Ward Just war ein gefeierter Romanautor und Kurzgeschichtenschreiber, dessen Werk oft den tiefgreifenden Einfluss der nationalen Politik auf das persönliche Leben der Amerikaner erforschte. Seine Erzählungen, die häufig in Washington, D.C., und an internationalen Schauplätzen angesiedelt sind, fangen Gefühle der Entfremdung und des Umzugs ein, insbesondere bei den Bewohnern des Mittleren Westens, die sich im Osten zurechtfinden. Beeinflusst von literarischen Größen wie Henry James und Ernest Hemingway, brachte Just eine einzigartige Perspektive, die er als Kriegsberichterstatter gewonnen hatte, in seine Fiktion ein und verlieh ihr authentische und resonante Tiefe.
Exploring the complexities of human nature, "American Romantic" delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate duplicity and emotional turmoil. Ward Just's keen insight into the human soul shines through in this compelling narrative, showcasing his skill as a storyteller. The book is praised for its depth and craftsmanship, marking it as one of Just's finest works.
Tired of the studio intrigues of Hollywood, film director Dixon Greenwood heads for post-war Germany and becomes involved in the production of a television program that reunites him with an actress with whom he had worked thirty years before
A History and a Celebration of the World's Greatest Game
Ever since the Dark Ages, when a few Scots ambled over the dunes with their het kolvin sticks, slapping a ball around in something akin to golf, no sport has more universally or irreversibly awed its players and fans. THE ULTIMATE GOLF BOOK captures the world's ultimate sporting passion as it has never been captured before, with a lively, authoritative history, stunning illustrations, and perhaps the finest collection of original writing on the sport ever assembled between two covers. Putting a fresh, contemporary spin on the centuries-old story of golf, Sports Illustrated's colorful senior writer John Garrity has written a delightful, loose-limbed riff of a history that travels the globe and the links, covering the key personalities, events, advances in technique and technology, proliferation of interest, and curious mystery of this international obsession. Complementing the history are twenty personal essays from a diverse group of literary low-handicappers, musing on everything from the Age of Tiger, to the woes of the lowly club pro, to the charm of playing golf in the dead of winter, to giving up the game altogether. All of this plays out against the dramatic backdrop of more than 300 photographs and illustrations, many rare and historic, many commissioned especially for this volume, which is truly one of a kind. From the tee to the green, the clubhouse to the nuthouse, THE ULTIMATE GOLF BOOK is a must-have for any serious student of the game.