See all books authored by william safire, including freedom. Scandalmonger is a rattling good read, and excellent history, too. One of the finest historical novels i have read, william safires scandalmonger is a book about the early tests endured by freedom of the press as defined in the united states constitution. In scandalmonger, he produces an astonishing historical novel. Grammar maven, pulitzer prizewinner, novelist freedom and erudite political columnist safire delivers a sprawling, factbased if somewhat stiffly written novel. William safire books list of books by author william safire.
William safire 19292009 was an american journalist and presidential speechwriter, and won a pulitzer prize for his commentary in 1978. William lewis safir december 17, 1929 september 27, 2009, better known as william safire. Excerpt from scandalmonger by william safire, plus links to. One of the finest historical novels i have read, william safire s scandalmonger is a book about the early tests endured by freedom of the press as defined in the united states constitution. Safire recreates the scandalfilled period of american history during the. Find signed collectible books by william safire coming to terms. Ambitious to become a citizen of a free state, i have left my native country, england, for america. James thomson callender, the scandalmonger of the title, is an ambitious gossippeddling editor secretly hired by thomas jefferson as a. William safire began his writing career as a reporter, became a speechwriter in the nixon white house, and recrossed the street to write an oped column in the new york times for the next three decades. The novelist and pulitzer prizewinning columnist william safire brings these real characters in our history to life. All these characters are diverting, but scandalmonger is most taken up with two men eminently gifted in, as safire puts it, the poetry. He was a longtime syndicated political columnist for the new york times and wrote the on language column in the new york times magazine about. James thomson callender, the scandalmonger of the title, is an ambitious gossippeddling editor secretly hired by the bestselling historical novel that exposes the less than honorable side of our founding fathers by the.
A speechwriter during nixons presidency, he has written two dozen books and won a pulitzer prize for his new york times political column. A novel of abraham lincoln and the civil war, and on language, and more on. When it comes to the vagaries of language in american politics, its uses and abuses, its absurdities and evershifting nuances, its power to confound, obscure, and occasionally to inspire, william safire is the language maven we most readily turn to for clarity, guidance, and penetrating, sometimes lacerating, wit. James thomson callender, the scandalmonger of the title, is an ambitious gossippeddling editor secretly hired by thomas jefferson as a political weapon. Based on actual characters and events, safire brings to life the fundamental freedoms the founding fathers sought to curtail when it suited their tenure in. Scandalmonger is the 25th book from william safire, the prolific, feisty new york times columnist and word wrangler. Its a historic novel set in 1790s new england, when the founding fathers were enduring various crises and humiliations as they. He authored many books including safires new political dictionary, a study of the words that have inspired and inflamed the electorate. Safire does a fine job of letting the history expose the personal weaknesses of several founding fathers without harping on them. His rival for the presidency of the united states has even more sensational secrets to guard about his own past. In this gripping and timely work, william safire unveils the story behind the nations first great political scandals. It is not likely to be a surprise to readers that the founding fathers were as subject to human failures as politicians in our own time or that the press, then as now, was more. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
The letter, nicely phrased, had been passed to beckley. Scandalmonger is an entertaining novel that portrays the important, and often dangerous, role that newsmongers played in the early part of our countrys history. Buy scandalmonger book online at low prices in india. Scandalmonger ebook by william safire official publisher. The bestselling historical novel that exposes the less than honorable side of our founding fathers by the pulitzer prizewinning columnist. From 1973 to 2005 he wrote conservative political columns for the new york times. His novel, supported by extensive research, recounts the scandals of 200 years ago, notably those involving alexander hamiltons selfconfessed affair with maria reynolds, and thomas jeffersons alleged sexual. Safires political dictionary is a stemtostern updating and. For those who think that washington sex scandals and lurid journalism are recent developments, this novel will be a revelation, for safire shows vividly how media intrusiveness into private lives and politicians cool manipulation of the press. Some shelf wear and library markings to the clam shell box and the cassettes. William safire collection collection of first editions and inscribed first editions from the personal library of william safire.
William safire audio books at simply audiobooks simply. Sadly, safire is no longer with us, and among his many books are only two historical novels. William safire collection the first edition rare books. Scandalmonger is solidly grounded upon safire s wide reading, his meticulous scholarship and his careful weighing of conflicting evidence. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. William safire has written the weekly new york times magazine column on language since 1979. Buy a cheap copy of scandalmonger harvest book by william safire. Eventually producing 26 books and a difficult to count number of short stories, faulkners stories were full of such artistry and character that he has become recognized as a giant in world literature. James thomson callender, the scandalmonger of the title, is an ambitious gossippeddling editor secretly hired by thomas. One was an englishman, william cobbett, who had written secretary of state jefferson a few months before from paris.
An ambitious journalist unearths the stories of the private lives of both, and he hefts in his hand. The bestselling historical novel that exposes the less than honorable. He authored a number of books on american english and the abuses of the language. Bestselling author william safire has enjoyed an active and acclaimed career. In this gripping and timely work, william safire unveils the story behind the nations first great political s. I bring with me youth, a small family, a few literary talents and that. It paints an unforgettable portrait of the reptilian, turncoat scandalmonger james callender, one of american journalisms alltime rebarbative personalities. Includes books from presidents of the united states, influential world leaders and notable journalists of the 20th century. William safire, born december 17, 1929, new york, new york, u. Aside from this inexplicable charity toward a rogue with the moral delicacy of a groundhog and a more understandable fondness for the lady in the hamilton affair, maria reynolds, scandalmonger is solidly grounded upon safire s wide reading, his meticulous scholarship and his careful weighing of conflicting evidence. Read free book excerpt from scandalmonger by william safire, page 3 of 16. Excerpt from scandalmonger by william safire, plus links.
Scandalmonger ebook by william safire rakuten kobo. Scandalmonger ebook by william safire 9780743212052. Its no more than you would expect from pulitzer prize winner william safire, whose on words column in the washington post was a weekly mustread for me. Its a historic novel set in 1790s new england, when the founding fathers were enduring various crises and humiliations as they scurried to become part of the history books. William safire s novel scandalmonger brings to life the clash between the press and politicians two centuries ago, and in doing so holds up a mirror to our own times. William safires novel scandalmonger brings to life the clash between the press and politicians two centuries ago, and in doing so holds up a mirror to our own times. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books. Readers addicted to historical fiction should walk briskly to their nearest bookstore for a copy of william safire s scandalmonger. Author william safires complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. With scrupulous fidelity to the historical record, safire also recreates the astonishingly venomous political atmosphere of the early american republicand. Mar 01, 2000 all these characters are diverting, but scandalmonger is most taken up with two men eminently gifted in, as safire puts it, the poetry of slander. Scandalmonger by william safire 2000, hardcover for sale. Jan 18, 2001 bestselling author william safire has enjoyed an active and acclaimed career. Buy scandalmonger by william safire online at alibris.
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