The life story of famed Antarctic explorer Shackleton, featuring Frank Hurley's famous photos of the Endurance expedition. Follows him from his first sailing position at the age of 16 to his legendary polar expeditions. Includes candid interviews with family members, scholars and archivists.
Presents a critical analysis of the writings of Danish author Isak Dinesen, featuring close readings of seven works, including "Out of Africa, " and "Ehrengard, " in an attempt to understand the meaning and construction of her stories.
A life of the Danish author describes how writing sustained her through a wealthy but unhappy childhood, a troubled marriage to a distant cousin that left her seriously ill, difficult times in Africa, and other problems.
