New Releases by Hervey Allen

”Sandheden var, at i sit inderste sind var obersten pinligt berørt af krigen, og både af personlige og mere almene årsager. For det første var han ungkarl og stadig en absolut antagelig ægteskabskandidat. Han betragtede sig selv som en ret ung mand, og han var uden al tvivl en mand af ungdommelig livskraft. Det forklarede hans meget naturlige ønske om at kunne leve et naturligt mandsliv, inden det blev for sent. Ganske vist havde hverken tanker eller følelser samlet sig om nogen bestemt kvinde som livsledsagerske gennem en fremtids fredfyldte glæder. Han havde det indtryk, at mere end én nok var rede ... men krigen var uventet trukket ud år efter år.” Oberst Nat T. Franklin rider sydpå gennem 1860’ernes USA mod fronten, hvor han skal støde sig til sit regiment. Alt virker så fredeligt, at man nemt kunne glemme, at landet ligger i en blodig borgerkrig, og undervejs bliver den garvede soldat ledt på afveje af en sydstatskvinde, der allerede har mistet én mand til den endeløse krig. ”Det hændte ved Aquila” er en smuk historisk roman skrevet i 1938. Den skriver sig ind i samme stemning som ”Borte med blæsten” uden på samme måde at romantisere de gamle sydstater. Bogen er fuld af store følelser, spænding og grusomme krigsbilleder. Hervey Allen (1889-1949) var en amerikansk underviser, digter og forfatter. Han kæmpede i første verdenskrig, hvor han udover at at tjene som løjtnant også underviste franske soldater i engelsk. Gennem mange år underviste han i engelsk ved forskellige universiteter i USA, og i 1926 debuterede han som forfatter. Hervey Allen skrev inden for flere forskellige genrer, og hans bøger er udkommet i store dele af verden.

Action at Aquila by Hervey Allen is a gripping Civil War novel that follows a Union officer''s journey through duty, honor, and personal conflict. Set against the backdrop of a pivotal military campaign, this story vividly captures the complexities of war and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.

Carolina Chansons: Legends of the Low Country provides a rich tapestry of narratives and poetic expressions that capture the essence of the southeastern United States, reflecting the cultural and historical intricacies of the region. This anthology diversely navigates through folklore, legends, and lyrical depictions, juxtaposing traditional storytelling with modernist influences. The collection creates a vivid landscape where each piece serves as a brushstroke painting the vast, multifaceted portrait of the Low Country, with standout tales and verses that resonate with both the familiar and the exotic without solely highlighting individual authors. The contributing authors, Hervey Allen and DuBose Heyward, are prominent voices with deep ties to Southern literary traditions, engaging readers with a shared reverence for history and storytelling. Their combined efforts are reflective of both the Romantic and Modernist movements, which they effortlessly blend to depict poignant aspects of Southern life. By aligning their narratives with these historical and cultural currents, Allen and Heyward elevate the anthology, enriching the reader''Äôs engagement with the themes of legacy, identity, and the oral tradition of the region. Carolina Chansons is a crucial read for those seeking to explore the layered perspectives of Southern literature. This collection offers readers the unique chance to experience the interplay of historical context and contemporary insight through varied narrative styles. Whether dipping into historical intrigue, folkloric wonders, or poetic reflections, this anthology invites an educational journey into the heart of the Low Country, fostering a vibrant dialogue among its diverse literary voices.

Few people are even aware that Edgar Allan Poe had an elder brother. That he had, and that the relations of the two young poets were both interesting and romantic. William Henry Leonard Poe, the elder brother of Edgar Allan Poe, was also a poet. He did not live long enough to show whether he too, like his younger brother, might have too attained fame. His work, however, given a similarity in temperament and attitude, tend to throw a helpful light on one of the most obscure and mysterious passages in the life of a great poet. The material here collected therefore represents all the surviving prose and poetry by Poe''s brother - now representing the collected Poems of William Henry Leonard Poe, together with a short account of his tragic life, an early romance of Edgar Allan Poe and some other unknown incidents in the lives of the two Poe brothers ... with a preface, introduction, comment and facsimiles of newly discovered Poe documents. A true must-have for any collector, critic, or reader of the works of Poe.

Hervey Allen was an American educator, poet, and author. Wampum and Old Gold is a collection of some of his best poetry Excerpt: I think, by God! It is no lie; I shall go dreaming till I die! There is no love so real to me As the cold passion of the sea. There is no little, wind-swept town By harbors where the roads go down, Or headland gray that sits and sips The cup of ocean at its lips, And gazes at the far-off ships— Or tree or house or friend so real As visions and the dreams I feel.

Un romanzo intenso che immerge il lettore nell''atmosfera realistica della Guerra di Secessione americana, nota negli Stati Uniti come guerra civile americana, combattuta dal 12 aprile 1861 al 23 giugno 1865 Hervey Allen (Pittsburgh, 8 dicembre 1889 – Florida, 28 dicembre 1949) è stato uno scrittore statunitense. Dopo essersi laureato si recò in Europa, dove combatté nella prima guerra mondiale. Finita la guerra, tornò negli Stati Uniti e si dedicò alla scrittura di romanzi. Pubblicò anche una biografia di Edgar Allan Poe e curò più di un''edizione delle sue opere. Traduzione a cura di Alessandra Scalero

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Considered by many to be the finest American combat memoir of the First World War, Hervey Allen?s Toward the Flame vividly chronicles the experiences of the Twenty-eighth Division in the summer of 1918. Made up primarily of Pennsylvania National Guardsmen, the Twenty-eighth Division saw extensive action on the Western Front. The story begins with Lieutenant Allen and his men marching inland from the French coast and ends with their participation in the disastrous battle for the village of Fismette. Allen was a talented observer, and the men with whom he served emerge as well-rounded characters against the horrific backdrop of the war. ø As a historical document, Toward the Flame is significant for its highly detailed account of the controversial military action at Fismette. At the same time, it easily stands as a work of literature. Clear-eyed and unsentimental, Allen employs the novelist?s powers of description to create a harrowing portrait of coalition war at its worst.

ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL AMERICAN WRITERS, EDGAR ALLAN POE SHAPED THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOTH THE DETECTIVE STORY AND THE SCIENCE-FICTION STORY. A TOTAL OF SEVENTY-THREE TALES IN ALL, PLUS FIFTY-THREE POEMS AND A GENEROUS SAMPLING OF POE''S ESSAYS, CRITICISM AND JOURNALISTIC WRITINGS.

Volume 3 of a projected historical series of novels to be called "The Disinherited."

Edited and arr. as a continuous narrative, by Julia Eidesheim. Advanced review copy. In printed wrappers. The forest and the fort -- Bedford village -- Toward the morning -- The city of the dawn.

Life in Pennsylvania and progress down the Pennsylvania trail during the 10 years before the Revolution.