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Dawn Powell: Novels 19301942 (LOA #126): Dance Night / Come Back to Sorrento / Turn, Magic Wheel / Angels on Toast / A Time to ,Used
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Dawn Powella vital part of literary Greenwich Village from the 1920s through the 1960swas the tirelessly observant chronicler of two very different worlds: the smalltown Ohio where she grew up and the sophisticated Manhattan to which she gravitated. If her Ohio novels are more melancholy and compassionate, her Manhattan novels, exuberant and incisive, sparkle with a cast of writers, show people, businessmen, and hustling hangerson. All show rich characterization and a flair for the gist of complex social situations. A playful satirist, an unsentimental observer of failed hopes and misguided longings, Dawn Powell is a literary rediscovery of rare importance. In this, one of two volumes collecting nine novels, The Library of America presents the best of Powells fiction.Dance Night (1930), Powells own favorite among her works, is a surprisingly frank treatment of obsessive longing set in an Ohio factory town during the 1920s. Come Back to Sorrento (1932; originally published as The Tenth Moon), a compelling study of frustrated aspirations, tells the story of a woman whose friendship with a music teacher awakens her sense of her lifes wasted potential.With Turn, Magic, Wheel (1936), a whirlwind tour of Manhattans literary world, Powell reinvented herself as a satirical writer. Her treatment of the city of perpetual distraction captures the allure of Manhattan with a lightness and wit to be found in all her New York novels. Angels on Toast (1940), whose farcical pace recalls screwball comedy, is a shrewd portrait of the adulterous misadventures of two salesmen. In A Time To Be Born (1942), set during the months before Americas entry into World War II, Powell portrays the monstrously egotistical Amanda Keeler Evansone of her most wickedly barbed creations.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nations literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, Americas best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acidfree paper that will last for centuries.
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- Q: What are the main themes explored in Dawn Powell's novels from 1930 to 1942? A: Dawn Powell's novels from this period explore themes of obsessive longing, frustrated aspirations, and the contrasts between small-town life and the complexities of urban existence. Her works often feature rich characterizations and incisive insights into social situations.
- Q: What is the significance of the Library of America edition of Dawn Powell's works? A: The Library of America edition is significant as it preserves and presents the best of American literature. This particular volume collects nine of Powell's novels, ensuring her contributions to literary heritage are acknowledged and kept in print.
- Q: How many pages are in the 'Dawn Powell: Novels 1930-1942' collection? A: The collection contains a total of 1068 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Who is the author of the novels in this collection? A: The author of the novels in this collection is Dawn Powell.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book has a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this edition of Dawn Powell's novels published? A: This edition was published on September 10, 2001.
- Q: Can you describe the writing style of Dawn Powell? A: Dawn Powell's writing style is characterized by playful satire and sharp observations. She adeptly captures the nuances of human relationships and societal dynamics, often with a wit and lightness that enhances her narratives.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy Dawn Powell's works? A: Readers who appreciate literary fiction, character-driven narratives, and incisive social commentary will likely enjoy Dawn Powell's works. Her novels appeal to those interested in both personal and societal themes.
- Q: Is this edition a first edition? A: Yes, this is a first edition of Dawn Powell's novels collection.