18. århundrede, 1700 til 1799

Þessi fræga saga eftir Jón Mýrdal var gerð að kvikmynd árið 1978. Verkið segir frá Þorgrími á Felli og gerist í íslenskri sveit á 18. Öld. Sagan þykir vera ádeila á viðhorf og framkomu samfélagsins gagnvart þeirra sem minna mega sín.Jón Jónsson Mýrdal (1825-1899) var íslenskur rithöfundur og smiður. Hann var af fátæku fólki kominn og fékk því ekki þá menntun sem hann hefði viljað, en lærði þess í stað trésmiði og þótti hagleikssmiður. Hann fékkst meðal annars við að byggja kirkjur og þótti bæði listhneigður og vandvirkur. Hann skrifaði gjarnan við hefilbekkinn og lét eftir sig skáldsögur, ljóð og leikrit. Jón var um skeið búsettur í Danmörku, þar sem hann skrifaði tvær skáldsögur á dönsku. Hann hneigðist mjög að ævintýrabókmenntum, enda bera verk hans merki þess.

One of the earliest works of feminist philosophy, ‘A Vindication of the Rights of Woman’ argues that women should receive a rational education.A response to the educational and political theorists of the 18th century at the time, Wollstonecraft’s essay invites readers today to peak behind the scenes at the early fight for rights for women.Whilst the term ‘feminist’ did not emerge until years after the publication – and death of Wollstonecraft - ‘A Vindication’ remains today an influential step in the advocacy for women’s education and equal social status.A must-read for fans of Helena Bonham Carter and Carey Mulligan in Netflix’s acclaimed ‘Suffragette’ film.The founding feminist philosopher, Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women’s rights. Whilst her unconventional relationships attracted more attention that her writing at the time, Wollstonecraft is best known for ‘A Vindication of the Rights of Women’; a ground-breaking work arguing that women are not naturally inferior to men.Despite her posthumously published ‘Memoir’ overshadowing her writing career for almost a century, Wollstonecraft remains today an influential figure in the advocacy for women’s rights following the feminist movement at the turn of the 20th century. She died giving birth to her second daughter, Mary Shelly, the accomplished author of ‘Frankenstein’.

A forlorn English diplomat. A forgotten yet legitimate daughter. A stuffy society intent on keeping outsiders out. Steeped in the new wave of romanticism in the late 18th century, ‘Evelina’ tells the beloved story of a young lady’s entrance into the world.Evelina must learn to navigate the layers of 18th-century England. And although she has all the desirable traits of a young woman, being cast a ‘nobody’ by Mr. Lovel is sure to tarnish her shine. A marriage is required of her. And fast. Can she secure a suitable bachelor?During a time when society was less than kind to the wants of women, Frances Burney’s ‘Evelina’ remains a much-loved eighteenth-century novel. Sweeping readers off their feet for nearly 200 years, ‘Evelina’ is ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ and Keira Knightly’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’.Frances Burney (1752-1840) was an English satirical novelist, diarist and playwright. Her work spans the hugely popular ‘Evelina’ and ‘Camilla’, both which remain much loved eighteenth-century classics today.Mistress of the robes to Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, George III’s Queen, Burney married a French exile, leaving her stranded in France for much of her career. She is thought to have foreshadowed the likes of Jane Austen and William Makepeace Thickery.

Dette er historien om en kvinde, der blev en mand, og som turnerede rundt med en tis-let og en læderdildo, var lejesoldat, strømpemager og brutal ægtemand - alt sammen i 1700-tallets Tyskland. Catharina Linck (eller Anastasius Lagrantius Rosenstengel) var en person, som turde bryde samfundsnormerne og leve præcis som han/hun ville. På godt og ondt.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

