D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

• 

  Shy Neighbourhoods (Unabridged)

  Charles Dickens

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
  SHY NEIGHBOURHOODS: So much of my travelling is done on foot, that if I cherished betting propensities, I should probably be found registered in sporting newspapers under some such title as the Elastic Novice, challenging all eleven stone mankind to competition in walking.

  Voir livre

• 

  The Fullness of Life - From...

  Edith Wharton

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Edith Newbold Jones was born in New York on January 24, 1862.   Born into wealth, this background of privilege gave her a wealth of experience to eventually, after several false starts, produce many works based on it culminating in her Pulitzer Prize winning novel ‘The Age Of Innocence’ 
  Marriage to Edward Robbins Wharton, who was 12 years older in 1885 seemed to offer much and for some years they travelled extensively.  After some years it was apparent that her husband suffered from acute depression and so the travelling ceased and they retired to The Mount, their estate designed by Edith.  By 1908 his condition was said to be incurable and prior to divorcing Edward in 1913 she began an affair, in 1908, with Morton Fullerton, a Times journalist, who was her intellectual equal and allowed her writing talents to push forward and write the novels for which she is so well known.  
  Acknowledged as one of the great American writers with novels such as Ethan Frome and the House of Mirth among many.  Wharton also wrote many short stories, including ghost stories and poems which we are pleased to publish.  
  Edith Wharton died of a stroke in 1937 at the Domaine Le Pavillon Colombe, her 18th-century house on Rue de Montmorency in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt.

  Voir livre

• 

  Meditation - Sounds of...

  Jane Austen

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Jane Austen’s timeless romance, enhanced by the energy of the storm.
   
  Step into the world of Persuasion, one of Jane Austen’s most profound and emotionally stirring novels, in an entirely new listening experience—where the rhythm of thunderstorms deepens every longing glance, every moment of regret, and every pulse of hope.
   
  With Meditation Sounds of Thunderstorms Persuasion - Jane Austen, this digital audio edition blends Austen’s masterful storytelling with the atmospheric power of nature, immersing you in Anne Elliot’s journey of love, loss, and second chances, accompanied by the rolling thunder and soothing rainfall.
   
  •	Austen’s Genius, Reimagined – Experience Persuasion like never before, heightened by the storm’s emotional intensity.
   
  •	A Meditative and Dramatic Escape – The soundscape of thunderstorms adds depth and reflection, drawing you deeper into Austen’s world.
   
  •	Perfect for Austen Devotees & Romance Lovers – Whether you’re revisiting a favorite classic or discovering it for the first time, this edition offers an unforgettable experience.

  Voir livre

• 

  Lord Peter Wimsey Collection...

  Dorothy L. Sayers

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Explore the brilliant and captivating mysteries of Lord Peter Wimsey, one of literature's most iconic detectives, in this collection of Dorothy L. Sayers' first five novels. With wit, intellect, and a flair for solving crimes, Wimsey navigates through high society and dark secrets in these classic tales.Included in this Collection:Book 1 - Whose Body? Track 1-13Lord Peter Wimsey investigates the appearance of a naked body in a bathtub, while a prominent financier goes missing. With his sharp mind and keen observational skills, Wimsey untangles a web of deception to uncover the truth behind these perplexing events.Book 2 - Clouds of Witness. Track 14-33When Lord Peter's brother, the Duke of Denver, is accused of murder, Wimsey steps in to prove his innocence. Set against the backdrop of English aristocracy, this case delves into family secrets and unexpected twists.Book 3 - Unnatural Death. Track 34-57A seemingly natural death sparks Wimsey's suspicion, leading to an investigation of greed and foul play. With sharp deductions, Wimsey exposes the dark motives behind a quiet murder in a rural setting.Book 4- Lord Peter Views the Body. Track 58-73A collection of short stories featuring Lord Peter Wimsey solving a variety of intricate cases, from missing heirlooms to puzzling murders. Each tale showcases Wimsey's wit and ingenuity.Book 5 - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club. Track 74-97Lord Peter is called upon to investigate the mysterious death of General Fentiman at his club. As Wimsey uncovers long-hidden family rivalries, the case turns into a complex and thrilling pursuit of justice.

  Voir livre

• 

  Emma

  Jane Austen

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Emma, by Jane Austen, is a novel about youthful hubris and the perils of misconstrued romance. The story takes place in the fictional village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls, and Donwell Abbey and involves the relationships among individuals in those locations consisting of "3 or 4 families in a country village". The novel was first published in December 1815 while the author was alive, with its title page listing a publication date of 1816. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian–Regency England; she also creates a lively comedy of manners among her characters and depicts issues of marriage, gender, age, and social status.
  Before she began the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." In the first sentence, she introduces the title character as "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich." Emma is spoiled, headstrong, and self-satisfied; she greatly overestimates her own matchmaking abilities; she is blind to the dangers of meddling in other people's lives; and her imagination and perceptions often lead her astray.
  Emma, written after Austen's move to Chawton, was the last novel to be completed and published during her life, as Persuasion, the last novel Austen wrote, was published posthumously.
  This novel has been adapted for several films, many television programmes, and a long list of stage plays. It is also the inspiration for several novels.

  Voir livre

• 

  Winifred Holtby - A Short Story...

  Winifred Holtby

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Winifred Holtby was born on 23rd June 1898 to a prosperous farming family in the village of Rudston in Yorkshire.  
   
  A governess provided her early education before she went to Queen Margaret's School in Scarborough.  After passing the entrance exam for Somerville College, Oxford in 1917, she decided to join the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in early 1918.  However, soon after her arrival in France, the War ended. 
   
  She returned to study at Oxford and met fellow student Vera Brittain.  After graduating from Oxford, in 1921, Winifred and Vera moved to London, hoping to establish themselves as authors. 
   
  Her early novels met with only moderate success but as a journalist she was both prolific and increasingly well-known.  Her articles graced more than 20 newspapers and magazines, including the Manchester Guardian newspaper.   
   
  Winifred was a committed feminist, socialist and pacifist.  She gave many lectures for the League of Nations Union.  She was also active in the Independent Labour Party and was a campaigner for the unionisation of black workers in South Africa. 
   
  In 1931 the symptoms of high blood pressure, recurrent headaches and bouts of lassitude brought forth a diagnosis of Bright's disease.  She was given two years to live and now put all her efforts into what was to become her crowning achievement: South Riding.  Released posthumously it received lavish praise and enormous sales.  Her canon of works tackle difficult subjects head on, many in unusual ways, brimming with verve and usually strong female protagonists. 
   
  Winifred Holtby died on 29th September 1935 in London.  She was 37. 
   
  1 - Winifred Holtby - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - The Voice of God by Winifred Holtby 
  3 - Truth is Not Sober by Winifred Holtby 
  4 - The Casualty List by Winifred Holtby 
  5 - The Man Who Hated God by Winifred Holtby 
  6 - Why Herbert Killed His Mother by Winifred Holtby

  Voir livre