Это первое издание в мягкой обложке, в котором в одном томе представлен необыкновенный роман Кейт Шопен "Пробуждение", а также полный текст двух ее сборников рассказов "Народ Байю" и "Ночь в академии", и двенадцать неизданных рассказов • "Пробуждение" - поразительно современная, вызывающая воспоминания история самопознания и женской эмансипации, действие которой разворачивается в чувственной среде Южной Луизианы, где юная Эдна Понтелье восстанавливает свою индивидуальность, отказываясь определяться ролями жены и матери • Рассказы Шопен блестяще подмечены, полны сострадания и часто юмора, чутки к недостаткам, слабостям и маленьким победам ее персонажей. Омраченные относительно недавней славой "Пробуждения", они содержат некоторые из лучших работ этой удивительно оригинальной писательницы
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This addition to Arcturus's classic fiction range features aselection of Maxim Gorky's most popular stories. Including such powerful tales as 'The Outcasts', 'Makar Chudra', 'One Autumn Night' and 'Twenty-Six and One', the literary talent of one of Russia's greatest writers shines through every sentence. Presenting the pioneer of socialist realism at his best, these stories form an essential part of the canon of early twentieth-century literature
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Mann’s short stories explore his abiding interest in the split nature of humanity and the discordance of the world it inhabits. In ‘A Man and his Dog’, domestic tempests are symbols of the muddle of humanity. In ‘The Black Swan’, the demands of intellect clash with physical desires. And in ‘Mario and the Magician’ a young family on holiday in Italy encounters a creepy entertainer: Cipolla, a hypnotist with a fascist-like will to control his audience • Written between 1918 and 1953, this collection shows the literary development of one of Germany’s most important writers
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"Алмаз величиной с отель "Ритц"" - зловещая легенда о погоне за огромным богатством. Читатели перенесутся в сказочную страну фантазий, настолько богатую, что само существование этой области должно оставаться ревностно охраняемым секретом • Фатальные последствия ожидают как "добросовестных" гостей, так и незваных гостей, в то время как сибаритская роскошь этого места воссоздана в непринужденном стиле прозы, который является квинтэссенцией Ф. Скотта Фицджеральда • Также в этом томе представлены "Хрустальная чаша", "Первое мая", "Богатый мальчик", "Сумасшедшее воскресенье", "Трудный пациент", "Осадок счастья", "Потерянное десятилетие" и "Вавилон: Возвращение" • Книга на английском языке • The Diamond as Big as the Ritz is an ominous fable about the pursuit of great wealth
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Богатство слов и идей Оскара Уайльда в полной мере представлено в блестящем сборнике коротких рассказов "Счастливый принц и другие истории" • От комических рассказов о Кентервильском привидении и преступлении лорда Артура Сэвила до чудесных сказок и фантазий об Эгоистичном великане, Счастливом принце и Звездном ребенке - мы знакомимся с экстравагантностью и ловкостью исключительного остроумия Уайльда в историях, которые понравятся как взрослым, так и детям • Книга на английском языке • The richness of Oscar Wilde's way with words and ideas is given full range in this sparkling collection of short stories written between 1887 and 1891 • From the comic tales of The Canterville Ghost and Lord Arthur Savile's Crime to the marvelous fairy stories and fantasies of The Selfish Giant, The Happy Prince and The Star Child, we are treated to the extravagance and dexterity of Wilde's exceptional wit, in stories that will appeal to both adults and children
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The perfect gift for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this is a charming collection of classic stories from James Herriot's much-loved books with insights into his life and work from his children Rosie and Jim • With astute observations and boundless humour, country vet Herriot captures the spirit of the Yorkshire Dales and of rural communities on the cusp of change, before tractors and machines had taken over and modern medicines and antibiotics transformed veterinary work. Along the way a beloved cast of characters emerges, from the squabbling brothers Tristan and Siegfried to Herriot's hapless courtship and eventual family life with Helen Anderson. But it's the animals which are at the heart of Herriot's stories. Whether he's dodging a raging bull on a risky artificial insemination assignment, becoming pen pals with Tricki Woo the spoilt Pikingese or the inevitable trials and tribulations of lambing season, there's never a dull moment in Herriot's company
