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James Agee: Let Us Now Praise Famous Men / A Death in the Family / shorter fiction (LOA #159) (Library of America James Agee Edi,Used
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A passionate literary innovator, eloquent in language and uncompromising in his social observation and his pursuit of emotional truth, James Agee (19091955) excelled as novelist, critic, journalist, and screenwriter. In his brief, often turbulent life, he left enduring evidence of his unwavering intensity, observant eye, and sometimes savage wit.This Library of America volume collects his fiction along with his extraordinary experiment in what might be called prophetic journalism, Let Us Now Praise Famous Men (1941), a collaboration with photographer Walker Evans that began as an assignment from Fortune magazine to report on the lives of Alabama sharecroppers, and that expanded into a vast and unique mix of reporting, poetic meditation, and anguished selfrevelation that Agee described as an effort in human actuality. A sixtyfourpage photo insert reproduces Evanss nowiconic photographs from the expanded 1960 edition.A Death in the Family, the Pulitzer Prizewinning novel that he worked on for over a decade and that was published posthumously in 1957, recreates in stunningly evocative prose Agees childhood in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the upheaval his family experienced after his fathers death in a car accident when Agee was six years old. A whole world, with its sensory vividness and social constraints, comes to life in this childseye view of a few catastrophic days. It is presented here for the first time in a text with corrections based on Agees manuscripts at the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center.This volume also includes The Morning Watch (1951), an autobiographical novella that reflects Agees deep involvement with religious questions, and three short stories: Death in the Desert, They That Sow in Sorrow Shall Not Reap, and the remarkable allegory A Mothers Tale.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 is the main theme of 'Let Us Now Praise Famous Men'? A: 'Let Us Now Praise Famous Men' explores the lives of Alabama sharecroppers during the Great Depression, blending journalism with poetic meditation to highlight social injustices and human experiences.
- Q: How long is 'James Agee: Let Us Now Praise Famous Men / A Death in the Family / shorter fiction'? A: The book is 818 pages long, providing an extensive collection of James Agee's fiction and nonfiction works.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition features a hardcover binding, which is durable and designed to withstand regular use.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic use as it includes critical literary works that provide insights into American literature and social issues.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'New', ensuring it is in perfect condition for readers.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection? A: The author of this collection is James Agee, a notable American writer known for his contributions as a novelist, critic, and journalist.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on September 22, 2005.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or photographs? A: Yes, the book includes a sixty-four-page photo insert featuring iconic photographs by Walker Evans.
- Q: What other works are included in this collection? A: In addition to 'Let Us Now Praise Famous Men' and 'A Death in the Family', the collection includes 'The Morning Watch' and three short stories.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: This book appeals to readers interested in American literature, social issues, and the historical context of the Great Depression.