Hvem var egentlig N.F.S. Grundtvig? Lige efter hans død udbrød en livlig og velbegrundet strid. Befandt han sig politisk til højre eller til venstre? Og kunne han tages til indtægt for kirkelig ortodoksi og hævdvunden moral eller bedre for en humant og evolutionistisk tolket, religiøs kulturidealisme? Forsøgene på at finde frem til den "rigtige" Grundtvig har været mange. De forsøg gør professor i kirkehistorie P.G. Lindhardt op med i denne biografi, hvor han i stedet søger at tegne et billede af "hele" Grundtvig.Bogen udkom første gang i 1964.P.G. Lindhardt, Poul Georg Lindhardt, (1910-1988) var en dansk teolog og den første professor i kirkehistorie ved Aarhus Universitet i årene 1942-1980. Sammen med K.E. Løgstrup, Johannes Sløk og Regin Prenter var han kendt som en af de fire Aarhus-teologer, der prægede den teologiske debat fra midten af det 20. århundrede og frem. Lindhardt havde desuden et omfattende virke som prædikant, foredragsholder, anmelder og kronikør.

Scotland, 1750, just four years after Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Rising of the Clans, it’s hard to know who’s loyal to the English and who is faithful to the Stuarts. And it’s beautiful seventeen-year-old Iona’s perilous mission to ascertain whether the Duke of Arkrae, head of Scotland’s most powerful clan, is a traitor or is he in cahoots with the English.Iona’s mission is to gain the trust of the Duke and his clan by claiming to be the sister he thought to have died as a child. As all around her doubt her claim and call her a "pretender", Iona struggles to hold her nerve. Her wit and steely nerves do not fail her but almost instantly, on meeting the imperious Duke, it’s her heart that lets her down. She’s fallen deeply, hopelessly in love! Traitor or not, surely the Duke could never love the Little Pretender who was sent to ensnare him?

"Il giorno" è un componimento poetico che rappresenta in chiave satirica l’aristocrazia decaduta di fine Settecento. Per Giuseppe Parini la poesia è proprio questo: un faro per il progresso civile ed etico. E quindi ecco che, con ironia, il lettore si muove nella giornata di un aristocratico inoperoso. Scopriamo così - anche se già lo sapevamo - che la nobiltà lombarda dell’epoca è frivola, incosciente, e completamente incapace di comprendere il cambiamento già in atto.Giuseppe Parini (1729 – 1799), nato Giuseppe Parino, è stato un abate e poeta italiano, nonché uno dei principali esponenti dell’illuminismo italiano e del neoclassicismo. Le opere dell’autore non sono molte e si dividono tra opere poetiche e opere teatrali.

Ponura jesień 1773 r. Wytworne towarzystwo odbywa podróż dyliżansem. Nagle konie stają dęba, bo zwierzęta czują to, co dla człowieka niezauważane - zapach śmierci. W istocie, wśród zbutwiałych liści leżą trupy kobiety i dzieci. A to dopiero początek makabrycznych odkryć. Prawdziwy strach oblatuje podróżnych, gdy obracają zwłoki plecami do góry. Trzymająca w napięciu historia kostiumowa, której akcja rozgrywa się na kilku planach czasowych. Dla miłośników niesamowitości w stylu Edgara Allana Poe.Zbigniew Wojnarowski (ur. 1956) - polonista i pisarz pochodzący z Konina, gdzie chętnie osadza akcję swoich książek. Uznany autor słuchowisk radiowych oraz powieści „Miraż" i „Pióra". Napisał także wiele opowiadań. Pod pseudonimem Dominika Stec publikuje lekkie utwory obyczajowe dla kobiet. Książki podpisane tym nazwiskiem pojawiają się na półkach wydawniczych obok utworów Katarzyny Grocholi, Izabeli Sowy czy Moniki Szwai. Największą popularność przyniosła mu seria o przygodach miłosnych Dominiki ("Mężczyzna do towarzystwa", "Kobieca intuicja", "Bingo!").

