The Rules of the Game

Stewart Edward White

Beschreibung

In "The Rules of the Game," Stewart Edward White crafts a compelling narrative that combines adventure with profound insights into human nature and society. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the book explores themes of competition, ethics, and the interplay between individual ambition and social responsibility. White's prose is both evocative and incisive, reflecting the era's shifting values, while his keen observations on the game of life highlight the complex strategies required to navigate societal dynamics. This intricate examination of human behavior engages readers, prompting them to reflect on their own 'games' within various social constructs. Stewart Edward White, an influential American author and a prominent voice in early 20th-century literature, drew extensively from his experiences in the wild and the bustling social life of his contemporaries. His passion for exploration and a deep understanding of human motivations shaped his literary perspective. Known for his vivid descriptions and philosophical outlook, White's works often delve into the tensions between modernity and nature, mirroring the transitional period of his time—a time ripe for examining personal and collective ethics. "The Rules of the Game" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intricacies of human relationships and societal expectations. Its blend of adventure, moral inquiry, and rich character development will resonate with readers seeking both entertainment and deeper understanding. This book is an invitation to examine the rules we play by in our own lives—a timeless exploration that remains relevant today.

Verfügbar seit: 15.09.2022.

Drucklänge: 465 Seiten.

Weitere Bücher, die Sie mögen werden

The Adventures of Miss Anne de...

Summer Hanford

Please Note: This is a short story. 
Miss Anne de Bourgh is the son her father always wanted, except for one rather large detail. Still, her being a girl doesn't stop her from hunting, shooting, riding, and fencing as well as her cousins, and when her older cousin Henry wrongs her, Anne ropes Darcy and Richard into a scheme to exact revenge. But Anne is about to learn that even her father, who has always encouraged her in all her pursuits, thinks she's gone too far this time, and his punishment will be dire indeed. 
That's right, it's time for Anne to meet her greatest adversary . . . Mrs. Jenkinson. 
The Adventures of Miss Anne de Bourgh of Rosings is a short story prequel to Mr. Darcy's Bookshop. Enjoy!

Zum Buch

Song of the Sun God

Shankari Chandran

Nala and Rajan, a young couple, begin their married life in 1946, on the eve of Ceylon’s independence from Britain.  Arranged in marriage, they learn to love each other and protect their growing family, against the backdrop of increasing ethnic tension. 
 
As the country descends into a bloody civil war, Nala and Rajan must decide which path is best for their family; and live with the consequences of their mistakes. 
 
Over time, Nala and Rajan teach their family why some parts of their history and heritage are worth holding onto; and why some parts and people have to be left behind. 
 
Song of the Sun God spans three continents and three generations of a family that remains dedicated to its homeland, whilst learning to embrace its new home. 
 
Funny at times, warm and tender at others, we see Nala and Rajan’s family navigate war, migration, old loyalties and new beginnings, relying on the philosophy of their religion, their ancestors and each other. 
 
Song of the Sun God is about the wisdom, mistakes and sacrifices of our past that enable us to live more freely in the future. It is about finding home and forgiving family.

Zum Buch

The Glimpses of the Moon

Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton paints a compelling portrait of Nick and Susy Lansing, a couple navigating the opulent social circles of 1920s Europe. Their marriage is born of a mutual pact: to enjoy a year of luxury on the generosity of wealthy friends, then amicably part ways if either finds a more advantageous match. As they travel from villa to villa, their evolving feelings and moral dilemmas challenge their initial plans, offering a profound exploration of love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness.

Zum Buch

The Sorrows of Young Werther

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"The Sorrows of Young Werther" (in German, "Die Leiden des jungen Werthers") is a novel by the German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, first published in 1774. This novel is considered one of the foundational works of the Sturm und Drang literary movement, characterized by emotional intensity and individualism. The story is presented as a series of letters written by the young artist Werther to his friend Wilhelm. It explores themes of unrequited love, longing, and the conflict between societal expectations and personal desires. Werther's intense and tragic passion for Charlotte, who is already engaged to another man, forms the central emotional narrative.

Zum Buch

Code Noir - Fictions

Canisia Lubrin, Christina Sharpe

"Code Noir is storytelling at its deepest and most intimate. These stories are magic and you must enter them as if you, too, are wondrous." —Dionne Brand, author of Nomenclature, Theory, and Map to the Door of No Return 
 
 
 
Canisia Lubrin's debut fiction is that rare work of art—a brilliant, startlingly original book that combines immense literary and political force. Its structure, deceptively simple, is based on the infamous Code Noir, a set of real historical decrees originally passed in 1685 by King Louis XIV of France defining the conditions of slavery in the French colonial empire. The original code had fifty-nine articles; Code Noir has fifty-nine linked fictions—vivid, unforgettable, multilayered fragments filled with globe-wise characters who desire to live beyond the ruins of the past. 
 
 
 
With a foreword by Christina Sharpe, Code Noir ranges in style from contemporary realism to dystopian literature, from futuristic fantasy to historical fiction. This inventive, shape-shifting braid of narratives exists far beyond the boundaries of an official decree.

Zum Buch

Īnangahua Gold

Kathleen Gallagher

This historical novel, told in two stories 20 twenty years apart, explores the relationships that unfold on the West Coast of Te Wai Pounamu New Zealand, in the mid-19th century, as isolated, difficult to access parts of the country are entered by European explorers guided by local Maori. 
Set in the 19th Century, it plaits together as a flax-root narrative prose and poetic imagery to tell a timeless love story. It links people with the natural environment, and blends languages, cultures, shared endeavour and compassion in a vivid multi-cultural epiphany of life in Aotearoa-New Zealand. - John Weir 
Kathleen Gallagher is a poet, playwright, filmmaker and novelist. She received the New Zealand Playwrights Award in 1993, and the Sonja Davies Peace Award in 2004 for the film Tau Te Mauri Breath Of Peace. She has authored three collections of poetry, 16 plays, six feature films, and two novels.

Zum Buch