Bøger af Carl Van Vechten

Opening on a scene of tawdry sensationalism, this novel shifts decisively to a world of black middle-class respectability, defined by intellectual values, professional ambition, and an acute consciousness of class and racial identity.

First published in 1920, The Music of Spain deals with historical periods, schools and style and appears to embrace everything related to music provided it affects or is affected by Spain in some degree, no matter how small or insignificant.

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THE career of Olive Fremstad has entailed continuous struggle: a struggle in the beginning with poverty, a struggle with a refractory voice, and a struggle with her own overpowering and dominating temperament. Ambition has steered her course.

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Music After The Great War And Other Studies is a book written by Carl Van Vechten and published in 1915. The book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of music and its cultural significance in the aftermath of World War I. The first essay, which gives the book its title, discusses the changes that occurred in music following the war and how these changes reflected the broader social and political upheavals of the time. The subsequent essays cover a range of topics, including the role of music in African American culture, the relationship between music and dance, and the influence of Wagner on modern music.Throughout the book, Van Vechten demonstrates his deep knowledge and appreciation of music, drawing on a wide range of examples and historical contexts. He also offers insightful commentary on the cultural and social significance of music, highlighting its ability to bring people together and transcend boundaries of race, class, and nationality.Overall, Music After The Great War And Other Studies is a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of the role of music in the early 20th century, written by a passionate and knowledgeable music critic.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.

The Merry-Go-Round is a novel by Carl Van Vechten that was first published in 1932. The book is set in New York City during the 1920s and follows the lives of a group of wealthy and privileged young people who spend their days partying, drinking, and indulging in various vices. The story is told from the perspective of a young man named Peter Stuyvesant, who is part of this social circle but begins to question the emptiness and shallowness of their lifestyle.As the novel progresses, Peter becomes increasingly disillusioned with his friends and their hedonistic ways. He becomes involved with a young woman named Mary, who is more grounded and sincere than the other people in his social circle. Through his relationship with Mary, Peter begins to see the world in a different way and starts to question his own values and beliefs.The Merry-Go-Round is a biting critique of the excesses and moral decay of the Roaring Twenties. Van Vechten's writing is sharp and satirical, and he paints a vivid picture of the decadent and superficial world of wealthy young people in New York City during this era. The novel is also notable for its frank depiction of sexuality and drug use, which were taboo subjects at the time of its publication. Overall, The Merry-Go-Round is a fascinating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.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.

Peter Whiffle is a novel written by Carl Van Vechten. It was first published in 1922 and is considered a classic of American literature. The book tells the story of Peter Whiffle, a young man who is trying to find his place in the world. Peter is a dreamer who is fascinated by art, literature, and music. He spends his days wandering around New York City, meeting interesting people, and getting into all sorts of adventures. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Rosalind, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man. The novel is a satire of the bohemian lifestyle of the 1920s, with a cast of characters that includes artists, writers, musicians, and socialites. Van Vechten's writing is witty, clever, and full of vivid descriptions of New York City and its inhabitants. The novel is a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the pursuit of happiness, and it remains a beloved classic of American literature to this day.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.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.

Firecrackers: A Realistic Novel (1925) is a novel by Carl Van Vechten. Published in the same year as F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and Anita Loos' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Van Vechten's novel has been recognized as an important document of the Jazz Age, a decade of bohemian excess and artistic experimentation that changed the shape of American and European culture. "You must think of a group of people in terms of a packet of firecrackers. You ignite the first cracker and the flash fires the fuse of the second, and so on, until, after a series of crackling detonations, the whole bunch has exploded, and nothing survives but a few torn and scattered bits of paper, blackened with powder." In Van Vechten's novel, an explosive group of friends welcomes a handsome young man into their midst. Gunnar O'Grady, an athlete and a jack of all trades, soon becomes an object of obsession for men and women alike. As he tries to satisfy their needs and desires while working to support himself, he begins to question the meaning of friendship itself. Firecrackers: A Realistic Novel, Van Vechten's fourth novel, is a fascinating work of fiction from a man who was always one step ahead of the rest. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Carl Van Vechten's Firecrackers: A Realistic Novel is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Peter Whiffle (1922) is a novel by Carl Van Vechten. Framing himself as his character's literary executor, Van Vechten provides a satirical self portrait of his unusual life in the arts through the lens of a man whose sole gift is to identify and move with the avant-garde. Peter Whiffle is a writer who never writes. Throughout his travels, he claims to be researching for an important work of literature but mostly provides humorous portraits of some of the greatest artists, dancers, and writers of his time. In this way, he proves himself much more of a mirror than a window--like Van Vechten likely sensed of his own writing, Whiffle is a man who reflects the success and genius of others much more than he offers his own. Travelling between New York City and Europe, Whiffle becomes a figure who defines his generation through keen wit and tongue-in-cheek wisdom, a tour guide to a vast land of cultural creation and bohemian excess. Peter Whiffle, Van Vechten's debut novel, is a fascinating work of fiction from a man who was always one step ahead of the rest. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Carl Van Vechten's Peter Whiffle is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

The Merry-Go-Round, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

Lords of the Housetops: Thirteen Cat Tales, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

One of the defining novels of Jazz Age literature, Carl Van Vechten's Firecrackers encapsulates the extravagance and freedom of New York City in the Roaring 20s.Paul Moody's life is almost completely uneventful. The gigolo is bored and desperately seeking a sense of purpose. When a mysterious, attractive young man, Gunnar O'Grady, enters Paul's life he becomes fascinated with his new friend. Gunnar represents the sexual freedom of the Jazz Age and soon becomes the object of many of the characters' desires. As he becomes integral to Paul's social circle, Gunnar flicks between seeking and avoiding the vying eyes of those around him.This entertaining and ironic novel was first published in 1925. Now in a brand new edition, this volume is not one to be missed by fans of Carl Van Vechten or F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.

2022 Reprint of the 1926 Edition. With an additional note by the Author and a Critical Commentary by George S. Schuyler. Set during the Harlem Renaissance in the United States in the 1920s, Nigger Heaven has been controversial since its publication. The novel is a portrayal of life in the "great black walled city" of Harlem, part of New York City. It describes the interactions of African American intellectuals, political activists, bacchanalian workers, and other Harlem characters. The plot concerns two people, a quiet librarian, and an aspiring writer, who try to keep their love alive as racism denies them every opportunity.This roman à clef became an instant bestseller and served as an informal guidebook to Harlem. It also split the black literary community, as some, like Langston Hughes and Nella Larsen, appreciated it, while others, like Countee Cullen and W. E. B. Du Bois, regarded it as an "affront to the hospitality of black folks". The book fueled a period of "Harlemania", during which the neighborhood became popular among white people, who then frequented its cabarets and bars. This edition from the 1951 reprint by Avon Publishing Company.