‘The Beautiful Cassandra and Other Stories’ (1793) was written by the renowned English novelist Jane Austen, best-known for her novels ‘Sense and Sensibility’ (1811) and ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (1813).This collection of short stories, written when the author was very young, deals with an abundance of topics, such as murder, theft, deceit, imprisonment, romance, and intrigue.A fascinating and entertaining insight into the young Jane Austen’s mind, this collection is a sensational read for those contemplating reading some of Austen's famous novels later down the line, or for those already familiar with her brilliant body of work!There are few authors as iconic as Jane Austen (1775-1817). Her body of work contains some of the most beloved books and characters of all time which have been in print for over two hundred years and sold millions of copies worldwide.Austen was a trailblazer, famed for her satire, her astute social commentary and her strong-willed, passionate heroines. Her ability to wield humour with realism has found her favour with critics and readers for generations.Her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice (1813), Emma (1816), Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Persuasion (1818), all of which have received success in adaptations for the screen, stage and radio.

With a sweeping narrative that features revolution, restoration, and colonial war, 'The Two Brothers' is Honore de Balzac at his masterful best.It focuses on the Bridau family, including Agathe, her two sons, and her elder brother, as they engage in increasingly undignified battles for their inheritance.The eldest son, Philippe, is a courageous soldier but a gambler and a crook. The youngest, Joseph, is a misunderstood artist.When the Bourbons are restored and Napoleon exiled, Philippe becomes embroiled in an anti-government conspiracy.Meanwhile, a mysterious "long-lost uncle" appears and worms his way into the family - with unsavoury intentions.With the plot's fuse lit, it burns through priceless paintings, racist persecution, a knife attack, a duel, and an explosive climax.If you like this, you will love 'Les Miserables' by Victor Hugo and 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens.Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, most famous for a sequence of novels, collectively called 'The Human Comedy'. His signature style was a warts-and-all representation of post-Napoleonic French life, rich in detail and featuring complex, unfiltered characters.The style means Balzac is regarded as one of the pioneers of European literary realism. He is named as an influence on writers including Emile Zola, Henry James, Charles Dickens, and Gustave Flaubert.The first novel he published under his own name was 'Les Chouans' in 1829. In 1834 he hit upon the idea of grouping his novels together to record all of society. The result, over a period of years, was 'The Human Comedy', which comprised three categories: 'Analytic Studies'; 'Philosophical Studies'; and 'Studies of Manners'.

Greven Henrik Falkenhorn bor med sin stränge far och styvmoder. Henrik anses vacker och tilltalande, men det enda fadern kan se är svaghet.En dag gör Henrik en livsomvälvande upptäckt: hans mor är i livet. Han som hade fått lära sig att den svaga och sköra modern hade gått bort förstår nu att allt var en lögn. Henrik känner sig förrådd. Hur kunde hans far göra någonting så ondsint?Elisabeth Beskow (1870-1928) var en svensk författare med mångårig produktion under pseudonymen Runa. Hon skrev romaner både för barn och för vuxna. Under tidigt nittonhundratal var hon landets näst mest lästa kvinnliga författare.

Stavnsbåndet er på mange måder en skamplet på den danske historie, og det viser hvor grusom og ulige en samfundsorden, der herskede i Danmark i mange århundreder. A.D. Jørgensens artikel om den danske bondes stavnsbånd er skrevet til tidsskriftet "Tilskueren" i 1888 og giver et spændende indblik i, hvordan man opfattede stavnsbåndets plads i danmarkshistorien, omkring et århundrede efter det endelig var blevet ophævet.Adolph Ditlev Jørgensen (1840-1897) var en dansk forfatter, historiker og rigsarkivar, der udgav en lang række bøger om Nordens historie. I løbet af sit liv modtog A.D. Jørgensen en lang række æresbevisninger. Han blev i 1882 medlem af Det kongelige danske Selskab for Fædrelandets Historie, og året efter blev han medlem af Videnskabernes Selskab. Han blev desuden udnævnt til kommandør af 2. grad af Dannebrog og æresdoktor af det Filosofiske Fakultet ved Københavns Universitet.

