Bücher von James Wood

Forster's Aspects of the Novel and Milan Kundera's The Art of the Novel, How Fiction Works is a study of the main elements of fiction, such as narrative, detail, characterization, dialogue, realism, and style.

Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern - English and foreign sources: including phrases, mottoes, maxims, proverbs, definitions, aphorisms, and sayings of the wise men, in their bearing on life is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Author of How Fiction Works James Wood has long established himself as the leading critic of his generation. With The Fun Stuff, he confirms his preeminence not only as a discerning judge, but also as one of fiction's most ardent appreciators. In these twenty-three sparkling dispatches, Wood offers a panoramic look at the modern novel. He effortlessly connects his encyclopedic understanding of the literary canon-casting his eye upon such crucial writers as Thomas Hardy and Leo Tolstoy-with an equally in-depth analysis of the most important authors writing today, including Cormac McCarthy, Lydia Davis, and Aleksandar Hemon. From the brilliant title essay on Keith Moon and the lost joys of drumming to Wood's incisive piece on the writings of George Orwell, The Fun Stuff is indispensable reading for anyone who cares about contemporary literature.

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Published when he was thirty-three, The Broken Estate is the first book of essays by the man who would become one of America's most esteemed literary critics. Ranging in subject from Jane Austen to John Updike, this collection introduced American readers to a new kind of humanist criticism. Wood is committed to judging literature through its connection with the soul, its appeal to our appetites and identities, and he examines his subjects rigorously, without ever losing sight of the mysterious human impulse that has made these works valuable to generations of readers.

Stories From Greek Mythology is a collection of tales from ancient Greek mythology compiled by James Wood and originally published in 1867. The book features classic stories such as the adventures of Perseus, the Trojan War, and the labours of Hercules, as well as lesser-known tales such as the story of Atalanta and the golden fleece. Each story is retold in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible for readers of all ages. The book is also accompanied by beautiful illustrations that bring the stories to life. Overall, Stories From Greek Mythology is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its rich and imaginative storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"James Wood has been called our best young critic. This is not true. He is our best critic; he thinks with a sublime ferocity."--Cynthia OzickFollowing the collection The Broken Estate--which established James Wood as the leading critic of his generation--The Irresponsible Self confirms Wood's preeminence, not only as a discerning judge but also as an appreciator of contemporary novels. In twenty-three passionate, sparkling dispatches, he effortlessly connects his encyclopedic, passionate understanding of the literary canon with an equally earnest and appreciative view of the most discussed authors writing today, including Franzen, Pynchon, Rushdie, DeLillo, Naipaul, David Foster Wallace, and Zadie Smith. This collection includes Wood's famous and controversial attack on "hysterical realism", and his sensitive but unsparing examinations of White Teeth and Brick Lane. The Irresponsible Self is indispensable reading for anyone who cares about modern fiction.

Thomas Bunting while neglecting his philosophy Ph.D., still unfinished after seven years, is secretly writing what he hopes will be his masterwork--a vast atheistic project to be titled The Book Against God. In despair over his failed academic career and failing marriage, Bunting is also enraged to the point of near lunacy by his parents' religiousness. When his father, a beloved parish priest, suddenly falls ill, Bunting returns to the Northern village of his childhood. Bunting's hopes that this visit might enable him to finally talk honestly with his parents and sort out his wayward life, are soon destroyed.Comic, edgy, lyrical, and indignant Bunting gives the term unreliable narrator a new twist with his irrepressible incapacity to tell the truth.

Ein einfühlsamer Familienroman wie aus dem Leben gegriffen. Bauentwickler Alan Querry fliegt mit seiner Tochter Helen nach Saratoga Springs, upstate New York, um deren Schwester Vanessa zu besuchen. Die jungen Frauen haben sich nie von der bitteren Trennung ihrer Eltern und dem frühen Tod ihrer Mutter erholt, vor allem Vanessa verfällt immer wieder in Depressionen. Endlich wiedervereint, beginnt die Familie mit den Fragen zu ringen, die 'Upstate' so eindringlich machen: Warum fällt manchen Menschen das Leben so viel schwerer als anderen? Kann Glücklichsein gelernt werden, oder wird man einfach so geboren? "Upstate" ist ein tiefgründiger Roman, reich an menschlicher Einsicht und voll mit jenen Dingen, die uns in unseren stillsten Momenten beschäftigen.

Dreams of becoming a professional writer are abruptly put on hold for college student Nica Mitchell following the unexpected death of her mother and her father's cancer diagnosis. Forced to return home when he's hospitalized after encountering a near death experience, Nica learns that her father has been keeping a dark secret. Something in between the stages of life and death that, when revealed, will change her life forever.

""Outlines of English and Anglo-Saxon Grammar"" is a book written by James Wood in 1857. The book is a comprehensive guide to the grammar of the English language and its predecessor, the Anglo-Saxon language. The author has divided the book into two parts. The first part is dedicated to the Anglo-Saxon language, which is the oldest form of the English language. This section provides an in-depth analysis of the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the Anglo-Saxon language.The second part of the book is dedicated to the English language, which is the modern form of the language. This section provides a detailed analysis of the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the English language. The author has used a simple and easy-to-understand language to explain complex grammar concepts. The book also includes numerous examples and exercises to help the readers understand the concepts better.The book is an excellent resource for students, teachers, and anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of the English language. It is also a valuable resource for those who are interested in the history and evolution of the English language. The book has been widely used as a textbook in schools and universities around the world. Overall, ""Outlines of English and Anglo-Saxon Grammar"" is a must-read for anyone who wants to master the English language.For The Use Of Schools.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

First published in 1795 and reissued here in its 1815 sixth edition, The Elements of Algebra by James Wood (1760-1839) was one of the standard Cambridge texts for decades, also accompanying Charles Darwin aboard the Beagle. It gives an interesting glimpse of the mathematical standards expected of undergraduates.