The Broadway Anthology

Pemberton, Murdock, 1888-1982Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 43K words
Chapters: 5

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Broadway Anthology by Bernays, Hoffenstein, Kingsley, and PembertonAuthor: Pemberton, Murdock, 1888-1982,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Feb 21, 2005

Editor's review

The Broadway Anthology is a poetry collection co-authored by four writers—Bernays, Hoffenstein, Kingsley, and Pemberton—and belongs to the category of American and Canadian literature. The word "Broadway" in the title suggests a connection to urban life, the stage, and modern experience; the poems likely engage with cityscapes, entertainment culture, and the emotional states of modern people. As a multi-author collection, its value lies in presenting the differing voices and styles of poets from the same period, allowing readers to sense the diversity of early twentieth-century American poetry through comparison. This public-domain ebook is moderate in length and makes a useful supplementary read for understanding the early forms of modern American poetry. Readers may first browse each author's work, noting similarities and differences in subject and tone, then choose a preferred poet for closer reading. For readers studying urban poetry or the cultural context of Broadway, it offers a primary text available for citation.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in modern American poetry and urban themes
Researchers of early twentieth-century American literature and culture
Readers who enjoy multi-author collections and comparing different poetic styles
Users who need public-domain English poetry texts for citation or teaching

Not a good fit for

Readers looking for novels or full-length narratives
Beginners with weak English who need a Chinese parallel text
Readers who prefer single-author collections and a unified style

Reading tips

First read through by author, noting each poet's preferred subjects and linguistic traits.
Select pieces related to the city and the stage for close reading, understanding the imagery in light of Broadway's cultural context.
After reading, write a comparative note on which of the four authors' styles moved you most.
Can serve as supplementary material for an English poetry reading course, focusing on one author per session.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is this book a separate collection by each of the four authors?

No. It is a poetry collection co-authored by Bernays, Hoffenstein, Kingsley, and Pemberton—a multi-author anthology in nature, allowing readers to encounter different poets' work in one book.

What does Broadway in the title refer to?

Broadway usually refers to the famous theater and entertainment district in New York; the title suggests the collection may relate to urban life, stage culture, or modern city experience. The specific contents of the poems require reading the original text to confirm; the available information provides no detailed table of contents.

What background knowledge is needed to read this book?

Basic English poetry reading ability is sufficient. Familiarity with early twentieth-century American urban culture and Broadway theater would make it easier to appreciate the scenes and tone of the poems, but it is not essential.

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About the author

Pemberton, Murdock, 1888-1982 Author · American · 1888–1982

Murdock Pemberton (1888–1982) was an American art critic and public relations figure. Active for many years in the New York art world, he worked to give voice to modern art, and his criticism and promotion made him an influential supporter within the city's cultural circles of the time. The library holds one of his works, The Broadway Anthology. Public information about the book is limited; from what is available, his writing is closely tied to New York's urban culture and artistic life, combining the observer's scrutiny with the advocate's enthusiasm. Pemberton's contribution lies chiefly in art criticism and public communication: he helped build a bridge between modern art and the general public, and his work offers a useful text for understanding the artistic atmosphere of early twentieth-century New York.