Nell'inverno del 1891 il fotografo Peter Henry Emerson passò alcuni mesi sull'isola di Anglesey, nel Galles del nord, dove raccolse fiabe e leggende popolari che poi riunì in questa opera, integrandole con racconti tratti da "Observations on the Snowdon Mountains", un libro di inizio XIX secolo di storie fantastiche della tradizione orale gallese.

The Oxford Book of American Essays emerges as a seminal collection that captures the breadth and evolution of American thought through an array of essays spanning diverse literary styles and themes. This anthology assembles a rich tapestry of reflective narratives, philosophical discourses, and explorative prose from an array of pioneering writers. With essays that explore the intricacies of nature, society, and individualism, the book offers pieces of remarkable depth and insight, embodyi...

The Oxford Book of American Essays presents a rich tapestry of thought and creativity underpinned by the profound literary tradition of the American essay. This anthology curates a vibrant array of styles and themes, from transcendental musings on nature and human experience to incisive social critiques and reflections on the American spirit. It encompasses works of philosophical depth, narrative charm, and introspective beauty. Noteworthy pieces encapsulate the tensions and triumphs of a ...

The Oxford Book of American Essays is an anthology of essays and articles by prominent and significant American writers and essayists. Content: The Ephemera: an Emblem of Human Life (Benjamin Franklin) The Whistle (Benjamin Franklin) Dialogue Between Franklin and the Gout (Benjamin Franklin) Consolation for the Old Bachelor (Francis Hopkinson) John Bull (Washington Irving) The Mutability of Literature (Washington Irving) Kean's Acting (Richard Henry Dana) Gifts (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Uses o...

ContentsThe Ephemera: An Emblem Of Human LifeBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).The WhistleBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).Dialogue Between Franklin And The GoutBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).Consolation For The Old BachelorFrancis Hopkinson (1737-1791).John BullWashington Irving (1783-1859).The Mutability Of LiteratureWashington Irving (1783-1859).Kean’s ActingRichard Henry Dana (1787-1879).Gi...

A once-in-a-generation event held every twenty years, the Minnowbrook conference brings together the top scholars in public administration and public management to reflect on the state of the field and its future. This unique volume brings together a group of distinguished authors—both seasoned and new—for a rare critical examination of the field of public administration yesterday, today, and tomorrow.The book begins by examining the ideas of previous Minnowbrook conferences, such ...