A Hitler-ordered operation that has amateur saboteurs plotting to blow up Jewish-owned department stores in New York harbors a trained killer sent to assassinate Albert Einstein
David R. Slavitt Knihy
David Rytman Slavitt je uznávaný autor, ktorého rozsiahle dielo zahŕňa poéziu, prózu a preklady. Svojich čitateľov si získava svojím prenikavým pohľadom na ľudskú skúsenosť, ktorý premieta do svojej tvorby s pozoruhodnou gráciou a humorom. Jeho štýl je charakteristický nielen čitateľnosťou, ale aj schopnosťou spojiť starovekú múdrosť s moderným životom, čo čitateľom umožňuje meditatívny a obohacujúci zážitok. Slavittova práca je cenným prínosom do literatúry, ktorý rezonuje svojou hĺbkou a štylistickou obratnosťou.
William Henry Harrison and Other Poems
- 84 stránok
- 3 hodiny čítania
The book offers a unique blend of disorientation and clarity, presenting complex ideas in an engaging manner. It promises to be both educational and enjoyable, making it a valuable read for those seeking insight and understanding. Henry Taylor's endorsement highlights its instructive nature while emphasizing the delight it brings to readers.
Fourteen well-crafted stories teeter between humor and despair and portray emotionally wounded narrators, continually hurt by the ones they love, as they search for meaning in a vacuum of lost traditions.
The narrator, a down-and-out journalist in Florida, investigates a mass-murder case that paradoxically helps him come to terms with his wife's death
The Carnivore
- 66 stránok
- 3 hodiny čítania
Exploring civilization through various lenses, the author weaves together reflections on history, culture, and personal experiences, from Gibbon's writings to playful moments at F. A. O. Schwarz. With a foundation of technical skill, the poet confidently develops his body of work, embracing themes of growth and joy while navigating the complexities of existence. This collection showcases a blend of erudition and lightheartedness, revealing the enduring subjects that have captivated poets since ancient times.
Shiksa
- 92 stránok
- 4 hodiny čítania
The writing style is characterized by its remarkable clarity and fluidity, likening the author's sentences to natural elements like creeks and waterfalls. This unencumbered prose captures the essence of the author's talent, showcasing a seamless flow that elevates the reading experience. The description emphasizes the author's ability to produce beautiful and abundant writing effortlessly, positioning him as a unique literary figure whose work transcends conventional boundaries.
Ein Stück Weltliteratur - und seine verborgene Wahrheit Jeder kennt und liebt Alice im Wunderland - Alice über alles ist der realistisch und zugleich anmutig erzählte, freilich auch kompromittierende Roman über die Beziehung des Autors Lewis Carroll zu seinen Kinderfreundinnen - und was das Leben aus ihnen machte. Im Herbst des Jahres 1932 verlieh die Columbia-Universität in New York in feierlichem Zeremoniell der achtzig-jährigen Alice Liddell die Würde einer Ehrendoktorin für ihre Verdienste um die Literatur, die sie als kleine Anregerin der genial-absurden Märchen von Lewis Carroll sich erworben hatte. Nein, David R. Slavitt, Lyriker, Romancier und Übersetzer, hat diese Szene samt ihrer Komik nicht erfunden. Sie ist historisch verbürgt. Der Dr. h. c. für die würdige Greisin galt natürlich nicht nur dem Charme eines Kindes, das die Phantasie des schüchtern-stotternden Universitätsdozenten beflügelte, sondern dem Kauz selber, der in kurioser.