Bøger af David Garrett Izzo

A collection of stories.Honorable Mention: 2011 London Book Festival for General Fiction

A historical novel about Aldous Huxley and his circle "astonishingly alive and accurate." -Roger Lathbury, George Mason University

A comprehensive and accessible reference to the life and work of Christopher Isherwood. It includes entries on influential friends, including W.H. Auden, Aldous Huxley and Stephen Spender, and details the 'roles' Isherwood exemplified during his life - writer, rebel, gay-activist hero, and proud exponent of the Eastern philosophy known as Vedanta.

Indeed, science and religion were dominant themes in W H Auden's life and work, which for him were oftentimes one and the same. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to Auden and his writing and offers the details of his poems, plays, libretti, and other pieces of writing.

Charles Chesnutt was the first African-American writer of fiction to win major acclaim. This collection of essays seeks to confirm and reevaluate the stature of this great American novelist.

Discusses the relationships between the philosophy of Mysticism, which traces its lineage back into prehistory, with that of the world of more traditional philosophy and literature. This title argues for the centrality of mysticism's role in the philosophical and artistic development of western culture.

Examines Springsteen the man, his music, the cultural importance of his narrative songs and the singular experience of his live performances. Particular attention is paid to his political consciousness, including his alignment with the working poor, the unemployed, and Americans simply down on their luck. It also explores his role in politics, especially his endorsement of various politicians.