how Fitzgerald, Hemingway, and writers of the 1920s shaped American culture
McParland, Robert
Examines the culture in 1920s America that created such notable writers as Fitzgerald, Hemingway, and Faulkner, and explores how the works of these writers in turn shaped the culture. Draws on a variety of primary sources.
from Jimmy Page to St. Vincent, Smokey Robinson to Hozier, thirty-five beloved artists on their journey and the music that inspired it
Boilen, Bob
Includes a collection of stories of personal moments and songs that changed the lives of musical legends and rising stars from Cat Stevens to Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin.
A guide to the comic book character Captain America, including his origins, his allies, his enemies, and some of the character's most famous comic book arcs from his debut in 1941 to modern day.
Mark Twain and the San Francisco writers who reinvented American literature
Tarnoff, Ben
2015
"Traces the birth of modern America as reflected by the writings of Mark Twain, Bret Harte, Charles Warrant Stoddard and Ina Coolbrith, placing their achievements and personal lives against a backdrop of the post-Gold Rush era in California"--Provided by OCLC.
presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied poetry
Constantakis, Sara
2015
This reference includes an introduction to each poem and the poem's author; the actual poem text when possible; a poem summary; analysis of important themes in the poem; and an explanation of important literary techniques and movements as they are demonstrated in the poem.
