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During his forty-five-year career, William Wyler (1902--1981) pushed the boundaries of filmmaking with his gripping storylines and innovative depth-of-field cinematography. With a body of work that includes such memorable classics as Jezebel (1938), Mrs. Miniver (1942), Ben-Hur (1959), and Funny Girl (1968), Wyler is the most nominated director in the history of the Academy Awards and bears the distinction of having won an Oscar for Best Director on three occasions. Both Bette Davis and Lillian Hellman considered him America's finest director, and Sir Laurence Olivier said he learned more about film acting from Wyler than from anyone else. In William Wyler, Gabriel Miller explores the career...
Pembroke by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman: A captivating novel set in the charming town of Pembroke, where secrets and scandals lurk beneath the surface of idyllic domesticity. Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a master of regional realism, crafts a story that explores the complexities of relationships and societal norms. As the lives of Pembroke's residents intertwine, the narrative delves into themes of love, ambition, and the human desire for acceptance and understanding. Key Aspects of the Book "Pembroke": Regional Realism: Freeman's novel portrays the authentic lives and customs of the people in Pembroke, providing a realistic and vivid depiction of a small New England town. Intricate Character Studie...
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Pembroke is a poignant and captivating novel by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, published in 1910. Set in a small New England town, the story delves into the complexities of family, identity, and the struggles faced by women in a changing society. The protagonist, **Pembroke**, is a young woman navigating the expectations of her community while striving for personal fulfillment and authenticity. The narrative intricately weaves together themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness as Pembroke experiences the challenges of adulthood, familial obligations, and societal norms. Freeman's rich and evocative prose paints a vivid picture of the rural landscape and the lives of those who inhabit it. ...
In 'Pembroke,' Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman weaves a poignant narrative that explores the intricate lives of the residents of a small New England village. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society in the late 19th century, the novel employs a realist style, rich in detail and emotional depth. Freeman's keen observations of rural life illuminate the struggles and aspirations of her characters, particularly through the lens of gender and social class. The interplay between tradition and modernity is strikingly captured, making 'Pembroke' a vital contribution to American literature and the local color movement of its time. Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman was a prominent figure in Amer...
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Securing the long-term survival and status of the family has always been the principal concern of the English aristocracy and gentry. Central to that ambition has been the successful management of their landed estates, whilst failure in this regard could spell ruination for an entire family. In the sixteenth century, the task became more difficult as price inflation reduced the value of rents; improved management skills were called for. In Norfolk, estates began to change hands rapidly as the unaware or simply incompetent failed to grasp the issues, while the more astute and enterprising landowners capitalised on their neighbours' misfortunes. When Sir Hamon Le Strange inherited his family's...