Maison d'édition: Good Press
Howard Pyle in this book describes the legends of King Arthur and his knights. This book describes the legend of Grail and Arthur which focuses on the concluding part of King Arthur's reign, the miracles that happened, and their adventures.
This book sets out as forcibly and exactly as possible the religious belief of the writer. That belief is not orthodox Christianity; it is not, indeed, Christianity at all; its core nevertheless is a profound belief in a personal and intimate God. There is nothing in its statements that need shock or offend anyone who is prepared for the expression of a faith different from and perhaps in several particulars opposed to his own.Voir livre
Embark on a captivating journey through medieval England with "Ivanhoe" by Sir Walter Scott, now available as an enthralling audiobook. Set in a time of chivalry, intrigue, and romance, this timeless classic follows the adventures of the noble knight Ivanhoe as he navigates the tumultuous political landscape of King Richard the Lionheart's reign. Narrated with passion and precision, listeners will be transported to a world of jousting tournaments, daring rescues, and forbidden love. Scott's rich prose vividly paints the picture of a divided nation, torn between Saxons and Normans, where honor and loyalty are tested at every turn. With its gripping plot, memorable characters, and stirring themes of courage and redemption, "Ivanhoe" remains a masterpiece of historical fiction beloved by readers for generations. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the world of classic literature, this audiobook promises hours of immersive entertainment that will leave you spellbound until the very end. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of "Ivanhoe" brought to life through the power of audio storytelling.Voir livre
The House of Strange Stories' is the tale of an evening after dinner when the various members of a house party take turns to relate a ghost story which they have experienced themselves. The stories become stranger and stranger as the evening goes on.Voir livre
Many years ago the Monrovian Government sent one Bosambo, a native of the Kroo coast and consequently a thief, to penal servitude for the term of his natural life. Bosambo, who had other views on the matter, was given an axe and a saw in the penal settlement - which was a patch of wild forest in the back country - and told to cut down and trim certain mahogany-trees in company with other unfortunate men similarly circumstanced.Voir livre
Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a prominent modernist writer of short fiction and a close associate of D. H. Lawrence and Virginia Woolf. "This Flower" is the story, written in 1919 of a woman in an illicit affair having an illegal abortion.Voir livre
In this, perhaps Dickens’ most profound and personal novel, we are invited to share in the sentimental education of Pip, the poor boy from the village forge who risks losing himself in snobbery and selfishness when he mysteriously inherits a fortune. The story moves from the bleak Kentish marshes of Pip’s childhood to a thrilling climax which mingles tragedy and triumph.Voir livre
