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Maud Ellmann

    Die Hungerkünstler
    The Vacuum Cleaner
    The Nets of Modernism
    The Hunger Artists
    Dracula
    • Stokerov krvilačný gróf Drakula od jeho prvého knižného vydania na sklonku 19. storočia sa stal najpopulárnejším upírom všetkých čias. Príbeh o ňom čítajú deti i dospelí všetkých vekových kategórii. Toto exkluzívne vydanie v edícii Klasické príbehy obohacuje príbeh fotografiami i ilustráciami s vysokou výpovednou hodnotou. Doplnkové náučné texty zakotvujú hrôzostrašný príbeh v historickom a kultúrnom kontexte doby, z ktorej autor čerpal svoj námet.

      Dracula
    • The Hunger Artists

      Starving, Writing, and Imprisonment

      • 148 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      Without a detailed description available, it's challenging to provide a specific summary. However, "The Hunger Artists" is known for exploring themes of alienation, performance, and the nature of art through the story of a performer who fasts as an act of art. The narrative often delves into the complexities of artistic expression and societal expectations, reflecting on the struggle for recognition and the relationship between the artist and their audience.

      The Hunger Artists
    • The Nets of Modernism

      Henry James, Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, and Sigmund Freud

      • 252 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania

      This work offers a significant exploration of literary criticism from a leading modernist scholar. Originally published in 2010, it delves into key themes and concepts that shape modernist literature, providing insights that are both scholarly and accessible. The author’s expertise brings a fresh perspective to the analysis of modernist texts, making it a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts alike.

      The Nets of Modernism
    • The Vacuum Cleaner

      A Cultural Investigation

      The iconic appliance of twentieth-century domestic revolution, the vacuum cleaner stands at the forefront of radical changes in technology, automation, finance, marketing, hygiene, infrastructure, time-management, domestic labour, and the history of dirt.

      The Vacuum Cleaner