Bayard Taylor

Broschiertes Buch

Beauty and the Beast

Beschreibung

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. 1st World Library-Literary Society is a non-profit educational organization. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG We are about to relate a story of mingled fact and fancy. The facts are borrowed from the Russian author, Petjerski; the fancy is our own. Our task will chiefly be to soften the outlines of incidents almost too sharp and rugged for literary use, to supply them with the necessary coloring and sentiment, and to give a coherent and proportioned shape to the irregular fragments of an old chronicle. We know something, from other sources, of the customs described, some-hing of the character of the people from personal observation, and may therefore the more freely take such liberties as we choose with the rude, vigorous sketches of the Russian original. One who happens to have read the work of Villebois can easily comprehend the existence of a state of society, on the banks of the Volga, a hundred years ago, which is now impossible, and will soon become incredible. What is strangest in our narrative has been declared to be true.

Autor

Bayard Taylor (1825-1878) was an American poet, literary critic, translator, and travel author. Born in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Taylor began his literary career early and became known for his vivid travel writings and translations, particularly of German literature. His first book, ""Views Afoot, or Europe Seen with Knapsack and Staff"" (1846), was based on his travels through Europe and brought him early fame. Worked as a travel correspondent for several newspapers, including the New York Tribune. Published numerous travel books documenting his journeys to places like Egypt, China, Japan, and India. Notable Works, Travel Writing: ""A Journey to Central Africa"" (1854), ""The Lands of the Saracen"" (1855). Poetry: ""Poems of the Orient"" (1854), ""The Poet's Journal"" (1862). Translation: Known for his translation of Goethe's ""Faust"" into English, which is still highly regarded today. Served as the U.S. Minister to Germany from 1878 until his death. Passed away on December 19, 1878, in Berlin, Germany. Remembered for his contributions to travel literature and his role in bringing German literature to American audiences.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: 1st World Library - Literary Society
• Seitenzahl: 332
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 470g
• ISBN-13: 9781595400062
• ISBN-10: 1595400060
• Artikelnr.: 21544618