Sincerely Willis Wayde

Author : John P. Marquand
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504015769

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Sincerely, Willis Wayde by John P. Marquand Pdf

The unforgettable journey of an American businessman—from his humble origins to his extraordinary successes—and the compromises he made along the way When Willis Wayde first lays eyes on the Harcourt mansion near Clyde, Massachusetts, he is fifteen years old. His father is an engineer at Harcourt Mill, and Willis is awestruck by the family’s wealth and power. Seeking guidance from Henry Harcourt, Willis meets Bess, the old man’s granddaughter. Their friendship eventually blossoms into love as the elder Harcourt takes the young man under his wing, recognizing in Willis a kindred spirit whose instinct for making money matches his own. Pleased with his good fortune, Willis is nevertheless acutely aware of the great social gulf that separates the Waydes from the Harcourts. Determined to make his own way, he sets out on a path that will take him far beyond New England and the insular, old-money world of Henry and Bess. Then the Depression hits, wiping out the Harcourt family fortune. When he comes back into their life, Willis has the power to rescue the last vestige of the family’s prestige: the mill. Torn between his nostalgia for a simpler, more sentimental time and his sharply honed business acumen, Willis must make a fateful decision.

Author : John Phillips Marquand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Businessmen
ISBN : OCLC:25027915

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Sincerely, Willis Wayde by John Phillips Marquand Pdf

Author : John P. Marquand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Sincerely, Willis Wade by John P. Marquand Pdf

Author : Paul Krebill
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781796049220

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Autumn Reflections by Paul Krebill Pdf

As the lengthening shadows of autumn cast a spell of gentle reverie, the dwindling of the days of one’s life-span brings a pondering of ones’s thoughts and feelings, impressions and memories. There is collected here some of my thoughts over the years and my memories of the places and events as a testimony to the passing years of my life. This is my looking back on my 90 plus years of life.

Author : Stephen Birmingham
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781504095648

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The Late John Marquand by Stephen Birmingham Pdf

The acclaimed social historian and author of Our Crowd presents a colorful portrait of the Pulitzer Prize–winning writer. John Marquand, the great literary satirist and chronicler of New England elites, could have been a character in one of his own beloved novels. Here, Stephen Birmingham presents a lively narrative of Marquand’s life, drawing on personal interviews with friends and family. Raised in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Marquand was both an insider and outcast of the old money set. After attending Harvard and serving overseas in World War I, he began writing stories that captured the lives, manners, and morals of wealthy families confined by their own privilege. Marquand himself joined the ranks of these exclusive families by marrying into them—twice. In The Late John Marquand, Birmingham provides an intimate portrait of the man behind such works as H. M. Pulham, Esquire, and The Late George Apley, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1938.

Author : Robert McParland
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781538110003

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Bestseller by Robert McParland Pdf

Whether curled up on a sofa with a good mystery, lounging by the pool with a steamy romance, or brooding over a classic novel, Americans love to read. Despite the distractions of modern living, nothing quite satisfies many individuals more than a really good book. And regardless of how one accesses that book—through a tablet, a smart phone, or a good, old-fashioned hardcover—those choices have been tallied for decades. In Bestseller: A Century of America’s Favorite Books, Robert McParland looks at the reading tastes of a nation—from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day. Through extensive research, McParland provides context for the literature that appealed to the masses, from low-brow potboilers like Forever Amber to Pulitzer-Prize winners such as To Kill a Mockingbird. Decade by decade, McParland discusses the books that resonated with the American public and shows how current events and popular culture shaped the reading habits of millions. Profiles of authors with frequent appearances—from Ernest Hemingway to Danielle Steel—are included, along with standout titles that readers return to year after year. A snapshot of America and its love of reading through the decades, this volume informs and entertains while also providing a handy reference of the country’s most popular books. For those wanting to learn more about the history of American culture through its reading habits, Bestseller: A Century of America’s Favorite Books is a must-read.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1955-02
Category : Books
ISBN : STANFORD:36105010416076

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Books by Anonim Pdf

Author : Raymond Chandler
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0231050801

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Selected Letters of Raymond Chandler by Raymond Chandler Pdf

