Books by "George Townsend Warner"
12 books found
This work embraces the ancestors & descendants of John Greene, surgeon (1590-1659) who married Joanne Tattershall in 1619 and immigrated from Salisbury, County Wilts, England to Boston Massachusetts in 1635. He settled in Warwick Rhode Island. He married three times due to the unexpected death of his 1st and 2nd wife. He had a long and active political life, holding office almost continuously throughout his life. Descendants primarily lived in the eastern United States.
Encyclopedia of British Writers, 1800 to the Present
by George Stade, Karen Karbiener
2010 · Infobase Publishing
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide biographical and critical information on major and lesser-known nineteenth- and twentieth-century British writers, and includes articles on key schools of literature, and genres.
AFTER THE END – Dystopia Box Set: 34 Dystopias and Post-Apocalyptic Works
by Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Jack London, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, Sinclair Lewis, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, Samuel Butler, Edward Bellamy, Aldous Huxley, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, C. S. Lewis, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Fred M. White, George Orwell, Mary Shelley, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Hugh Benson, Yevgeny Zamyatin
2023 · Good Press
AFTER THE END Dystopia Box Set: 34 Dystopias and Post-Apocalyptic Works presents an unparallelled assembly of speculative fiction that probes the darkest corners of the human psyche and society. Including seminal works from Edgar Allan Poe to George Orwell, and Mary Shelley to Aldous Huxley, this collection offers a comprehensive exploration of dystopian literature's evolution. It showcases a range of literary styles, from the gothic horror of Poe to the sharp social satire of Swift, encapsulating the genre's ability to reflect societal anxieties and critique contemporary issues through imagined, often starkly grim futures. The inclusion of less universally recognized pieces alongside these towering works enriches the collection, inviting readers to delve into the multifaceted landscape of dystopian narrative. The authors represented in AFTER THE END - Dystopia Box Set are not only luminaries in their own right but also pioneers who shaped and defined the contours of dystopian literature and speculative fiction. From H.G. Wells' scientific romances to Orwell's prescient visions of surveillance states, each author contributes to a rich tapestry that maps the psychological and sociopolitical terrains of their times. Collectively, they reflect a variety of cultural and historical contexts, incorporating critiques on imperialism, technology, authoritarianism, and human resilience. Their diverse backgrounds and periods provide a panoramic view of how dystopian visions have evolved, offering insights into the universal human condition and the perennial quest for utopia amidst dystopia. AFTER THE END Dystopia Box Set is essential reading for those who wish to navigate the complexities of future imaginings and their implications on the present. It promises an enlightening journey through the labyrinth of fear and hope that characterizes humanity's relationship with its potential futures. Scholars, students, and general readers alike will find rich material for study, reflection, and debate, making it a valuable addition to any collection on dystopian literature, speculative fiction, or cultural studies. This anthology not only stands as a monument to human imagination but also as an invitation to contemplate the paths that lie ahead for societies worldwide.
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