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Selected Works of Elinor Wylie,Used
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A sampling of Elinor Wylies most representative workIn the 1920s Elinor Wylies poetry and novels were critically acclaimed and enjoyed popularity in both the United States and England. Her poems were published in the New Yorker, the Century, the New Republic, and the Saturday Review of Literature, and she was described by contemporaries as an icon of the age. Much of the charm of Wylies work is in her humor as well as in her understanding and mastery of so many poetic forms. Her magazine stories and articles from Vanity Fair, the New Yorker, and other leading periodicals of the twenties demonstrate her virtuosity and are illustrative of the era.Selected Works of Elinor Wylie contains 113 of the 161 poems Wylie chose for the volumes published in her lifetime and 100 more that appeared in Collected Poems and in Last Poems. Also included are the first chapters of each of her novels, Jennifer Lorn, The Venetian Glass Nephew, The Orphan Angel, and Mr. Hodge and Mr. Hazard. Editor and scholar Evelyn Hively chose short stories, essays, reviews, and articles to further define Wylies rich and broad repertoire and her place on the 1920s literary scene.Scholars and researchers of this modern woman writer and her contemporaries will find this a welcome addition to womens literary studies.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Selected Works of Elinor Wylie'? A: The book is a collection of Elinor Wylie's most representative poetry and prose, showcasing her literary contributions during the 1920s.
- Q: How many poems are included in this edition? A: This edition contains 113 poems chosen by Wylie for her published volumes, along with an additional 100 poems from her later collections.
- Q: Who edited 'Selected Works of Elinor Wylie'? A: The book is edited by Evelyn Helmick Hively, who also selected short stories, essays, and articles that highlight Wylie's literary repertoire.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Selected Works of Elinor Wylie' published? A: The book was published on August 5, 2005.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Criticism & Theory.
- Q: How many pages does 'Selected Works of Elinor Wylie' have? A: This edition has a total of 216 pages.
- Q: What makes Elinor Wylie's writing significant? A: Wylie's writing is notable for its humor, mastery of poetic forms, and its reflection of the literary scene in the 1920s.
- Q: Is this book suitable for scholarly research? A: Yes, it is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in women's literary studies and the works of Elinor Wylie.