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This book is one of the most popular novels by Robert William Chambers and has been translated into several other languages around the world. A casual conversation with a model for his new project forces him to test his theories about creativity, society, and love, and he discovers that other people have their own ideas about how it should all work.
Art. The greatest standard bearer of what the human condition really is? Or Emperor’s Clothes, cheap gimmicks displayed as all-knowing? When it comes to writing we have our favourite authors. But what of the authors themselves. What are they keen to write of? For our classic authors; from Poe to Lovecraft, from Woolf to Fitzgerald art in their words, is something to be admired. From many angles, many views, their stories, their characters interact with art and the consequences fall as they may. 01 - Artists on Art - A Short Story Volume 02 - Pickman's Model by H. P. Lovecraft 03 - The Mezzotint by M. R. James 04 - Psyche's Art by Louisa May Alcott 05 - Fun In An Artist's Studio by F. Scott Fitzgerald 06 - Blue & Green by Virginia Woolf 07 - The Oval Portrat by Edgar Allan PoeVoir livre
When a band of merciless, murdering thieves raise hell across the territory, three men committed to justice descend upon them like angels of death. And when the guns fall silent and the smoke clears, the Jackals are always the last men standing. Comanchero Cullen Brice has escaped from a Huntsville, Alabama, prison, where he was sentenced to hang. And he has sworn revenge against the man who killed his brother and put him behind bars, Texas Ranger Matt McCulloch. Freed from the hangman by his gang, Brice has kidnapped the lawman's daughter Cynthia along with other women and make tracks to the Texas Panhandle. Holing up in The Canyon of Weeping Women, the outlaws plan to sell their captives to Comanche raiders. Joined by bounty hunter Jed Breen and retired cavalry sergeant Sean Keegan, McCulloch rides hard for Texas, determined to save his daughter from Brice. But Cynthia isn't her father’s little girl anymore. And hell hath no fury like a woman raised by a Ranger who's just as deadly as the trio of Jackals gunning for Brice's comancheros . . .Voir livre
Bob Sherman signs on the crew of the yacht Bonito with hopes of revenge. And he'll need every ounce of his strength to overcome the forces arrayed against him now — hurricanes, corruption, pirates... and the man who stole everything he valued in life. But as he's about to discover, there's one force more powerful and dangerous than the sea itself... the force of a beautiful woman's love. The winds howl, the gunfire cracks, and the intrigue stirs as the audio version of Sea Fangs puts you in the eye of the storm.Voir livre
Dive into the epic masterpiece Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, a cornerstone of American literature that transcends the tale of a vengeful sea captain and his white whale adversary. From the iconic opening line, "Call me Ishmael," Melville unfolds a narrative rich in adventure, philosophical depth, and a profound exploration of the human condition. Discover a world where every chapter navigates the tumultuous seas of ambition, nature, and the thin line between sanity and madness. Join Ishmael, Captain Ahab, and the crew of the Pequod in a relentless pursuit that is more than a hunt for the legendary Moby Dick—it's an odyssey into the heart of human obsession. Melville's Moby-Dick is not just a novel; it's an experience—a blend of thrilling maritime adventure and introspective wisdom, rendered in language that captivates and challenges the reader. Regarded by William Faulkner and D.H. Lawrence as one of the greatest works ever penned, its enduring allure promises a reading journey that is as vast and deep as the ocean itself. Step aboard the Pequod with Moby-Dick and let Melville's masterpiece take you on a voyage that explores the uncharted waters of the soul. This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)Voir livre
At a time of extraordinary change, two women must harness their talents to take control of their own destiny . . .Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping a living as the young assistant to an ageing con artist, Cecily Marsden's life is turned upside down when her master suddenly dies. Believing herself to blame, could young Cec somehow have powers she little understands?Meanwhile Eadie Carleton, a pioneering early film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton . . .As a group of illusionists prepare for a grand spectacle - to mark both the retirement of legendary master The Professor and the announcement of his successor - Cec, Eadie and George's worlds collide. But Cec soon finds herself facing the fight of her life to save the performance from sabotage - and harness the element of real magic held deep within her . . .THE ILLUSIONS is the captivating new novel from the much-lauded author of THE GIFTS. Inspired by real-life illusionists and early film pioneers, this astonishing story of women and talent, magic and power, sweeps you into a world where anything is possible and nothing is quite as it seems . . .Voir livre
A one hundred grand reward for the return of billionaire George Rockham is more than enough to turn Shanghai newspaperman Jimmy Vance's head. Throw in the gorgeous dame who's offering the reward — Rockham's daughter Virginia — and he might lose his head altogether. Fast-talking Vance jumps at the chance to get what could be the biggest story of his life... if he lives to tell it. A missing billionaire. A beautiful woman. A hot story. Hear all about it — as the audio version of Loot of the Shanung puts a newspaperman up against a brutal deadline.Voir livre
