Henry De Vere Stacpoole Knihy

Modrá laguna je romantický román Henryho De Vere Stacpoole, poprvé publikovaný v roce 1908. Román je první z trilogie Modré laguny, druhou je Zahrada Boží (1923) a třetí Brány rána (1925). . Román pojednává o dvou malých dětech a kuchařce v kuchyni, kteří přežili vrak lodi v jižním Pacifiku. Ve vřavě hořící lodi, ze které unikli, se oddělili od jiného záchranného člunu, ve kterém je chlapecův otec (který je dívčin strýc), a odpluli na moře. Po dnech na vodě dorazí a uvíznou na svěžím tropickém ostrově. Kuchař Paddy Button přebírá odpovědnost za péči o malé děti, učí je, jak se mají chovat, jak se pasou za jídlem atd

Dobrodružství mladé dámy mezi drsnými námořníky.

Dobrodružný, historický román z námořního prostředí v Západní Indii.

Set in the picturesque Bahamas, this romance novel weaves a tale of love and adventure against a tropical backdrop. Drawing from the author's experiences as a ship's doctor, the narrative explores themes of passion and destiny. Originally published in 1921, the story reflects Stacpoole's fascination with the sea and its influence on his characters. The republished edition includes a new introductory biography, providing insight into the life of Henry De Vere Stacpoole, known for his celebrated work, The Blue Lagoon.

Francois Villon was born in Paris in 1431. While we do not know what became of Villon after his 32nd year, the poems he produced in just six years capture in forceful, intelligent and candid verse the low and high life of Paris. This book presents a translation of his works. schovat popis

"Two children survive a shipwreck in the South Pacific and must learn to fend for themselves on a remote island, where their love blossoms amid a tropical paradise. Stacpoole's popular 1908 romance inspired two sequels and three movie versions. This edition features lovely illustrations by Golden Age master Willy Pogány"--

Henry De Vere Stacpoole (1863-1951) was a Victorian period author, born in Kingstown, Ireland. A ship's doctor for more than forty years, Stacpoole was also an expert on the South Pacific islands. His many books contained detailed descriptions of the natural life and civilizations which he was so close to at home. The Blue Lagoon (1908), is a romance novel, the first of a trilogy, the second being The Garden of God (1923) and the third being The Gates of Morning (1925). The plot is about two young children who are shipwrecked on a tropical island in the South Pacific. Emotional feelings and physical changes arise as they grow to maturity and fall in love. Other works include: The Pearl Fishers (1915), The Man Who Lost Himself (1918), Green Coral (1935), Men (1942) and Mice (1945).