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A Child of the Century

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First published in 1954, in this quintessential autobiography Ben Hecht recounts his childhood, education, and career as journalist, playwright, and screenwriter, describes famous political and literary acquaintances, and examines U.S. efforts to aid Jews in Nazi Germany and, after the war, in Israel.A remarkable memoir. ... Read more

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First published in 1954, in this quintessential autobiography Ben Hecht recounts his childhood, education, and career as journalist, playwright, and screenwriter, describes famous political and literary acquaintances, and examines U.S. efforts to aid Jews in Nazi Germany and, after the war, in Israel.A remarkable memoir.
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Perfidy [Illustrated Edition]

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An exploration of the Kastner affair: a conspiracy, a violation of conscience, criminal betrayal.Picture those early days when the new nation of Israel was being formed in the region of Palestine European Jews had just endured history's ultimate holocaust. Allied governments such as Great Britain had refused to take action to block the trains from carrying thousands of them to certain death. In ... Read more

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An exploration of the Kastner affair: a conspiracy, a violation of conscience, criminal betrayal.Picture those early days when the new nation of Israel was being formed in the region of Palestine European Jews had just endured history's ultimate holocaust. Allied governments such as Great Britain had refused to take action to block the trains from carrying thousands of them to certain death. In
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The Complete Works of Ben Hecht

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The Complete Works of Ben HechtThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Erik Dorn2 - Fantazius Mallare3 - Gargoyles4 - The Florentine Dagger: A Novel for Amateur Detectives5 - A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago ... Read more

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The Complete Works of Ben HechtThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Erik Dorn2 - Fantazius Mallare3 - Gargoyles4 - The Florentine Dagger: A Novel for Amateur Detectives5 - A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago
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Erik Dorn

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The novel follows the life of its titular character, Erik Dorn, a disillusioned journalist living in Chicago during the aftermath of World War I. Dorn is depicted as a cynical and introspective figure who grapples with existential questions and struggles to find meaning in a world that seems chaotic and indifferent. As he navigates the tumultuous social and political landscape of post-war America, ... Read more

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The novel follows the life of its titular character, Erik Dorn, a disillusioned journalist living in Chicago during the aftermath of World War I. Dorn is depicted as a cynical and introspective figure who grapples with existential questions and struggles to find meaning in a world that seems chaotic and indifferent. As he navigates the tumultuous social and political landscape of post-war America,
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Gargoyles

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The novel is set in the post-World War I era, a time of significant social and economic upheaval. Hecht's characters are often depicted as flawed and struggling with their desires, ambitions, and the often harsh realities of life. Through their stories, Hecht explores themes such as corruption, greed, betrayal, and the quest for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world."Gargoyles" is notable for ... Read more

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The novel is set in the post-World War I era, a time of significant social and economic upheaval. Hecht's characters are often depicted as flawed and struggling with their desires, ambitions, and the often harsh realities of life. Through their stories, Hecht explores themes such as corruption, greed, betrayal, and the quest for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world."Gargoyles" is notable for
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SevenFantazius Mallare: A Mysterious Oath

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In "Fantazius Mallare," the story revolves around the titular character, Fantazius Mallare, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and existential exploration. The novel is known for its surreal and experimental narrative style, as well as its exploration of themes such as obsession, desire, and the nature of reality.Fantazius Mallare is depicted as a tortured and enigmatic figure, grappling ... Read more

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In "Fantazius Mallare," the story revolves around the titular character, Fantazius Mallare, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and existential exploration. The novel is known for its surreal and experimental narrative style, as well as its exploration of themes such as obsession, desire, and the nature of reality.Fantazius Mallare is depicted as a tortured and enigmatic figure, grappling
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The Florentine Dagger: A Novel for Amateur Detectives

by Ben Hecht ...

"The Florentine Dagger" is a classic detective novel that revolves around a mysterious murder and a series of intriguing clues. The story begins with the discovery of a murder weapon, a dagger, which is intricately linked to the crime. The title refers to this distinctive weapon, which plays a central role in the unfolding mystery.The novel follows an amateur detective, who becomes involved in ... Read more

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"The Florentine Dagger" is a classic detective novel that revolves around a mysterious murder and a series of intriguing clues. The story begins with the discovery of a murder weapon, a dagger, which is intricately linked to the crime. The title refers to this distinctive weapon, which plays a central role in the unfolding mystery.The novel follows an amateur detective, who becomes involved in
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Fantazius Mallare: A Mysterious Oath (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Riveting Tale of Madness, Sex, Hallucination& Dark Fantasy

by Ben Hecht, Linnea Valewick ...

