Robert Penn Warren Books

More than just a classic political novel, Warren’s tale of power and corruption in the Depression-era South is a sustained meditation on the unforeseen consequences of every human act, the vexing connectedness of all people and the possibility—it’s not much of one—of goodness in a sinful world. Willie Stark, Warren’s lightly disguised version of Huey Long, the one time Louisiana strongman/governor, begins as a genuine tribune of the people and ends as a murderous populist demagogue. Jack Burden is his press agent, who carries out the boss’s orders, first without objection, then in the face of his own increasingly troubled conscience. And the politics? For Warren, that’s simply the arena most likely to prove that man is a fallen creature. Which it does.

At age 82, Clifton Fadiman continues his prolific publishing career, here presenting 62 of the world's best short stories from 16 countries. His criteria? "Each story had to be both interesting and of high literary merit." Fadiman fulfills both requirements and much more, offering a cornucopia of superior 20th-century writers that includes Franz Kafka, D. H. Lawrence, Isaac Babel, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, John Cheever, Sean O'Faolain, Graham Greene, Robert Penn Warren, Colette, John Updike, Donald Barthelme, and James Thurber. (Regrettably, J. D. Salinger is not included due to lack of permission.) Here is a truly remarkable collection of this century's short stories that readers from all over the world will read with delight.

In his sixth novel, The Cave (1959), Robert Penn Warren tells the story of a young man trapped in a cave in fictional Johntown, Tennessee. His predicament becomes the center of national attention as television cameras, promoters, and newscasters converge on the small town to exploit the rescue attempts and the thousands of spectators gathered at the mouth of the cave.

Exploring the intricate relationships within ecosystems, this volume delves into the interconnectedness of flora and fauna. It highlights the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity and the importance of conservation efforts. Through vivid illustrations and detailed observations, readers gain insight into the natural world, emphasizing the delicate balance that sustains life. The series aims to foster a deeper appreciation for nature and inspire action towards preserving it for future generations.

Ústrednou otázkou je vzťah dobra a zla - obe tieto hodnoty autor vidí v dialektickej jednote, pričom často mu vychádza, že zlo sa rodí aj z dobrých pohnútok... autor dostal za román Pulitzerovu cenu

Román byl inspirován osudem reálné osobnosti kentuckého politika, který pokrytecky získá moc, ale ztrácí dceru. V románu se prolínají dramatické osudy lidí, ovlivněných událostmi kolem politické vraždy, k níž došlo ve 20. letech v Tennesee.

Román významného soudobého amerického spisovatele líčí život malého městečka na americkém jihu, odsouzeného k zániku pod vodami mohutné přehrady.

Baladický milostný příběh stárnoucí ženy, zasazený do Tennesee šedesátých let.