The Ordeal of Mark Twain
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Van Wyck Brooks sa preslávil ako literárny kritik a historik americkej literatúry 19. storočia. Jeho séria štúdií s názvom „Makers and Finders“ sa zamerala na hlboké poznanie amerických tvorcov a mysliteľov. Brooks vo svojej práci skúmal kultúrne a intelektuálne dejiny Spojených štátov, analyzoval tvorivé procesy a filozofie amerických autorov. Jeho diela ponúkajú čitateľom pútavý vhľad do vývoja americkej literatúry a jej miesta v širšom kultúrnom kontexte.






This book is a collection of essays and letters written by four prominent writers who explored the theme of the ideal in their works. They examine the tension between the ideal and the practical, and the ways in which the ideal can both inspire and complicate one's life. The book is a great resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and literature, as well as the concept of the ideal in Western thought.
This biography chronicles the life and work of John Addington Symonds, an influential English writer and critic of the Victorian era. The author explores Symonds' personal and professional life, including his literary achievements, his contributions to the study of homosexuality and Greek culture, and his influence on the development of English literature. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in Victorian culture, literary criticism, and the history of sexuality.