Let Us Now Praise Famous Men-9780141188492

Let Us Now Praise Famous Men

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In the sweltering summer of 1936, Agee and Evans embarked on a mission...
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In the sweltering summer of 1936, Agee and Evans embarked on a mission for Fortune magazine, delving into the daily existence of Southern sharecroppers. Their expedition would prove to be an extraordinary partnership, culminating in a literary milestone. When "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men" was unveiled in 1941, it garnered immense critical acclaim.

This uncompromising chronicle of a place, its people, and the cadence of their lives has cemented its position as one of the 20th century's most influential tomes. With razor-sharp observation and unwavering honesty, Agee and Evans paint a vivid portrait of a world often overlooked, inviting readers to peer behind the curtain of rural American life.

Like a masterful detective unravelling a complex case, Agee's prose dissects the intricacies of sharecropper society, while Evans' stark photographs serve as compelling evidence. This groundbreaking work continues to captivate and challenge readers, much like a gripping novel that one simply cannot put down.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780141188492
Book Author: James Agee
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin Classics
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 31 cm
Book Publication Date: 2006-06-04
Book Pagination: 512 pages
Book Weight: 376g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

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