Talvi-iltain tarinoita 4 on jännittävä kahden romaanin yhteisnide Zacharias Topeliukselta.Nuoruuden unelmia sijoittuu vuoteen 1615. On lokakuu, kun myrsky riehuu Tammisaaressa ja vierasmaalainen laiva haaksirikkoutuu kaupungin edustalle. Vain osa miehistöstä selviää paikallisten nopean toiminnan vuoksi. Mistä vierasta kieltä puhuvat miehet ovat kotoisin? Haluavatko he jotain Suomesta? Yksi miehistä osaa myös ruotsia – voiko hän todellakin olla legendaarinen sotilas Iivari Pärttylinpoika?Vernan ruusut on maaginen tarina 1700-luvulta. Kun nuori ratsuväen luutnantti kohtaa elimäkeläisen kartanon pihalla näyttävän nuoren naisen, hän on mennyttä miestä. Kuka tyttö oikein on ja mistä hänen viehätysvoimansa kumpuaa?Talvi-iltain tarinoita on viehättävä kirjasarja Zacharias Topeliukselta. Sen erilaiset kertomukset ja romaanit vievät lukijan menneeseen Suomeen.Zacharias "Sakari" Topelius (1818–1898) oli suomalainen kirjailija ja Helsingin yliopiston rehtori. Topeliuksen tunnetuin teos on moniosainen romaani Välskärin kertomuksia, joka julkaistiin vuosina 1853–1867. Topelius tuli tunnetuksi kuitenkin myös runoilijana ja rakastettujen satujen kirjoittajana.

De danske kulturanmeldelser begynder helt tilbage til 1700-tallets tidsskrifter, hvor man fokuserede på anmeldelser af litteratur og teater, men sidenhen er også kunstanmeldelser, balletanmeldelser og i nyere tid tv-, film- og musikanmeldelser kommet til. John Chr. Jørgensen fortæller om kulturanmelderiets historie i Danmark og tegner portrætter af nogle af danmarkshistoriens mest markante og toneangivende anmeldere.John Chr. Jørgensen (f.1944) er en dansk litteraturforsker og har været tilknyttet Københavns Universitet siden 1969. Han har desuden været litteraturkritiker ved både Politiken og Ekstra Bladet. John Chr. Jørgensen var desuden én af hovedkræfterne bag Dansk forfatterleksikon, 1-2 fra 2001.

Der mitreißende dritte Teil der Serie um die Freibeuter-Brüder, die niemals zur Ruhe kommen.Während im Jahre 1794 die Schrecken der französischen Revolution ganz Europa in Brand zu stecken drohen, spitzt sich auch auf See die Situation zu: Im Ärmelkanal geraten der erfahrende Freibeuter Harry Ludlow und seine Mannschaft in den erbitterten Kampf zwischen rivalisierenden Schmugglern. Zwar gelingt es ihnen, sich in Sicherheit zu bringen, doch die ist trügerisch: Hinter der Fassade der idyllischen Hafenstadt Deal herrschen Korruption und Gewalt. Für Ludlow und seinen Bruder James steht fest, dass sie etwas unternehmen müssen, um der Bevölkerung zu helfen – denn sie sind nicht nur mit allen Wassern gewaschene Seemänner, sondern auch ehrbare Gentlemen ...»Ein Muss für alle Fans von Marine-Romanen – ein großartiges Buch.« Manchester Evening NewsEnde des 18. Jahrhunderts: Harry Ludlow schmeißt seinen Offiziersposition in der Royal Navy hin um fortan als Freibeuter über die Meere zu ziehen. Auf seinen Reisen stolpern er und seine Gefährten immer wieder in brenzlige Situationen und Mordfälle, die aufgeklärt werden wollen. Mit dieser fesselnden Reihe kommen nicht nur Fans von historischen Seefahrer-Romanen, sondern auch begeisterte Krimi-Leser auf ihre Kosten.David Donachie, 1944 in Edinburgh geboren, ist ein schottischer Autor, der auch unter den Pseudonymen Tom Connery und Jack Ludlow Bekanntkeit erlangte. Sein Werk umfasst zahlreiche Veröffentlichungen; besonders beliebt sind seine historischen Seefahrerromane.