I don't know why the hell I write so many letters, Raymond Chandler once mused to a correspondent. "I guess my mind is just to active for its own good." In the seven novels from The Big Sleep (1939) to Playback (1958) and in a handful of short stories, Raymond Chandler recorded a vision of Southern California life sparked by acerbic observations on every level of coast society, from drug dealers and crooked cops to heiresses. But Chandler's gifts of observation and analysis extended well past the streets, alleyways, roadhouses, and stately homes that made up the world of his detective-hero Phillip Marlowe. Brought together in this volume are some of the hundreds of letters Chandler wrote-many of them composed during long, insomniac nights. Chandler commented on all that he saw around him, from his own personal foibles, to the works of his contemporaries Ernest Hemingway and Edmund Wilson, to education, English society, and world events. Acute, sometimes impassioned, often witty, the Selected Letters of Raymond Chandler contains lively anecdotes of Hollywood, critical dissections of his fellow writers of detective fiction, lengthy discussions of the art of writing and of his own fiction, and, above all, amused, sometimes outraged glimpses of the Southern California society that was his inspiration. Chandler once wrote that "in letters I sometimes seem to have been more penetrating than in any other kind of writing." But his letters could also be combative, as when he wrote to an editor at the Atlantic that "when I split an infinitive, God damn it, I intend that it should stay split," or dismissive, as when he said of James M. Cain that "everything he writes smells like a billy goat." He could also be painfully revealing, as when he wrote of his despair over the death of his wife. "It was my great and now useless regret," Chandler confessed, "that I never wrote anything really worthy her attention, no book that I could dedicate to her." Lively, entertaining, and sometimes touching, these letters fully present for the first time the complex sensibilities of a man who was one of America's greatest writers of detective novels, and one of its most astute observers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015036850264

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Wisconsin Library Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : New York (N.Y.)
ISBN : CUB:U183015725796

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New York Herald Tribune Book Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bernard Sarachek
Publisher : Vantage Press, Inc
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0533161886

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An Atheist's Testament by Bernard Sarachek Pdf

Bernard Sarachek's, "An Atheist's Testament" is a critique of the religious right and mainstream religions and a study of the social dilemmas faced by Atheists.

Author : Lynda G. Adamson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998-10-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313089336

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American Historical Fiction by Lynda G. Adamson Pdf

This publication will fill a gap in the bibliographic reference shelf by identifying historical novels for both adult and young adult readers. ^IAmerican Historical Fiction^R contains over 3,000 titles set in states and historical regions of the United States. Entries are organized by time period. The newest titles, as well as old favorites, are covered. The volume is indexed by author, title, genre, subject, and geographic setting.

Author : Robert Williard Cochran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015082049076

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IN SEARCH OF PERSPECTIVE: A STUDY OF THE SERIOUS NOVELS OF JOHN P. MARQUAND. by Robert Williard Cochran Pdf

Author : Jerry Roberts
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 863 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780810863781

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Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors by Jerry Roberts Pdf

From live productions of the 1950s like Requiem for a Heavyweight to big budget mini-series like Band of Brothers, long-form television programs have been helmed by some of the most creative and accomplished names in directing. Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors brings attention to the directors of these productions, citing every director of stand alone long-form television programs: made for TV movies, movie-length pilots, mini-series, and feature-length anthology programs, as well as drama, comedy, and musical specials of more than 60 minutes. Each of the nearly 2,000 entries provides a brief career sketch of the director, his or her notable works, awards, and a filmography. Many entries also provide brief discussions of key shows, movies, and other productions. Appendixes include Emmy Awards, DGA Awards, and other accolades, as well as a list of anthology programs. A much-needed reference that celebrates these often-neglected artists, Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of the medium.

Author : Catherine Jurca
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781400824137

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White Diaspora by Catherine Jurca Pdf

This is the first book to analyze our suburban literary tradition. Tracing the suburb's emergence as a crucial setting and subject of the twentieth-century American novel, Catherine Jurca identifies a decidedly masculine obsession with the suburban home and a preoccupation with its alternative--the experience of spiritual and emotional dislocation that she terms "homelessness." In the process, she challenges representations of white suburbia as prostrated by its own privileges. In novels as disparate as Tarzan (written by Tarzana, California, real-estate developer Edgar Rice Burroughs), Richard Wright's Native Son, and recent fiction by John Updike and Richard Ford, Jurca finds an emphasis on the suburb under siege, a place where the fortunate tend to see themselves as powerless. From Babbitt to Rabbit, the suburban novel casts property owners living in communities of their choosing as dispossessed people. Material advantages become artifacts of oppression, and affluence is fraudulently identified as impoverishment. The fantasy of victimization reimagines white flight as a white diaspora. Extending innovative trends in the study of nineteenth-century American culture, Jurca's analysis suggests that self-pity has played a constitutive role in white middle-class identity in the twentieth century. It breaks new ground in literary history and cultural studies, while telling the story of one of our most revered and reviled locations: "the little suburban house at number one million and ten Volstead Avenue" that Edith Wharton warned would ruin American life and letters.