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Early Autumn
Louis Bromfield; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R665
R557
Discovery Miles 5 570
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Hawaiian Legends
William Hyde Rice; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R324
R272
Discovery Miles 2 720
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Sodom and Gomorrah
Marcel Proust; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R352
Discovery Miles 3 520
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The Faerie Queene
Edmund Spenser; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R492
Discovery Miles 4 920
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Siddhartha (Paperback)
Hermann Hesse; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R129
Discovery Miles 1 290
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What does it mean to live a life of completeness? And how far must
one go to understand the pain of others? Is change truly possible?
This is the story that proves that it is. In what could be
described as equal parts self-help book and a novelistic guide to
spiritual awakening, Siddhartha has been hailed as prolific and
unlike any other. Growing up, Siddhartha never experienced true
pain. He was sheltered, as many are, turning a blind eye when the
hardships of daily life made itself visible to the peasantry around
him. Awakening from a hazy reverie that has shielded Siddhartha
from the inevitable, he vows to make a change. With the hope of
finding a deeper and resounding life's purpose, Siddhartha, a young
man living in the ancient Indian kingdom of Kapilavastu, embarks on
a journey of self-discovery and actualization. Accompanied by his
best friend Govinda, the pair abandon the comfort of their old life
by trading their material possessions for what they hope will be
eternal enlightenment. Ridding themselves completely of the
comforts of their previous life, the duo vow to a life of attempted
purity. In a world where suffering is inevitable, Siddhartha hopes
that by experiencing the pain so many face, only then will he find
the true meaning of life. Siddhartha, written by German author
Hermann Hesse in 1951, is a tale of self-discovery and spiritual
awakening. The novel as a whole explores the totality of the human
experience, of what it means to abandon the parameters of comfort
and routine in search for a higher calling.
Doctor Manette, a prominent French Doctor, must flee Paris in the
midst of the chaos that has ensued in what became known as the
Reign of Terror. Fearing further persecution from his 18 maddening
years of imprisonment in the Bastille of Paris, Doctor Manette
hurriedly leaves France to be with the daughter he's never met.
Opening with the famous lines, "It was the best of times, it was
the worst of times..." Charles Dickens', A Tale of Two Cities is
perhaps one of the most celebrated and popular novels of its time.
Weaving together the narratives of vastly different but equally
profound characters against the backdrop of political revolution
and strife, A Tale of Two Cities is a tale of human perseverance.
Throughout the novel, Charles Dickens is able to portray the
hardships of each social class during the trying times of the
French Revolution in a way that is both profoundly elegant and
heartbreaking at the same time. Becoming known as the perhaps the
epitome of Dickensian writing and style, A Tale of Two Cities
measures the boundaries of human will in the fight for what is
right during a time when that just might cost your life.
Starting in the 15th century, a fear of witchcraft and alternative
practices grew into a hysteria. Because witches were suspected to
be devil worshippers, they were considered heretics to the
Christian church. Consequently, the Christians launched a crusade
against these women and men. Matthew Hopkins was not only among the
greatest supporters of this crusade, but also one of the most
active participants. In just over a year, Matthew Hopkins, a
self-proclaimed "Witchfinder General", killed over one hundred
people. While the witch hunt hysteria infected much of the 17th
century society in England, there were still those who opposed the
accusations and discrimination against witches. After being
criticized for his work, Hopkins decided to publish a guide to
witch hunting, including methods to discover a witch, how to
torture them into a confession, and how to prosecute them. Along
with outlines of torture methods, such as sleep deprivation and
forced physical activity, The Discovery of Witches also addressed
the questions and concerns raised by those who did not support
Hopkins. Under the guise of being a man of God, Hopkins claimed to
have been sent on a divine mission to manipulate other religious
groups into joining his cause. As Hopkin's practices brought him
lucrative success, he rose to a short-lived power, but his
published doctrine spread his influence for years after his death.
The Discovery of Witches by Matthew Hopkins is a short text of
immeasurable insight. Though now recognized as zealot propaganda,
The Discovery of Witches depicts a chilling perspective of a
heinous time in history, including the concerns of those who
opposed it. While Hopkin's work immortalizes a fascinating yet
repulsive historical movement, it also invites readers to reflect
on the ways the spirit of his manipulation is still present in
modern society. This edition of The Discovery of Witches by Matthew
Hopkins features an eye-catching cover deign and is printed in an
easy-to-read font, making it both readable and modern.
Mirroring Nella Larsen's Passing, The Blacker the Berry: A Novel of
Negro Life is the fantastic debut of Wallace Thurman. A Black boy
could get along but a Black girl would never know anything but
sorrow and disappointment. Emma Lou was born black. Abandoned by
her father at birth, she is subjected to skin bleaching by her
mother, hoping to make her child more desirable. Learning that she
is unwanted in white society but also ostracized within her own,
Emma Lou navigates a harsh and unrelenting world as she tries to
come to terms with her life and love herself in the skin she's in.
Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this
edition of The Blacker the Berry: A Novel of Negro Life is a
reimagining of a Harlem Renaissance staple for the modern reader.
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The Book of Wonder (Paperback)
Lord Dunsany; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R149
R125
Discovery Miles 1 250
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The Book of Wonder (1912) is a short story collection by Lord
Dunsany. Published at the height of his career, The Book of Wonder
would influence such writers as J. R. R. Tolkein, Ursula K. Le
Guin, and H. P. Lovecraft. Recognized as a pioneering author of
fantasy and science fiction, Dunsany is a man whose work, in the
words of Lovecraft, remains "unexcelled in the sorcery of
crystalline singing prose, and supreme in the creation of a
gorgeous and languorous world of incandescently exotic vision." The
Book of Wonder, Dunsany's fifth collection of stories, contains
fourteen of his finest tales of fantasy and adventure. In "The
Hoard of the Gibbelins," originally published in London weekly The
Sketch, is the story of Alderic, a Knight of the Order of the City.
Courageous and strong, he ventures to the island realm of the
Gibbelins, where a horde of treasure is rumored to be held at the
base of a treacherous castle. In "Chu-Bu and Sheemish," two idols
held in the same ancient temple compete for the adoration of their
worshippers. As Chu-Bu and Sheemish attempt more and more
astounding miracles, they risk striking fear in the hearts of their
superstitious people. Humorous and inventive, Dunsany's tales of
high fantasy continue to delight over a century after they first
appeared in print. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lord Dunsany's
The Book of Wonder is a classic of Irish fantasy fiction reimagined
for modern readers.
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The Walls of Jericho
Rudolph Fisher; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R281
Discovery Miles 2 810
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The Walls of Jericho
Rudolph Fisher; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R448
Discovery Miles 4 480
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In creating one of the first and most successful examples of the
inspirational self-help book, James Allen was motivated by his own
hard experience to show how our mental attitude has profound
control over our lives and how we experience the world. More than
that, he shows how, in mastering how we think, we can master our
place in the world. As a Man Thinketh first appeared in 1903 and
draws its title from the Bible (Prov. 23: 7) "As a man thinketh in
his heart, so is he." Written to be accessible to all, the author
persuasively describes how readers need to take responsibility for
their thoughts as well as their actions, and that how a person
thinks literally shapes their life path. In improving our thoughts,
we can improve our lives. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of As a Man
Thinketh is both modern and readable.
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