This clear and engaging book offers readers an introduction to European Literary History from antiquity through to the present day. Zobraziť viac
Fimi explores the evolution of Tolkien's mythology throughout his lifetime by examining how it changed as a result of his life story and contemporary cultural and intellectual history. This new approach and scope brings to light neglected aspects of... Zobraziť viac
A work of technical skill as well as outstanding literary merit, Structuralist Poetics was awarded the 1975 James Russell Lowell Prize of the Modern Language Association. It was during the writing of this book that Culler developed his now famous and... Zobraziť viac
Compiled by one of the best-known authorities on the bard`s works, this dictionary offers up-to-date information on all aspects of Shakespeare in his own time and on his impact and influence on later ages. Essential reference for anyone with an... Zobraziť viac
The course of true love never did run smooth Zobraziť viac
In The Value of Literature, Rafe McGregor employs a unique approach - the combination of philosophical work on value theory and critical work on the relationship between form and content - to present a new argument for, and defence of, literary... Zobraziť viac
This terminology collection presents approximately 200 concepts that can be considered the basic vocabulary for the practical teaching of translation. Four languages are included: French, English, Spanish and German... Zobraziť viac
Syncretism - where a single form serves two or more morphosyntactic functions - is a persistent problem at the syntax-morphology interface. It results from a 'mismatch' whereby the syntax of a language makes a particular distinction ... Zobraziť viac
Related to ideas of the great, the awe-inspiring and the overpowering, the sublime has been debated for centuries amongst writers, artists, philosophers and theorists and has become a complex yet crucial concept in many disciplines... Zobraziť viac
After being stranded in a desert after a crash, a pilot comes in contact with a captivating little prince who recounts his journey from planet to planet and his search for what is most important in life... Zobraziť viac
Oliver is an orphan living on the dangerous London streets with no one but himself to rely on Fleeing from poverty and hardship he falls in with a criminal street gang who will not let him go however hard he tries to escape In Oliver Twist Dickens... Zobraziť viac
In this magical comedy about the difficulties of love, the situation appears to get worse before the play finally moves towards a happy ending. This book also contains files on Greek mythology in the play and on magic in Shakespeare’s time. Zobraziť viac
I dare say you have often thought about what you would do if you were granted three wishes. The five children - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother - had often talked about it but when they are faced with... Zobraziť viac
Henry V is the most famous and influential of Shakespeare’s history plays. Its powerful patriotic rhetoric has resounded down the ages, gaining eloquent expression in Laurence Olivier’s renowned film... Zobraziť viac
Citlivě zkrácený příběh v Angličtině - úroveň A2 Flyers Tato kniha podporuje výuku angličtiny pro školní mládež. V atraktivním a zábavném čtení se děti setkají s klasickým textem světové literatury připraveným pro výuku... Zobraziť viac
Gems of literature in a luxurious and unique design by Marjolein Bastin. The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes... Zobraziť viac
At the start of the twentieth century, Rainer Maria Rilke wrote a series of letters to a young officer cadet, advising him on writing, love, sex, suffering and the nature of advice itself... Zobraziť viac
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this epic edition of Journey to the Centre of the Earth. An ... Zobraziť viac
Classic / British English.Jane Eyre, a poor orphan, grows up in misery until she becomes the governess in the house of wealthy Mr Rochester and falls in love. But mysterious events take place in the house at night, and Mr Rochester... Zobraziť viac
A heartbreaking portrayal of a woman faced by an impossible choice in the pursuit of happiness... Zobraziť viac
