This sweeping saga chronicles the triumphs and tribulations of multiple generations bound by shared legacies. It delves into intricate family dynamics, personal aspirations, and the profound influence of historical events on individual destinies. Readers will be captivated by the dramatic arcs, emotional depth, and the exploration of how past choices shape the future.
This biography by Paul Addison explores Winston Churchill's remarkable transformation into a national hero during WWII, despite his controversial past and mixed reputation. It delves into the complexities of his character, revealing a warrior-statesman whose enduring legacy transcends both praise and criticism.
"In this newest volume in Oxford's Lives and Legacies series, Carolyn Porter, a leading authority on William Faulkner, offers an account of Faulkner's life and work, with special focus on the twelve-year period when he wrote some of the finest novels in American literature. Porter illuminates the importance of Faulkner's legacy not only for American literature, but also for world literature, and reveals how Faulkner lives on so powerfully, both in the works of his literary heirs and in the lives of readers today."--Jacket
A compact biography and guide to one of the greatest English-language poets, T. S. Eliot sheds new light on the themes and events that shaped the life and work of the Nobel laureate.
A compact, lively biography of Henry Ford, the brilliant businessman and icon of American modernity whose towering ego and anti-Semitism complicate his legacy.