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Sodom and Gomorrah
Marcel Proust; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R520
R352
Discovery Miles 3 520
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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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Early Autumn
Louis Bromfield; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R665
R557
Discovery Miles 5 570
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The Faerie Queene
Edmund Spenser; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R768
R492
Discovery Miles 4 920
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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.
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The Song Of Hiawatha (Paperback)
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R251
R209
Discovery Miles 2 090
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The Song of Hiawatha (1855) is an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow. A master of poetic tradition and form, Longfellow wrote
The Song of Hiawatha in trochaic tetrameter, the meter of such
classical epics as the Finnish Kalevala. Inspired by stories from
Ojibwe oral tradition, for which he consulted Ojibwe chief
Kahge-ga-gah-bowh and other indigenous sources, Longfellow composed
his American epic, a story of romance and perseverance steeped in
legend and beloved by generations to come. Along the shores of Lake
Superior, an Ojibwe leader prophesies the arrival of Hiawatha, a
great and noble hero. Before he can be born, however, Mudjekeewis
must father the Four Winds by killing the Great Bear. His sons grow
to be wild, fearless warriors, defending their land and feuding
endlessly with one another. Although Nokomis, a woman who fell from
the moon, warns her daughter not to fall for the West Wind, Wenonah
is seduced by him, bringing about the birth of Hiawatha. Powerful
and adventurous from a young age, Hiawatha grows into a legendary
figure responsible for the discovery of corn and the invention of a
written language for his people. When he meets the beautiful
Minnehaha, a young Dakota woman, he struggles to balance his
responsibilities as a leader and protector with a love that
overwhelms him. The Song of Hiawatha is a romance of epic
proportions that pays tribute to the stories of America's first
peoples. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's
The Song of Hiawatha is a classic of American literature reimagined
for modern readers.
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Siddhartha (Paperback)
Hermann Hesse; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R156
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.
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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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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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Selected Poems (Paperback)
Robert Frost; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R156
R129
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Selected Poems (1923) is a collection of poems by American poet
Robert Frost. Dedicated to Edward Thomas, a friend of Frost's and
an important English poet who died toward the end of the First
World War, Selected Poems is a wonderful sampling of poems from
Frost's early collections, including A Boy's Will and North of
Boston. Known for his plainspoken language and dedication to the
images and rhythms of rural New England, Robert Frost is one of
America's most iconic poets, a voice to whom generations of readers
have turned in search of beauty, music, and life. "Mowing"
envisions the poet's work through the prism of rural labor. "There
was never a sound beside the wood but one / And that was my long
scythe whispering to the ground. / What was it it whispered?" The
speaker does not know, but continues his task, hypnotized by its
rhythm and simple music. In "After Apple-Picking," as fall gives
over to winter, the poet remembers in dreams how the "Magnified
apples appear and disappear, / Stem end and blossom end" as he
climbs the ladder into the heart of the tree. Both a symbol for
life and a metaphor for the poetic act, apple picking leaves the
poet "overtired / Of the great harvest [he himself] desired",
awaiting sleep as he describes "its coming on," wondering what, if
anything, it will bring. "The Road Not Taken," perhaps Frost's most
famous poem, is a meditation on fate and free will that follows a
traveler in an autumn landscape, unsure of which path to take, but
certain he cannot stand still. With a beautifully designed cover
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Robert
Frost's Selected Poems is a classic of American literature
reimagined for modern readers.
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Jan Braai
Hardcover
R590
R425
Discovery Miles 4 250
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