activist – Jack London was also a railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, an oyster pirate, rancher, war correspondent... Novels The Cruise of the Dazzler A Daughter of the Snows The Call of the Wild The Sea-Wolf White Fang Burning Daylight Adventure The Scarlet Plague A Son of the Sun The Abysmal Brute The Mutiny of the Elsinore Jerry of the Islands Michael, Brother of Jerry Hearts of Three Short Stories Son of the Wolf The White Silence The Son of the Wolf The Men of Forty Mile In a Far Country To the Man on the Trail The Priestly Prerogative The Wisdom of the Trail The Wife of a King An Odyssey of the North The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondike The God of His Fathers The Great Interrogation Which Make Men Remember Siwash The Man with the Gash Jan, the Unrepentant Grit of Women Where the Trail Forks A Daughter of the Aurora At the Rainbow's End The Scorn of Women Children of the Frost In the Forests of the North The Law of Life Nam-Bok the Unveracious The Master of Mystery The Sunlanders The Sickness of Lone Chief Keesh, the Son of Keesh The Death of Ligoun Li Wan, the Fair The League of the Old Men The Faith of Men & Other Stories A Relic of the Pliocene A Hyperborean Brew The Faith of Men Too Much Gold The One Thousand Dozen The Marriage of Lit-lit Bâtard The Story of Jees Uck Tales of the Fish Patrol White and Yellow The King of the Greeks A Raid on the Oyster Pirates The Siege of the "Lancashire Queen" Charley's Coup Demetrios Contos Yellow Handkerchief Lost Face South Sea Tales The House of Pride & Other Tales of Hawaii Smoke Bellew The Red One On the Makaloa Mat Dutch Courage & Other Stories Memoirs The Road The Cruise of the Snark Through The Rapids on the Way to the Klondike From Dawson to the Sea Our Adventures in Tampico
Download or read book Jack London All 22 Novels in One Illustrated Edition written by Jack London and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 3992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those seeking a captivating literary journey through the lens of one of America's greatest writers, 'Jack London: All 22 Novels in One Illustrated Edition' is a must-read. Whether you are a longtime fan of London's work or a newcomer to his novels, this edition offers a rich tapestry of storytelling that is sure to captivate and inspire. Dive into London's world of adventure, hardship, and resilience, and discover why his writings continue to resonate with readers of all ages.