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The Name of God is Mercy, Pope Francis' exploration on the universal theme of mercy, is a spiritual inspiration to both followers of Christianity and non-Christians around the world. Drawing on his own experience as a priest and shepherd, Pope Francis discusses mercy, a subject of central importance in his religious teaching and testimony, and in addition sums up other ideas - reconciliation, the closeness of God - that comprise the heart of his papacy. Written in conversation with Vatican expert and La Stampa journalist Andrea Tornielli, The Name of God is Mercy is directed at everyone, inside or outside of the Catholic Church, seeking meaning in life, a road to peace and reconciliation, or the healing of physical or spiritual wounds
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The Diary of a Nobody is a comic masterpiece that has been hugely influential since its first publication in 1892 • Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features Weedon Grossmith's original illustrations and an afterword by novelist Paul Bailey • Proud to be ensconced with his wife Carrie at 'The Laurels' in the desirable London suburb of Holloway, bank clerk Charles Pooter decides to keep a diary. From the frequent visits from his dear friends Mr Cummings and Mr Gowing to the ups and downs of his feckless son Lupin, the self-regarding Mr Pooter considers, mistakenly, that all aspects of his life are worthy of note
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The extraordinary story of how the Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, was found in the most hostile sea on Earth, told by the expedition's Director of Exploration • On 21 November 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, Endurance, finally succumbed to the crushing ice. Its crew watched in silence as the stern rose twenty feet in the air and then, it was gone. The miraculous escape and survival of all twenty-eight men on board have entered legend. And yet, the iconic ship that bore them to the brink of the Antarctic was considered forever lost • A century later, an audacious plan to locate the ship was hatched. The Ship Beneath the Ice gives a blow-by-blow account of the two epic expeditions to find the Endurance. As with Shackleton’s own story, the voyages were filled with intense drama and teamwork under pressure
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The Party House by Lin Anderson is a deeply atmospheric psychological thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware • Devastated by a recent pandemic brought in by outsiders, the villagers of Blackrig in the Scottish Highlands are outraged when they find that the nearby estate plans to reopen its luxury ‘party house’ to tourists • As animosity sparks in the community, a group of locals take action. By the end of the night, the house hot tub has been smashed to pieces and, in the ensuing chaos, the body of a young woman is found in the foundations. Seventeen-year-old Ailsa Cummings went missing five years ago, never to be seen again. Until now • The excavation of Ailsa’s remains reignites old suspicions towards the men of this small community, including Greg, the estate’s gamekeeper
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The Affair is a compelling story of mothers and sisters who are there for you when things fall apart, by Danielle Steel, whose countless number one bestsellers have made her the world's favourite storyteller • A year that none of them would ever forget • Rose McCarthy is the legendary editor-in-chief at one of New York's top fashion magazines. Following the death of her husband some years ago, she and her four adult, career-driven daughters have become even closer • Living in an elegant apartment overlooking the Seine, Nadia had considered her life perfect, married to bestselling novelist Nicolas Bateau, who adored her and their two daughters. But then the tabloid press leak a story of Nicolas's affair with a dazzling young actress • Heartbroken and publicly humiliated, Nadia looks to her family for comfort, support and help to try to put her life back on course
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The Streets is a hard-hitting gangland thriller from the bestselling author Jacqui Rose • Ten years ago, Jo Martin was released from prison after serving twelve years of a life sentence. She is now out on license - and she isn't Jo anymore. Given a new identity by the courts, and with a different appearance, a ready-made history and even a change of age, Jo can pretend to be anyone • Cookie Mackenzie, is not only Ned Reid's lover, but she also works for him. She supplies the girls - and boys - for Ned's clients. There's always some runaway kid who needs shelter • Natalie Ellis works at Barney's bar. A fierce and loyal friend, she's a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear - but should everyone really trust her to keep their secrets? • Lorni Duncan needs to keep running, always looking over her shoulder, especially with a young child in tow
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