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Celebrating the rich tradition of college poetry, 'Cap and Gown: A Treasury of College Verse' compiled by Various presents a collection of poetic works penned by students and alumni from various academic institutions. The book captures the essence of youth, showcasing a diverse range of emotions and experiences through the lens of young writers. Each poem reveals the passion, creativity, and introspection of its author, offering a glimpse into the inner world of collegiate scholars. The anthology's literary style is marked by a blend of traditional and modern poetic forms, reflecting the evolving landscape of academic creativity. This compilation serves as a testament to the enduring power o...
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The National War College at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., is the apex of the American system of military Professional Military Education (PME) Schools. The War College has trained such leading foreign policy specialists as former National Security Director Brent Scowcroft, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, and current National Security Director James Jones. Yet, despite its prestige, not all is right at the College. There is a festering conflict between the military brass who run the school and the civilian academics who teach there. The curriculum is outdated, the courses are old-fashioned, and the college failed completely to prepare a new generation of military leaders for gueril...
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The 1930s marked a turning point for the world. Scientific and technological revolutions, economic and social upheavals, and the outbreak of war changed the course of history. The 1930s also marked a turning point for Robinson Jeffers, both in his career as a poet and in his private life. The letters collected in this second volume of annotated correspondence document Jeffers' rising fame as a poet, his controversial response to the turmoil of his time, his struggles as a writer, the growth and maturation of his twin sons, and the network of friends and acquaintances that surrounded him. The letters also provide an intimate portrait of Jeffers' relationship to his wife Una—including a full account of the 1938 crisis at Mabel Dodge Luhan's home in Taos, New Mexico that nearly destroyed their marriage.