The Road to Oxiana

The Road to Oxiana
Author: Robert Byron
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2021-08-31
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

Begin a voyage through Persia and Afghanistan with renowned explorer Robert Byron in 'The Road to Oxiana'.This travelog recounts Byron's ten-month adventure, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of the Middle East, from Venice to Peshawar. As Byron travels through vibrant landscapes and encounters diverse cultures, he showcases his extensive knowledge of the region's architectural wonders. From the awe-inspiring Mosque of Sheikh Lutfullah to the majestic ruins of Persepolis, his vivid descriptions transport readers to these timeless sites.

The Profession of Authorship in America, 1800-1870

The Profession of Authorship in America, 1800-1870
Author: William Charvat
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1992
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780231070775

This study focuses on the complex relations between author, publisher and contemporary reading public in 19th-century America; in particular, the emergence of Irving and Cooper as America's first successful literary entrepreneurs, how Poe's and Melville's successes and failures affected their writing, the popularization of poetry in the 1830s and 1840s, the role of the literary magazine in the 1840s and 1850s, and the beginnings of book promotion. It pays particular attention to the way social and economic forces helped to shape literary works.

Italian Fantasies

Italian Fantasies
Author: Israel Zangwill
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2022-09-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Italian Fantasies" by Israel Zangwill. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.