Robinson Crusoe begibt sich entgegen dem Rat seines Vaters auf eine abenteuerliche Seereise. Doch sein Schiff wird von Piraten überfallen, sodass Robinson Schiffbruch erleidet und auf einer einsamen Insel strandet. Fortan ist er auf sich gestellt: Er muss sich allein versorgen und erlebt eine Zeit voller Abenteuer. Eines Tages trifft er wieder auf Menschen – doch es sind Kannibalen! Erzählt nach dem Klassiker von Daniel Defoe.Dirk Walbrecker wurde 1944 in Wuppertal geboren. Er studierte in München Literatur und Theaterwissenschaften, bevor es ihn zum Film zog. Nach einem Studium der Psychologie und der Pädagogik arbeitete Walbrecker als Lehrer, doch seine Leidenschaft für das Schreiben ließ ihn nicht los. Als freiberuflicher Autor von Kinder- und Jugendbüchern, Drehbüchern und Hörspielen lebt Walbrecker in München.

Bezorgd over de spanning die heerst tussen Frankrijk en Pruissen, vertrekt de Franse soldaat Natalis Delpierre naar Pruissen om zijn zus te bezoeken, die hij al dertien jaar niet heeft gezien. Hij hoopt haar veilig terug te brengen naar Frankrijk. Maar zodra hij arriveert, breekt er een oorlog uit tussen de twee landen. Verdacht door de lokale spionagepolitie en bedreigd door een zekere Kalkreuth, zal Delpierre een manier moeten vinden om ongeschonden terug te keren naar Frankrijk. Tegelijkertijd wordt hij smoorverliefd op een jonge Franse vrouw, Martha. Maar hij is niet de enige die haar hart probeert te veroveren...'1792 – Op weg naar Frankrijk' is een historische avonturenroman van Jules Verne die zich afspeelt in het jaar 1792 van de Franse Revolutie. Zal Natalis' familie terugkeren naar Frankrijk of wordt de oorlog hun fataal? Zal de jonge soldaat wraak nemen op zijn tegenstander von Grawert? Wie zal Martha's hart veroveren? Is liefde tijdens oorlog überhaupt mogelijk?Jules Verne (1828-1905) werd geboren in de Franse havenstad Nantes en had advocaat moeten worden zoals zijn vader, maar hij rende vroeg van huis weg om toneelstukken en artikelen voor tijdschriften te schrijven. Zijn samenwerking met de uitgever Pierre-Jules Hetzel leidde tot de magisch populaire boekenreeks 'Voyages extraordinaires', of 'Buitengewone reizen'. Beroemde titels in deze serie zijn onder andere 'Naar het middelpunt der aarde' (1864), 'Twintigduizend mijlen onder zee' (1870) en 'De reis om de wereld in 80 dagen' (1873). Verne deed altijd uitgebreid wetenschappelijk onderzoek voor hij met schrijven begon.Jules Verne is ten onrechte geclassificeerd als kinderschrijver vanwege de verkorte en vervormde versies van zijn boeken, terwijl hij als auteur in Frankrijk de artistieke avant-garde heeft beïnvloed.Jules Verne is de op één na meest vertaalde auteur ter wereld - tussen Agatha Christie en William Shakespeare in - en wordt vaak de vader van het genre sciencefiction genoemd.

