Author: Oskar Cox Jensen
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198812426
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
This volume examines Charles Dibdin's extraordinarily wide-ranging career as an actor, lyricist, composer, singer-songwriter, comedian, theatre-manager, journalist, artist, music tutor, speculator, and author, and offers fresh insights into late Georgian culture, society, and politics.
Charles Dibdin and Late Georgian Culture
Author: Oskar Cox Jensen
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198812426
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
This volume examines Charles Dibdin's extraordinarily wide-ranging career as an actor, lyricist, composer, singer-songwriter, comedian, theatre-manager, journalist, artist, music tutor, speculator, and author, and offers fresh insights into late Georgian culture, society, and politics.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198812426
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
This volume examines Charles Dibdin's extraordinarily wide-ranging career as an actor, lyricist, composer, singer-songwriter, comedian, theatre-manager, journalist, artist, music tutor, speculator, and author, and offers fresh insights into late Georgian culture, society, and politics.
The Works of Eugene Field
Author: Eugene Field
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1616406542
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The Works of Eugene Field is a collection of poetry and essays by American author Eugene Field, originally published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1896 under the title The Writings in Prose and Verse of Eugene Field. Known for his children's poetry, especially the light-hearted "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod," Field was a journalist who found his niche in poetry and humor writing. The original collection, published after Field's death and including artwork and letters from the author, is a charming set of books compiling all his works. Republished here for young readers and collectors of Americana, The Works of Eugene Field is sure to delight audiences young and old. Volume III of this twelve-volume set, Second Book of Verse, is a collection of poetry, the second in the series. It also includes an Introduction from American journalist Julian Hawthorne, son of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. EUGENE FIELD (1850-1895) was an American author known for his humorous essays and children's poetry. Interested in many subjects and unable to decide what to do with his life, Field attended three colleges-Williams College, Knox College, and University of Missouri-tried his hand at acting, law, and journalism, and traveled Europe before meeting his wife and becoming city editor for the St. Joseph Gazette in St. Joseph, Missouri. He wrote and edited for several newspapers, establishing himself as a humor writer and publishing poetry. He died of a heart-attack at 45.
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1616406542
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The Works of Eugene Field is a collection of poetry and essays by American author Eugene Field, originally published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1896 under the title The Writings in Prose and Verse of Eugene Field. Known for his children's poetry, especially the light-hearted "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod," Field was a journalist who found his niche in poetry and humor writing. The original collection, published after Field's death and including artwork and letters from the author, is a charming set of books compiling all his works. Republished here for young readers and collectors of Americana, The Works of Eugene Field is sure to delight audiences young and old. Volume III of this twelve-volume set, Second Book of Verse, is a collection of poetry, the second in the series. It also includes an Introduction from American journalist Julian Hawthorne, son of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. EUGENE FIELD (1850-1895) was an American author known for his humorous essays and children's poetry. Interested in many subjects and unable to decide what to do with his life, Field attended three colleges-Williams College, Knox College, and University of Missouri-tried his hand at acting, law, and journalism, and traveled Europe before meeting his wife and becoming city editor for the St. Joseph Gazette in St. Joseph, Missouri. He wrote and edited for several newspapers, establishing himself as a humor writer and publishing poetry. He died of a heart-attack at 45.
The Writings in Prose and Verse of Eugene Field
The Writings in Prose and Verse ...
Second book of verse
Author: Eugene Field
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
American Wit and Humor
Author: Joel Chandler Harris
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A collection of American humor from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A collection of American humor from the 18th to 20th centuries.
The Writings in Prose and Verse of Eugene Field
Life of Eugene Field
Author: Slason Thompson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
John Smith, U.S.A.
Author: Eugene Field
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Second Book of Verse
Author: Eugene Field
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
"Second Book of Verse" by Eugene Field is a delightful and enchanting collection of poetry that invites readers into the whimsical world of this beloved American writer. Published during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Field's second book of verse likely continues the tradition of his charming and nostalgic style. Within the pages of this collection, readers can anticipate encountering a variety of themes, each infused with Field's signature blend of playfulness and sentimentality. The poet's love for capturing the innocence of childhood is likely evident, with verses that celebrate the magic of imagination and the wonder found in everyday moments. Field may revisit his well-known characters like "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod," continuing to weave their stories into the fabric of his poetry. Through these characters, he might explore themes of love, loss, and the enduring spirit of youth. The poet's ability to create vivid and memorable imagery, coupled with a rhythmic and melodic quality, is likely to shine throughout the collection.
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
"Second Book of Verse" by Eugene Field is a delightful and enchanting collection of poetry that invites readers into the whimsical world of this beloved American writer. Published during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Field's second book of verse likely continues the tradition of his charming and nostalgic style. Within the pages of this collection, readers can anticipate encountering a variety of themes, each infused with Field's signature blend of playfulness and sentimentality. The poet's love for capturing the innocence of childhood is likely evident, with verses that celebrate the magic of imagination and the wonder found in everyday moments. Field may revisit his well-known characters like "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod," continuing to weave their stories into the fabric of his poetry. Through these characters, he might explore themes of love, loss, and the enduring spirit of youth. The poet's ability to create vivid and memorable imagery, coupled with a rhythmic and melodic quality, is likely to shine throughout the collection.