An exploration of the modern European novel from a renowned English literature scholarReading the Modern European Novel since 1900 is an engaging, in-depth examination of the evolution of the modern European novel. Written in Daniel R. Schwarz's precise and highly readable style, this critical study offers compelling discussions on a wide range of major works since 1900 and examines recurring themes within the context of significant historical events, incl...

A groundbreaking study of ten difficult years in the life of America's most important newspaper.From false stories about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq to growing competition from online and twenty-four-hour cable news, the first decade of the twenty-first century was not particularly kind to the New York Times. In this groundbreaking study of the recent life and times of America's most important newspaper, Daniel R. Schwarz describes the transformati...

How to Succeed in College and Beyond is an insightful, inspired guide to the undergraduate experience that helps students balance the joy of learning with the necessity of career preparation.Features a wealth of advice for getting the most from an undergraduate education, especially inthe areas of arts and humanities, written by an experienced educator and mentorCovers the entire undergraduate experience, from high school preparation, applications,financial...

"Schwarz's study is chock full of judicious evaluation of characters, narrative devices, ethical commentary, and helpful information about historical and political contexts including the role of Napoleon, the rise of capitalism, trains, class divisions, transformation of rural life, and the struggle to define human values in a period characterized by debates between and among rationalism, spiritualism, and determinism. One experiences the pleasure of watching a master critic as he re-reads...

From Dave the Dude to Al Capone: a defining collection from the world of Damon RunyonDamon Runyon grew up in the West, moved to New York City, and became one of the leading voices of American popular culture. From sports writing to short fiction, this unique collection offers an eclectic sampling of his extraordinary talent. Here are newspaper pieces, stories- including the last one he ever composed-poetry, and, of course, the Broadway tales for which he is chiefly...

Our culture attempts to separate competing ideological factions by denying relationships between multiple perspectives and influences outside of one’s own narrow interpretive community. The distinguished essayists in this volume find Daniel R. Schwarz’s pluralistic, self-questioning approach to what he calls “reading texts and reading lives” quite relevant to the current historical moment and political situation. A legendary scholar of modernist literature, Schwarz’s critical principles ar...

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Die Schöne Kaiserin und brillante Erzmagierin Hela-Horas hat sich zur Göttin ausrufen lassen. Wer immer es wagt, gegen sie aufzubegehren, wird brutal zum Schweigen gebracht. Der heldenhafte Krieger Raul Ahjan kann diesen Frevel an den Göttern nicht akzeptieren. Als sich in Gareth und in anderen Provinzen des Reichs Widerstand regt, wenden sich die Menschen an Raul, auch wenn dieser sich nicht als Anführer sieht. In Bosparan forscht die Kaiserin derweil nach dem Ritual, mit dem ihr Vorfahr ...

Ein Segelabenteuer. Ein Überlebenskampf. Ein Thriller im Herzen des Dschungels. Daniel, ein Schweizer mit brasilianischen Wurzeln, befährt mit seinem 33 Tonnen schweren Stahlschiff "Arani" den Amazonas. Er träumt von Abenteuern, von Mythen – und von einem Kinderprojekt, das den Ribeirinhos, den Bewohnern am Fluss, Hoffnung schenken soll. Doch was als Expedition beginnt, verwandelt sich schnell in einen Albtraum. Nach einem Überfall durch illegale Goldsucher, die brutalen Garimpeiros, wird ...

Der schwarze kleine Eisbär Tintenklecks hat ein besonderes Talent: Er kann sich in einen Menschen verwandeln! Zusammen mit der Magierin Gabrilana und dem Eskimo Nunu erlebt er spannende Abenteuer. Sie begegnen einem bösen Tierdompteur, goldenen Walen, dressierten Eisbären, vielen Eskimos und einem weißen Affen. Eines Tages stehen sie vor einer großen Aufgabe: Ein fliegender Schimmel ist entlaufen! Werden sie es schaffen, ihn zu finden und wieder zurückzubringen? Ein fantasievolles Lese-Abe...

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-81) was one of the most important political figures in 19th century Britain. However, before rising to political prominence he had established himself as a major literary figure. This set takes a critical look at Disraeli's early work. Volume 2 includes The Young Duke (1831.

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-81) was one of the most important political figures in 19th century Britain. However, before rising to political prominence he had established himself as a major literary figure. This set takes a critical look at Disraeli's early work. Volume 1 includes Vivian Grey (1826–7).