Robert Root Bücher

Focusing on the evolving genre of nonfiction, this guide delves into its poetics and contemporary elements. Robert Root offers a fresh definition of nonfiction and explores the motivations behind it, providing insightful approaches for both readers and writers. The book serves as a resource for understanding the innovative techniques used in modern nonfiction, making it valuable for those involved in writing programs, workshops, and academic discussions related to creative writing and literature.

Isabella Bird's 1873 journey through Colorado Territory serves as a backdrop for Robert Root's exploration in this travel narrative. Inspired by Bird's classic account, Root retraces her three-month adventure, delving into the significance of the landscape for both Bird and himself. Through his reflections, Root connects the past and present, revealing the profound impact of the Colorado Front Range on their lives. The narrative combines historical insight with personal discovery, highlighting the enduring allure of the Rocky Mountains.

The book presents a faithful reprint of the 1899 edition of "Andreas: the legend of St. Andrew," translated from Old English by Robert Kilburn Root. It delves into the legendary narrative surrounding St. Andrew, exploring themes of faith, heroism, and the spiritual journey of the saint. The translation aims to preserve the original text's integrity while making it accessible to contemporary readers, ensuring that the rich historical and cultural context of the legend is maintained.

An accurate reproduction of what the poem was when Chaucer had made his final revisions--an enormously complex task, for the eighteen manuscripts and early printed editions show continuous alteration by the poet. Mr. Root's general solution of the problem will be accepted. Originally published in 1966. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.