Irvin S. Cobb

Broschiertes Buch

The Glory Of The Coming

Beschreibung

¿The Glory Of The Coming" is an ancient Historical war story book written by Irvin S. Cobb. Irvin S. Cobb has emerged as a well-known American writer, slapstick comedian, and columnist identified for his humor and scathing tackle American culture. Cobb's on line works, which encompass novels, brief memoirs, articles, and comedic physical games, display his versatility as a creator. Cobb is from Kentucky, and his artwork generally replicate his Southern background, collectively with real renderings of Southern customs, dialects, and traditions. Cobb's works are complete of humor and satire, making incisive feedback approximately particular additives of society at the same time as moreover enticing readers with clever wit and hilarious storytelling. The book, posted in 1919, analyzes troubles of struggle, patriotism, and the human state of affairs within the putting of WWI. The artwork of writing gives a charming tale of military and civilian reminiscences in some unspecifiedtime in the future of struggle, emphasizing the tragedies, sacrifices, and camaraderie that outline such risky instances in fact. Set in an unspecified time within the destiny of World War I, "The Glory Of The Coming" provides readers with precise insights into the social, political, and cultural milieu of early twentieth-century America.

Autor

Shrewsbury, Irvin Cobb (June 23, 1876 March 11, 1944) was a Paducah, Kentucky-born author, humorist, editor, and columnist who moved to New York in 1904 and lived there for the rest of his life. As the highest-paid staff reporter in the United States, he worked for Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper, the New York World. Cobb also published almost 60 books and 300 short tales. Some of his works were made into silent films. Several of his Judge Priest short stories were adapted for two feature films directed by John Ford in the 1930s. Cobb was the second of four children born in Paducah, Kentucky, to Kentucky natives. Reuben Saunders, M.D., is credited with finding in 1873 that injections of morphine-atropine were effective in treating cholera. Cobb grew up in Paducah, and many of his later works were inspired by events and people from his upbringing. Cobb was afterwards dubbed the "Duke of Paducah." Cobb attended public and private elementary schools before enrolling in William A. Cade's Academy to study law. Cobb's father became an alcoholic when he was 16, following the death of his grandfather. Cobb began his writing career after being forced to drop out of school and find jobs.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 305g
• ISBN-13: 9789361427992
• ISBN-10: 9361427997
• Artikelnr.: 70089728