This collection of poetry celebrates the beauty and culture of Italy, with particular attention given to Florence, Venice, Rome, and Naples. The author, an American diplomat and writer, draws on his experiences living in Italy and his friendship with Italian literary figures.
Robert Underwood Johnson Knihy
Tento autor bol vplyvnou postavou vo vydavateľskom priemysle a literárnom živote, kde sa zaslúžil o medzinárodné autorské práva a formovanie literárnych inštitúcií. Jeho práca v oblasti ochrany prírody, vrátane podpory vytvorenia Yosemitského národného parku a založenia Sierra Clubu, odráža jeho hlboký záujem o ochranu prírodného dedičstva. Bol tiež oddaným zástancov kultúrneho dedičstva, zasadzoval sa o zachovanie pamiatok spojených s literárnymi velikánmi. Jeho aktívna úloha v medzinárodných vzťahoch a humanitárnej práci, najmä počas vojnových období, dokazuje jeho oddanosť verejnej službe a medzinárodnému porozumeniu.






The Winter Hour and Other Poems
- 96 stránok
- 4 hodiny čítania
This collection of poems by Robert Underwood Johnson includes his most famous work, 'The Winter Hour'. Johnson, an American poet, editor, and diplomat, was a prominent figure in literary circles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His introspective and lyrical poetry is celebrated for its elegance and sophistication.
Poems 2d ed With New Poems
- 334 stránok
- 12 hodin čítania
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This powerful collection of poems captures the emotional impact of war on both soldiers and civilians. Robert Underwood Johnson's moving verse explores the themes of loss, sacrifice, and hope in the context of some of the most significant events of the early 20th century. This is a must-read book for anyone interested in the history of World War I or the power of poetry to convey the human experience.
Battles and Leaders of the Civil War; Volume 1
- 390 stránok
- 14 hodin čítania
The Shelf2Life American Civil War Collection is a unique and exciting collection of pre-1923 titles focusing on the American Civil War and the people and events surrounding it. From memoirs and biographies of notable military figures to firsthand accounts of famous battles and in-depth discussions of slavery, this collection is a remarkable opportunity for scholars and historians to rediscover the experience and impact of the Civil War. The volumes contained in the collection were all written within 60 years of the end of the war, which means that most authors had living memory of it and were facing the effects of the war while writing. These firsthand accounts allow the modern reader to more fully understand the culture of both the Union and Confederacy, the politics that governed the escalation and end of the war, the personal experience of life during the Civil War, and the most difficult and polarizing question in the history of the United States: slavery. The American Civil War Collection allows new readers access to the contemporary arguments and accounts surrounding the war, and is a vital new tool in understanding this important and pivotal chapter in American history.
Battles and Leaders of the Civil War; Volume 2
- 774 stránok
- 28 hodin čítania
Battles and Leaders of the Civil War Vol 4
- 438 stránok
- 16 hodin čítania
The Shelf2Life American Civil War Collection is a unique and exciting collection of pre-1923 titles focusing on the American Civil War and the people and events surrounding it. From memoirs and biographies of notable military figures to firsthand accounts of famous battles and in-depth discussions of slavery, this collection is a remarkable opportunity for scholars and historians to rediscover the experience and impact of the Civil War. The volumes contained in the collection were all written within 60 years of the end of the war, which means that most authors had living memory of it and were facing the effects of the war while writing. These firsthand accounts allow the modern reader to more fully understand the culture of both the Union and Confederacy, the politics that governed the escalation and end of the war, the personal experience of life during the Civil War, and the most difficult and polarizing question in the history of the United States: slavery. The American Civil War Collection allows new readers access to the contemporary arguments and accounts surrounding the war, and is a vital new tool in understanding this important and pivotal chapter in American history.
Battles and Leaders of the Civil War; Volume 3
- 386 stránok
- 14 hodin čítania
The Shelf2Life American Civil War Collection is a unique and exciting collection of pre-1923 titles focusing on the American Civil War and the people and events surrounding it. From memoirs and biographies of notable military figures to firsthand accounts of famous battles and in-depth discussions of slavery, this collection is a remarkable opportunity for scholars and historians to rediscover the experience and impact of the Civil War. The volumes contained in the collection were all written within 60 years of the end of the war, which means that most authors had living memory of it and were facing the effects of the war while writing. These firsthand accounts allow the modern reader to more fully understand the culture of both the Union and Confederacy, the politics that governed the escalation and end of the war, the personal experience of life during the Civil War, and the most difficult and polarizing question in the history of the United States: slavery. The American Civil War Collection allows new readers access to the contemporary arguments and accounts surrounding the war, and is a vital new tool in understanding this important and pivotal chapter in American history.