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For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the West Midlands who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

In this volume we gather together those 17th Century poets and their poems which took poetry in a different but very revealing direction, with their artistry and verse.

Delve into the comedic world of Herbert Jenkins’ most renowned creation - Mr. Joseph Bindle. First introduced in a 1916 novel, Bindle is a character who embodies the quintessential Cockney spirit, a feat that has been compared to Dickens Pickwick Papers by T. P. OConnor. The Bindle series revolves around his everyday life - at work, at home, and the amusing escapades he encounters. Bindle, with his trail of cheerful chaos and resilience, is akin to a superhero representing the common man. He is a lover of jests, which he considers as his personal elixir to navigate through the ...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

Stroj času je dílo, které předběhlo svou dobu a ovlivnilo celý jeden literární žánr. Wellsův román nebyl několik desetiletí v češtině publikován, nejspíš pro podobnosti ani zdaleka ne náhodné. Poslechněte si příběh Poutníka, který vynalezl stroj času. Jednoho dne se při práci přenese do světa roku 802 701. První věc, kterou uvidí v hluboké tmě je zářící okřídlená sfinga. Ona je klíčem k jeho minulosti i přítomnosti. Brzy nato zjistí, že lidstvo této doby se dělí na dva typy osobností. Jedni jsou Eloiové, žijí na zemi a bojí se šera. Ti druzí jsou Morloci, procházejí tmou a žijí v podzemí.

Our dystopian future is revealed by H.G.Wells. In this famous story, an unnamed scientist of the 1800s invents a machine to travel through time. Going into the far future he discovers the human race has evolved into two distinct branches that are horrifyingly interdependent. Society, being divided into the upper and lower classes as it was at the time this story was written, has caused this horrifying thing to happen. - Summary by phil chenevert

Příběh odehrávající se v Anglii na konci 19. století barvitě líčí invazi Marťanů na Zemi a popisuje bezmocnost pozemšťanů, neschopných boje s vyspělou marťanskou technikou. Kruté bytosti z vesmíru v pravidelných intervalech ničí všechno živé a do myslí pozemšťanů se vkrádá beznaděj nad neutěšeným stavem. Jak to všechno dopadne? A mají Marťané nějakou slabinu? Existuje na Zemi něco, s čím při plánování invaze nepočítali?!? Byť tento vědeckofantastický román poprvé vyšel už v roce 1898, dodnes fascinuje čtenáře po celém světě svým realistickým popisem invaze mimozemšťanů z Marsu do Anglie.

La historia se centra en un protagonista anónimo que decide pasar la noche en el remoto castillo Lorraine. El narrador pretende descansar en una habitación que se dice está embrujada, en un intento por refutar las diversas leyendas que la rodean.

Like his great contemporaries, John Keats and Lord Byron, Shelley suffered an untimely death, but still managed to stun the world with a wide-ranging body of work, including poetry, drama, and criticism. His poetry is that of a young man, a lover of nature and fiercely critical of institutionalized corruption, and virtuosic in his use of language and imagery.

Herbert George Wells, más conocido como H. G. Wells, fue un escritor y novelista británico. Wells fue un autor prolífico que escribió en diversos géneros: ciencia ficción, docenas de novelas, relatos cortos, obras de crítica social, sátiras, biografías y autobiografías. Es recordado por sus novelas de ciencia ficción.

Though many of us might answer "yes" to that question, attracting more joy into our lives is not always easy - life and stress can seem to hinder our well-being, despite our best efforts. What’s worse, studies have shown that pressuring yourself to feel happy and upbeat when you feel down can actually take a toll on us psychologically! So, where do you begin? The solution lies in understanding the innate psychological forces that conspire against us.

A Night in a Moorish Harem tells the thrilling story of a shipwrecked British sea captain who, in 1894, washes ashore near a Moroccan harem. When his ship, Antler, becomes stranded off the coast of Morocco, Lord George Herbert is taken in for the night by the concubines of a local harem whose master is away. Herbert seizes the opportunity offered to him and spends the night taking pleasure in the eager women and convincing the nine ladies, each of a different nationality, to tell the collective stories of her sexual histories.

C'est l'histoire de Griffin, un savant qui, après 15 ans de recherches et des dépenses qui l'ont ruiné, invente une formule pour devenir invisible. Après avoir fait l'expérience sur le chat de sa voisine, il décide d'expérimenter la formule sur lui-même, notamment pour fuir ses créanciers. Il devient alors totalement invisible. Savant déchu, son orgueil démesuré le pousse dans le désir de pouvoir et de domination. Renié par tous, et surtout par ses semblables, il meurt poursuivi par la peur et la haine.

This proud nation with its long history - sometimes rough, hewn from bleak landscapes, and sometimes gently soft from its comforting voices - has produced a long succession of artists and poets.

In the latter category, Louis MacNeice most probably stands pre-eminent; his words and phrasing are on a plane few can equal and most are in awe of. But in this volume we do put forward others who have their own words and voice to add to this rich tapestry.

Surviving the Trojan War was just the beginning of the adventure for Odysseus. What lay ahead was a journey home that would last for years as he encountered gods and monsters before finally returning home - only to face the greatest threat to his happiness of all. This translation of Homer's classic tale captures all the timeless excitement and gripping drama that have made it a favorite for centuries.

Deutsche OriginalFassung von Felix Paul Grewe aus dem Jahr 1904. Bei einem ihrer regelmäßigen Treffen eröffnet der "Zeitreisende" seinen erstaunten Gästen, dass er eine Maschine erfunden habe, mit der er durch die Zeit reisen könne. Zur Demonstration schickt er ein Modell der Maschine schon mal voraus es verschwindet vor den Augen der verblüfften Besucher, von denen nicht wenige lediglich an einen billigen Zaubertrick glauben. Beim nächsten Treffen, eine Woche später, erscheint der "Zeitreisende" verspätet und wirkt sichtlich mitgenommen.

John Donne, Andrew Marvell, George Herbert, Thomas Carew, and Henry Vaughan: these were some of the 17th-century writers who devised a new form of poetry full of wit, intellect and grace, which we now call Metaphysical poetry. They wrote about their deepest religious feelings and their carnal pleasures in a way that was radically new and challenging to their readers. Their work was largely misunderstood or ignored for two centuries, until 20th-century critics rediscovered it, finding in it a deep originality and a willingness to experiment.

Davidson, un hombre común, se ve atrapado en una experiencia aterradora y extraordinaria cuando, tras un inexplicable evento, pierde el contacto con el mundo real y comienza a percibir una realidad completamente diferente. Sus ojos ya no le pertenecen del todo, y lo que contempla desafía cualquier comprensión: paisajes distorsionados, seres inmateriales y la angustiante sensación de estar viendo más allá de los límites humanos.

En una pequeña y modesta tienda de antigüedades, el dueño se topa con un huevo de cristal muy peculiar. Pero este no es un simple objeto decorativo; dentro de él se oculta un portal a otro mundo. Mientras la frontera entre nuestro mundo y el desconocido se desdibuja, el dueño de la tienda comienza a perderse en los secretos que guarda ese misterioso objeto.