Mou-Setsé: A Negro Hero; The Orphans' Pilgimage - A Story of Trust in God

L. T. Meade

Maison d'édition: Good Press

Synopsis

In "Mou-Sets√©: A Negro Hero; The Orphans' Pilgrimage," L. T. Meade crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines themes of heroism, identity, and cultural resilience against the backdrop of late 19th-century colonialism. The literary style is imbued with vivid imagery and a rich, descriptive prose that vividly brings to life the struggles and triumphs of its characters, particularly the titular Mou-Sets√©. This work stands at the intersection of adventure literature and educational fiction, reflecting the era's fascination with the exotic and the noble portrayal of African characters, challenging contemporary stereotypes and advocating for a more nuanced understanding of African agency and heroism in a colonial context. L. T. Meade, an English author known for her contributions to children's literature, often drew inspiration from her own travels and interactions with diverse cultures. Her experiences likely informed her portrayal of Mou-Sets√©, allowing her to communicate the complexities of identity and cultural heritage with authenticity. Meade'Äôs passionate advocacy for social reform and her interest in women's rights and representation further catalyzed her exploration of underrepresented voices in her literary canon. This book is a must-read for those interested in postcolonial literature, as well as students and scholars examining representations of race and heroism in the narrative tradition. Meade'Äôs ability to weave a tightly-knit story that entertains while offering profound insights into the plight of orphaned children and the broader cultural implications of colonialism ensures that "Mou-Sets√©" remains both relevant and inspiring.

Disponible depuis: 18/09/2023.

Longueur d'impression: 49 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

1347 - Faith in the Face of Death

Ken A. Gauthier

Italy: 1347. Panic is spreading across Europe as The Black Plague devours all in its path. As idyllic life shatters around him, Frederico realises he needs to leave behind all that he has built and lead his family to safety. Following a gruelling and perilous journey with no end in sight, Frederico must make the toughest decision of his life, one that, even years later, some in the family still refuse to accept. A heart-rending tale of fatherly love and the lengths one will go - to escape a plague of two sorts: One of death, the other of guilt.

Voir livre

Omdurman - Soldier of the Queen...

Griff Hosker

The third audiobook in Griff Hosker exhilarating Soldier of the Queen series.  
Being a soldier of the queen at the end of the nineteenth century meant spending much of your time abroad. Jack Roberts is a hero and a good soldier but he is torn between his career and his son who is looked after in England. When the Mahdists begin to enlarge their empire Jack is recalled to the desert regiment he helped to form. Fighting behind enemy lines where nature is as much an enemy as the fierce Dervishes, Jack begins the campaign that will, ultimately, lead to the Battle of Omdurman in 1898.

Voir livre

After Sappho

Selby Wynn Schwartz

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 BOOKER PRIZE 
 
 
 
An exhilarating debut from a radiant new voice, After Sappho reimagines the intertwined lives of feminists at the turn of the twentieth century. 
 
 
 
"The first thing we did was change our names. We were going to be Sappho," so begins this intrepid debut novel, centuries after the Greek poet penned her lyric verse. Ignited by the same muse, a myriad of women break from their small, predetermined lives for seemingly disparate paths: in 1892, Rina Faccio trades her needlepoint for a pen; in 1902, Romaine Brooks sails for Capri with nothing but her clotted paintbrushes; and in 1923, Virginia Woolf writes: "I want to make life fuller and fuller." Writing in cascading vignettes, Selby Wynn Schwartz spins an invigorating tale of women whose narratives converge and splinter as they forge queer identities and claim the right to their own lives. A luminous meditation on creativity, education, and identity, After Sappho announces a writer as ingenious as the trailblazers of our past.

Voir livre

The Kind Whisper

Alan Maas

A Western adventure rooted in truth, forged in mystery. 
The Black Hills stood untouched, unclaimed, and full of secrets when Ezra Kind carved his fate into a slab of sandstone. What began as a search for gold quickly turned into a desperate fight for survival — and a message that would echo through generations. 
Decades later, as new settlers and fortune-seekers flood the Dakota Territory, two brothers uncover the half-buried stone and find themselves pulled into the mystery it holds. In a land where fact and folklore blur, where hope is weighed against hardship, the Kind family’s legacy stirs once again. 
Based on real events and inspired by the legend of the Thoen Stone, The Kind Whisper launches The Kind Legacy Series — a sweeping historical Western filled with frontier grit, hidden truths, and the powerful ties of family. Along the way, it crosses paths with some of the West’s most iconic figures—including General George Custer, Wild Bill Hickok, and Calamity Jane. 
Some treasures are buried in the earth. Others are buried in the heart. 
Some whispers echo through time. 
This is one of them.

Voir livre

And Then There Were None

Anonyme

A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick 
One of the most famous and beloved mysteries from The Queen of Suspense—Agatha Christie—now a Lifetime TV movie. 
""Ten . . ."" 
Ten strangers are lured to an isolated island mansion off the Devon coast by a mysterious ""U. N. Owen."" 
""Nine . . ."" 
At dinner a recorded message accuses each of them in turn of having a guilty secret, and by the end of the night one of the guests is dead. 
""Eight . . ."" 
Stranded by a violent storm, and haunted by a nursery rhyme counting down one by one . . . as one by one . . . they begin to die. 
""Seven . . ."" 
Which among them is the killer and will any of them survive?

Voir livre

Captivated by the Cowgirl - A...

Jody Hedlund

Now that her sisters are both married, Felicity Courtney manages the Courtney Boardinghouse alone. After nearly collapsing from exhaustion while caring for an invalid man and his wife who are staying at the boardinghouse, Felicity posts an advertisement for a hired hand. 
Philip Berg, a prince in disguise, is hiding in Fairplay while attempting to stay one step ahead of an assassin. When the spirited Felicity Courtney tacks up a notice that she is hiring help, he offers to do the job as he is unable to leave her in such distress. Although he knows his presence could pose danger and that he needs to move on from Fairplay, he can’t tear himself away. 
Felicity has no intention of employing the handsome but exasperating Philip Berg, but when an early winter storm hits, she finds herself battling the elements and is grateful for his assistance. Love begins to blossom, but secret revelations and encroaching peril threaten to tear them apart forever.Secret royalWitty banterWinter snowstormStuck togetherForbidden loveDangerous assassin 
“This one’s worth rounding up.” —Booklist, on Falling for the Cowgirl 
*All of the books in the Colorado Cowgirls series are sweet, closed-door romances with plenty of sizzle. The inspirational themes are light, and the romance is the main focus of the books.

Voir livre