Author: Greg Gatenby
Publisher: Greg Gatenby Books
ISBN: 1998469131
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Authorized Images Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Franz Grillparzer While hardly a household name in the English-speaking world, Bjørnson was—and remains—an immensely important literary figure in the Nordic world, a rival in popularity to his Norwegian compatriot Hendrik Ibsen. Grillparzer, likewise, though little known outside Europe, was widely admired in his native Austria. As a result, postcards of both writers were available in vast quantities during the Golden Age, and a healthy assortment of examples are presented throughout this book, in tandem with informative text about each author.
Authorized Images: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Franz Grillparzer
Author: Greg Gatenby
Publisher: Greg Gatenby Books
ISBN: 1998469131
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Authorized Images Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Franz Grillparzer While hardly a household name in the English-speaking world, Bjørnson was—and remains—an immensely important literary figure in the Nordic world, a rival in popularity to his Norwegian compatriot Hendrik Ibsen. Grillparzer, likewise, though little known outside Europe, was widely admired in his native Austria. As a result, postcards of both writers were available in vast quantities during the Golden Age, and a healthy assortment of examples are presented throughout this book, in tandem with informative text about each author.
Publisher: Greg Gatenby Books
ISBN: 1998469131
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Authorized Images Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Franz Grillparzer While hardly a household name in the English-speaking world, Bjørnson was—and remains—an immensely important literary figure in the Nordic world, a rival in popularity to his Norwegian compatriot Hendrik Ibsen. Grillparzer, likewise, though little known outside Europe, was widely admired in his native Austria. As a result, postcards of both writers were available in vast quantities during the Golden Age, and a healthy assortment of examples are presented throughout this book, in tandem with informative text about each author.
Joy in the Morning
Author: P. G. Wodehouse
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393340368
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
“To dive into a Wodehouse novel is to swim in some of the most elegantly turned phrases in the English language.”—Ben Schott Follow the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his gentleman’s gentleman, Jeeves, in this stunning new edition of one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. Steeple Bumphleigh is a very picturesque place. But for Bertie Wooster, it is a place to be avoided, containing not only the appalling Aunt Agatha but also her husband, the terrifying Lord Worplesdon. So when a certain amount of familial arm-twisting is applied, Bertie heads for the sticks in fear and trepidation despite the support of the irreplaceable Jeeves.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393340368
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
“To dive into a Wodehouse novel is to swim in some of the most elegantly turned phrases in the English language.”—Ben Schott Follow the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his gentleman’s gentleman, Jeeves, in this stunning new edition of one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. Steeple Bumphleigh is a very picturesque place. But for Bertie Wooster, it is a place to be avoided, containing not only the appalling Aunt Agatha but also her husband, the terrifying Lord Worplesdon. So when a certain amount of familial arm-twisting is applied, Bertie heads for the sticks in fear and trepidation despite the support of the irreplaceable Jeeves.
Timetables of World Literature
Author: George Thomas Kurian
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816041978
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
Which authors were contemporaries of Charles Dickens? Which books, plays, and poems were published during World War II? Who won the Pulitzer Prize in the year you were born? Timetables of World Literature is a chronicle of literature from ancient times through the 20th century. It answers the question "Who wrote what when?" and allows readers to place authors and their works in the context of their times. A chronology of the best in global writing, this valuable resource lists more than 12,000 titles and 9,800 authors, includes all genres of literature from more than 58 countries, and covers 41 languages. It is divided into seven sections, spanning the Classical Age (to 100 CE), the Middle Ages (100–1500 CE), and the 16th through the 20th centuries. Comprehensive in scope, Timetables of World Literature provides students, researchers, and browsers with basic facts and a worldwide perspective on literature through time. Four extensive indexes by author, title, language/nationality, and genre make research quick and easy. Features include: Birth and death dates as well as nationalities of authors and other literary figures Winners of major literary prizes and awards, such as the Nobel Prize in Literature and the Pulitzer Prizes, for each year Brief discussions of literary developments in each period or century, and the relationship of literature to the social and political climate Timelines of key historical events in each century.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816041978
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
Which authors were contemporaries of Charles Dickens? Which books, plays, and poems were published during World War II? Who won the Pulitzer Prize in the year you were born? Timetables of World Literature is a chronicle of literature from ancient times through the 20th century. It answers the question "Who wrote what when?" and allows readers to place authors and their works in the context of their times. A chronology of the best in global writing, this valuable resource lists more than 12,000 titles and 9,800 authors, includes all genres of literature from more than 58 countries, and covers 41 languages. It is divided into seven sections, spanning the Classical Age (to 100 CE), the Middle Ages (100–1500 CE), and the 16th through the 20th centuries. Comprehensive in scope, Timetables of World Literature provides students, researchers, and browsers with basic facts and a worldwide perspective on literature through time. Four extensive indexes by author, title, language/nationality, and genre make research quick and easy. Features include: Birth and death dates as well as nationalities of authors and other literary figures Winners of major literary prizes and awards, such as the Nobel Prize in Literature and the Pulitzer Prizes, for each year Brief discussions of literary developments in each period or century, and the relationship of literature to the social and political climate Timelines of key historical events in each century.
