This Very Short Introduction aims to disentangle the 'real' Marquis de Sade from his mythical and demonic reputation of the past two hundred years. Phillips examines Sade's life and work: his libertine novels, his championing of atheism, and his... Zobraziť viac
`He appears to be persecutor and I the persecuted: is not this difference the mere creature of the imagination?` Caleb is a guileless young servant who enters the employment of Ferdinando Falkland, a cosmopolitan and benevolent country gentleman.... Zobraziť viac
Internationally bestselling author, Anne Rice, has written twenty-eight novels - magnificent tales of other worldly beings that explore the realms of good and evil, love and alienation: each a reflection of her own moral journey. Now, in her powerful... Zobraziť viac
This is the epic journey of Odysseus, the hero of Ancient Greece...After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers - Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed... Zobraziť viac
Wonderfully Wordless: The 500 Most Recommended Graphic Novels and Picture Books is the first comprehensive best book guide to wordless picture books (and nearly wordless picture books). It is an indispensable resource for parents and teachers who love... Zobraziť viac
Take Note for Exam Success! York Notes offer an exciting approach to English literature. This market leading series fully reflects student needs. They are packed with summaries, commentaries, exam advice, margin and textual features to offer a wider... Zobraziť viac
Too frightened of scandal to become involved with a brilliant writer, Hedda Gabler opts instead for a conventional but loveless marriage. But, when her first love returns with a masterpiece that might threaten her husband's career, Hedda decides to... Zobraziť viac
Rembrandt Is in the Wind by Russ Ramsey is part art history, part biblical study, part philosophy, and part analysis of the human experience; but it's all story. An invitation to discover some of the world’s most celebrated artists and works, it... Zobraziť viac
Thoroughly revised and expanded for a new generation of readers, this classic guide to enjoying literature to its fullest—a lively, enlightening, and entertaining introduction to a diverse range of writing and literary devices that enrich these works,... Zobraziť viac
"With her rigorous, authentic, and insightful biography of Nora Ephron, Kristin Doidge has gotten us all an invitation to sit around that table—to spend time with Nora and be forever changed by the encounter. This is a brilliant book."—Caroline Aaron,... Zobraziť viac
Discover 101 of the greatest, most underrated books that the horror genre has to offer from the last 20 years. The Ultimate List of Must-Read Horror. Zobraziť viac
A. J. Raffles is a gentleman by day, thief by night, performing elaborate heists in late Victorian London amongst clubland bachelors, hansom cabs, champagne suppers, Australian heiresses, and South African diamond moguls. Zobraziť viac
Can you get lost in a crowd? It is polite to stare at people walking past on the street? What differentiates the city of daylight and the nocturnal metropolis? What connects walking, philosophy and the big toe? Can we save the city - or ourselves -... Zobraziť viac
Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.... Zobraziť viac
David Copperfield’s happy life suddenly changes when his mother marries again. Her new husband is cruel to him and sends him away to school. When David’s mother dies, he is sent to work in London. He hates his job so he runs away... Zobraziť viac
Tato anglicky psaná publikace je určena především budoucím maturantům, ale jistě zaujme každého, kdo se zajímá o literaturu. Najdete zde 38 portrétů nejvýznamnějších autorů Velké Británie, Spojených států a dalších anglicky mluvících zemí... Zobraziť viac
‘Writing is easy: all you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.’ Variously attributed to Thomas Wolfe, Paul Gallico and Ernest Hemingway, the quote portrays writing as mysterious, romantic and... Zobraziť viac
Emma Woodhouse führt ein behütetes Leben im Haus ihres Vaters. Finanzielle oder sonstige Sorgen sind ihr fremd, aber romantische Gefühle oder Schwärmereien ebenfalls... Zobraziť viac
Emma est un roman de Jane Austen, publié anonymement en décembre 1815. C'est un roman de mœurs, qui, au travers de la description narquoise des tentatives de l'héroïne pour faire rencontrer aux célibataires de son entourage le conjoint idéal... Zobraziť viac
In the many realms of modern fantasy there is only one true King, and his name is George Raymond Richard Martin... Zobraziť viac