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Sherwood Anderson

    13 de septiembre de 1876 – 8 de marzo de 1941

    Sherwood Anderson fue un escritor estadounidense cuya obra se caracteriza por su profunda perspicacia en la vida de la gente común y sus mundos interiores. Sus cuentos, especialmente los de la colección *Winesburg, Ohio*, representan una desviación del cuento estadounidense tradicional. En lugar de enfatizar la trama y la acción, Anderson utilizó un estilo sencillo, preciso y poco sentimental para revelar la frustración, la soledad y el anhelo en la vida de sus personajes. Su influencia en la siguiente generación de escritores estadounidenses, incluidos Hemingway y Faulkner, fue profunda.

    Sherwood Anderson
    Dark Laughter
    Winesburg, Ohio
    American Short Stories. Amerikanische Kurzgeschichten
    Pobre blanco
    Marching Men
    American short stories
    • American short stories

      • 182 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      Dans Une rose pour Emily, Emily Grierson, recluse dans sa vaste demeure remplie d'ombres et de poussière, vit depuis quarante ans avec le cadavre décomposé de l'homme qu'elle aima.Soleil couchant chante le «blues» bouleversant de Nancy, la Noire qui remplace la gouvernante malade auprès des enfants Compson.Quant à Septembre ardent, c'est sans doute la plus pénétrante des analyses du lynchage : un impénitent redresseur de torts tente en vain de s'opposer au lynchage d'un Noir, injustement accusé d'avoir attaqué insulté, terrorisé une fille blanche à qui le regret de sa jeunesse et l'indifférence des hommes ont tourné la tête.

      American short stories
      4,0
    • Marching Men

      • 200 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      The novel follows fourteen-year-old Norman McGregor, a misfit dreamer in Coal Creek, who grapples with his identity and the harsh realities of American life. After a crisis at the family bakery, soldiers come to their aid, igniting in Norman a desire for unity and collective empowerment. As he matures in Chicago, he becomes involved in politics and labor organizing, reflecting on the complexities of the American Dream. Anderson's work combines autobiographical elements with a critique of societal disarray, establishing his voice in Modernist literature.

      Marching Men
      3,0
    • Pobre blanco

      • 320 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      Las gentes de los tiempos modernos, que viven en ciudades industriales, son como ratones que han dejado el campo para ir a habitar lugares extraños. Viven entre los muros oscuros de las casas, en las que sólo penetra una luz mísera, se crian escuálidas y hurañas, preocupadas constantemente por el problema de proporcionarse alimentos y calor. Aquí y allá, algún ratón más audaz se yergue sobre las patas traseras y se dirige a los otros, asegurando que se halla dispuesto a forzar los muros del encierro para acabar con los dioses que lo edificaron. –Los mataré –afirma–. Las ratas deben gobernar. Tenéis derecho a gozar de la luz y del calor. Habrá comida para todos y nadie se morirá de hambre. Los ratoncitos chillan y chillan, sumidos en la oscuridad. Al cabo de algún tiempo, viendo que no ocurre nada extraordinario, se vuelven tristes y deprimidos y recuerdan los tiempos en que vivían en los campos, pero no abandonan las paredes de las casas, porque el hábito de vivir reunidos en manadas les ha hecho temer el silencio de las largas noches y la línea infinita del horizonte.

      Pobre blanco
      3,6
    • Collects stories that capture the emotional undercurrents hidden beneath ordinary events.

      Winesburg, Ohio
      3,9
    • Dark Laughter

      • 214 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      Dark Laughter is a 1925 novel by the American author Sherwood Anderson. It dealt with the new sexual freedom of the 1920s, a theme also explored in his 1923 novel Many Marriages and later works. The influence of James Joyce's Ulysses, which Anderson had read before writing the 1925 novel, is expressed in Dark Laughter. Dark Laughter was Anderson's only bestseller during his lifetime, but today he is better known and respected for Winesburg, Ohio. Out of print since the early 1960s, since the late 20th century the novel has been considered a failure by some critics, including Kim Townsend, the author of a 1985 biography of Anderson. The novel was included in Life Magazine's list of the 100 outstanding books of 1924-1944.

