Marc Norman Knihy

Londýnský dramatik Will Shakespeare má napsat novou hru a nutně potřebuje inspiraci. Tu nachází ve chvíli, když se nečekaně setká s půvabnou Lady Violou, která tolik miluje divadlo, že se vydává za muže, aby si mohla zahrát. Z lásky na první pohled se rozhoří osudový vztah, do něhož se zaplete i sama královna Alžběta I., a vznikne hra Romeo a Julie, která má obrovský úspěch. Milenci se však musí rozejít, neboť Viola je proti své vůli provdána a Will už je ženatý. Dokonale rozehraný, důmyslný a vtipný příběh těží i z dalších Shakespearových děl...

The book presents a comprehensive study of Devon's rich folkloric heritage, drawing together over a century of research from distinguished folklorists. It aims to consolidate and analyze the diverse folklore of the region, offering insights into its cultural significance and historical context. This extensive collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the traditions and stories that shape Devon's identity.

Octopuses, squids, cuttlefishes and their relatives ("cephalopods") are some of the most "alien" creatures on earth. They have complex behaviours and many are experts at spectacular color and shape changes. They come in all shapes and sizes, from pygmy octopuses to giant scams (> 15 m long), and occur from shallow reefs to the deep sea (> 7,500 m deep). This guide includes information and images for species from around the world as well as general stories on their unique lives and bizarre habits. With over 800 photos of cephalopods taken in their natural habitat.

Tom Stoppard's screenplay of the film Shakespeare in Love, strongly tipped to win an Oscar in 1999. It is 1593 and Will Shakespeare - rising young light of the Elizabethan stage - struggles with writer's block.

Wales is a land with a vast wealth of ghost stories, including fantastical animals, flickering death omens and unseen things that go bump in the night. Whether these tales are based on true events, or are the creations of active imaginations, is known only to those who have experienced them - but what is certain is that their power to delight and scare us remains undimmed to this day.

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