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George du Maurier's 1891 novel relates the story of two young
lovers who are separated in childhood and then drawn together by
destiny years later, even after they die.
George du Maurier's 1891 novel relates the story of two young
lovers who are separated in childhood and then drawn together by
destiny years later, even after they die.
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The Martian
George Du Maurier
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R1,015
Discovery Miles 10 150
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Trilby
George Du Maurier
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R1,014
Discovery Miles 10 140
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Trilby (Hardcover)
George Du Maurier
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R1,780
Discovery Miles 17 800
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Trilby (Hardcover)
George Du Maurier; Created by Osgood McIlvaine & Co
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R1,011
Discovery Miles 10 110
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Trilby (Hardcover)
George Du Maurier
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R877
Discovery Miles 8 770
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The Martian (Paperback)
George Du Maurier; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R268
Discovery Miles 2 680
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The Martian (1898) is a novel by George du Maurier. Published
posthumously, du Maurier's final novel is a semi-autobiographical
account of his struggle with vision loss incorporating elements of
fantasy and fairy tale fiction. Originally serialized in Harper's
Magazine, The Martian is a powerful story of romance, tragedy, and
redemption. "When so great a man dies, it is generally found that a
tangled growth of more or less contentious literature has already
gathered round his name during his lifetime. He has been so written
about, so talked about, so riddled with praise or blame, that, to
those who have never seen him in the flesh, he has become almost a
tradition, a myth-and one runs the risk of losing all clew to his
real personality." Barty Josselin is dead, leaving it up to his
friend Robert Maurice to present a fair and accurate record of his
life and achievements. After graduating from the Institution F.
Brossard in Paris, Barty returns to his native England. As his
vision begins to fail, causing him suicidal thoughts, he is visited
in a dream by a female spirit from the planet Mars. With her
guidance, he becomes a renowned writer. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of George
du Maurier's The Martian is a classic of British literature
reimagined for modern readers.
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Trilby (Hardcover)
George Du Maurier; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R432
Discovery Miles 4 320
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Trilby (1894) is a novel by George du Maurier. Originally
serialized in Harper's Monthly the novel went on to become an
international bestseller, attracting controversy and interest for
its depiction of bohemian life in 19th century Paris. Although
Trilby has been criticized by such readers as George Orwell for its
anti-Semitic depiction of Svengali, the novel has been adapted
countless times for theater and film, including a 1931 motion
picture starring John Barrymore and a 1983 television movie
starring Jodie Foster and Peter O'Toole. Three English art students
enjoy a bohemian lifestyle in Paris. Drawn into the coterie of
musicians Svengali and Gecko, they observe with humor the efforts
of Trilby, a young Irishwoman, to become a professional singer.
Despite her beauty and captivating stage presence, she proves
completely tone-deaf, all-but ensuring a life of drudgery as a
laundress and artist's model. Following the tragic loss of her
younger brother, Trilby turns to Svengali for guidance. Using
hypnosis, the musician turns Trilby into a gifted singer, sending
her into a trance every time she steps on stage. Some years later,
one of the Englishman recognizes Trilby at a concert and begins to
grow concerned at her gaunt appearance. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of George
du Maurier's Trilby is a classic of British literature reimagined
for modern readers.
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The Martian (Hardcover)
George Du Maurier; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R460
Discovery Miles 4 600
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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The Martian (1898) is a novel by George du Maurier. Published
posthumously, du Maurier's final novel is a semi-autobiographical
account of his struggle with vision loss incorporating elements of
fantasy and fairy tale fiction. Originally serialized in Harper's
Magazine, The Martian is a powerful story of romance, tragedy, and
redemption. "When so great a man dies, it is generally found that a
tangled growth of more or less contentious literature has already
gathered round his name during his lifetime. He has been so written
about, so talked about, so riddled with praise or blame, that, to
those who have never seen him in the flesh, he has become almost a
tradition, a myth-and one runs the risk of losing all clew to his
real personality." Barty Josselin is dead, leaving it up to his
friend Robert Maurice to present a fair and accurate record of his
life and achievements. After graduating from the Institution F.
Brossard in Paris, Barty returns to his native England. As his
vision begins to fail, causing him suicidal thoughts, he is visited
in a dream by a female spirit from the planet Mars. With her
guidance, he becomes a renowned writer. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of George
du Maurier's The Martian is a classic of British literature
reimagined for modern readers.
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Trilby (Paperback)
George Du Maurier; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R264
Discovery Miles 2 640
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Trilby (1894) is a novel by George du Maurier. Originally
serialized in Harper's Monthly the novel went on to become an
international bestseller, attracting controversy and interest for
its depiction of bohemian life in 19th century Paris. Although
Trilby has been criticized by such readers as George Orwell for its
anti-Semitic depiction of Svengali, the novel has been adapted
countless times for theater and film, including a 1931 motion
picture starring John Barrymore and a 1983 television movie
starring Jodie Foster and Peter O'Toole. Three English art students
enjoy a bohemian lifestyle in Paris. Drawn into the coterie of
musicians Svengali and Gecko, they observe with humor the efforts
of Trilby, a young Irishwoman, to become a professional singer.
Despite her beauty and captivating stage presence, she proves
completely tone-deaf, all-but ensuring a life of drudgery as a
laundress and artist's model. Following the tragic loss of her
younger brother, Trilby turns to Svengali for guidance. Using
hypnosis, the musician turns Trilby into a gifted singer, sending
her into a trance every time she steps on stage. Some years later,
one of the Englishman recognizes Trilby at a concert and begins to
grow concerned at her gaunt appearance. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of George
du Maurier's Trilby is a classic of British literature reimagined
for modern readers.
Diese Hardcover-Ausgabe ist Teil der TREDITION CLASSICS. Der Verlag
tredition aus Hamburg veroffentlicht in der Buchreihe TREDITION
CLASSICS Werke aus mehr als zwei Jahrtausenden. Diese waren zu
einem Grossteil vergriffen oder nur noch antiquarisch erhaltlich.
Mit TREDITION CLASSICS verfolgt tredition das Ziel, tausende
Klassiker der Weltliteratur verschiedener Sprachen wieder als
gedruckte Bucher zu verlegen - und das weltweit Die Buchreihe dient
zur Bewahrung der Literatur und Forderung der Kultur. Sie tragt so
dazu bei, dass viele tausend Werke nicht in Vergessenheit geraten
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Trilby (Paperback, New ed)
Daniel Pick, George Du Maurier
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R320
R267
Discovery Miles 2 670
Save R53 (17%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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In the Latin Quarter of Paris, Trilby O'Ferrall - graceful,
charming and innocent - is working as an artist's model. Her
ingenuous nature makes her the perfect prey for the cruel magnetism
of the demonic musician Svengali, under whose spell she falls.
Using hypnotic powers Svengali shapes her into a virtuoso singer
and soon she becomes Europe's most captivating soprano. But her
golden voice, and even her life, will become fatally tied to him.
With its thrilling plot and legendary villain, Trilby caused a
sensation when it appeared in 1894, spawning songs, shoes and, most
famously, the Trilby hat. Yet it is also a fascinating portrayal of
its times, holding up a mirror to fin de siecle obsessions with
sexuality, mesmerism and the occult.
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Peter Ibbetson
George Du Maurier
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R621
Discovery Miles 6 210
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Trilby
George Du Maurier; Created by Osgood McIlvaine & Co
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R759
Discovery Miles 7 590
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Washington Square
Henry James, George Du Maurier
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R624
Discovery Miles 6 240
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