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A very compelling story of a scientist, who shares his experience with the greys of Chester Lake and their secretive actions surrounding the Chester Lake. A riveting story, which will blow the mind of every person courageous to read it. Please review this book, if you liked it!
Abraham Stoker was born in Dublin, Ireland on the 8th of November 1847, the third of seven children. His early years were plagued with such ill-health that he was unable to start school until the age of seven. He turned the long periods of recovery into an opportunity for thinking and said “I was naturally thoughtful, and the leisure of long illness gave opportunity for many thoughts which were fruitful according to their kind in later years”. Strikingly at Trinity College, Dublin his health had returned with such vigour that he was named their University Athlete whilst also achieving a BA in Mathematics with honours. At this time his interest in theatre became a job offer to be the Dublin Evening Mail’s theatre critic, co-owned by Sheridan Le Fanu. He now began to also write short stories and in 1872 ‘The Crystal Cup’ was published. An interest in art developed and he co-founded the Dublin Sketching Club. In 1878 came marriage to Florence Balcombe. She had formerly been courted by Stoker’s acquaintance, Oscar Wilde. The marriage produced one child. Stoker had some years before reviewed Henry Irving’s Hamlet and had dined with him. That friendship now resulted in a proposal from Irving to move to London and to manage his Lyceum Theatre. His numerous commercial innovations ensured both he and the theatre thrived. Irving would also often take Stoker with him when he toured abroad. Despite this busy life Stoker continued to write and these works paved the way for his most famous creation, published in 1897, ‘Dracula’. It is rightly recognised as one of the greatest horror novels of all time and although not the first with a theme of Vampires, it is undoubtedly the most well-known. Stoker also wrote poetry and many excellent short stories and continued to write novels and other works throughout his career. Politically Stoker supported Home Rule, though only by peaceful means. He was also keen on following scientific trends particularly in medicine. In 1902 his tenure at the Lyceum Theatre ended and although he continued to write his health was deteriorating, mainly due to a series of debilitating strokes. Bram Stoker died on the 20th April 1912, in Pimlico, London. He was 64.Ver livro
The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Gertrude Barrows Bennett who was also known as Francis Stevens.Ver livro
The book reflects the cultural and social changes of the Jazz Age, a time characterized by optimism, decadence, and excess. The stories explore themes of love, wealth, ambition, and disillusionment, as well as the disillusionment of the American Dream. Through his characters, Fitzgerald critiques the morality of the wealthy and the emptiness of their lives. The collection provides a unique insight into the era and captures the spirit and essence of the times. From the flappers and their newfound freedom to the stock market boom and eventual crash, Tales from the Jazz Age is a vivid and captivating portrayal of one of the most fascinating periods in American history.Ver livro
The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Caradoc Evans.Ver livro
Walter Lionel George was born to British parents on the 20th March 1882 in Paris, France. It was not until he was a young man of 20 that he learned English. In 1905 he moved to London to work in an office but soon found himself working as a journalist, and as a foreign correspondent, for various London newspapers. By 1911, with the publication of his first novel ‘A Bed of Roses’, which portrayed the fall of a penniless young woman into prostitution, his efforts were rewarded, and he turned to literature as a full-time career. His writings now sold well. He added short stories to his offerings as well as literary essays and several tracts that discussed left-wing themes. Some critics thought his subject matter to be difficult and poorly chosen. His political views gained him little credit amongst his peers although such luminaries as George Orwell praised both subject matter and style. His personal life was also turbulent. His three marriages left him widowed twice. In 1908 he married Helen Porter who died in 1914. Helen Agnes Moorhead followed in 1916 but died only 4 years later. His last marriage was to Kathleen Geipel in 1921. W. L George died on 30th January 1926. He was 43.Ver livro
She left me the week before our wedding. Said I wasn't "husband material." Actually, I'd have to agree with my ex on that matter... because I'm probably better off alone. But everything changed the day I met a mysterious beauty sketching on the beach. Giselle… We had one magical night together... and then she was gone. My French beach fairy danced away with the dawn. I searched until I found her again. And now I can't let her go... because maybe I am husband material after all.Ver livro
