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An American Album: One Hundred and Fifty Years of Harper's Magazine

An American Album: One Hundred and Fifty Years of Harper's Magazine

  • Hardcover
  • Publisher: Franklin Square Press
  • Release Date: April 2000
  • ISBN-10: B000Y56GCC

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A Pageant of 150 Years

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I bought this as a remainder for a ridiculously small amount of money; what a treat! Combined are classic short stories, editorials from the 19th century, examinations of the Old West and the Civil War by those who participated, and more, including Mark Twain's amusing excerpts from the "diaries" of Adam and Eve. A worthwhile purchase indeed!

Huge Compilation of Great Stories at a Good Price

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I kept needing short stories for school reports so I bought this collection to save countless trips to the library. Everything is right in there; no scavanging is needed to find great classic stories. There are so many to choose from that in the event that one of my teachers assigns a specific short story, it will be in there. This anthology proved infinitly useful in the past few months I've had it and will continue to provide me with relevant material in the future for years to come. A must buy.

A showcase of American literary works and images.

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Works by some of the finest, most notable American writers who contributed to Harper's Magazine over the decades are gathered in a single volume commemorating over a hundred fifty years of the magazine's publication. An American Album: 150 Years Of Harpers Magazine is a showcase of works and images which contains some outstanding writing, and which should not be missed by any with an affection for American literary style.

harper's folly

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though i have been a reader of harper's for only 20 of its 150 years--13 percent of its total publishing history--i welcomed this anthology with great anticipation. Then why was I disappointed when the heavy tome arrived? its size makes it too unwieldly to read, especially in bed where i normally read all my harper's magazines. it's like going to bed with a cement block. granted there are some wonderful essays (read: the history of the magazine parallels the cyclical highs and lows of publishing in this country), some stand out in greater relief, such as trotsky's warning about hitler. there's something to be said about reading journalism as history, and this collection won't disappoint. plus, there are some of my favorite essays of a recent vintage--david foster wallace on the state fair or richard rodriguez on san francisco's new gentilty. in any case, buy this book if you have strong biceps; otherwise, content yourself with the stellar monthly magazine.

Magical Encapsulation of 150 Years of Literature & Art

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One immediately knows they are in for an incredible treat perusing the table of contents. Harper's, celebrating 150 years this year, has published this anthology-cum-history to commemorate its place in American history--and has succeeded! The names are numerous and impressive: Marquand, Melville, Galbraith, Woolf, Twain, Wharton, just to name a few. Ordinarily, a grouping of such diverse writers leaves one with the feeling "yes, this is great literature, but so what?" The selection and layout of the passages (fiction, nonfiction, humor, politics, etc.) not only gives one the sense of the importance of Harper's, but more importantly, a unique understanding of America in times of prosperity, depression, hope, and fear. This book covers literature, art, politics, economics, and cultural history in one cohesive unit. What more can one want?