The New York Library's books of the century / Elizabeth Diefendorf, editor ; illustrations by Diana Bryan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Diefendorf, Elizabeth, editor.

Bryan, Diana, illustrator.

New York Public Library, Content Provider.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilization, Modern--20th century--Bibliography--Exhibitions.

Civilization, Modern.

Civilization, Modern--19th century--Exhibitions.

United States--Civilization--20th century--Bibliography.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York ; Oxford, [England] : Oxford University Press, 1996.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

What are the books that helped shape and define the last hundred years? This was the question put to the librarians of The New York Public Library as part of the Library's 100th anniversary celebration. Which books had influenced the course of events for good or ill? Which interpreted newworlds? Or delighted millions of readers? Their answers to these questions formed ""Books of the Century,"" a highly popular exhibit during the Library's centennial celebration (1895 to 1995), highlighting an exhilarating collection of important works by some of the greatest writers of our times. Now, the

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Landmarks of Modern Literature; Nature's Realm; Protest & Progress; Colonialism & Its Aftermath; Mind & Spirit; Popular Culture & Mass Entertainment; Women Rise; Economics & Technology; Utopias & Dystopias; War, Holocaust, Totalitarianism; Optimism, Joy, Gentility; Favorites of Childhood and Youth; List of First Editions; Notes; A Note About the Artist

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-972874-7

1-280-52967-9

9786610529674

1-4294-1579-7

OCLC:

870243699