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A Chance Meeting: American Encounters
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Weaving A Tapestry Of Creativity And Circumstance, This Lauded Chronicle Of The Many Links And Serendipitous Meetings Between Giants Of American Culturefrom Henry James To Helen Keller To Zora Neale Hurston To Marcel Duchampnow Includes A New Introduction By The Author.They Met In Ordinary Ways, Writes Rachel Cohen In Her Introduction, A Careful Arrangement After Long Admiration, A Friends Casual Introduction, Or Because They Both Just Happened To Be Standing Near The Drinks. . . . They Talked To Each Other For A Few Hours Or For Forty Years, And Later It Seemed To Them Impossible That They Could Have Missed Each Other.Each Chapter Of This Inventive Consideration Of American Culture Evokes An Actual Meeting Between Two Historical Figures. In 1854, Henry James, As A Boy, Goes With His Father To Have A Daguerreotype Made By Mathew Brady And Is Captured In A Moment Of Selfconsciousness About Being American. Brady Returns To Photograph Walt Whitman And, Later, At City Point In The Midst Of The Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant.Meanwhile, Henry James Begins A Lasting Friendship With William Dean Howells, And Also Meets Sarah Orne Jewett, Who In Turn Is A Mentor To Willa Cather. Mark Twain Publishes Grants Memoirs; W. E. B. Du Bois And His Professor William James Visit The Young Helen Keller; And Edward Steichen And Alfred Stieglitz Argue About Photography.Later, Carl Van Vechten And Gertrude Stein, Who Was Also A Student Of William Jamess, Attend A Performance Of The Rite Of Spring; Hart Crane Goes Out On The Town With Charlie Chaplin; Langston Hughes And Zora Neale Hurston Write A Play Together; Elizabeth Bishop Takes Marianne Moore, Who Was Photographed By Both Van Vechten And Richard Avedon, To The Circus; Avedon And James Baldwin Collaborate On A Book; John Cage And Marcel Duchamp Play Chess; And Norman Mailer And Robert Lowell March On The Pentagon In The Antivietnam War Demonstration Of 1967.The Accumulation Of These Pairings Draws The Reader Into The Mysterious Process Through Which Creativity Has Been Sparked And Passed On Among Iconoclastic American Writers And Artists.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has four hundred sixteen pages. It offers a detailed exploration of American cultural encounters.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is paperback. This makes it lightweight and easy to carry.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five inches long by one point zero three inches wide and seven point ninety-six inches high.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Chance Meeting'? A: The author is Rachel Cohen. She provides a vivid narrative connecting various American cultural figures.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book belongs to the Criticism genre. It focuses on significant cultural interactions and historical context.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: Yes, it is suitable for young readers. The content is educational and explores American cultural history.
- Q: How can I best read this book? A: You can read this book at your own pace. It is ideal for both casual reading and academic study.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: No, the book does not include illustrations. It focuses on text to convey its themes and narratives.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'A Chance Meeting'? A: It explores themes of creativity, culture, and serendipitous encounters among American icons.
- Q: What is the recommended age for reading this book? A: The recommended age is twelve and up. Mature themes and historical context make it suitable for teens and adults.
- Q: How should I care for the book? A: Keep the book in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to maintain its condition.
- Q: Can I clean the book if it gets dirty? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a dry cloth. Avoid using water or cleaning solutions on the pages.
- Q: Is there a warranty for the book? A: No, there is no warranty for the book. Standard return policies apply if it arrives damaged.
- Q: What if I receive a damaged copy? A: Contact customer support for a replacement. They will guide you through the return process.
- Q: Can I return the book if I don’t like it? A: Yes, you can return the book within the specified return period. Ensure it is in original condition.
- Q: Is this book a good gift for history enthusiasts? A: Yes, it makes an excellent gift for history enthusiasts. The rich narrative connects important cultural figures.