Nicholas Delbanco Livres

The book explores the societal paradox of aging in America, where the focus remains on youth despite the recognition of the value of experience in leadership roles such as teachers and presidents. It delves into the complexities of honoring elders while also grappling with the pressure to prioritize younger individuals in various fields, particularly in entertainment and athletics. Through various contexts, it examines the ongoing tension between valuing age and the desire for youthful perspectives, raising questions about the appropriate balance between honoring wisdom and encouraging new ideas.

Set against the backdrop of Provencal culture and history, the narrative offers a rich depiction of a paradise that remains largely untouched yet faces the inevitability of progress. Nicholas Delbanco, an acclaimed novelist and essayist, captures the essence of this region, making it an ideal read for fans of Peter Mayle and Frances Mayes. Celebrated as one of the finest in travel literature, it invites readers to explore the beauty and complexities of this enchanting locale.

Drawing lessons from writers of all ages and writing across genres, a distinguished teacher and writer reveals the enduring importance of writing for our time In this new contribution to Yale University Press's Why X Matters series, a distinguished writer and scholar tackles central questions of the discipline of writing. Drawing on his own experience with such mentors as John Updike, John Gardner, and James Baldwin, and in turn having taught such rising stars as Jesmyn Ward, Delbanco looks in particular at questions of influence and the contradictory, simultaneous impulses toward imitation and originality. Part memoir, part literary history, and part analysis, this unique text will resonate with students, writers, writing teachers, and bibliophiles.

A high-energy romp, the poet's prose memoir recounts his military service in World War I, when a comedy of errors led to his unjust arrest and imprisonment for treason.

"Nicholas Delbanco is a British-born American who received his BA from Harvard and his MA from Columbia University. He currently directs the Hopwood Awards Program and is the Robert Frost Distinguished University Professor of English at the University of Michigan. An editor and author of more than twenty books, Delbanco has received numerous awards-among them a Guggenheim Fellowship and two Writing Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts"--

The Art of Youth is a moving inquiry into the nature of artistic prodigies who did their major work at an early age. Renowned novelist Nicholas Delbanco gives us a triptych of indelible portraits: the American writer Stephen Crane (immortalized by The Red Badge of Courage), the British artist Dora Carrington (called "the most neglected serious painter of her time"), and the legendary composer George Gersh-win (Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess). All three lived colorful, productive lives before dying early, at an average age of thirty-five. In this learned and elegant book, Delbanco discovers what it is we mourn in artists who pass away so young, and muses on his own life--one marked by both early success and longevity.

Over three decades of correspondence between Nicholas Delbanco and Jon Manchip White provides a rich tapestry of insights into the writing profession. The letters traverse a spectrum of tones, from playful to profound, as they critique personal and peer works while reflecting on themes of aging, illness, and loss. White's multifaceted career as an author, professor, and bon vivant adds depth to their exchanges, making this collection a unique exploration of literary life and friendship.

Exploring the intersection of arts and literature, Nicholas Delbanco's collection features essays that reflect his deep appreciation for music and visual arts. Topics range from the restoration of a renowned Stradivarius cello to a creative retelling of H. A. and Margaret Rey's lives and the origin of Curious George. Through these diverse narratives, Delbanco delves into the profound connections between art, love, and life, offering readers a rich tapestry of cultural insights and personal reflections.