A thousands words can paint a picture.
As an avid reader, you probably know what writing styles speak to you the most. There are a lot of differences between the different styles, even in books that fall within the same genre.
Books to film is a popular genre that is sweeping the nation. Beloved book series’ are quickly becoming the highest grossing movies at the box office and the trend is at once reassuring and troubling.
Authors who specialize in writing for children have found the experience very rewarding. Children have vivid imaginations and are eager to learn so writing for them has become a passion for many authors.
You can get most modern books in one of three forms. These are print, which is the most traditional, electronic book form, or audio format. You need to decide what one you like the best before you buy your next book.
Notable Authors of Our Time and Their Works
There are many notable authors of our time that have helped to change the face of literature. These authors have presented us with works that have a lasting impact on the culture. Some of their books have been prophetic, while others have shown us something about the human condition in a new and fresh way. While the following list is by no means exhaustive, it will explore some of the more notable authors of our time and the works that helped them to achieve this status.
Charles Bukowski
This Los Angeles based novelist and poet championed the working man. He wrote about working life in America with all of its hardships and ugliness. He explored parts of the American experience that most authors ignore. Bukowski wrote poetry well into his 70’s and published throughout his entire lifetime. In his work, Women, Bukowski explores his relationships with his many lovers. He does so in a language that is both abrasive and beautifully poetic.
Bukowski was of German descent and many of his novels revolve around the theme of being German in America after the Second World War. While many people only remember his poems about drinking and gambling, his subject matter is actually quite broad. Bukowski was as famous for his personality and antics as he was for his writing. He often gave poetry readings before musical performances and in other unorthodox venues. He kept a small fridge full of beer on stage with him at all times.
Raymond Carver
Carver breathed new life into the form of the short story. He wrote with an acute style that explored the mythos of growing into middle age. His characters were often working class and not the typical subjects of stories. Many consider Carver to be the greatest short story writer who ever lived. Carver’s partner, eventually released a book of stories after his death that had never been published. This book was hailed by critics and was eagerly awaited by his many fans. His many characters would have been described by Thoreau as having led lives of “quiet desperation.”
George Orwell
When Orwell penned 1984 in 1949, many people did not believe that his predictions would ever come true. While he may have been a few decades off, the author described modern life with startling accuracy. His vision of a surveillance society that limits freedom through speech and thought manipulation is rapidly coming true. A lesser known work by the author, 'Down and Out in Paris & London' is a cautionary tale of homelessness in some of the great cities of the world.