Charlotte Daichest staat op het punt om haar debuut te maken in de bruisende high society van Londen. Maar alles verandert wanneer zij zich laat verleiden door een knappe vreemdeling op een gemaskerd bal. Een lichtzinnige daad waar niemand ooit van mag weten. Jaren gaan voorbij totdat Charlotte de vreemdeling plots weer tegen komt. Hoewel zij hem nooit vergeten is, lijkt hij haar niet eens te herkennen. Bovendien blijkt deze vreemdeling geen gewone lakei, maar een rijke graaf met een twijfelachtige reputatie. 'De geur van de nacht' (1999) is het eerste boek in de 'Eindeloos genot-trilogie' van Eloisa James. Een romantisch en toegankelijk verhaal met excentrieke karakters. Fans van Julia Quinn zullen ook zeker van dit verhaal kunnen genieten. Eloisa James is het pseudoniem van de Amerikaanse schrijfster Mary Bly. De schrijfster maakte haar debuut in 1999 met 'Geur van de nacht', het eerste deel uit de 'Eindeloos genot-trilogie'. Haar romantische verhalen spelen zich voornamelijk af in de Georgische periode (1740-1837). James haalt haar inspiratie voornamelijk uit het werk van Shakespeare en poëzie uit de zestiende eeuw.

Guðbjörg og Sveinbjörn eru börn að aldri þegar þau kynnast við að sitja yfir ánum og með þeim tekst mikil og góð vinátta. En feður þeirra eiga land að sömu laxánni og deila mikið um notkun hennar. Vinátta barna þeirra kemur því illa við þá og þeir gera sitt til að spilla henni. Voveiflegur atburður og mikil hetjudáð verða hins vegar til þess að allt breytist ...Benedikt Ásgrímsson (1845-1921) var menntaður gullsmiður. Hann hafði gullsmíðina að aðalstarfi ævilangt og vann til verðlauna fyrir smíðar sínar. Hann var einnig bókhneigður og tónelskur, las mikið og hafði góða söngrödd. Ást hans á skáldskap varð síðan til þess að hann fór að rita sínar eigin skáldsögur. Eftir hann liggja þrjár skáldsögur og nokkur ljóð, en sögurnar gaf hann út sjálfur.

In 'Het wederzijds huwelijksbedrog' voert Pieter Langendijk personages op die zich zowel rijker als beter voordoen dan ze in werkelijkheid echt zijn. De aristocratische Lodewijk doet zich voor als een rijke Poolse graaf in de hoop om een goede levenspartner aan de haak te slaan. Zo ook is Charlotte afkomstig uit de verarmde aristocratie en pretendeert zij uit een rijkere stand te komen. Beide denken door met elkaar in het huwelijk te treden hun financiële problemen op te kunnen lossen, maar hun 'wederzijdse huwelijksbedrog' laat beide voor een onaangename verassing staan.Pieter Langendijk (1683-1756) was de bekendste Nederlandse blijspeldichter uit de achtiende eeuw, een eeuw die verder weinig schrijvers heeft voortgebracht die tot op vandaag bekend zijn. Langendijk had veel aandacht voor de vorm van zijn teksten waarin symmetrie, eenheden van tijd, plaats en handeling nauwgezet werden gerespecteerd. Hij wendde deze classicistische schrijfstijl aan om de sociale milieus uit zijn tijd en omgeving beslist te kijk te zetten: van de verarmde adel die de schijn van rijkdom hoog probeerde te houden, tot geld beluste kooplieden en slecht gemanierde boeren.

Sometimes true life spins more shocking stories than the minds of writers. That is the case with 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano'.The understated title masks an autobiography where truth trumps fiction, featuring kidnapping, death, slavery, jail, transportation, rape, Christian faith and much more.It is also one of the most important books of its time, the late 18th century. For its publication told the truth about the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and sowed the seeds for the abolition movement that eventually stopped it.The scandal of slavery that Equiano helped get into the public's consciousness has been featured in a host of films, including '12 Years a Slave', directed by Steve McQueen and based on a novel by Solomon Northup.Olaudah Equiano (1745-1797) was known throughout most of his life as Gustavus Vassa. He was born in Benin, where he and his sister were kidnapped and sold to slave traders.They were separated and Equiano endured the horrors of transportation to the Caribbean, was sold to three slave owners and witnessed the very worst of the truly shameful trade. After buying his freedom, he lived in London and supported the British abolitionist movement.His autobiography, 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano', went through nine editions and helped the abolitionist movement gain the momentum that saw the British Slave Trade Act passed in 1807.

