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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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Carmilla (Paperback)
Joseph Sheridan Lefanu; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R155
R128
Discovery Miles 1 280
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Carmilla (1872) is a novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Published
twenty-six years before Bram Stoker's Dracula, Le Fanu's work of
Gothic horror and mystery is considered an important early entry in
the genre of vampire fiction. Recorded in the casebook of Dr.
Hesselius, a medical professional with a detective's sensibility,
is the story of Laura, a teenager bearing a strange secret. Raised
in a castle by her father, a widower who recently concluded his
career in service to the Austrian Empire, Laura has been haunted
since her youth, when she was visited at night by a beautiful,
spectral woman. Now eighteen, she awaits the visit of Bertha
Rheinfelt, a niece of her father's friend. When Bertha dies
mysteriously, however, and when a girl named Carmilla is brought to
the castle under strange circumstances, Laura fears that the past
has come full circle. But she soon overcomes her mournful state,
growing close with Carmilla. But the girl's behavior soon proves
unsettling. Carmilla is prone to sleepwalking, sleeps through the
day, declines to participate in prayers, and makes romantic
overtures to Laura. She begins to be haunted by strange and violent
dreams, waking one night to discover Carmilla at the foot of her
bed, and bite marks along her neck. Her father intervenes, taking
her to a local village. On the way, they meet Bertha's uncle, who
shares the chilling details of her fate. It becomes clear that
Carmilla, whoever she is, is far from the innocent young girl she
claims to be. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's
Carmilla is a classic of Irish literature 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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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.
A poverty-stricken man suddenly inherits a fortune and is guided by
the mysterious Lucio who introduces him to a world of fame, greed
and materialism. As he navigates a path of destruction, he begins
to question his partner's motives. Geoffrey Tempest is a struggling
writer on the verge of homelessness. He lives in a bustling and
expensive city that bends to the rich and powerful. His life
dramatically changes when he receives an inheritance from a
deceased relative. This sparks the arrival of Lucio, a gentleman
who is eager to help Geoffrey manage his wealth. He introduces the
new heir to vices that cause more harm than good. Geoffrey soon
discovers Lucio's true identity and must choose between the fruits
of the spirit and desires of the flesh. The Sorrows of Satan is a
commentary on the ancient battle of good versus evil. Corelli uses
contemporary London to display man's worldly temptations. The story
centers opposing ideals driven by a charismatic and undeniable
force. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of The Sorrows of Satan is both modern and
readable.
Tolstoy as Man and Artist with an Essay on Dostoevsky (1901) is a
work of literary criticism by Dmitriy Merezhkovsky. Having turned
from his work in poetry to a new, spiritually charged interest in
fiction, Merezhkovsky sought to develop his theory of the Third
Testament, an apocalyptic vision of Christianity's fulfillment in
twentieth century humanity. In this collection of essays on Tolstoy
and Dostoevsky, Merezhkovsky explores the spiritual dimensions of
the written word by examining the interconnection of being and
writing for two of Russian literature's most iconic writers. For
Dmitriy Merezhkovsky, an author who always wrote with philosophical
and spiritual purpose, the figure of the artist as a human being is
a powerful tool for understanding the quality and focus of that
artist's work. Leo Tolstoy, author of such classics as War and
Peace and Anna Karenina, developed a reputation as an ascetic,
deeply spiritual man who envisioned his art as an extension of his
political and religious beliefs. Dostoevsky, while perhaps more
interested in the psychological aspects of human life, pursued a
similar path in such novels as The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and
Punishment. In Merezhkovsky's view, these writers came to embody in
their lives and works the particularly Russian conflict between
truths both human and divine. Tolstoy as Man and Artist with an
Essay on Dostoevsky is an invaluable text both for its analysis of
its subjects and for its illumination of the philosophical concepts
explored by Merezhkovsky throughout his storied career. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Dmitriy Merezhkovsky's Tolstoy as Man and Artist
with an Essay on Dostoevsky is a classic work of Russian literature
reimagined for modern readers.
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