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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1916) is a novel by Vicente
Blasco Ibanez. Published at the height of his career as a popular
Spanish author, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was adapted
into a 1921 silent film starring Rudolph Valentino and later into a
1962 feature directed by Vincente Minelli. In 1919, the novel
became a bestseller in the United States. "'And when the sun arises
in a few hours, the world will see coursing through its fields the
four horsemen, enemies of mankind. . . . Already their wild steeds
are pawing the ground with impatience; already the ill-omened
riders have come together and are exchanging the last words before
leaping into the saddle.'" At the outbreak of the First World War,
two families-and countless more-are torn apart by hatred and
conflict that threatens to bring an end to humanity itself. Julio
Desnoyers, a young man of mixed Argentine and French descent,
leaves a life of luxury behind in search of glory and romance.
Convinced that only sacrifice will win him the hand of his lover
Marguerite, he enlists as a soldier in the French army. Meanwhile,
his mother is forced to reckon with the marriage of her sister to a
German man. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse showcases Blasco
Ibanez's sense of tragedy and devotion to the politics of peace,
both of which guide his depiction of humanity at war with itself.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's The Four
Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a classic of Spanish literature
reimagined for modern readers.
Mare Nostrum (1918) is a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez. Published
at the height of his career as a popular Spanish author, Mare
Nostrum was adapted into a 1926 silent film by Irish director Rex
Ingram starring his American wife Alice Terry, an icon of early
cinema. Believed lost for decades, the film has been recently
rediscovered and restored. "All that mankind had ever written or
dreamed about the Mediterranean, the doctor had in his library and
could repeat to his eager little listener. In Ferragut's estimation
the mare nostrum ["Mare Nostrum" (Our Sea), the classic name for
the Mediterranean.] was a species of blue beast, powerful and of
great intelligence-a sacred animal like the dragons and serpents
that certain religions adored, believing them to be the source of
life." Raised in a proud Spanish family, Ulysses Ferragut is
expected to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming a doctor.
Enamored with tales of the Mediterranean as told by his seafaring
uncle, nicknamed the Triton, Ulysses chooses to become a sailor
instead. As a young man, he finds success as the captain and owner
of the freighter Mare Nostrum, but obligations to his wife and son
force him to abandon his dream. As the horrors of the First World
War wreak havoc on Europe, the demand for shipping makes it
impossible for Ulysses to resist a return to the sea. While in
Italy, however, he finds more than he bargained for in the form of
Freya Talberg, a beautiful Austrian who harbors a dangerous secret.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's Mare Nostrum is
a classic of Spanish literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Blood and Sand (Hardcover)
Vincente Blasco Ibanez; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R459
Discovery Miles 4 590
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Blood and Sand (1908) is a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez.
Published at the height of his career as a popular Spanish author,
Blood and Sand was adapted into a 1916 silent film by the author
himself and was remade three times, in 1922, 1941, and 1989.
Predating Ernest Hemingway's celebrated depictions of bullfighting
by over a decade, Blasco Ibanez's novel remains an essential work
of literature portraying one of Spain's oldest and most
controversial traditions. "Scarcely had the second bull appeared
when Gallardo, by his activity and his desire to shine, seemed to
fill the whole plaza. His cape was ever near the bull's nose. A
picador of his cuadrilla, the one called Potaje, was thrown from
his horse and lay unprotected near the horns, but the maestro,
grabbing the beast's tail, pulled with herculean strength and made
him turn till the horseman was safe. The public applauded, wild
with enthusiasm." Born into poverty, Juan Gallardo knows what it
means to struggle and survive. From the streets of Spain, he rises
to become one of the nation's greatest bullfighters, a man for whom
danger is merely an opportunity to showcase his talent. As lovers
and fans flock to his side, Juan learns a new kind of danger, one
with far more uncertain consequences than those he faces as a
torero. With stunning depictions of the bullfighting ring and
stirring evocations of urban life in Madrid and Seville, Blood and
Sand is a masterpiece of twentieth century literature. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's Blood and Sand is a classic
of Spanish literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Blood and Sand (Paperback)
Vincente Blasco Ibanez; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R275
Discovery Miles 2 750
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Blood and Sand (1908) is a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez.
