Conrad Aiken Books
Conrad Aiken was an American poet and prose writer whose works intensely explored psychoanalysis and the development of identity. His role as editor of Emily Dickinson's Selected Poems was instrumental in establishing her posthumous literary reputation. Aiken played a significant part in introducing American poets to British audiences, dividing his life between England and the United States. His fascination with the human psyche and the search for meaning permeates his writing.
The Treasury of American Short Stories
- 748 pages
- 27 hours of reading
This collection features renowned American short stories from Washington Irving to Ann Beattie. While the selection may not represent the best works of each author, it forms an impressive anthology. Potential buyers should check the book's condition, as some copies are over 20 years old.
Literary Savannah
- 283 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The statues of Savannah's Monument Square are silent. The statue of the solemn girl in Bonaventure Cemetery -- made famous in John Berendt's blockbuster book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil -- can't speak. Only Savannah's literary monuments can give voice to the diverse history of one of America's greatest cities; one that has for centuries inspired fascination worldwide.
In der Geschichte »Stiller Schnee, heimlicher Schnee« erzählt der Amerikaner Conrad Aiken (1889-1973) von einem zwölfjährigen Jungen, der morgens erwacht, wenn er den Briefträger am Ende der Straße von Haus zu Haus gehen hört. Eines Tages befindet sich der Briefträger schon mitten in der Straße. Alle Geräusche sind gedämpft, als wäre Schnee gefallen. Täglich hört er den Briefträger jetzt später, als wüchse der Schnee unaufhörlich, in dem der Junge allmählich verschwindet. Einfach, poetisch, erschreckend schildert Aiken den Beginn einer Schizophrenie.
Die Nacht vor der Prohibition
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