William Gaddis

Article Abstract:

William Gaddis was an author whose first novel, 'Recognitions', did not initially receive a favorable response from critics, though Gaddis has taken five years to write it. The novel was reassessed two decades afterwards when Gaddis published his second work, 'J.R.'. Gaddis gained practical experience of the world during the time that literature did not provide him with an income. He took on a number of casual jobs and these included work in journalism.

Book Publishing, Authors, Obituary, Writers, Gaddis, William

---

Extraordinary ordinary lives

Article Abstract:

French novels are set apart from other literary works because of the deftness by which in dissects ordinary day-to-day events. French novels encourage readers philosophize and reflect on ordinary activities and the psychological factors enmeshed in it. These novels do not attempt to escape from the realities of ordinary life but try to give insight and enable the reader to reflect and become engrossed in philosophical pursuits.

Adult Trade Books, Psychological aspects, Methods, France, Literature, Plots (Drama, novel, etc.), Plots, Fiction, Adult books

---

Britain's ancestors

Article Abstract:

Oxford history professor Colin Matthew is taking a seven-year leave of absence from the school to prepare the 'New Dictionary of National Biography' for its scheduled 2004 publication. Comprising 50,000 entries, it will be published in both print and CD-ROM editions.

Reference Books, Practice, Biography, Biographies, Reference works, Journalists, Encyclopedias and dictionaries, Dictionary of National Biography (Reference work), Matthew, Colin

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Pulling strings. Harbitrol strikes on bright ad idea
• Abstracts: Pharmaceuticals in Germany. Skin care products in Spain
• Abstracts: Pet holidays. Snowboarding: taking surfing to the slopes. Hoisting the flag
• Abstracts: Peter Leishman: a new name in Swiss skies. Swiss banker extraordinary. Global players
• Abstracts: A nuclear waste. Running on empty. The state of the atom

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.