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The King in Yellow
Robert W Chambers Wordsworth 2010 Paperback
Robert W Chambers employs a compelling mix of horror, romance and lyrical prose in this strange masterwork: ten seemingly disparate stories, mysteriouRobert W Chambers employs a compelling mix of horror, romance and lyrical prose in this strange masterwork: ten seemingly disparate stories, mysteriously connected by the presence of a monstrous book which brings tragedy to any who read it. ...more
In this extraordinary blend of fact and fiction, the Nobel prizewinning novelist Doris Lessing comes to terms with the devastating effect of the FirstIn this extraordinary blend of fact and fiction, the Nobel prizewinning novelist Doris Lessing comes to terms with the devastating effect of the First World War on the lives of her parents. The first half is a novella in which she imagines the lives they might have led had the conflict never taken place; the second is a real-life biography tracing their emigration to Rhodesia and their struggles to overcome the physical and psychological injuries inflicted by the war. ...more
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Patrick Bront‰ Father of Genius Dudley Green Nonsuch 2008 Hardback
Patrick Bronte, curate of Howarth, is primarily known as the father of Emily, Charlotte and Anne, and a remote and forbidding figure. This new biograpPatrick Bronte, curate of Howarth, is primarily known as the father of Emily, Charlotte and Anne, and a remote and forbidding figure. This new biography, the first in more than 40 years, provides a more rounded portrait of this able, energetic man born into poverty in Ireland who gained admission to Cambridge to become an eloquent preacher and published poet, campaigning for social improvements while bringing up a family alone after the death of his wife. ...more
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Words and Pictures Writers, Artists and a Peculiarly British Tradition Jenny Uglow Faber 2008 Hardback Illustrated
'What is the use of a book,' asks Alice in Wonderland, 'without pictures?' For many readers, illustrated books are something to be outgrown on reachin'What is the use of a book,' asks Alice in Wonderland, 'without pictures?' For many readers, illustrated books are something to be outgrown on reaching adulthood. This approach, argues the award-winning biographer of Hogarth and Mrs Gaskell, neglects one of the greatest imaginative pleasures books have to offer, and a richly English tradition that runs from Milton and Bunyan to Blake, Dickens and Lewis Carroll. This beautiful, lavishly illustrated little volume is a joy in itself. ...more
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Be it Frank Stockton's classic The Lady, or the Tiger?, Roald Dahl's twisted revenge tale Nunc Dimittis or Stanley Ellin's macabre The Moment of DeciBe it Frank Stockton's classic The Lady, or the Tiger?, Roald Dahl's twisted revenge tale Nunc Dimittis or Stanley Ellin's macabre The Moment of Decision, the common thread that links these works of mystery fiction is their abrupt endings, which leave the stories inconclusive and the fate of the protagonists entirely in the hands of the reader. Off-mint. ...more
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The Little Black Book: Books
Lucy Daniel (Edited by) Cassell 2007 Paperback Illustrated
With 1,000 concise entries organized by decade, this Little Black Book is the ultimate literature-lover's guide: an intelligent, extensive and well-ilWith 1,000 concise entries organized by decade, this Little Black Book is the ultimate literature-lover's guide: an intelligent, extensive and well-illustrated overview of the authors, works, characters and events that have shaped world literature over the past century. Thirty leading literary critics and academics contribute articles on everything from Beatrix Potter, Sherlock Holmes and Howards End to Samuel Beckett, Piscine Patel and The Wind-up Bird Chronicle, explaining in each case the subject's contribution to the world of literature. ...more
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The Mystery of the Yellow Room
Gaston Leroux Wordsworth 2010 Paperback
This locked-room mystery is the first and most baffling case of Joseph Rouletabille, a young super-sleuth whose sharpness and mental agility outshinesThis locked-room mystery is the first and most baffling case of Joseph Rouletabille, a young super-sleuth whose sharpness and mental agility outshines the likes of Hercule Poirot in what has been called one of the greatest detective stories ever written. ...more
Shakespeare The Life, the Works, the Treasures Catherine MS Alexander Andre Deutsch 2006 Hardback Illustrated
Produced in association with the RSC and including 30 facsimiles of manuscripts and memorabilia, this lively volume provides an engaging introduction Produced in association with the RSC and including 30 facsimiles of manuscripts and memorabilia, this lively volume provides an engaging introduction to Shakespeare. Plus an audio CD of 16 famous scenes from the The Complete Arkangle Shakespeare. ...more
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DH Lawrence and Frieda A Portrait of Love and Loyalty Michael Squires Andre Deutsch 2008 Hardback
The marriage of DH Lawrence to Frieda von Richthofen was controversial from the start. Spirited, forthright and outspoken, she was already married, anThe marriage of DH Lawrence to Frieda von Richthofen was controversial from the start. Spirited, forthright and outspoken, she was already married, and she was German, which led to the couple's ostracism during the First World War. Drawing on the memories of friends and on Frieda's unpublished letters, this intimate biography reappraises the personality of Frieda herself to provide a candid and touching account of a tempestuous but deeply loving marriage between two strong-willed, unconventional personalities. ...more
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Stories, Political Writings and Autobiographical Works
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Shakespeare's Legal Language A Dictionary BJ Sokol; Mary Sokol Continuum 2004 Paperback
The law is a central theme in many of Shakespeare's plays and every play makes some reference to legality or justice. Shakespeare displays considerablThe law is a central theme in many of Shakespeare's plays and every play makes some reference to legality or justice. Shakespeare displays considerable interest in the capacity of legal language to convey matters of social, moral and intellectual substance and his use of legal language reveals a familiarity with legal terminology. In this A-Z guide to his legal references, over 100 entries explore early modern social life, legal thought and the interaction of these within Shakespearean drama. ...more
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Shakespeare Thinking
Philip Davis Continuum 2007 Hardback
One of the Shakespeare Now! series of 'intellectual adventure stories', this book puts forward Philip Davis's argument that there is 'such a thing as One of the Shakespeare Now! series of 'intellectual adventure stories', this book puts forward Philip Davis's argument that there is 'such a thing as Shakespearean thinking which somehow feels like no other'. No jacket. ...more
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Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye
Sarah Graham Continuum 2007 Hardback
This reader's guide to Salinger's famous novel, The Catcher in the Rye (1951) discusses its contexts; language, style and form; critical reception; anThis reader's guide to Salinger's famous novel, The Catcher in the Rye (1951) discusses its contexts; language, style and form; critical reception; and the novel's ongoing influence. No jacket. ...more
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