      Dark Laughter
      3,3
    • Modern American short stories

      • 160 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      Sechs hervorragende Kurzgeschichten von Autoren der sogenannten »Lost Generation»: S. Anderson: I Want to Know Why - E. Hemingway: The Killers - F. Scott Fitzgerald: Babylon Revisited - J. Steinbeck: The Chrysanthemums - W. Faulkner: Wash - K. A. Porter: The Jilting of Granny Weatherall. Texte in der Originalsprache, mit Übersetzungen schwieriger Wörter am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen.

      Modern American short stories
      3,5
    • Many Marriages

      • 178 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      Exploring the inner turmoil of John Webster, a prosperous manufacturer in early-twentieth century Wisconsin, the narrative delves into themes of guilt, desire, and the quest for personal reinvention. As Webster grapples with the monotony of his life and dreams of an affair, he faces the emotional weight of his responsibilities to his wife and daughter. Anderson's work captures the struggles of many Americans during this era, highlighting the conflict between societal expectations and personal fulfillment. This edition reintroduces a significant piece of American literature.

      Many Marriages
      2,7
    • The publishing house Megali focuses on reproducing historical works in large print, specifically designed to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision. This commitment to accessibility ensures that classic texts are available to a wider audience, allowing more people to engage with important historical literature.

      The Triumph of the Egg; A Book of Impressions from American Life in Tales and Poems
    • Horses and Men; Tales, long and short, from our American life

      in large print

      • 364 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      This book is a reproduction of an original historical work, designed specifically for easier reading by individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house known for its focus on large print editions, it aims to enhance accessibility to historical literature.

      Horses and Men; Tales, long and short, from our American life
    • Marching Men

      in large print

      • 288 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      This publication focuses on making historical works accessible by offering them in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. The initiative by Megali Publishing highlights the importance of inclusivity in reading, ensuring that significant texts are available to a broader audience.

      Marching Men
    • Windy McPherson's Son

      in large print

      • 436 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      This publication features a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this edition, is dedicated to making historical texts more readable and inclusive, ensuring that a wider audience can enjoy and engage with important literary works.

      Windy McPherson's Son
    • S hlubokou empatií vytváří autor portréty nešťastných, podivínských a zakomplexovaných lidí, kteří málo zapadají do prostředí, omezeného měšťáckou spořádaností. Pod všedním povrchem odhaluje jejich srdceryvná nepovšimnutá dramata osobitým stylem, jehož stručnost podtrhuje určitou grotesknost zachycené reality.

      Smutní trubači (čtyři povídky)
      4,5
    • Klett English Editions: Stories of Initiation

      Lektüren Englisch

      • 80 páginas
      • 3 horas de lectura

      In Stories of Initiation teenage heroes face the realities of adult life. Confrontations with birth, rejection, growing old and death herald an aprupt end to their childhood.

      Klett English Editions: Stories of Initiation
      2,7
    • Stories of Initiation

      • 71 páginas
      • 3 horas de lectura

      In Stories of Initiation teenage heroes face the realities of adult life. Confrontations with birth, rejection, growing old and death herald an aprupt end to their childhood.

      Stories of Initiation
      3,6
    • Román, ovlivněný Joyceovým Odysseem, tematizuje nově nabytou sexuální svobodu v 20. letech 20. století. Kniha se stala jediným bestsellerem za autorova života, zatímco dnes je ceněn spíše za svoje povídková díla.

      Temný smích
    • Dvanáct povídek vybraných z díla amerického romanopisce, dramatika, básníka a esejisty. Vynikají osobitým stylem a působivé jsou zejména snahou objevit lidské v člověku i životě pronikáním k jejich pravému jádru a podobě, hlubokým pochopením pro vše, co těší i bolí, povznáší i sráží.

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