Zbirka: Klasični romani (pred l. 1945)
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The Manuscript Found in Saragossa (Penguin Classics)(1996) POTOCKI, JANAlphonse, a young Walloon officer, is travelling to join his regiment in Madrid. But he soon finds himself mysteriously detained at a highway inn in the strange and varied company of thieves, brigands, cabbalists, noblemen, coquettes and gypsies, whose stVezava: Mehka21,02 € -
The Confidence-man (Penguin Classics)(1991) MELVILLE, HERMANWritten by the author of "Billy Budd, Sailor" and "Moby-Dick", this novel is unfinished, although published in his lifetime. Set on April Fool's Day aboard a Mississippi steamer, the novel is a gloomy satire on American life and the state of distrust thatVezava: Mehka18,21 € -
Max Havelaar (Penguin Classics)(1987) MULTATULIRoy Edwards's vibrant translation conveys the satirical and innovative style of Multatuli's autobiographical polemic. In his introduction, R. P. Meijer discusses the author's tempestuous life and career, the controversy the novel aroused and its unusual nVezava: Mehka21,02 € -
Pierre and Jean(1979) MAUPASSANT, GUYThe fraternal love that Pierre Roland feels for his younger brother Jean has always been tinged with jealousy. But when a lawyer arrives at the house, to declare that an old family friend has bequeathed his entire fortune to Jean, this envy rapidly becomeVezava: Mehka18,21 € -
History of the Thirteen (Penguin Classics)(1974) BALZAC, HONORE DEThe three short novels that make up this book are concerned in part with the activities of a rich, powerful, sinister and unscrupulous secret society in nineteenth-century France.Vezava: Mehka18,21 € -
Betrothed (Penguin Classics)(1983) MANZONI, ALESSANDROA historical novel set in Lombardy during the wars, famine and plague of the period 1628-30. Two star-crossed lovers are tested by the political injustices of their situation, the virulence of the plague, and a life in exile, away from their homeland. FirVezava: Mehka21,02 € -
Keeping Up Appearances(2022) MACAULAY, ROSERose Macaulay's novel, first published in 1928, offers a sharp and witty commentary on how we twist our identities to fit, delivered in an intelligent and innovative style.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Dangerous Ages(2020) MACAULAY, ROSERose Macaulay takes a lively and perceptive look at three generations of women within the same family and the 'dangers' faced at each of those stages in life.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Which Way?(2021) BENSON, THEODORAClaudia Heseltine returns to this moment three times in a series of parallel narratives. This is an inventive novel, published in 1931, which contemplates the consequences of a single decision.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Tension(2021) DELAFIELD, E. M.Tension examines reputation and the persistence of gossip in relation to a woman's choice of work and domestic arrangements with a light touch of humour.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Mamma(2021) TUTTON, DIANAThe doomed mutual attraction of a middle-aged widow and her new son-in-law, who is much closer to her own age than her daughter's, forms the central drama in this social comedy with tragic overtones.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Love Child(2021) OLIVIER, EDITHUpon the death of her mother, Agatha Bodenham finds herself alone for the first time in her life. Solitary and socially awkward by nature, she starts to dream about her imaginary childhood friend - the only friend she ever had.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Pin to See the Peepshow(2021) TENNYSON JESSE, F.Based on the events of a sensational murder trial in the 1920s - the Thompson/Bywaters case - Julia becomes trapped by her sex and class in a criminal justice system in which she has no control.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Pilgrim's Progress (Hodder Classics)(2009) BUNYAN, JOHNA new edition of the classic allegory of Christian lifeVezava: Mehka18,21 € -
Lost Illusions (Penguin Classics)(1976) HUNT, HERBERT,BALZAC, HONORE DELucien Chardon, an aspiring young author, leaves his small provincial hometown and attempts to succeed in the Parisian literary circles of the early 19th century.Vezava: Mehka21,02 € -
Cousin Pons(1978) BALZAC, HONORE DEPons is an ageing musician, and believes that fame has fallen to nothing. Living with his friend, he maintains only two passions: a devotion to fine dining in the company relatives, and a dedication to the collection of antiques. This novel concerns FrencVezava: Mehka18,21 € -
Harlot High and Low(1985) BALZAC, HONORE DEHandsome would-be poet Lucien Chardon is poor and naive, but highly ambitious. Failing to make his name in his dull provincial hometown, he is taken up by a patroness, the captivating married woman Madame de Bargeton, and prepares to forge his way in theVezava: Mehka18,21 €
