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Robert Penn Warren

    24. April 1905 – 15. September 1989

    Robert Penn Warren war ein bedeutender amerikanischer Autor, dessen Werk die Komplexität menschlicher Moral und gesellschaftlicher Strukturen tiefgründig erforscht. Als Schlüsselfigur der New Criticism prägte er Ansätze der Literaturkritik, während seine eigenen Schriften tiefgehende Einblicke in die Psychologie von Charakteren bieten. Warren setzte Sprache meisterhaft ein, um reiche Bilder und fesselnde Erzählungen zu schaffen, die den Leser dazu anregen, über die beständigen Fragen von Gut und Böse nachzudenken. Seine unverwechselbare Stimme und literarische Bedeutung hallen bis heute nach.

    Robert Penn Warren
    The World of the Short Story
    All the king's men
    Cash on Cash
    Die höhle von Johntown
    Amantha
    American Short Stories
    • "A comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash interviews and feature stories, some widely published and others never previously transcribed, culled from the 1950s through the early days of the new millennium, offering unprecedented insight into one of the most significant American cultural figures of the twentieth century"-- Provided by publisher

      Cash on Cash2022
      4,4
    • A Series in Nature III

      • 116 Seiten
      • 5 Lesestunden

      Exploring the intricate relationships within ecosystems, this volume delves into the interconnectedness of flora and fauna. It highlights the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity and the importance of conservation efforts. Through vivid illustrations and detailed observations, readers gain insight into the natural world, emphasizing the delicate balance that sustains life. The series aims to foster a deeper appreciation for nature and inspire action towards preserving it for future generations.

      A Series in Nature III2021
    • Only in MY America

      • 658 Seiten
      • 24 Lesestunden

      "This is the engaging life story of a decorated United States Marine Corps aviator, who served with distinction in World War II, Vietnam and Korea. Colonel Robert F. Warren is the only Marine aviator who has commanded both a Marine Helicopter Squadron and later a Marine Jet Attack Squadron. Along the way, Colonel Warren earned three Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Legion of Merit with Combat 'V' and many other awards in recognition of his heroism and achievements in aerial flight, and his significant contributions to the success of the United States Marine Corps. Colonel Warren was enshrined in the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame in 2011"--Back cover

      Only in MY America2021
    • In his sixth novel, The Cave (1959), Robert Penn Warren tells the story of a young man trapped in a cave in fictional Johntown, Tennessee. His predicament becomes the center of national attention as television cameras, promoters, and newscasters converge on the small town to exploit the rescue attempts and the thousands of spectators gathered at the mouth of the cave.

      The Cave2006
      3,7
    • The World of the Short Story

      A 20th Century Collection

      • 847 Seiten
      • 30 Lesestunden

      At age 82, Clifton Fadiman continues his prolific publishing career, here presenting 62 of the world's best short stories from 16 countries. His criteria? "Each story had to be both interesting and of high literary merit." Fadiman fulfills both requirements and much more, offering a cornucopia of superior 20th-century writers that includes Franz Kafka, D. H. Lawrence, Isaac Babel, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, John Cheever, Sean O'Faolain, Graham Greene, Robert Penn Warren, Colette, John Updike, Donald Barthelme, and James Thurber. (Regrettably, J. D. Salinger is not included due to lack of permission.) Here is a truly remarkable collection of this century's short stories that readers from all over the world will read with delight.

      The World of the Short Story1986
      3,8
    • Román byl inspirován osudem reálné osobnosti kentuckého politika, který pokrytecky získá moc, ale ztrácí dceru. V románu se prolínají dramatické osudy lidí, ovlivněných událostmi kolem politické vraždy, k níž došlo ve 20. letech v Tennesee.

      U nebeských bran1979
      3,2
    • Ústrednou otázkou je vzťah dobra a zla - obe tieto hodnoty autor vidí v dialektickej jednote, pričom často mu vychádza, že zlo sa rodí aj z dobrých pohnútok... autor dostal za román Pulitzerovu cenu

      Guvernér1976
      4,1
    • Román významného soudobého amerického spisovatele líčí život malého městečka na americkém jihu, odsouzeného k zániku pod vodami mohutné přehrady.

      Potopa1974
      3,2
    • Character study of a Southern demagogue whose career follows in some respects as that of Huey Long.

      All the king's men1966
      4,3