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“An Unsocial Socialist” is a novel by George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright who became the leading dramatist of his generation, and in 1925 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. An Unsocial Socialist is George Bernard Shaw's novel. Shaw wrote five novels early in his career and then abandoned them to pursue politics, drama criticism, and eventually playwriting.
1536: El viaje de dos almas es una novela que entrelaza pasado y presente, historia y espíritu, en una travesía que desafía el tiempo. Cuando Amelia y su grupo de investigadores descubren un antiguo diario del siglo XVI, no imaginan que están por abrir una puerta hacia dos almas destinadas a encontrarse más allá de los siglos: Ana Catarina, una joven de profunda vida interior, y Diogo, un capitán portugués en busca de sentido en medio de los océanos y la fe. A través de cartas, bitácoras y manuscritos olvidados, se despliega una historia poderosa, escrita con sensibilidad y sabiduría, que invita al lector a navegar entre continentes y emociones. Cada página es un eco del alma humana en su búsqueda de amor, libertad y propósito.Mostra libro
Preorder the BRAND NEW gripping instalment in the stunning Vintaine series by Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters fighting their way through the bloody wreckage of a failing kingdom. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches Beware the red and blue hoods - the signs of revolution 1358, Northern France. In a land ravaged by war, King John II is the prisoner of the King of England. His son, the teenaged Dauphin, must battle to impose control over the fractured kingdom. But King Charles of Navarre wants to wrestle power for himself. He leads Parisians and the Jacquerie to open rebellion, upending the social order, pitting noble against commoner in a brutal struggle for power. A free company of English men and boys, led by John Hawkwood, previously of Sir John de Sully’s Vintaine, must navigate the treacherous landscape with only their wits, combat skills and each other to rely on. From the smouldering ruins of small French villages, to the blood-soaked battlefields, their journey is fraught with danger, dogged by a mysterious enemy intent on revenge. As they face the harsh realities of medieval warfare, their bonds are tested, and their fates intertwined with the destiny of a nation. Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Vivid imagination and gripping prose' Anthony Riches 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'All action!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader reviewMostra libro
There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. From their pens to your your ears.Mostra libro
Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. In this volume the decade reveals some who are doing very well and the many who are not; underfoot, underpaid and under-represented. Our writers of many hues and telling talents bring both their stories and their characters to bear on the decade between the two world wars with searing clarity. 01 - The Top 10 - The 1920's - The English - An Introduction 02 - The String Quartet by Virginia Woolf 03 - The Horse Dealer's Daughter by D H Lawrence 04 - Rats by M R James 05 - The Resurrection of Father Brown by G K Chesterton 06 - Miss Ogilivy Finds Herself by Radclyffe Hall 07 - Running Wolf by Algernon Blackwood 08 - Mrs Amworth by E F Benson 09 - Smee by A M Burrage 10 - Young Magic by Helen Simpson 11 - Decay by Marjorie BowenMostra libro
Washington Square, written by Henry James and published in 1880, is a poignant exploration of love, family dynamics, and societal expectations set in mid-19th-century New York City. The novel centers on Catherine Sloper, the plain and introverted daughter of Dr. Austin Sloper, a wealthy and respected physician. Catherine's life is heavily influenced by her father's disapproval. Dr. Sloper, who lost his wife during childbirth, views Catherine as a disappointment; she lacks the beauty and brilliance he admired in her mother. This disappointment manifests in his dismissive treatment of her, stunting her emotional growth and leaving her socially awkward.The narrative takes a turn when Catherine meets Morris Townsend, a charming but financially unstable suitor at her cousin's engagement party. Despite her father's skepticism about Morris's intentions—believing him to be primarily interested in Catherine's inheritance—the two quickly fall in love and become engaged.Dr. Sloper vehemently opposes the match, fearing that Morris is a fortune hunter. In an attempt to separate them, he takes Catherine on an extended trip to Europe, hoping she will forget Morris.Mostra libro
Ethan Frome is Edith Wharton’s masterful tale of isolation, duty, and forbidden longing set against the stark backdrop of rural New England. In the frozen town of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the quiet and physically broken Ethan Frome toils through a bleak existence alongside his cold, hypochondriac wife, Zeena. When her cousin Mattie Silver arrives to help care for Zeena, Ethan finds himself drawn to her warmth and vitality. As their connection deepens, an impossible choice brews beneath the surface—between passion and obligation, between escape and sacrifice. Told through the eyes of an unnamed outsider who uncovers the tragic story piece by piece, Ethan Frome explores the crushing power of social expectations and the irreversible consequences of a single decision. With its haunting atmosphere and poignant psychological insight, this novella remains one of Wharton’s most enduring and heartbreaking works.Mostra libro
