J. J. Grandville Knihy

Mladý Robinson Crusoe čaká od života viac, ako len kráčať v stopách svojho otca. Zlákaný diaľkami sa vydáva na more a zažíva jedno dobrodružstvo za druhým. Najväčšia skúška však prichádza, keď stroskotá na opustenom ostrove, kde má poruke iba nôž, fajku a trochu tabaku. Pomoc je v nedohľadne, a tak Robinsonovi neostáva iné, ako sa vzdať alebo popasovať s novými výzvami. Ako si zaobstará jedlo, postaví strechu nad hlavou alebo sa ubráni pred dravcami, ktorí môžu striehnuť kdekoľvek v húštine? Robinsona obklopuje všadeprítomná samota, a tak je jeho príbeh najmä o nachádzaní seba samého a sile ľudskej blízkosti. Navyše, ostrov má svoje nebezpečné tajomstvo… Dobrodružný román z pera anglického spisovateľa Daniela Defoea vyšiel prvý raz v roku 1719. Už vtedy vyvolal u čitateľov živý záujem, ktorý neochladol ani po niekoľkých storočiach, čo dokazujú stovky vydaní a milióny predaných výtlačkov po celom svete.

This extraordinary and curious book, originally published in 1847, features chapters with personified flower illustrations paired with tales rooted in the flower's mythology and folklore. A charming collection that delights both children and adults, it is available in high-quality modern reprints that preserve the original text and art.

Celebrated for its historical significance, this classic work has been meticulously preserved and republished in a modern format by Alpha Editions. The book has been reformatted and typeset to ensure clarity and readability, distinguishing it from mere digital reproductions of the original. This effort aims to keep the literary legacy alive for both contemporary readers and future generations.

Featuring 100 popular French proverbs, this book showcases humorous illustrations by Jean-Jacques Grandville, known for his exaggerated and whimsical caricatures. Each proverb is presented alphabetically, with visual interpretations that enhance their comedic essence. Grandville's unique anthropomorphic style adds a satirical flair, making this collection appealing to fans of French proverbs and satirical art. As a facsimile reprint of the 1845 original, it also serves as a culturally significant artifact in literature preservation.

The second volume of this classic work has been preserved and modernized for contemporary and future readers. The publishers at Alpha have reformatted and redesigned the text to ensure clarity and readability, moving away from mere digital copies of the original. This effort highlights the book's significance throughout human history, ensuring its legacy continues.

A heavily illustrated reprint of a 1927 edition of La Fontaine's fables contains the original French verses and new English translations of such tales as "The Crow and the Fox" and "The Heron."

A reproduction of Grandville's original steel engravings from the last of the artist's illustrated books represents a collection of floral tableaux evocative of the sentimental spirit of nineteenth-century French Romanticism