Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
The Captives - cover

The Captives

Hugh Walpole

Publisher: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

In "The Captives," Hugh Walpole crafts a poignant narrative that explores the intricacies of human relationships and the struggle for personal freedom amidst societal constraints. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe, the novel intertwines themes of love, captivity, and the search for identity. Walpole's rich, lyrical writing style accentuates the emotional depth of his characters, presenting a vivid portrayal of their internal and external conflicts, ultimately revealing how one's circumstances can shape their destiny. Hugh Walpole, a prominent English novelist of his time, was deeply influenced by his own experiences and the tumult of the world around him. Born in 1884, Walpole's literary career blossomed against the backdrop of significant historical events, including two World Wars and shifting social landscapes. His acute awareness of the fragility of human existence, coupled with his fascination for the darker aspects of life, is remarkably evident in "The Captives," making it a reflective examination of the human condition. This masterful work is highly recommended for readers who appreciate literary fiction that delves into the complexities of the human psyche. Walpole's keen insights and evocative prose make "The Captives" not only a compelling read but also a thought-provoking exploration of the themes of love and entrapment, solidifying its place in the canon of great literature.
Available since: 08/10/2022.
Print length: 456 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Collide - cover

    Collide

    Dallas Ryan

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Years ago, his secrets forced him to break her heart. Can love put it back together? 
ICU nurse Dani Davis has it all: a coveted job, a great condo, a surgeon boyfriend—though admittedly, things are a little shaky with the boyfriend. None of that matters when the beloved aunt who raised her falls ill. Dani races straight home to small-town Gladewater, Texas. 
She almost doesn’t recognize her first love, Levi Cooper. He’s grown up and filled out in all kinds of mouthwatering ways, but one thing hasn’t changed - The painful mystery of why he left her heart in a million tiny pieces. 
Levi never planned on setting foot back in Gladewater. The family farm is getting to be too much for his aging mother, though, so he reluctantly leaves his corner-office career to take the reins. The farm comes with a thousand problems, and twice as many memories—all of them bad-except for his memories of Dani, the first love he cut loose for her own good. But when he catches sight of her red curls and flashing green eyes, he can’t help but wonder if there’s any chance to rebuild her trust—and recapture the love that never died.
    Show book
  • Feathers of Gold - cover

    Feathers of Gold

    Rowan Silver

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    What does it mean to be human?“A unique urban fantasy setting and an entirely fresh perspective on tried and true fantasy tropes.” - Heather G.Dragons and Skylines is a thrilling and contemplative trilogy, perfect for older fans of Wings of Fire and Seraphina.After her parents go missing, Grith, a young dragon used to a simple life of hunting and reading, is forced to take a job at a magical tech company in the middle of LA. Yet, hiding her nature is all but impossible: once taking a human shape is no longer an option, Grith must confront her dragon instincts, and finds that the job she's accepted is far more dangerous than anything she could have imagined. The fate of the city depends on whether Grith decides to stand with humans — or apart from them.
    Show book
  • Dreaming of the Water - cover

    Dreaming of the Water

    Kymberly Ashman

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Sebastian Shaw shouldn't be here. The last thing he can remember is driving his friend, Maggie, to the local asylum... And now he's woken up to find himself a patient.Is Sebastian going mad or has he fallen into a trap? Can he trust his new psychiatrist, Laurie Norris? And just what is causing his dreams of the future? Dreams that are becoming nightmares for them both.
    Show book
  • The Damned Thing - cover

    The Damned Thing

    Ambrose Bierce

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Experience the bone-chilling terror of Ambrose Bierce's "The Damned Thing," a revolutionary horror tale that dares to imagine the unseen predator lurking just beyond human perception. When a man is savagely killed in the wilderness, witnesses describe an invisible force that defies explanation—a creature that exists in colors beyond the human eye's capability. Bierce's masterful blend of scientific speculation and primal fear creates an atmosphere of inescapable dread that will haunt readers long after the final page. Written in 1893 yet remarkably ahead of its time, this short story showcases Bierce's unparalleled talent for psychological horror and his cynical view of human understanding. Dive into this classic tale of cosmic horror that inspired generations of writers and continues to terrify modern readers with its disturbing implications about what might be watching us from the shadows.
    Show book
  • The Outrage - From their pens to your ears genius in every story - cover

    The Outrage - From their pens to...

    Alexander Kuprin

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Alexander Kuprin was born in Narovchat, Penza in Russia on 7th September 1870. 
At 3 his Father died and he and mother moved to Moscow. By 10 he was enrolled at the Second Moscow Military High School and there his interest in literature began. The Alexander Military Academy followed and two years later he was a sub-lieutenant and posted to an Infantry Regiment for a further four years. 
Despite his duties he was a now a keen writer and published his first short story at this time. His military duties also garnered him experiences for his breakthrough work ‘The Duel’.  Leaving the military he left for Kiev to work for local newspapers.  He continued to publish both stories and novels and by 1901 he was in St Petersburg becoming part of a group that included Chekhov, Ivan Bunin, Maxim Gorky and Leonid Andreyev.  
In the years that followed further controversial works and acclaim followed.  His comments on the regime meant he was also put under secret police surveillance.   
As World War I erupted, Kuprin opened a military hospital but was then given command of an infantry company in Finland. He was soon discharged on grounds of ill health.  
The October Revolution saw him praise Lenin, but he warned that the Bolsheviks threatened Russian culture and might cause further widespread suffering to the peasants.  As Civil War raged he took his family to Helsinki and then on to Paris. 
Exile saw his talents decline further and his succumbing to alcoholism. He became lonely and withdrawn. The family's poverty increased his malaise.   
In May 1937, the Kuprin’s returned to Moscow.  He now saw his work published but wrote almost nothing new.  In 1938 his health rapidly deteriorated.  Already suffering from a kidney problems and sclerosis, he had now developed cancer of the oesophagus.  
Alexander Kuprin died on 25th August 1938.
    Show book
  • Nightshade Academy Episode 5: Deadly Contract - cover

    Nightshade Academy Episode 5:...

    Kestra Pingree

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Nightshade Academy is going to burn, and it's all my fault. 
Kian and I thought the witch called Helena would start the fire in his visions. We were wrong. It's Eduardo, my father, the vampire who made me and my twin, Archer, what we are. 
Madeline, Nightshade's headmaster, saved me before Eduardo could torture me, but Archer wasn't so lucky. Eduardo knows Nightshade's location because he's been tracking Archer's every move. If Madeline hadn't taken pity on us, Nightshade would be safe. 
But there's no time to dwell on what-ifs. We have to save everyone before it's too late. 
Eduardo started all of this. Now we're going to finish it. 
— 
This episode concludes Nightshade Academy. Don’t miss the finale.
    Show book