Books by "Frank Charles Bowen"
8 books found
In "The Life of Oscar Wilde," Frank Harris presents a vivid, detailed, and deeply engaging portrait of the iconic playwright and poet, Oscar Wilde. Through a combination of biographical narrative and literary analysis, Harris captures the intricacies of Wilde's complex personality, his artistic genius, and the societal milieu that shaped his life and works. The book employs a candid, conversational style, rich with anecdotes and personal recollections, positioning Wilde within the broader context of Victorian society's moral constraints and the emerging modernist sensibility of the late 19th century. Frank Harris, a prominent literary figure and journalist of his time, had a unique connection with Wilde, having been both a contemporary and a vocal admirer of his work. Harris's understanding of Wilde's life was informed by their personal interactions and the cultural environment of the period, making him a particularly insightful biographer. His own experiences with censorship and societal taboos resonate throughout the narrative, highlighting the personal stakes of Wilde's artistic endeavors and public persona. This biography is essential reading for anyone interested in the interplay between art and life, as it not only explores Wilde's contributions to literature but also delves into the tragic aspects of his existence. Harris's compelling storytelling ensures that both Wilde scholars and casual readers alike will find themselves captivated by the wit, beauty, and pain that define Wilde's legacy.
A History of American Magazines, Volume II: 1850-1865
by Frank Luther Mott
1938 · Harvard University Press
The first volume of this work, covering the period from 1741-1850, was issued in 1931 by another publisher, and is reissued now without change, under our imprint. The second volume covers the period from 1850 to 1865; the third volume, the period from 1865 to 1885. For each chronological period, Mr. Mott has provided a running history which notes the occurrence of the chief general magazines and the developments in the field of class periodicals, as well as publishing conditions during that period, the development of circulations, advertising, payments to contributors, reader attitudes, changing formats, styles and processes of illustration, and the like. Then in a supplement to that running history, he offers historical sketches of the chief magazines which flourished in the period. These sketches extend far beyond the chronological limitations of the period. The second and third volumes present, altogether, separate sketches of seventy-six magazines, including The North American Review, The Youth's Companion, The Liberator, The Independent, Harper's Monthly, Leslie's Weekly, Harper's Weekly, The Atlantic Monthly, St. Nicholas, and Puck. The whole is an unusual mirror of American civilization.