Addresses in America

By John Galsworthy

Book Overview

""Addresses in America"" is a collection of speeches given by the renowned British author and playwright, John Galsworthy, during his travels to the United States in the early 20th century. The book includes a series of lectures that Galsworthy delivered on various topics, including literature, art, politics, and social issues. In his speeches, Galsworthy shares his insights and opinions on American culture and society, as well as his observations on the differences between American and British life. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential writers of his time and offers a unique perspective on the relationship between the United States and Great Britain during a period of significant change and upheaval.1919. English novelist and playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932, Galsworthy became known for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social satire. Contents: At the Lowell Centenary; American and Briton; From a Speech at the Lotus Club, New York; From a Speech to the Society of Arts and Sciences, New York; Address at Columbia University; To the League of Political Education, New York; and Talking at Large. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162769505
• ISBN13: 9781162769509
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"