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1) Show Boat
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"Here, I thought, was one of the most melodramatic and gorgeous bits of Americana that had ever come my way. It was not only the theater - it was the theater plus the glamour of the wandering drifting life, the drama of the river towns, the mystery and terror of the Mississippi itself... I spent a year hunting down every available scrap of show-boat material; reading, interviewing, taking notes and making outlines."
Inspired by an offhand comment...
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Lady B. stays to tea. (Mem.: Bread-and-butter too thick. Speak to Ethel.) We talk some more about bulbs, the Dutch School of Painting, our Vicar's wife, sciatica, and All Quiet on the Western Front. (Query: is it possible to cultivate the art of conversation when living in the country all the year round?)'
If the question suggests a qualified answer, there is no doubt that the art of diary writing is alive and well and very, very funny in Devonshire...
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No one could have been more surprised than our Provincial Lady to receive an invitation from her American agent to travel transatlantic and embark upon a programme of lectures and signings. She was particularly amazed because, having received an overture sometime before and feeling that she would rather stay in the English countryside, she requested that they meet quite a few 'requirements' before she would agree to go.
They met every stipulation....
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Chrétien de Troyes' Perceval is the single most important Arthurian romance. It contains the very first mention of the mysterious grail, later to become the Holy Grail and the focal point of the spiritual quest of the knights of Arthur's court.
Chrétien left the poem unfinished, but the extraordinary and intriguing theme of the Grail was too good to leave, and other poets continued and eventually completed it. This is the only English translation...
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An old man sits in the corner of a London tea house. In comes a young lady reporter, and a conversation ensues.
'Mysteries!' he comments. 'There is no such thing as a mystery in connection with any crime, provided intelligence is brought to bear upon its investigation.' At first, the reporter wants to terminate the exchange, swiftly. But she cannot walk away when a notorious unsolved murder becomes the topic of their conversation and this slightly...
6) Franz Kafka. Die Romane und die zu Lebzeiten veröffentlichten Erzählungen - Sven Regener liest Fr
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"Kafka erscheint uns rätselhaft, dabei schreibt er doch eigentlich in einer schlichten Prosa, seine Schilderungen sind präzise, seine Personen reden in einfachen Worten und es wird weder um das, was sie tun, noch um das, das sie reden, noch um das, was ihnen zustößt, ein großes Gewese gemacht. Aber wir verstehen nicht. Oder glauben, nicht zu verstehen. Oder wir verstehen, können aber nicht sagen, was eigentlich. Wir glauben immer etwas anderes,...
7) The Best Cut
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A common brekfast item proves the catalyst for a dubious inheritence.
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DAS TAL DER ANGST beginnt mit einem rätselhaften Mord im Herzen Londons, der Holmes' unvergleichliche Fähigkeiten herausfordert. Die Auflösung des Falls führt ihn zusammen mit seinem treuen Begleiter Dr. Watson jedoch in die abgelegenen Berglandschaften eines gefährlichen Tals in Amerika.
Holmes und Watson sehen sich mit einem mysteriösen Verbrechen konfrontiert, das nicht nur Verbindungen zu einer mysteriösen Geheimorganisation aufweist,...
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Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey" took a meandering course toward publication. Originally written in 1803 as a satire of the popular Gothic novels of the day, the book was not published until after Austen's death in 1817.
The story concerns seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland, who has lived her entire life in the small village of Fullerton with her parents and nine siblings. This sedate (and frankly boring) life is upended when Catherine receives...
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"Persuasion" is the last of six books by the legendary British author Jane Austen. It was written during the years 1815-16 and published posthumously in 1818.
In the story, we meet Anne Elliot, whose family is in crisis. Anne's once-wealthy father - widowed for fourteen years - has fallen into financial ruin and the family is forced to rent their estate and move to more modest accommodations. What's more, the family that moves in to the house...
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"The Thomas Hardy Reader - Volume II" is a collection of three of Hardy's most beloved and celebrated books: "Far from the Madding Crowd," "Jude the Obscure" and "A Pair of Blue Eyes."
