A collection of articles, sketches, and letters spanning 33 years in Fyodor Dostoevsky's writing career, from 1847, just after the successful publication of his first novel, until 1880, a year before his death. This volume allows the reader to measure the broad scope of his artistic development and the changes that occurred as a result of such cataclysmic events as Dostoevsky's arrest and trial for treason and his subsequent imprisonment and exile in Siberia.

Washington Irving's collection 'The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving' is a literary treasure trove, showcasing the author's talent for crafting engaging narratives that continue to captivate readers today. Irving's work, including 'The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon' and 'Tales of a Traveller,' blends elements of American folklore and European Romanticism, offering a unique perspective on early 19th-century literature. His use of humor, irony, and vivid descriptions creates a rich tapestry of storytelling, making each tale a delightful journey for the reader. This illustrated edition brings together some of Irving's most beloved works, including 'Bracebridge Hall,' 'The Alhambra,' 'Woolfert's Roost,' and 'The Crayon Papers,' providing a comprehensive overview of his contribution to the world of literature. The collection serves as a valuable insight into Irving's worldview and his ability to capture the essence of American identity through his writing. Fans of classic literature and historical fiction will find this anthology a captivating read, showcasing Irving's enduring legacy in the literary landscape.

A seventeen-volume compilation of selected AEF records gathered by Army historians during the interwar years. This collection in no way represents an exhaustive record of the Army's months in France, but it is certainly worthy of serious consideration and thoughtful review by students of military history and strategy and will serve as a useful jumping off point for any earnest scholarship on the war. --from Foreword by William A Stofft.

First published in 1988, this book contains entries on famous American Humorists. Humor has been present in American literature, from the beginning, and has developed characteristics that reflect the American character, both regional and national. Although American literature was, in the past, treated as inferior to British literature, there has always been a large popular audience for the genre, which this book shows. The figures with entries in this encyclopedia not only amuse in their writing, but also aim to enlighten- setting out to expose the foibles and foolishness of society and the individuals who compose it. It is the manner in which these authors try to accomplish this end that determines whether they appear in the volume. Indeed, the book will demonstrate that the best humor has at its base, a ready understanding of human nature.