Such beloved short stories as The Gift of the Magi, The Pimienta Pancakes, and A Madison Square Arabian Night reveal the humor and vision of the American writer
Harry Hansen Libros
Este autor se distinguió como editor y crítico literario, dando forma tanto al panorama literario estadounidense de antes como de después de la guerra. Su extensa carrera incluyó roles en periódicos y revistas prominentes, donde se centró en reseñas de libros y comentarios literarios. También se desempeñó como editor de prestigiosos premios literarios y autor de varias obras de no ficción, incluyendo relatos históricos y guías estatales. Su habilidad para popularizar la literatura y la historia lo consolidó como una figura significativa en la vida cultural estadounidense.
The Civil War
A History
This comprehensive volume examines the Civil War from all perspectives--the forces and events that caused it, the soldiers and civilians who fought it, and the ideas and values that are its legacy today.
O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories
- 338 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
The Adventures of the Fourteen Points; Vivid and Dramatic Episodes of the Peace Conference From Its
- 426 páginas
- 15 horas de lectura
This book offers a vivid and intimate account of the Congress of Vienna, featuring personal memoirs of its important participants. It provides a unique perspective on the intrigue and diplomacy that took place at one of the most important international conferences of the 19th century.
The Adventures Of The Fourteen Points
Vivid And Dramatic Episodes Of The Peace Conference From Its Opening At Paris To The Signing Of The Treaty Of Versailles (1919)
- 412 páginas
- 15 horas de lectura
The book offers a detailed historical account of the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, highlighting the dramatic events from its opening to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. It delves into the Fourteen Points proposed by President Woodrow Wilson, emphasizing the negotiations and conflicts among world leaders like Wilson, Clemenceau, and Lloyd George. Hansen captures the political and social atmosphere of the era, including the aftermath of World War I and the rise of nationalism, making it a significant exploration of a pivotal moment in modern history.