Departmental & Divisional Manuals
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
no. 1. Stack and Reader Division -- no. 2. Copyright Cataloging Division -- no. 3. Subject Cataloging Division -- no. 4. Catalog Maintenance Division -- no. 5. Binding Division -- no. 6. Exchange and Gift Division -- no. 7. Copyright Office: Register's Office, Reference Division, Service Division [and] Examining Division -- no. 8. Descriptive Cataloging Division -- no. 9. Serials Division -- no. 10. Legislative Reference Service -- no. 11. Loan Division -- no. 12. Hispanic Foundation -- no. 13. Processing Department Office -- no. 14. General Reference and Bibliography Division -- no. 15. Map Division -- no. 16. Music Division -- no. 17. Manuscripts Division -- no. 18. Rare Books Division. Microfilm Reading Room -- no. 19. Disbursing Office -- no. 20. Order Division -- no. 21. Guard Division -- no. 22. Union Catalog Division.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
no. 1. Stack and Reader Division -- no. 2. Copyright Cataloging Division -- no. 3. Subject Cataloging Division -- no. 4. Catalog Maintenance Division -- no. 5. Binding Division -- no. 6. Exchange and Gift Division -- no. 7. Copyright Office: Register's Office, Reference Division, Service Division [and] Examining Division -- no. 8. Descriptive Cataloging Division -- no. 9. Serials Division -- no. 10. Legislative Reference Service -- no. 11. Loan Division -- no. 12. Hispanic Foundation -- no. 13. Processing Department Office -- no. 14. General Reference and Bibliography Division -- no. 15. Map Division -- no. 16. Music Division -- no. 17. Manuscripts Division -- no. 18. Rare Books Division. Microfilm Reading Room -- no. 19. Disbursing Office -- no. 20. Order Division -- no. 21. Guard Division -- no. 22. Union Catalog Division.
Telegraphic Cipher
Author: W.G. Press and Company
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cipher and telegraph codes
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cipher and telegraph codes
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Confessions of a Literary Archaeologist
Author: Carlton Lake
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 9780811211307
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The author recounts his experiences in building collections of rare books and manuscripts of French literature, and reveals little-known facts about French artists, composers, and writers.
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 9780811211307
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The author recounts his experiences in building collections of rare books and manuscripts of French literature, and reveals little-known facts about French artists, composers, and writers.
Columbia Dictionary of Modern European Literature
Author: Horatio Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, European
Languages : en
Pages : 926
Book Description
Covers 1,200 authors from 1870 to the present; general articles on each of the literatures, including Catalan, Icelandic, Flemish, and Turkish; and recent intellectual and cultural trends.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, European
Languages : en
Pages : 926
Book Description
Covers 1,200 authors from 1870 to the present; general articles on each of the literatures, including Catalan, Icelandic, Flemish, and Turkish; and recent intellectual and cultural trends.
Telemachus, Friend
Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523648498
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Clearly a literary great, O. Henry gave his great gifts to the world with his classic works, including this western short story, "Telemachus, Friend." Enjoy Henry's amazing imagination as you take a trip into the Old West. Telemachus, Friend is the 3rd short story of the Heart of the West collection of short stories by author O. Henry.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523648498
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Clearly a literary great, O. Henry gave his great gifts to the world with his classic works, including this western short story, "Telemachus, Friend." Enjoy Henry's amazing imagination as you take a trip into the Old West. Telemachus, Friend is the 3rd short story of the Heart of the West collection of short stories by author O. Henry.
Alderdene
Author: Norris Paul
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Detective and Mystery Stories
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 9781847189370
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This volume contains ones of the sets of linked short stories that Conan Doyle centred on his character of Brigadier Gerard, and six short stories featuring Sherlock Holmes. The other is also available in a volume from CSP.
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 9781847189370
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This volume contains ones of the sets of linked short stories that Conan Doyle centred on his character of Brigadier Gerard, and six short stories featuring Sherlock Holmes. The other is also available in a volume from CSP.