Don Marquis

Danny's Own Story (eBook, ePUB)

An Unforgettable Journey into Innocence and Adversity

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Don Marquis's poignant work, "Danny's Own Story," readers are invited into the life of a wise and sardonic cat as he navigates the complex realities of existence, love, and social stratification in early 20th-century America. Written in an engaging yet deceptively simple style, Marquis masterfully employs humor and anthropomorphism to unpack serious themes concerning identity and societal roles. The narrative's literary context is enriched by the burgeoning modernist movement, characterized by a shift toward individual experience, which Marquis skillfully weaves throughout Danny's journey of self-discovery and societal critique. Don Marquis, an influential figure in American literature and journalism, is best known for his creation of the whimsical characters Archy and Mehitabel. His deep-seated concerns about the world around him'Äîparticularly regarding social justice, economic disparity, and existential musings'Äîinform the heartfelt narrative and characterization in "Danny's Own Story." Marquis's personal experiences and observations of urban life during the early 1900s serve as a rich tapestry for Danny's reflections, rendering the work both vibrant and relatable. Readers seeking a blend of whimsy and poignancy will find "Danny's Own Story" to be an enriching experience. This book not only entertains but also inspires reflection on one's place in the world, making it a timeless and essential read for anyone who values depth in storytelling.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1988
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066153199
• Artikelnr.: 58928818

Autorenporträt

Don Marquis was an American author, comedian, and reporter who was born July 29, 1878, and died December 29, 1937. He wrote books, poems, newspaper columns, and plays, among other things. People remember him most for making up the figures Archy and Mehitabel, who were said to be writers of funny verse. Along with his other fictional character, "the Old Soak," he was also famous for writing two books about him and making a hit Broadway play (1922-23), a silent film (1926), and a talkie (1937). Marquis was on the editorial board of the Atlanta Journal from 1902 to 1907. While there, he wrote many articles during the heated election for governor between his publisher Hoke Smith and Clark Howell, who would go on to win the Pulitzer Prize. Beginning in 1912, he worked for the New York Evening Sun and was in charge of a daily piece called "The Sun Dial" for eleven years. He left The Evening Sun (which was renamed The Sun in 1920) for the New York Tribune (which was later called the New York Herald Tribune). There, his daily column, "The Tower" (later "The Lantern"), was a big hit. In addition to the Saturday Evening Post, Collier's, and American, he usually wrote columns and short stories for Harper's, Scribner's, Golden Book, and Cosmopolitan.