Bøger af Bernard Taper

Extracted From The New Yorker, June 10, 1961 And June 17, 1961.

Mark Twain's San Francisco is a book written by Bernard Taper that explores the life and times of one of America's most beloved authors, Mark Twain, during his time in San Francisco. The book delves into Twain's personal experiences and observations of the city during the 1860s, when he lived there as a young journalist and writer. Taper provides a detailed account of the city's history, culture, and social climate during this time, painting a vivid picture of what life was like in San Francisco during the Gold Rush era. Through Twain's writings and Taper's research, readers are taken on a journey through the bustling streets of San Francisco, where Twain encountered a colorful cast of characters, witnessed the city's rapid growth and development, and honed his craft as a writer. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Mark Twain, as well as those interested in the history of San Francisco and the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

In this lively and informed book, Bernard Taper, a writer for the "New Yorker," scrutinizes the social and economic characteristics of the arts in Boston, seeking specific answers to the questions: What might be done to foster, strengthen, enrich, and invigorate the arts? What can make them more meaningful to a larger segment of the community?

Providing a discussion of Balanchine's life and work, this text also explores the legal, financial and institutional subplots that unfolded after the death of one of the most famous choreographers of the century.