London im Jahr 1793. Der siebzehnjährige Illusionist, Akrobat und Zirkusstar Adrian Pratt staunt nicht schlecht, als er eines Tages eine besondere Gabe entdeckt: Er kann mit anderen Menschen den Körper tauschen. Ungewollt findet er sich im Körper eines zwielichtigen Fremden wieder, der sich prompt in Adrians Körper davonmacht. Um seinen eigenen Körper zurückzuerlangen begibt Adrian sich in den nebligen Gassen Londons auf die Suche nach dem Fremden und trifft dabei auf Mira. Mit ihrer Hilfe stößt er auf ein dunkles Geheimnis, das ihn auf eine abenteuerliche Reise nach Paris führt, mitten in den Hexenkessel der Französischen Revolution.Ralf Isau wurde 1956 in Berlin-Tempelhof geboren. Nach einer kaufmännischen Ausbildung war er zunächst als Programmierer tätig, bevor er 1988 zur Schriftstellerei fand. Nach einem erfolgreichen Start im Bereich Kinder- und Jugendbuch wechselte Isau in das Erwachsenengenre. Er hat zahlreiche Fantasyromane veröffentlicht, die häufig mit historischen Fakten gespickt sind. Isau lebt mit seiner Frau in der Nähe von Ludwigsburg.

Romanzando la vita di un giovane Canova che si affaccia, per la prima volta, sulla scena artistica della Serenissima, viene a comporsi un affresco della Venezia di fine Settecento. Tra le calle della laguna si seguiranno una dopo l’altra scene di una quotidianità scomparsa, empori e locande, teatri e saloni. E Canova, che da Treviso si è appena trasferito in laguna, vedrà questo mondo dispiegarsi davanti ai suoi occhi, un mondo colorato e salmastro che sa di tinte a tempera e di polvere di bottega.Antonio Caccianiga (1823-1909) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Impegnato nella scena politica Risorgimentale, Caccianiga assunse varie cariche pubbliche nella sua città natale, Treviso. Le sue opere molto spesso rispecchiano e riportano le tematiche sociali dell’epoca.

Un renard flatte un corbeau pour lui voler son fromage ; une tortue gagne une course contre un lièvre présomptueux ; un rat délivre un lion de ses mailles…Voici quelques unes des deux cent quarante trois fables de ce recueil légendaire où les animaux prennent la parole pour instruire les hommes. Qu'on les connaisse de mémoire, de nos lectures du soir, ou simplement de nom, ces fables constituent un outil de connaissance, l'identité de notre pays, et, depuis des siècles, contribuent à orienter nos expériences de vie — enfants comme adultes…Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) est le plus grand fabuliste du XVIIe, principalement connu pour ses « Fables ». Inspiré de l'Antiquité gréco-latine et en particulier d'Ésope, il maîtrise avec perfection les vers. Il est aussi auteur de contes, poèmes et pièces de théâtre qui confirment tous ses motivations de moraliste.

Christian Falsters tekst "Diskurs om straffe for boghandlere" stammer fra hans essays i "Amonietates philologicae", der udkom på latin i årene 1729-1732. På dansk fik de titlen "Lærdoms Lystgaard" i Jørgen Olriks oversættelse fra 1919.I den lille tekst om boghandlerne har Falster en hel del at sige om boghandleres og bogtrykkeres frihed og begrænsninger og om de magthavere og rige bibliofiler, der samler på forbudte bøger, blot fordi de er sjældne.Christian Falster (1690-1762) var en dansk skolemand, filolog og digter. Han var gennem det meste af sit voksne liv tilknyttet katedralskolen i Ribe, hvor han fra 1723 fungerede som rektor. Sideløbende skrev han på latin om romersk litteratur og leksikografi og udgav essays og anonyme verssatirer på latin og dansk.

