Focusing on the Group Theatre, this book explores its pivotal role in American theater history during the Great Depression. It highlights the company's introduction of groundbreaking plays by notable playwrights like Clifford Odets and Sidney Kingsley, while also showcasing the early careers of influential actors and directors such as Elia Kazan and John Garfield. The intense realism of their performances left a lasting impact, inspiring future generations in both theater and film.
The book presents a facsimile reproduction of the Ypres Times, the journal of the Ypres League, which commemorated World War I. Published between 1921 and 1939, it features veterans' reminiscences, discussions on Ypres's reconstruction, updates from the Imperial War Graves Commission, and news on memorials. This three-volume collection offers unique insights into the commemoration of Ypres, highlighting its significance to the British Empire during the interwar period.
The book offers a facsimile reproduction of the Ypres Times, the journal of the Ypres League, published from 1921 to 1939. Founded by Henry Beckles Willson and Beatrix Brice after World War I, the league aimed to honor the memory of those who fought in Ypres. The journal features veterans' reminiscences, discussions on Ypres's rebuilding, updates from the Imperial War Graves Commission, and news on memorials. Presented in three volumes, it provides unique insights into the British Empire's commemorative practices during the interwar period.
The Ypres Times, a periodical published from 1921 to 1939, serves as a crucial historical document of the Ypres League, founded post-World War I to honor those who fought in Ypres. This facsimile reproduction presents the journal's rich content, including veterans' reminiscences, discussions on Ypres's reconstruction, and updates from the Imperial War Graves Commission. Presented in three volumes, it offers unique insights into the British Empire's collective memory and the significance of Ypres as a commemorative site during the interwar years.
A groundbreaking, richly-illustrated study of how a sense of place was created on the battlefields of the Western Front by soldiers, veterans, and tourists during the First World War and in the interwar period, Postcards from the Western Front is compelling reading for the wide array of people interested in the history of war, and its aftereffects.
A unique and timely memoir, full of `80s nostalgia, that explores the golden age of Hollywood cinema číst celé
The story of Ypres, the series of devastating battles at the heart of Britain and her Empire's experience of the First World War: how they were fought, how they have been remembered, and what they mean for us today.
This book offers an in-depth exploration of the British army's development and operational strategies throughout the First World War. It examines the evolution of military tactics, leadership, and the experiences of soldiers, providing a nuanced understanding of the army's role and impact during the conflict. Through detailed analysis, it sheds light on both the challenges faced and the lessons learned, contributing to a broader comprehension of the war's significance in British history.
An exploration of transhumanism: the philosophical and technological movement that is working on an update of the human machine.
Struggling screenwriter Winfield Payton finds himself in a precarious situation as he juggles his new girlfriend's unconventional interests and a financially desperate job at a predominantly black savings and loan. As the only white employee, he adopts a Mafioso persona to gain investor confidence while navigating the complexities of diverse social dynamics. His attempts to balance these contrasting worlds lead to increasingly precarious situations, culminating in a dramatic downfall that explores themes of identity and societal expectations.