Historický román z dob vlasteneckých bojů vlámských.
Thomas Colley Grattan Knihy
Thomas Colley Grattan bol írsky spisovateľ, ktorého dielo sa vyznačovalo cestopisnými prvkami a literárnymi esejami. Jeho rané práce zahŕňali poéziu aj kritické eseje pre významné britské časopisy. Grattan sa preslávil svojimi cestopisnými poviedkami, ktoré zachytávali atmosféru európskych miest a krajín. Neskôr sa venoval aj historickým románom a kritikám európskych udalostí. Jeho literárny odkaz spočíva v živom pozorovaní a schopnosti prepojiť osobné zážitky s kultúrnym kontextom.
The Recent East
- 368 stránok
- 13 hodin čítania
"A sweeping multigenerational novel following a family in East Germany as they fracture and come back together" -- Provided by publisher
The book is a reproduction of a historical work, produced by Megali, a publishing house dedicated to creating large-print editions. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision, allowing a broader audience to engage with important historical texts.
Civilized America. Volume 1 of 2
- 494 stránok
- 18 hodin čítania
Rich in original accounts, this collection spans over 400 years of history in the Americas, from the late 15th century to the early 20th century. It includes diverse documents such as books, pamphlets, and maps, covering topics like exploration, the U.S. Civil War, Native American history, and cultural beliefs. With high-quality digital scans available for print-on-demand, it serves as a valuable resource for libraries, students, and scholars interested in the societal and political landscape of North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean.
A young gay man disrupts the lives of a powerful art-world couple in this steamy novel of self-discovery. In 2001, twenty-four-year-old Gordon, handsome and eager for direction, travels from Minnesota to New York City, the only place he believes a young gay man can thrive. As he adjusts to the city's demanding pace, he finds work walking dogs for affluent Manhattanites. His life takes a turn when he enters the West Village home of his clients, gallery owners Phillip and Nicola, revealing the hidden truths of the world and his own potential. This lush, heart-pounding narrative explores themes of family, art, sex, class, and the fear of self-discovery. It follows Gordon’s tumultuous quest for belonging from the Midwest to New York, and later to Europe and Mexico City. As he becomes entwined in Phillip and Nicola’s elite circle, the boundaries between employee, muse, lover, and mentor blur. Gordon’s charm and ambition spiral out of control, threatening to unravel the lives and secrets of those around him. With captivating lyricism and sharp intellect, the story resonates with the yearnings and missteps of youth, showcasing the joys and heartbreaks of young adulthood.