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Hawaiian Legends
William Hyde Rice; Contributions by Mint Editions
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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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Early Autumn
Louis Bromfield; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R557
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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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Siddhartha (Paperback)
Hermann Hesse; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R129
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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.
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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
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When Emily Inglethorp is poisoned the police are certain they've
found the killer, but Hercule Poirot is not so easily satisfied.
The sleuth digs deep into a tangled mystery in his debut appearance
as the detective hero of Christie's classic crime series. Agatha
Christie's first mystery novel marks the initial appearance of her
renowned Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot, known for his impeccably
neat appearance, fine mustache, and ability to cut to the core of
some of the most complex and puzzling mysteries ever conceived.
Summoned to investigate a murder in an elegant English country
house, Poirot begins assembling clues and finding reasons to doubt
the apparently obvious culprit was actually responsible for the
murder. Riddles and secrets multiply as documents vanish, secret
alliances are unveiled and the seemingly unsolvable is broken wide
open. Deliberately conceived and written to puzzle devoted mystery
fans, The Mysterious Affair at Styles has delighted readers since
its first publication in 1920 and marks a perfect entry point for
those new to the author or her unforgettable sleuth. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The Mysterious Affair at Styles is both modern and
readable.
Songs of Jamaica (1912) is a poetry collection by Claude McKay.
Published before the poet left Jamaica for the United States, Songs
of Jamaica is a pioneering collection of verse written in Jamaican
Patois, the first of its kind. As a committed leftist, McKay was a
keen observer of the Black experience in the Caribbean, the
American South, and later in New York, where he gained a reputation
during the Harlem Renaissance for celebrating the resilience and
cultural achievement of the African American community while
lamenting the poverty and violence they faced every day. "Quashie
to Buccra," the opening poem, frames this schism in terms of labor,
as one class labors to fulfill the desires of another: "You tas'e
petater an' you say it sweet, / But you no know how hard we wuk fe
it; / You want a basketful fe quattiewut, / 'Cause you no know how
'tiff de bush fe cut." Addressing himself to a white audience, he
exposes the schism inherent to colonial society between white and
black, rich and poor. Advising his white reader to question their
privileged consumption, dependent as it is on the subjugation of
Jamaica's black community, McKay warns that "hardship always melt
away / Wheneber it comes roun' to reapin' day." This revolutionary
sentiment carries throughout Songs of Jamaica, finding an echo in
the brilliant poem "Whe' fe do?" Addressed to his own people, McKay
offers hope for a brighter future to come: "We needn' fold we han'
an' cry, / Nor vex we heart wid groan and sigh; / De best we can do
is fe try / To fight de despair drawin' night: / Den we might
conquer by an' by- / Dat we might do." With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Claude
McKay's Songs of Jamaica is a classic of Jamaican literature
reimagined for modern readers.
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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