Zbirka: Klasični romani (pred l. 1945)
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Souls of Black Folk(2000) BOIS, W. E. B. DUThis landmark in the literature of black protest eloquently affirms that it is beneath the dignity of a human being to beg for those rights that belong inherently to all mankind.Vezava: Mehka8,40 € -
Christmas at High Rising(2013) THIRKELL, ANGELAAn exclusive, never-before-collected selection of sparkling stories by Angela Thirkell that will charm, delight and entertain.Vezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court(2008) TWAIN, MARKThe story of Hank Morgan, a nineteenth-century American who is accidentally returned to sixth-century England, is a powerful analysis of such issues as monarchy versus democracy and free will versus determinism. Yet it is also one of Twain's finest comicVezava: Mehka12,61 € -
No Name (Penguin Classics)(1994) COLLINS, WILKIEMagdalen and her sister Norah, beloved daughters of Mr and Mrs Vanstone, find themselves the victims of a catastrophic oversight. Their father has neglected to change his will, and when the girls are suddenly orphaned, their inheritance goes to their unclVezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Roughing it(1982) TWAIN, MARKA fascinating picture of the American frontier emerges from Twain's fictionalized recollections of his experiences prospecting for gold, speculating in timber, and writing for a succession of small Western newspapers during the 1860s.Vezava: Mehka21,02 € -
Journey to the Centre of the Earth(2008) VERNE, JULESAn ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life - and the life of his nephew Axel - is changed for ever. An old piece of paper has tumbled from the book, a priceless parchment that will lead them on a terrifying journey to finVezava: Mehka12,85 € -
Washington Square(2001) JAMES, HENRYDr Sloper is disappointed in his dull daughter, Catherine, a mediocre replacement for his beautiful and intelligent wife who died soon after childbirth. Yet, as Sloper threatens, beguiles and dictates to his daughter, he discovers in Catherine a pale reflVezava: Mehka7,00 € -
South Riding(2011) HOLTBY, WINIFREDThe community of South Riding, like the rest of the country, lives in the long shadow of war. A tormented man, he carries a heavy burden that locks him in the past. As the villagers of South Riding adjust to Sarah's arrival and face the changing worlVezava: Mehka25,22 € -
Satyricon(2011) PETRONIUSMost likely written by an advisor of Nero, this title recounts the adventures of Encolpius and his companions as they travel around Italy. Estimated to date from 63 - 65 AD, and only surviving in fragments, it offers a satirical portrait of the age of NerVezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Vampyre and Other Writings(2005) POLIDORI, JOHN WILLIAMThe compelling works of John William Polidori (1795-1821) such as "The Vampyre" and "Ernestus Berchtold", exerted a powerful hold over literature and popular culture. This is a collection of Polidori's works, along with his lesser-known works such as hisVezava: Mehka21,02 € -
Tale of Genji(2010) SHIKIBU, MURASAKICenturies before Shakespeare, Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji" was already acknowledged as a classic of Japanese literature and the past century has seen this book gain worldwide acceptance. This edition contains the complete translation of all sixVezava: Mehka35,04 € -
Old Man Goriot (Penguin Classics)(2011) BALZAC, HONORE DEMonsieur Goriot is one of a disparate group of lodgers at Mademe Vauquer's dingy Parisian boarding house. At first his wealth inspires respect, but as his circumstances are mysteriously reduced he becomes shunned by those around him, and soon his only remVezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Wedding Group(2010) TAYLOR, ELIZABETHFirst published in 1968, this quietly ironic novel of a bohemian, eccentric artist and the damage he causes to his family, perfectly displays Taylor's gift for tragedy and wry comedy.Vezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Secrets Between Us(2012) DOUGLAS, LOUISEA Richard and Judy recommendation for the 2012 Summer Book Club, this is a brilliant Gothic novel in the vein of Daphne du Maurier. A chance encounter: When Sarah meets dark, brooding Alex, she grasps his offer of a new life miles away from her own.Vezava: Mehka25,22 €
