The momentous life of Pulitzer Prize winner William Styron is now chronicled in more than 1,000 of his letters compiled by his widow, Rose Styron. The collection is called, Selected Letters of William Styron.
His early letters give clues into the novel to come.
The emphasis Laura Ingalls Wilder gave to learning sprang directly from the value her parents placed on education. In this Learning section, you can explore a variety of educational resources for all ages and across multiple topics, such as literature, history, and music.
Poet Langston Hughes was also an "inveterate letter writer," says the co-editor of a new compilation of his correspondence. But if you're hoping to find profound love letters, you'll be disappointed.
In 1971, one audacious librarian asked the luminaries of the era, from Isaac Asimov to E.B. White to Neil Armstrong, to write letters to children on why libraries are important.
Take a look at the life and works of designer and typographer Jan Tschichold
Willa Cather, who hailed from a dusty little town in Nebraska, who at the beginning had no credentials, no money, no influential friends, and who was of …
This is a technical handbook for artists and calligraphers, written by one of the foremost calligraphers of the 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the art of writing and illuminating letters, and includes detailed instructions and illustrations for a wide range of techniques. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in calligraphy and lettering. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. | Author: Edward Johnston | Publisher: Legare Street Press | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023 | Number of Pages: 512 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 1019416823 | ISBN-13: 9781019416822
We celebrate Black History Month year round because the contributions African Americans have made to science, art, politics, business and more did not just happen during the month of February. So I curated a list of 15 Coffee Table Books That Celebrate Black History to liven up your home and inspire you year round.
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This collection of letters offers insights into the life and work of Sidney Lanier, a 19th-century American musician and poet. Covering a wide range of topics, including artistic inspiration, literary criticism, and personal relationships, these letters provide a valuable window into Lanier's inner world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. | Author: Sidney Lanier | Publisher: Legare Street Press | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023 | Number of Pages: 268 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 1020645385 | ISBN-13: 9781020645389
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The hundreds of letters written by William Styron, nearly sixty years of them, many quite long, are about such matters as the public apology of Robert
This charming collection of letters offers a glimpse into the daily lives of two young girls in the early 20th century. Written by Heloise Edwina Hersey, the letters are full of vivid descriptions of everyday experiences, from school days to family outings. This book is a delightful read for anyone interested in social history and the art of letter-writing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. | Author: Heloise Edwina Hersey | Publisher: Legare Street Press | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023 | Number of Pages: 260 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1022096885 | ISBN-13: 9781022096882
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