Universally acknowledged as one of the greatest novelists in English literary history, these three books represent Thomas Hardy at his best. In these novels, Hardy explores and expounds upon some of his most familiar themes: love, honor, loss, betrayal and tragic...
12) Skincare 101
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This comprehensive skincare guide, "Skincare 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Healthy Glowing Skin" by Masonwabe Nyanga, is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their skincare routine and achieve a radiant complexion. The book covers a range of topics, including understanding your skin type, developing a personalized skincare routine, choosing the right products for your skin concerns, and the importance of self-care.Masonwabe's expertise in the...
13) Namaste
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For thousands of years, Bharatvarsh has been the centre of power for the entire world. It is also a source of knowledge for the global human community. This story is an extraordinary tale of power struggles that took place in Bharatvarsh at the end of the Dwaparyuga and the beginning of the Kaliyuga. The story begins with the Mahabharata war that occurred in Kurukshetra. After the war, Yudhishthira became the king of Bharatvarsh, and he was succeeded...
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"Thomas Wolfe: The Complete Works" invites readers on an immersive journey through the profound landscapes of one of America's literary giants. This comprehensive collection includes Wolfe's timeless masterpieces, notably "Look Homeward, Angel" and its sequel, "Of Time and the River." Delve into the intricate tapestry of Wolfe's autobiographical storytelling as he unveils the epic odyssey of Eugene Gant, a character deeply entwined with the author's...
15) Bag a Boyfriend
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Having devoted all her time to work Lizzy doesn't have much of a life, but it takes something unexpected to make her realise it. Lizzy's mother signed her up for a dating show but she's determined her new friend Jane will win "the boyfriend" even if she has to fight the production itself. There isn't a lot of reality in reality TV, manipulation is the name of the game. The terribly named "Bag a Boyfriend" consumes Lizzy; she swings between mocking...
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Step into the world of Anton Chekhov with this captivating collection of short stories adapted from his famous plays. In these pages, you will find a diverse array of characters grappling with the timeless themes of love, loss, regret, and the search for meaning in life. From the intimate complexities of family dynamics to the grandeur of the theater, each story in this collection offers a unique and insightful glimpse into the human condition. Whether...
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Elizabeth Bennet did not believe in magic anymore… After a year spent as the last unmarried Bennet daughter living at Longbourn, Elizabeth Bennet has grown weary of her dull life. Just when she feels as if the doldrums of everyday life might drive her mad, a dear friend invites her to spend the spring at an idyllic manor home in Bath. It is truly a magnificent place, full of wonder and beauty, but nowhere brings Elizabeth more joy than the stunning...
18) Eternal Love
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Emily Summers sat nestled in a corner of the local café, her sketchbook sprawled before her, capturing the essence of life around her in delicate strokes of graphite. Lost in her world of art and introspection, she was unaware of the curious gaze fixed upon her. Enter Nathan Hayes, a newcomer to town with an air of curiosity and an eye for the extraordinary. Drawn by the fervor with which Emily immersed herself in her craft, Nathan couldn't resist...
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"The Classic Collection of O. Douglas: Illustrated" showcases a selection of works by the renowned Scottish author O. Douglas, known for her captivating storytelling and rich character development. This anthology includes illustrated editions of several of her most beloved novels, including "The Proper Place," "Jane's Parlour," "Pink Sugar," "Eliza for Common," "Penny Plain," and others.
In "The Proper Place," readers are introduced to the charming...
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Descubre el mundo fascinante de "Flatland", el clásico de la literatura escrita por Edwin A. Abbott en 1884. En esta novela satírica, Abbott crea un universo plano donde las figuras geométricas planas viven y se relacionan en una sociedad estructurada y rígida.A través de los ojos del protagonista, un cuadrado, exploramos el mundo bidimensional de Flatland y las dimensiones superiores. Abbott utiliza esta exploración para cuestionar la rigidez...
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