First Impressions
Antarctica is still a place of mystery after all these years. It still exists in almost completely pristine condition, but there are many stories to tell about the people who have ventured there...
Flaubert: A Life
In "Flaubert: A Life," Geoffrey Wall dramatizes the life and times of Gustave Flaubert, who was one of the most enigmatic writers in literary history. His life seems larger than life--too full of troubles, illnesses, personal traumas, and financial fiascos. In this biography, Wall ties together all the threads of Flaubert's life.
François Villon's The Legacy & The Testament
François Villon (1434-1465?) was born in Paris when there was great hardship. Out of his experiences with poverty, suffering and imprisonment, Villon created great poetry.
F. Scott Fitzgerald: Novels and Stories 1920-1922
In "F. Scott Fitzgerald: Novels and Stories, 1920-1922," Jackson R. Bryer presents a collection of Fitzgerald's early works: "This Side of Paradise" (1920), "Flappers and Philosophers" (1920), "The Beautiful and the Damned" (1922), and "Tales of the Jazz Age" (1922).
Faith in a Seed
"Faith in a Seed," is Thoreau's final manuscript, presented here for the first time by Bradley P. Dean.
