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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. I'll read anything Herman Wouk writes. This tale of his inspiration and writing career is truly wonderful, but I miss the awe and wonder on first readings of The Caine Mutiny and Marjorie Morningstar ( ) 5381. Sailor and Fiddler Reflections of a 100-Year-Old Author, by Herman Wouk (read 10 June 2016) The author turned 100 on May 27, 2015, and so I suppose this is the only book written by a person over 100 years old that I have ever read.. It is a memoir of his life, telling of growing up in New York City, attending Columbia, working as a gag writer for Fred Allen, serving in the Navy during World War II, and writing such successful novels as The Caine Mutiny (which I read 31 Jan 1954), Marjorie Morningstar (read 10 Aug 1956), The Winds of War (read 24 Nov 1974), and War and Remembrance (read 8 Jan 1980). As I read this very well written memoir I wished I had read his other work as well--and I may do so now. I did not find a dull page in this little book (only 137 pages) and found myself admiring the author and his felicitous prose more and more, I’m very excited about the release of this book by Herman Wouk on January 5th. Books such as “Marjorie Morningstar”, “Youngblood Hawke”, “Winds of War” and “War and Remembrance” will always have a special place in my heart. I count them among the books that cemented my love of reading in my youth. So to see a memoir, even such a short one, written by Mr. Wouk at the age of 100 is truly a joy. Mr. Wouk starts off the book telling about his days as a writer for Fred Allen for radio programs where his humor was put to great use. That was back in the day when radio was at its height of popularity. He talks about being influenced by the work of Mark Twain and Dumas, as well as his lost chance to do “Aurora Dawn” with Kurt Weil on Broadway. He also details the writing of each of his books and it was fascinating to watch the development of such well-known characters and how the books came about. He only touches here and there on his personal life and he says that bits of his life can be seen in his novels. He mentions diaries that he has written over the years but they are to remain private. This book is mostly about his work and his faith. Even if you’re not familiar with Herman Wouk’s work, I think this book would appeal to those who enjoy reading about the publishing world and authors’ struggles. I do also recommend that you become acquainted with this author’s highly regarded masterpieces if you aren’t already. You won’t regret a minute spent in the company of the literary world created by Herman Wouk. This book was given to me by the publisher through NetGalley and Edelweiss in return for an honest review. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
"In an unprecedented literary accomplishment, Herman Wouk, one of America's most beloved and enduring authors, reflects on his life and times from the remarkable vantage point of 100 years old. Many years ago, the great British philosopher Sir Isaiah Berlin urged Herman Wouk to write his autobiography. Wouk responded, "Why me? I'm nobody." Berlin answered, "No, no. You've traveled. You've known many people. You have interesting ideas. It would do a lot of good." Now, in the same year he has celebrated his hundredth birthday, Herman Wouk finally reflects on the life experiences that inspired his most beloved novels. Among those experiences are his days writing for comedian Fred Allen's radio show, one of the most popular shows in the history of the medium; enlisting in the US Navy during World War II; falling in love with Betty Sarah Brown, the woman who would become his wife (and literary agent) for sixty-six years; writing his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Caine Mutiny; as well as a big hit Broadway play The Caine Mutiny Court Martial; and the surprising inspirations and people behind such masterpieces as The Winds of War, War and Remembrance, Marjorie Morningstar, and Youngblood Hawke. Written with the wisdom of a man who has lived through two centuries and the wit of someone who began his career as professional comedy writer, the first part of Wouk's memoir ("Sailor") refers to his Navy experience and writing career, the second ("Fiddler") to what he's learned from living a life of faith. Ultimately, Sailor and Fiddler is an unprecedented reflection from a vantage point few people have lived to experience"-- Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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