South Wind

Norman Douglas

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

Synopsis

In "South Wind," Norman Douglas intricately weaves a narrative that explores the themes of passion, hedonism, and existential reflection against the backdrop of an idyllic Mediterranean island. Portrayed through rich, evocative prose, the novel captures the lush landscapes, intertwined lives, and moral ambiguities of a group of expatriates seeking refuge and pleasure. The literary style is characterized by its lyrical quality and philosophical undertones, reminiscent of the writings of Henry James and D. H. Lawrence, while simultaneously embodying the spirit of early 20th-century modernism, where the inner workings of the characters' minds reflect broader societal tensions. Norman Douglas, a man of diverse experiences and worldly interests, drew heavily from his own life as a restless traveler and observer of societal mores. Born in 1868 in Austria and raised in England, Douglas's environment cultivated his fascination with culture, nature, and human psychology. His encounters with art and literature profoundly influenced the landscapes and characters of "South Wind," creating a narrative rich in social commentary and philosophical inquiry. "South Wind" is recommended for readers who appreciate literary depth and the exploration of human desires faced with the tumult of social conventions. It serves not only as a delightful journey through Malta's enchanting vistas but also as a profound commentary on the complexities of human existence, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of modernist literature.

Disponible depuis: 16/09/2022.

Longueur d'impression: 342 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

Or Even Eagle Flew

Harry Turtledove

From Master of Alternate History Harry Turtledove 
 
 
 
As Britain faces the full fury of the Nazi war machine, hope comes in the form of American volunteers called the Eagle Squadrons. As these units join their RAF cousins during the Battle of Britain, famous woman aviator Amelia Earhart (who survived her world-circling flight) emerges as a rallying point for those willing to stand against fascism.

Voir livre

First Feast - Thanksgiving's...

Mark T. Bueltmann

Thanksgiving - our annual festival of sharing amongst family and friends. A feast of favorite foods and comradery originated to memorialize the appreciation and remembrance of two diverse groups. We know the story of that chilly day in the Fall of 1621 when the Pilgrims of the Mayflower and those indigenous came together to share a meal. But before this, there was a predecessor. Lost in the annals of history is a story of a similar meal shared amongst adventurers and escapists. A meal shared by those from the land of the Crowne and others native to a land of untouched valleys and forests. A land they called home. This event has a different viewpoint. Found within these pages are the remembrances and adventures leading to that meal as re-told generationally by the surviving few. Recorded on these pages is that event - that First Feast.

Voir livre

Grasp the Nettle - Australian...

Sylvia Lerch

Set in a remote district of Western Australia in the 1920s, an era which outlawed suicide, an unidentified body has been found and police are treating the death as suspicious. The story presents a chance for strangers (the reader) to peruse the very private diaries of the 
protagonists. Intriguingly, this is like peeping through the coin slot of a piggy bank to count the wealth inside. Elsie has married Tom in an arrangement brokered by her brother. Tom’s job is delivering the Royal Mail, and it takes him away from home for weeks at a time. Vivacious, 
imaginative young Elsie must entertain herself in their isolated, unsophisticated bush hut. Married women were not allowed to be financially independent. Grasp the Nettle is not a fairytale ‘lived happily ever after’ romance, but a lode of accurate historical data balanced by details of underlined moral standards of life before the advent of reliable contraceptives, and 
acknowledgement of gender diversity. In those harsh times, things that are commonplace for us today were yet to be invented: like mobile phones, internet communications, and GPS. There were not even engineered roads through country districts in this vast nation, Australia. Grasp the Nettle poses the question: how did people cope with life’s challenges?

Voir livre

Christie Affair The: Book...

Margot Langley

This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
 


 
A woman vanishes. A nation is captivated. And beneath the headlines lies a story far deeper than anyone imagined.
 
The Christie Affair reimagines the mysterious eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie in 1926—not through the eyes of the famed author, but through Nan O’Dea, her husband’s secret lover. What begins as a scandalous love triangle unfolds into a layered exploration of grief, betrayal, resilience, and redemption.

Voir livre

Black Bones Red Earth

Lee Richie

An Australian/English historical drama set in the unforgiving landscape of the Australian outback during the 1950s, the story follows the life of Katherine, an English child migrant who is consigned to an austere life on an isolated property beyond Broken Hill. There is little love in Katherine's life until Aboriginal station hands offer their friendship, but love comes at a deadly price. 
Part two brings listeners to the modern-day English Lake District before taking us back to Australia for the story's climax. Inspired by the true experiences of family and friends closest to the author, Black Bones, Red Earth is a story of hope, love, sacrifice and resilience. 
Beautifully read by Australian actress, Sandy Gore, star of television, film and stage, this heart wrenching tale is the sometimes harrowing, yet ultimately uplifting story of a child's search for love, and a woman's test of faith. Katherine's journey is an emotional roller-coaster with a deeply satisfying ending.

Voir livre

Hell on the Border - The Bass...

Sidney Thompson

2022 Oklahoma Book Awards Finalist for fiction from the Oklahoma Center for the Book 
 
 
 
2021 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist for western fiction 
 
 
 
2021 American Book Fest Award Finalist for historical fiction 
 
 
 
 
Set in 1884, Hell on the Border tells the story of Deputy US Marshal Bass Reeves at the peak of his historic career. Famous for being a crack shot as well as for his nonviolent tendencies, Reeves uses his African American race to his strategic advantage. Along with a tramp or cowboy disguise, Reeves appears so nonthreatening that he often positions himself close enough to the outlaws he is pursuing to arrest them without bloodshed. 
 
 
 
After a series of heroic feats of capturing and killing infamous outlaws—most notably Jim Webb—and an introduction to Belle Starr, Reeves finds himself in the Fort Smith jail, charged with murder. This second book in the Bass Reeves Trilogy investigates what really happened when Reeves made the greatest mistake of his life on the heels of his greatest achievements.

Voir livre