Double agents, espionage and romance, this historical story transports you back to the Jacobite rising in 1745 and in the midst of an attempt by Scottish highlanders to place Bonnie Prince Charlie on the English throne.The plot follows Alastair Maclean, who has been exiled to France, and returns to join the Jacobite army as it moves towards London. Along the way he uncovers double agents, working for both the Jacobites and the British, and falls in love with an enemy's wife.With masses of old-world descriptions and scene-setting, you will walk the roads with the Scottish rebels as they conjure up support and surge forward to London.John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, was a British novelist and historian. He was also known as a Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada.After a brief legal career, he started his writing, political and diplomatic careers at the same time; first serving as a private secretary to the administrator of various colonies in southern Africa. He eventually wrote propaganda for the British war effort during the First World War. He was elected Member of Parliament for the Combined Scottish Universities in 1927, but spent most of his time on his writing career, notably writing 'The Thirty-Nine Steps', which was later filmed by Alfred Hitchcock and other adventure fiction.

Beautiful and penniless Felicita Galvão is destitue and all alone in the world when the Duchesse de Monreuil finds her desperately trying to sell her needlework at The Grand Hotel in Lisbon.Felicita reminds the Duchesse of herself as a young woman and the time she met the love of her life Juan, Marques de Oliveira Vasconles. The Marques later abandoned her to marry someone of equal ranking, leaving her heartbroken and bitter.Seeking a chance to finally get her revenge, the Duchesse brings Felicita into her home on the condition that she impersonates her niece, the Comtesse Felicity de Monreuil, and breaks the heart of the current Marques Alvaro, her long lost love's son.But it would seem both love or fate or both will come together to deny her vengeance.Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Georgette Heyer, and Julia Quinn.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

"Though I have been dead these 15 years, I still command here and none can enter these gates without my permission."The ghostly guardian of his childhood friend's castle is enough to give Sir Philip Harclay the creeps. A wing of mysteriously abandoned rooms only adds to the tension as Sir Philip discovers the castle's secrets and, in an effort to uphold the truth, ends up facing a trial by combat. If you enjoyed 'The Tudors', you'll like this classic story featuring a collection of knights and barons, alleged usurpers, forbidden love and spine-tingling suspense.The author cites Horace Walpole's Gothic novel 'The Castle of Atranto' as an inspiration for her book. 'The Old English Baron' soon joined Walpole's novel as one of the major influences in the development of the Gothic genre that spawned Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' and Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'.The English author and translator Clara Reeve (1729-1807) published 24 volumes and five novels in her career. The two to gain fame were 'The Champion of Virtue' - a groundbreaking history of prose fiction - and 'The Old English Baron'.She lived mainly in Ipswich and was the daughter of a vicar.

"600 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 18th Century" features the wit and wisdom of some of the greatest French writers ever,From Montesquieu and Voltaire to Denis Diderot and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this carefully crafted collection is an entertaining, educational and enthralling insight into the finest minds of the 18th Century.Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement.These French literary giants are responsible for some of the worlds most famous works, including "Candide", "Discourse on Inequality" and "The Social Contract".

Ready for a magical adventure?Worried that he will be gone soon, a king seeks help from the Fairy of Truth to make sure his son, Prince Darling, stays a good person.But Prince Darling often misbehaves and the fairy cannot seem to change the boy's character... or can she?Will Prince Darling become the kind-hearted ruler his kingdom needs?Teaching kids that being good is more important than beauty, wealth, or power, this classic fairy tale is the perfect bedtime story.Best know for her rewritten version of "Beauty and the Beast", Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont (1711-1780) was a French novelist who often included folk tales in her writing.