Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Out and About London

Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Historie

In "Out and About London," Thomas Burke artfully captures the essence of early 20th-century London through a series of vivid sketches and narratives that intertwine personal anecdotes with atmospheric detail. His distinctive literary style combines lush, impressionistic prose with keen observations, creating a tapestry that reflects the vibrancy and complexity of urban life. Set against a backdrop of a bustling metropolis filled with diverse characters and locales, Burke's work resonates with the Modernist movement, echoing the sentiments of contemporaries who sought to illuminate the multifaceted nature of city existence. Thomas Burke, a prominent British writer and social commentator, drew on his own experiences as a Londoner to craft this compelling collection. His early life in the working-class districts of East London profoundly influenced his perceptions and literary expressions. Burke's deep familiarity with the city and its inhabitants allowed him to weave stories that illuminate the overlooked and marginalized voices of urban society, making his work a significant contribution to the portrayal of London's cultural landscape during a pivotal era. "Out and About London" is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersections of place and identity. Burke's evocative storytelling not only invites readers to explore the sights and sounds of London but also challenges them to engage with its social undercurrents. Whether you are a student of literature, a history enthusiast, or simply a lover of fine prose, this book offers a richly textured exploration that will leave you yearning for your own adventures in the city.

© 2022 DigiCat (E-bog): 8596547324423

Release date

E-bog: 16. september 2022

Andre kan også lide...

  1. Debating War and Peace: Media Coverage of U.S. Intervention in the Post-Vietnam Era Jonathan Mermin
  2. Secrets & Saviours Beverley Elphick
  3. Write like a Man: Jewish Masculinity and the New York Intellectuals Ronnie Grinberg
  4. Walker Evans: Starting from Scratch Svetlana Alpers
  5. St Giles-in-the-Fields Rebecca Preston
  6. The Autobiography of a Seventeenth-Century Venetian Rabbi: Leon Modena's Life of Judah Mark R. Cohen
  7. Quest for Inclusion: Jews and Liberalism in Modern America Marc Dollinger
  8. Scouting and Scoring: How We Know What We Know about Baseball Christopher J. Phillips
  9. Table with a View: The History and Recipes of Nick's Cove Dena Grunt
  10. Ancient Africa: A Global History, to 300 CE Christopher Ehret
  11. Siting Michelangelo : Spectatorship, Site Specificity and Soundscape Peter Gillgren
  12. Lower East Side Memories: A Jewish Place in America Hasia R. Diner
  13. Of Human Born: Fetal Lives, 1800–1950 Caroline Arni
  14. Retribution Beverley Elphick
  15. The Struggle for the People’s King: How Politics Transforms the Memory of the Civil Rights Movement Hajar Yazdiha
  16. The Flying Fifty-Five Edgar Wallace
  17. Northern Protestants: On Shifting Ground Susan McKay
  18. Slaves Tell Tales: And Other Episodes in the Politics of Popular Culture in Ancient Greece Sara Forsdyke
  19. Pasión Miguel Lourenco Pereira
  20. Remaking the Heartland: Middle America since the 1950s Robert Wuthnow
  21. German Jewry and the Allure of the Sephardic John M. Efron
  22. American Mythos: Why Our Best Efforts to Be a Better Nation Fall Short Robert Wuthnow
  23. Race Is about Politics: Lessons from History Jean-Frédéric Schaub
  24. FSU’s Sons of the Sixties: A Case for the Defense John Crowe
  25. Laws of the Land: Fengshui and the State in Qing Dynasty China Tristan G. Brown
  26. Gaming the World: How Sports Are Reshaping Global Politics and Culture Andrei S. Markovits
  27. Baseball in Blue and Gray: The National Pastime during the Civil War George B. Kirsch
  28. Keeping Faith at Princeton: A Brief History of Religious Pluralism at Princeton and Other Universities Frederick Houk Borsch
  29. 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry: A Celebration of the Artists, the Fans, and the Home of Country Music Grand Ole Opry
  30. Vistas of Modernity: decolonial aesthesis and the end of the contemporary Rolando Vázquez
  31. Hillbilly Highway: The Transappalachian Migration and the Making of a White Working Class Max Fraser
  32. Bethink Yourselves! Leo Tolstoy
  33. Crossing the Pomerium: The Boundaries of Political, Religious, and Military Institutions from Caesar to Constantine Michael Koortbojian
  34. Plaster Monuments: Architecture and the Power of Reproduction Mari Lending
  35. The Barefoot Bingo Caller: A Memoir Antanas Sileika
  36. Dominican colors and swirls Jean-Pierre Alaux
  37. Hearts on Fire: Six Years that Changed Canadian Music 2000–2005 Michael Barclay
  38. Hitler's defeat: World War II: the best photos from D-Day to the liberation of Europe Alessandro Luigi Perna
  39. Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music Marcellas Reynolds
  40. If The Best Friend Goes Susan Schmitta
  41. The Man of the Crowd: Edgar Allan Poe and the City Scott Peeples
  42. Writing Outside the Nation Azade Seyhan
  43. Allen Tate: Orphan of the South Thomas A. Underwood
  44. What Happens When We Practice Religion?: Textures of Devotion in Everyday Life Robert Wuthnow
  45. All the Fun of the Book Fair Gerry Cotter
  46. We Oughta Know: How Céline, Shania, Alanis, and Sarah Ruled the ’90s and Changed Music Andrea Warner

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis