Writers, Kelly Mass
Writers, Kelly Mass
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Writers
Genius Writers from the 20th Century and Before

Author: Kelly Mass

Narrator: Chris Newman

Unabridged: 7 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Efalon Acies

Published: 01/27/2022


Synopsis

This is a compilation of 6 different titles, which are about the following topics:
1: Charles Dickens is often remembered because of his Christmas Carol. And even though that is a very interesting novel, it wasn’t even his favorite. Some artists and authors claim that a work of art or a novel should be completely separated from the creator.
2: Perhaps you have heard of Edgar Allan Poe. Perhaps not. Either way, this 19th-century author has received quite some fame for his works and his unique style. His mystery and gruesome horror stories, comedy, and other genres have reached far into the depths of American literature.
3: Jane Austen is well-known for some famous books, among which the popular “Pride and Prejudice.” As an author in the early 1800s, many people may envision pretty dresses and fancy demeanor, but the reality of her life included some hardships as well that may not be so obvious by reading her novels.
4: Mark Twain is arguably one of the most famous authors in the United States, with his books Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. His characters were a typical and yet deviant episode of the time period in which he lived, depicting the circumstances under which many people lived.
5: Oscar Wilde was a wild one. His statements were bold, his career was successful, and his tongue was sharp. Not only did he disturb the common narrative of the nuclear family, the Catholic church, and the idea of patriotism, but he also blew many people away with his defense of his principles, his criticism on the state, philosophies on life itself, etc.
6: William Shakespeare is the celebrated script writer of the most popular plays in the English language. By writing both tragedies, romances, and comedies in the 16th century, he made a name for himself and became successful in the art of drama.

Reviews

If a person was looking for a personal literary canod he or she could do worse than read the writers Gifford depicts.Smart,funny,sad and sketches worth framing.......more

"CAMUS (to his reflection in the mirror) Who are you to tell anyone how to think or feel about anything? You lie to yourself all the time, not only to others. This is why you write your novels and essays, hiding behind Prousts dictum that literature is the finest kind of lying. You cannot stop lying.......more

Goodreads review by Rob

This is a minor work in the Gifford canon. Most of the vignettes, while amusing, don't really lead anywhere; and as a collection, the scenes don't add up to any epiphanies per se. That said, there is Giiford's usual acute ear for fantastic dialogue, which makes the book a pleasant read. The best sce......more