Táto séria sa ponorí do kľúčového obdobia dvadsiateho storočia, ktoré formovalo moderný svet. Skúma búrlivé udalosti, revolučné inovácie a zásadné kultúrne posuny, ktoré definovali túto dekádu. Prostredníctvom rozmanitých príspevkov autorov a odborníkov ponúka táto kolekcia bohatú tapisériu histórie, umenia a spoločenských zmien. Ponorte sa do analýz, ktoré oživujú túto formujúcu éru.
The cultural and political history of the watershed decade of the 20th century, as told by the New Yorker. In this volume, pieces by the pantheon of journalists, novelists and poets that graced the New Yorker's pages in the 1940s are complemented by all new contributions, as the magazine's present star lineup looks back at that tumultuous decade.
The 1940s stand as a pivotal decade marked by trauma, upheaval, and significant cultural transformation. This era, defined by events such as the atomic bombings and iconic films like Casablanca, saw The New Yorker evolve from a humor-focused publication to one that provided in-depth reporting and introduced American readers to influential writers like Vladimir Nabokov and Elizabeth Bishop. This collection features masterful contributions from renowned authors who shaped the magazine during this transformative period, offering profiles of notable figures such as Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Walt Disney. It includes landmark reports, including John Hersey's account of John F. Kennedy's heroism, A. J. Liebling's vivid narratives of D-Day, and Rebecca West's powerful coverage of a lynching trial. The volume also revisits critical essays, showcasing exchanges among literary giants like George Orwell and W. H. Auden. Furthermore, it presents an extraordinary array of short stories, including Shirley Jackson's provocative "The Lottery" and John Cheever's celebrated "The Enormous Radio." Contemporary reflections from today's New Yorker staff, including insights from Louis Menand and Zadie Smith, provide a fresh perspective on this influential decade, making the collection both enlightening and engaging.
The 1940s marked a pivotal decade of trauma, innovation, and cultural transformation, characterized by significant events and figures such as FDR, Stalin, and iconic films like Casablanca. This era also saw The New Yorker evolve from a humor-focused magazine to a platform for in-depth reporting and literary excellence, introducing American readers to notable works by writers like Vladimir Nabokov and Elizabeth Bishop. This captivating collection features contributions from renowned writers who shaped the magazine during this transformative time, contextualized by contemporary writers. It includes essential profiles of influential figures and important, often overlooked criticism. Among the most enduring contributions were the magazine's fiction and poetry, showcasing an impressive array of short stories, including Shirley Jackson's controversial "The Lottery" and John Cheever's celebrated "The Enormous Radio." The anthology also highlights the era's prominent poets, including Louise Bogan, William Carlos Williams, Theodore Roethke, and Langston Hughes, reflecting the rich literary landscape of the decade.
The anthology captures the essence of the 1950s, a decade marked by cultural shifts and Cold War tensions, through classic pieces from notable authors like Philip Roth, John Updike, Nadine Gordimer, and Adrienne Rich. Alongside these timeless works, contemporary writers provide insightful analyses that enrich the understanding of this complex era, blending nostalgia with critical reflection on its societal impacts.
A look back at the 1950s chronicles the tensions and innovations that lay behind the decade's more placid surface during a time of prosperity and contradiction
In this thrilling volume, classic works of reportage, criticism, and fiction are complemented by new contributions from the magazine's present all-star line-up of writers, including Jonathan Franzen, Malcolm Gladwell, and Jill Lepore.