Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Louis Simpson has been a leading figure in American letters for more than half a century. Born in the West Indies, Simpson immigrated to the United States at the age of seventeen. He studied at Columbia University, then served the US Army in active duty in Europe during World War II. After the war he continued his studies at Columbia and at the University of Paris. While living in France, he published his first book of poems, The Arrivistes (1949)....

Few poets have so artfully confronted American life as Louis Simpson. Persona speakers struggle with everyday issues against a backdrop of larger forces, the individual’s maladjustment to a culture of materialism and brutal competition, the failure of marriage under the pressures of such a society, the failure of the American dream. Simpson wages a lover’s quarrel with the world."Louis Simpson has perfect pitch. His poems win us first by their drama, their ways of voicing our ways ...

Stories of war and conflict form the backbone of much of the Western literary canon, portraying a certain image of heroism, stoicism, and survival in the face of violence. War and Imagination challenges the canon with essays, short stories, and a wide variety of perspectives.Paying particular attention to the twentieth century and prioritizing the writings of civilians, the works highlighted in War and Imagination offer an opportunity to challenge representations ...

In "Robert Louis Stevenson," E. Blantyre Simpson offers a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the life and literary contributions of one of Scotland's most cherished authors. Simpson employs a biographical approach interwoven with critical analysis, delving into Stevenson's varied body of work, which includes classics such as "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde." The prose is characterized by its clarity and scholarly rigor, rendering complex themes accessible...

In "Robert Louis Stevenson," E. Blantyre Simpson presents a nuanced exploration of the life and works of one of the Victorian era's most celebrated authors. This meticulously researched biography delves into Stevenson's literary trajectory, highlighting his narrative style that seamlessly blends adventure with introspective depth. Through a variety of genres including novels, essays, and poetry, Simpson captures Stevenson's unique ability to evoke emotion while addressing universal themes ...

Originally published in 1968, this book follows the life of Louis Napoleon, from his birth, to his exile and education, his time as a 'political pretender', a 'political prisoner' and finally, a citizen.

Primeiro livro de Louis-René des Forêts a ser publicado no Brasil é uma de suas obras-primas e traz ensaio do crítico Maurice Blanchot, grande entusiasta do escritor francêsNovela em forma de monólogo, O tagarela é o primeiro livro a ser publicado no Brasil de Louis-René des Forêts (1918-2000), escritor francês brilhante, mas pouco conhecido. Concebida enquanto o autor atuava na Resistência durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, tornou-se uma de suas obras mais...

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.01 - A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poems, 12 Poets, 1 Topic - Exploring the World - An Introduction02...

Zu seiner Überraschung erhält Walter Piefke Besuch von Professor Laufenbach. Dieser berichtet ihm, dass das geheime der Labor der Bruderschaft vor seinen Augen explodiert ist. Zudem erzählt er Piefke eine Geschichte, von der er nicht weiß, ob er sie glauben soll. Trotzdem verspricht Piefke, einige Ermittlungen anzustellen. Gemeinsam mit Lena Reiser versucht er zu überprüfen, ob Professor Laufenbachs Erzählungen der Wahrheit entsprechen. Doch schon bald bemerken Piefke und die Reporterin, d...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

Der Kriminalautor Vincent Vernier wird tot am Grund eines Brunnens gefunden, der zu einem verlassenen Gehöft gehört. Das Merkwürdige, Verniers letzter Roman handelt von einer Verbrecherbande, die sich nach einem brutalen Raubüberfall auf einem Gehöft verschanzt und ihre Beute in einem Brunnen versteckt. Wie viel Wahrheit steckt in der Geschichte? Dupin und Poe treten die Ermittlungen an, um die Wahrheit hinter dem Roman aufzudecken ...

Der bekannte Maler Charles Gaunt hat in Whitechapel inkognito Quartier bezogen und porträtiert dort Straßenmädchen für eine Bildserie, die die öffentlichen Gemüter erhitzt. Gaunt wird von den Hütern von Recht und Moral hart angegangen und wenig später stirbt das erste der porträtierten Mädchen auf bestialische Weise. Geoffrey Stafford ermittelt verdeckt inmitten des pulsierenden und mitunter gefährlichen Nachtlebens. Kann er den "Frauenköpfer von Whitechapel" entlarven, bevor dieser sein n...