Fantazius Mallare: A Mysterious Oath is a feverish descent into the consciousness of an artist who rejects ordinary morality, social fellowship, and even sanity itself. Written in a lush, aphoristic, often grotesque prose, the book belongs to the decadent and early modernist tradition, recalling Huysmans, Lautréamont, and the darker Symbolists while anticipating the psychological extremities of ... Read more

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Fantazius Mallare: A Mysterious Oath is a feverish descent into the consciousness of an artist who rejects ordinary morality, social fellowship, and even sanity itself. Written in a lush, aphoristic, often grotesque prose, the book belongs to the decadent and early modernist tradition, recalling Huysmans, Lautréamont, and the darker Symbolists while anticipating the psychological extremities of
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1001 Afternoons in Chicago

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by Ben Hecht, Paige Langley ...

In "1001 Afternoons in Chicago," Ben Hecht masterfully captures the essence of early 20th-century urban life through a series of evocative vignettes that blend journalism with poetic prose. Written during the jazz age, the book is imbued with Hecht's trademark wit and sharp social commentary, unveiling the vibrant tapestry of Chicago's neighborhoods, its people, and the dynamic cultural landscape ... Read more

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In "1001 Afternoons in Chicago," Ben Hecht masterfully captures the essence of early 20th-century urban life through a series of evocative vignettes that blend journalism with poetic prose. Written during the jazz age, the book is imbued with Hecht's trademark wit and sharp social commentary, unveiling the vibrant tapestry of Chicago's neighborhoods, its people, and the dynamic cultural landscape
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1001 Afternoons in Chicago (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. 1920s Urban Newspaper Sketches of Street Life, Vice, Ambition, and Modern American City Spectacle

by Ben Hecht, Linnea Valewick ...

1001 Afternoons in Chicago gathers Ben Hecht's celebrated newspaper sketches from the Chicago Daily News, transforming urban journalism into a modernist mosaic of street life, vice, ambition, loneliness, and theatrical human incident. Written in vivid, compressed prose, the pieces blend reportage, prose poetry, and short fiction, capturing Chicago as both a real metropolis and a symbolic stage of ... Read more

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1001 Afternoons in Chicago gathers Ben Hecht's celebrated newspaper sketches from the Chicago Daily News, transforming urban journalism into a modernist mosaic of street life, vice, ambition, loneliness, and theatrical human incident. Written in vivid, compressed prose, the pieces blend reportage, prose poetry, and short fiction, capturing Chicago as both a real metropolis and a symbolic stage of
... Read more
1001 Afternoons in Chicago

by Ben Hecht ...

In "1001 Afternoons in Chicago," Ben Hecht crafts a vibrant tapestry of urban life, painting a portrait of Chicago during the roaring twenties with his characteristic wit and poetic prose. The collection of vignettes encapsulates a diverse array of characters and scenes, from the mundane to the absurd, all illustrated through a keen observational lens that captures the essence of a city in ... Read more

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In "1001 Afternoons in Chicago," Ben Hecht crafts a vibrant tapestry of urban life, painting a portrait of Chicago during the roaring twenties with his characteristic wit and poetic prose. The collection of vignettes encapsulates a diverse array of characters and scenes, from the mundane to the absurd, all illustrated through a keen observational lens that captures the essence of a city in
... Read more
Fantazius Mallare

A Mysterious Oath

by Ben Hecht ...

In 'Fantazius Mallare,' Ben Hecht crafts a surreal narrative that explores the psyche of a troubled artist navigating the tumultuous landscapes of love, identity, and existential dread. Through a rich tapestry of vivid imagery and poetic prose, Hecht transports readers into a dreamlike realm where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. The book emerged in the early 1920s, a time ... Read more

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In 'Fantazius Mallare,' Ben Hecht crafts a surreal narrative that explores the psyche of a troubled artist navigating the tumultuous landscapes of love, identity, and existential dread. Through a rich tapestry of vivid imagery and poetic prose, Hecht transports readers into a dreamlike realm where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. The book emerged in the early 1920s, a time
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