The Americans: Fifty Letters From America On Our Life And Times
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A masterwork of observational journalism and cultural commentary, The Americans: Fifty Letters From America On Our Life And Times presents a curated selection of Alistair Cooke's celebrated Letter from America broadcasts, distilled into elegant, essayistic prose that illuminates the texture of American life across decades. With the wit and warmth of a seasoned transatlantic interpreter, Cooke chronicles the customs, contradictions, and character of the United States for a British audience, rendering the familiar strange and the strange utterly comprehensible. Each letter captures a distinct moment in American social and political history — from the rhythms of everyday life to the seismic shifts of national events — with the precision of a journalist and the grace of a literary stylist. The result is a portrait of a nation in motion, observed by one of the twentieth century's most perceptive and beloved voices, whose affection for America never dulled his critical eye.
Author: Alistair Cooke
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, The Bodley Head
Genre: American history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A masterwork of observational journalism and cultural commentary, The Americans: Fifty Letters From America On Our Life And Times presents a curated selection of Alistair Cooke's celebrated Letter from America broadcasts, distilled into elegant, essayistic prose that illuminates the texture of American life across decades. With the wit and warmth of a seasoned transatlantic interpreter, Cooke chronicles the customs, contradictions, and character of the United States for a British audience, rendering the familiar strange and the strange utterly comprehensible. Each letter captures a distinct moment in American social and political history — from the rhythms of everyday life to the seismic shifts of national events — with the precision of a journalist and the grace of a literary stylist. The result is a portrait of a nation in motion, observed by one of the twentieth century's most perceptive and beloved voices, whose affection for America never dulled his critical eye.