Published at the height of his career as a popular Spanish author,
Blood and Sand was adapted into a 1916 silent film by the author
himself and was remade three times, in 1922, 1941, and 1989.
Predating Ernest Hemingway's celebrated depictions of bullfighting
by over a decade, Blasco Ibanez's novel remains an essential work
of literature portraying one of Spain's oldest and most
controversial traditions. "Scarcely had the second bull appeared
when Gallardo, by his activity and his desire to shine, seemed to
fill the whole plaza. His cape was ever near the bull's nose. A
picador of his cuadrilla, the one called Potaje, was thrown from
his horse and lay unprotected near the horns, but the maestro,
grabbing the beast's tail, pulled with herculean strength and made
him turn till the horseman was safe. The public applauded, wild
with enthusiasm." Born into poverty, Juan Gallardo knows what it
means to struggle and survive. From the streets of Spain, he rises
to become one of the nation's greatest bullfighters, a man for whom
danger is merely an opportunity to showcase his talent. As lovers
and fans flock to his side, Juan learns a new kind of danger, one
with far more uncertain consequences than those he faces as a
torero. With stunning depictions of the bullfighting ring and
stirring evocations of urban life in Madrid and Seville, Blood and
Sand is a masterpiece of twentieth century literature. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's Blood and Sand is a classic
of Spanish literature reimagined for modern readers.
Mare Nostrum (1918) is a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez. Published
at the height of his career as a popular Spanish author, Mare
Nostrum was adapted into a 1926 silent film by Irish director Rex
Ingram starring his American wife Alice Terry, an icon of early
cinema. Believed lost for decades, the film has been recently
rediscovered and restored. "All that mankind had ever written or
dreamed about the Mediterranean, the doctor had in his library and
could repeat to his eager little listener. In Ferragut's estimation
the mare nostrum ["Mare Nostrum" (Our Sea), the classic name for
the Mediterranean.] was a species of blue beast, powerful and of
great intelligence-a sacred animal like the dragons and serpents
that certain religions adored, believing them to be the source of
life." Raised in a proud Spanish family, Ulysses Ferragut is
expected to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming a doctor.
Enamored with tales of the Mediterranean as told by his seafaring
uncle, nicknamed the Triton, Ulysses chooses to become a sailor
instead. As a young man, he finds success as the captain and owner
of the freighter Mare Nostrum, but obligations to his wife and son
force him to abandon his dream. As the horrors of the First World
War wreak havoc on Europe, the demand for shipping makes it
impossible for Ulysses to resist a return to the sea. While in
Italy, however, he finds more than he bargained for in the form of
Freya Talberg, a beautiful Austrian who harbors a dangerous secret.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's Mare Nostrum is
a classic of Spanish literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1916) is a novel by Vicente
Blasco Ibanez. Published at the height of his career as a popular
Spanish author, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was adapted
into a 1921 silent film starring Rudolph Valentino and later into a
1962 feature directed by Vincente Minelli. In 1919, the novel
became a bestseller in the United States. "'And when the sun arises
in a few hours, the world will see coursing through its fields the
four horsemen, enemies of mankind. . . . Already their wild steeds
are pawing the ground with impatience; already the ill-omened
riders have come together and are exchanging the last words before
leaping into the saddle.'" At the outbreak of the First World War,
two families-and countless more-are torn apart by hatred and
conflict that threatens to bring an end to humanity itself. Julio
Desnoyers, a young man of mixed Argentine and French descent,
leaves a life of luxury behind in search of glory and romance.
Convinced that only sacrifice will win him the hand of his lover
Marguerite, he enlists as a soldier in the French army. Meanwhile,
his mother is forced to reckon with the marriage of her sister to a
German man. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse showcases Blasco
Ibanez's sense of tragedy and devotion to the politics of peace,
both of which guide his depiction of humanity at war with itself.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's The Four
Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a classic of Spanish literature
reimagined for modern readers.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
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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 der Buchreihe 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
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Dieses Werk ist Teil der Buchreihe 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 der Buchreihe 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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