George William Curtis Livres

George William Curtis (1824-1892) was an American writer and public speaker, born in Rhode Island, of old New England stock. In 1850 he returned to the US after four years travelling in Europe, attractive, accomplished, and ambitious for literary distinction. He settled on Staten Island and instantly plunged into the whirl of life in New York, obtained a post on the Tribune, became a popular lecturer, started work on Nile Notes of a Howadji (1851), and became a favourite in society. He wrote for Putnam's Magazine, and a number of volumes, composed of essays written for that publication and for Harper's Monthly, came in rapid succession from his pen. The chief of these were The Potiphar Papers (1853), a satire on the fashionable society of the day; and Prue and I (1856), a pleasantly sentimental, fancifully tender and humourous study of life. In 1863 he became the political editor of Harper's Weekly. From month to month he contributed to Harper's Monthly, under the title of "The Easy Chair," brief essays on topics of social and literary interest.

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Andrew Jackson Downing and George William Curtis were two of the most important voices in nineteenth-century American literature and culture, and their essays on rural life and landscape are still admired and studied today. This collection gathers some of their most significant work on the subject, providing a fascinating look at the changing attitudes towards nature and the environment during this pivotal time in American history.

A powerful speech addressing the responsibility of educated individuals to use their knowledge and privilege for the betterment of society, delivered by prominent social critic and abolitionist George William Curtis.

A collection of ghost stories from some of the greatest writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries, including Guy de Maupassant, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, and Pedro Antonio de Alarcón. With haunting tales of lost love, revenge, and supernatural terror, this book is guaranteed to chill and thrill readers of all ages. Whether you are a fan of classic horror literature or simply love a good ghost story, this collection is not to be missed.

A collection of essays by the American writer and public speaker George William Curtis. The essays explore a variety of themes, including literature, politics, and social issues. They reflect Curtis's commitment to social reform and his belief in the importance of education and culture.