Unisciti a noi in un viaggio nel mondo dei libri!
Aggiungi questo libro allo scaffale
Grey
Scrivi un nuovo commento Default profile 50px
Grey
Iscriviti per leggere l'intero libro o leggi le prime pagine gratuitamente!
All characters reduced
Kathleen - cover

Kathleen

Christopher Morley

Casa editrice: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Sinossi

In "Kathleen," Christopher Morley weaves a richly textured narrative that captures the complexities of early 20th-century life, particularly the tug between individual aspiration and societal expectation. The novel unfolds through the lens of Kathleen, a young woman navigating the maze of love, ambition, and the constraints imposed by her surroundings. Morley employs a charmingly conversational prose style, infused with wit and warmth, making every character's journey feel both personal and universally relatable. Set against the backdrop of a post-World War I America, the book reflects the transitional zeitgeist, exploring themes of self-discovery and the struggle for autonomy amidst a shifting cultural landscape. Christopher Morley, an influential literary figure, was not only a novelist but also a poet, essayist, and playwright. His deep-seated love for literature and the printed word is palpably evident in "Kathleen," inspired by his own experiences and observations of life in bustling urban centers. Morley was also known for his keen insights into the American psyche, often infusing his works with humor while simultaneously tackling serious themes. Growing up in an era laden with social change undoubtedly informed his portrayal of the evolving role of women in society. I highly recommend "Kathleen" to readers seeking a captivating exploration of identity and ambition through the eyes of a brilliantly crafted protagonist. Fans of character-driven narratives and those interested in the intersection of personal dreams with societal norms will find a kindred spirit in Kathleen. Morley's adept storytelling and incisive commentary on human nature make this work an essential read for both literary enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
Disponibile da: 05/09/2022.
Lunghezza di stampa: 51 pagine.

Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

  • In the Black Dream - cover

    In the Black Dream

    Victoria Sterling

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0
    Description:
    Iris Ainsley has spent her whole life losing to her twin.
    
    Juliet is the gifted one — beautiful, celebrated, adored by everyone who meets her, including their own parents. Iris is the one who studies until her hair falls out and still finishes second. And Juliet means to keep it that way. Every prize Iris earns, Juliet steals. Every person Iris loves, Juliet takes. When Iris finally fights for a future of her own, the cost is a shattered leg and a stolen life.
    
    But Juliet has one fatal blind spot. She can only steal what already exists — and Iris isn't finished writing yet.
    
    A chilling story of two sisters, a rewritten fate, and the terrible patience of a girl who refuses to lose. Some people are born to shine. Others are forged in the dark.
    Mostra libro
  • The Women of Ravensbruck - the remarkable story of a sisterhood forged during one of history's darkest chapters - cover

    The Women of Ravensbruck - the...

    Paul Smith

    • 0
    • 2
    • 0
    ‘Paul Smith has not only written a wonderful book, he has completed a sacred mission here by depriving us of some of our indifference, and ensuring that the darkness and the light of Ravensbruck will not be unremembered’ Don Snyder, Author of The Tin Nose Shop 
    In the harsh confines of Ravensbrück, the infamous Nazi concentration camp for women, Sarah Rothstein a Jewish book keeper, Marie Laurent a French resistance fighter, Zofia Nowicki a Polish nurse, are thrown together in a crucible of suffering. 
    Yet in the face of unimaginable cruelty, they forge an unbreakable sisterhood. With grit, cunning, and quiet defiance, they wield their unique skills to sabotage their captors from within, daring to reclaim their humanity in a place designed to destroy it. 
    Their determined unity and the secret network of information they construct, reflect the real-life acts of resistance carried out by women during history’s darkest chapters—resonating deeply with readers drawn to true stories of female courage, resilience, and solidarity under Nazi oppression.
    Mostra libro
  • Cloud Watcher - cover

    Cloud Watcher

    Lilith Saintcrow

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0
    Anya Harris's unwanted talents have made her a refugee, flying from city to city ahead of a tide of burning terror nobody else can see. She's hoping Santiago City will be different, but deep in her heart of hearts, she knows nowhere is safe enough for someone with her secrets. When the gray-eyed man with guns and a sword shows up, claiming to be sent to protect her, Anya has to believe him. After all, she has nowhere else to go.
    Jack Gray is one of the oldest Watchers around, scarred by the battle between Circle Lightfall and the Crusade. He's found his witch, and nothing is going to get in the way of protecting her. But being a Watcher is never as simple as it looks. Anya's talent makes her worth millions, if she's delivered alive to the right corporate bidders. Jack's the only one who can save her. But when she finds out who he really is, he might lose her for good . . .
    Mostra libro
  • The Wolf's Shadow - 'Has already firmly established itself as one of the best historical crime series today' Chris Lloyd - cover

    The Wolf's Shadow - 'Has already...

