While Rome Burns (eBook)

Alexander Woollcott (Autor)

Alexander Woollcott (Herausgeber)

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2022
248 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654718493-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "While Rome Burns" by Alexander Woollcott, the reader is transported into a collection of humorous essays that reflect the author's witty and sharp writing style. Published during the early 20th century, the book provides a glimpse into the literary context of the time, where satire and social commentary were popular themes among writers. Woollcott's use of irony and clever wordplay adds depth to his observations on society and culture, making this collection a delightful and thought-provoking read. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from politics to everyday life, showcasing Woollcott's versatility as a writer. Alexander Woollcott, known for his role as a critic and member of the Algonquin Round Table, drew inspiration for "While Rome Burns" from his experiences in the literary world and his keen observations of human behavior. His background in journalism and theater likely influenced his unique writing style, characterized by wit and insight. I highly recommend "While Rome Burns" to readers who appreciate clever humor and incisive social commentary. Woollcott's essays are not only entertaining but also offer valuable insights into the nuances of the human experience.

Autor

Alexander Woollcott (1887-1943) was an American critic and commentator, renowned for his acerbic wit and a member of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of influential New York City writers, critics, and actors. Born in an 1887 homestead called Cedarcroft in Phalanx, New Jersey, Woollcott cultivated a career that encompassed diverse literary activities. He served as a drama critic for publications such as 'The New York Times' and 'The New Yorker'. Woollcott's writing style was characterized by its incisive and often caustic critique, a hallmark that won him both admirers and detractors. His seminal work 'While Rome Burns' (1934) is an anthology of his essays, offering readers a compendium of his sharp, insightful, and sometimes uproarious observations on a range of topics, from theater to personal anecdotes. The book contributes to preserving the zeitgeist of the 1920s and 1930s, combining facets of humor and social commentary. Woollcott's role in literary and cultural circles of the early 20th century positions him as an important figure whose legacy is marked by his quick-witted commentary and contributions to American letters.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Schlagworte: 1920s New York • 20th century classics • Alexander Woollcott essays • American literary critic • American Literature • Autobiography • classic essay collection • Critiques society • Cultural Criticism • Essay • historical accounts literature • historical narrative literature • intellectual wit • Journalism • literary criticism and essays • literary essays • Literary Journalism • Non-fiction • satirical humor • Sharp-tongued prose • Social commentary • vintage book classics • While Rome Burns book