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Damon Runyon

    4. október 1880 – 10. december 1946

    Damon Runyon je známy predovšetkým svojimi poviedkami, ktoré oslavujú svet newyorského Broadwaya a ktoré vzišli z éry prohibície. Jeho štýl, označovaný ako "runyoneskný", je charakteristický zmesou formálnej reči a farebného slangu, často rozprávaním v prítomnom čase a bez zmluvných tvarov. Runyon vytváral humorné príbehy o hazardných hráčoch, podvodníkoch, hercoch a gangstroch, ktorí sa často vyhýbali "poctivým" menám a namiesto toho používali pestrejšie prezývky. Jeho postavy a situácie vytvorili jedinečný obraz americkej pouličnej kultúry svojej doby.

    Damon Runyon
    The Best of Damon Runyon
    Runyon from First to Last. A Second Runyon Omnibus
    Snatching of Bookie Bob
    Guys and Dolls and Other Stories
    More Than Somewhat
    On Broadway
    • More Than Somewhat

      • 144 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      Celebrating the vibrant Broadway scene of New York City during the Prohibition era, this collection features characters that embody a unique social type from the Brooklyn and Midtown demi-monde. Alfred Damon Runyon's stories capture the essence of his time, showcasing the colorful and often eccentric individuals that populated the city, making them a reflection of the cultural landscape of early 20th century America.

      More Than Somewhat
    • Guys and Dolls and Other Stories

      • 288 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania
      4,1(98)Ohodnotiť

      Slick, upbeat and funny, these stories inspired the popular musical and film Guys and Dolls.'Of all the high players this country ever sees, there is no doubt but that the guy they call the Sky is the highest.. He will bet all he has, and nobody can bet any more than this'.

      Guys and Dolls and Other Stories
    • From First to Last

      • 379 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      The kind of writing included in this collection clearly shows the reasons for Damon Runyon's world-wide reputation.

      From First to Last