    G J Williams

    • 0
    • 7
    • 0
    'Right up there with C J Sansom... A brilliant historical thriller' Philip Gwynne Jones'The twists and turns are brilliantly done' Sarah Ward'A joy for the senses... see the smoke and grime of Tudor London' Chris Lloyd 
    1558: The body of Thomas Seymour is found hanging naked in an oak tree at Hatfield House, the home of Elizabeth Tudor, the Queen’s sister. But Thomas Seymour was supposedly beheaded nine years to the day on Tower Hill. How did he return from the dead, only to die again? 
    Doctor John Dee and Margaretta, assisted by his pupil Christopher, are charged with unravelling the mystery. But then there is a kidnapping, a ransom threat and more bodies appear. 
    Amongst secrets and rumours, the scandal of the Seymour Affair threatens to resurface. Elizabeth’s road to the throne could be ruined and with that comes the fall of the Tudor Dynasty. 
    Can John Dee keep Elizabeth’s secret before it casts a shadow over them all? 
    'Thrilling and intriguing' S. W. Perry'A joy to read. Well researched and fast paced' Leslie Scase'G J Williams knows how to keep a reader hooked' Adele Jordan'This is a fabulous mystery, pacy, tense and very atmospheric' Historical Novel Society'An intriguing story skilfully woven into the fabric of real history' Crime Time
    Mostra libro
  • A Day Like Any Other - cover

    A Day Like Any Other

    Guy Ware

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0
    A woman with a successful career in child protection is floored by her husband's sudden death; a retired civil servant smothers his wife, but can't go through with their pact; a teacher fleeing a disastrous school trip finds himself – literally – in a dark wood.
    Pascal famously said we shall die alone. But there are always others left behind to grieve, to cheer, to feel guilt, relief or laughter, because we are human, whether we like it or not. In these stories, a dozen characters find at least a dozen ways to live by facing death – their own or that of those they love – in familiar worlds shot through with a strange absurdity.
    A man with cancer is employed to smoke by a character from a novel who may never have existed; an historian finds a love he hopes will last beyond the grave, even if it isn't his; a former judge dispenses justice in a prison camp; a randomly-selected Prime Minister confronts the biggest life-or-death decision she – or anyone – will ever have to take.
    A Day Like Any Other explores death – natural, assisted, promised and unexpected – with compassion, wit, a steady gaze and a desire to confront the challenge we mostly prefer to avoid: why live at all? It is the perfect collection for anyone who's going to die one day.
    Mostra libro
  • The Assassin's Mark - One of The Sunday Times' best historical novels - cover

    The Assassin's Mark - One of The...

    G J Williams

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0
    'The fourth book in G J Williams's Tudor Rose Murders series is, like its predecessors, a fast-moving and enjoyable mystery' The Sunday Times, May 2026 
    'The Tudor Rose series has already firmly established itself as one of the best historical crime series today, and The Assassin's Mark has set the standard even higher' Chris Lloyd 
    'Another absolute gem of a novel. Williams paints a vivid gripping picture of life – and death – in Tudor times. Don't let anyone prise it from your grasp until it's done' Zoe Sharp 
    'G J Williams brings her fascinating wealth of knowledge about Tudor England to another cracking mystery' Guy Jenkin 
    It is March 1570 and Elizabeth’s court has just crushed the Northern rebellion that sought to throw her from the throne in favour of Mary Queen of Scots. 
    Relief is shattered when a body is found near the palace. The ritualistic killing, a cloven hoof-print, a calling card, and the terrifying message daubed on the wall, point to a long-forgotten pagan deity linked to the Templars. 
    John Dee and Margaretta must navigate a community under threat, a pattern of poisoning, a City in fear of a spectre, and the dark arts of rival queens as they race between England and the courts of France to uncover an assassin known only as Baphomet. 
    'Compelling and meticulously researched, you're drawn into the dark heart of a disturbing crime. The Assassin's Mark is another triumph for G J Williams' Sarah Ward 
    'A masterly and compelling historical mystery and a real page-turner' Mark Ellis 
    'This fast paced and thoughtful adventure already makes me impatient for Williams' next book' Adele Jordan 
    'An engaging and entertaining historical mystery with an imaginative premise' Historical Novel Society
    Mostra libro