James Dickey was een Amerikaanse dichter wiens werken werden gekenmerkt door een krachtige mix van lyriek en verhalende elementen. Zijn vroege werk, doordrenkt van angst en schuldgevoel voortkomend uit herinneringen aan een overleden broer en oorlogservaringen, maakte vaak gebruik van traditionele rijm en metrum. Een opvallende verschuiving vond plaats met zijn afstappen van formalistische structuren ten gunste van een 'split-line'-techniek, die volgens sommige critici zijn ware poëtische stem bevrijdde, terwijl anderen hierin een retorisch en intellectueel exces zagen in deze beweging naar meer vrijheid. Dickey's poëzie, die brede erkenning kreeg door de verfilming van zijn roman, blijft een boeiende exploratie van de menselijke ervaring bieden.
The collection showcases James Dickey's significant contributions to poetry, fiction, and essays, featuring both published works and early unpublished poetry. It also includes excerpts from his unfinished novel, Crux. Organized chronologically by genre, this anthology serves as a comprehensive representation of Dickey's literary legacy and his impact on twentieth-century literature.
Exploring diverse locations from Mexico to Kenya and a small Midwestern town, the narrative captures a faith-based journey filled with personal revelations. Through engaging experiences, the author shares insights from scripture, inviting readers to reflect on their own spiritual paths. The journey is rich with wisdom and encourages curiosity about what lies ahead, making it both informative and transformative.
This collection features the works of prominent poets such as Gerard Manley Hopkins, Robert Frost, Walter de la Mare, and Robert Bridges, showcasing their unique styles and themes. Readers can explore the intricate use of language, vivid imagery, and emotional depth that characterize each poet's contributions to literature. The anthology highlights the diverse perspectives and experiences captured in their poetry, making it a rich resource for those interested in classic and modern verse.
Of all Jack London's fictions none has been as popular as his dog stories. In addition to The Call of the Wild, the epic tale of a Californian dog's adventures during the Klondike gold rush, this edition includes White Fang, and five famous short stories - B tard, Moon-Face, Brown Wolf, That Spot, and To Build a Fire.
The setting is the Georgia wilderness, where the state's most remote white-water river awaits. In the thundering froth of that river, in its echoing stone canyons, four men on a canoe trip discover a freedom and exhilaration beyond compare. And then, in a moment of horror, the adventure turns into a struggle for survival as one man becomes a human hunter who is offered his own harrowing deliverance.
This anthology showcases the essential works of a pivotal twentieth-century American poet, capturing the essence of their unique voice and thematic depth. Readers will explore a range of poetic styles and subjects, reflecting the poet's influence on American literature and culture. The collection serves as a comprehensive tribute, offering insights into the poet's life and the historical context of their writing, making it an invaluable resource for both new readers and long-time admirers.
Hoci sa román Vyslobodenie často pokladá za dobrodružnú prózu, je to dielo s veľkou myšlienkovou hĺkbou. Zjavuje sa v ňom typický dickeyovský motív ľudskej zodpovednosti zoči-voči nebezpečenstvu smrti. Osnova románu je postavená na vzrušujúcom zážitku štyroch priateľov, ktorí sa vyberú na víkend člnom po rieke, aby sa vytrhli zo všedného života. Výlet sa však mení na boj o život, o to, kto prežije v extrémnych podmienkach. Zlovestnú atmosféru umocňujú fascinujúce opisy divočiny, kde sa človek cíti povznesený nad konzumnú blahobytnú spoločnsť, hoci ho šokujúce zážitky poznačia na celý život.
