Van Wyck Brooks

Broschiertes Buch

Letters And Leadership (1918)

Beschreibung

Letters and Leadership is a book written by Van Wyck Brooks and published in 1918. The book is a collection of letters written by famous historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin, among others. The letters are accompanied by Brooks' analysis of the leadership qualities displayed in each letter. Brooks' analysis focuses on the leadership qualities that are demonstrated in the letters, such as honesty, courage, and perseverance. He also examines the historical context in which the letters were written, providing insight into the political and social climate of the time. The book is intended to inspire and educate readers on the importance of leadership and the qualities that make a great leader. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, leadership, or personal development. Overall, Letters and Leadership is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on leadership through the letters of historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Van Wyck Brooks was an American literary critic, biographer, and historian, born on February 16, 1886, in Plainfield, New Jersey. He became one of the leading intellectuals of his time, known for his in-depth studies of American literature and culture. Brooks was a pioneer in examining the cultural and historical contexts of writers and their works, seeking to understand how literature shaped, and was shaped by, American society. His most notable works include The Flowering of New England and The Ordeal of Mark Twain (1920), a critical biography of the famous author. His approach to biography was one that emphasized the personal struggles and growth of writers, placing them within the broader scope of American intellectual history. Brooks' work helped shape the study of American literature and was instrumental in understanding the development of American identity through its writers. He passed away on May 2, 1963, in Bridgewater, Connecticut, at the age of 77.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 226g
• ISBN-13: 9781437054699
• ISBN-10: 1437054692
• Artikelnr.: 25520048