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With all the wistful romance of ‘The Remains of the Day,’ (starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson), ‘Alexandre’ tells the story of a servant and his mistress, Madame Marambelle.Now wheelchair-bound, Madame Marambelle is reliant on Alexandre to get out and about. On one of their sojourns, they discuss her tyrannical husband, with Alexandre telling some uncomfortable home truths.However, he also has a secret of his own, and now seems as good a time as any to get it out in the open.A touching short story from one of the fathers of the genre, ‘Alexandre’ is the ideal read for fans of Jojo Moyes ´Me Before You´.Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature.During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career.The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.

Despite quietly loathing his wife’s penchant for fake jewellery, Mr and Mrs Lantin are happily married.When she dies, finances force him to sell her gems and he discovers that one of them is not only real but worth a significant sum of money.What keeps niggling Mr Lantin is that he didn’t buy it for her – so who did?‘The Fake Gems’ is a cautionary short story from the pen of a master. The perfect addition to any collection of Maupassant’s works.Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature.During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career.The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.

It is often the most humble men that are the most dangerous.Central Corsica is dangerous. There is no question about that. Despite its beautiful scenery, the area is rife with bandits, mongrels, and crime. Whilst money is important, secrets are much more valuable. The quietest, almost silent villager is a source of interest for the entire of Corsica - they know he has secrets. But are they truly ready to find out who he really is?This dynamic tale is an entertaining introduction to Guy de Maupassant for fans of classic adventure fiction.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was one of the finest practitioners of the French short story. He was considered a master of both style and dramatic narrative. A representative of the Naturalist school, he wrote 300 short stories during his career - alongside a number of novels, travel books, and a volume of verse. The most notable of his work is considered to be his first short story - ‘Boule de Suif’. His volumes of short stories were heavily influential, with one of them acting as inspiration for John Ford’s ‘Stagecoach’.

Fun and intriguing stories are an integral part of every dinner party.In Paris, a man chats with friends after dinner and recounts the story of his recent visit to a brothel. After choosing a woman, he follows her back to her apartment for the night but is shocked when he hears a noise coming from the wardrobe...Short yet impactful, ´The Wardrobe´ is perfect for fans of Guy de Maupassant's work and readers of French Literature.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a famous French writer, best known as one of the finest practitioners of the short story.Master of style and dramatic narrative, Maupassant’s stories are mainly interested in the relationships between men and women, often found at the crossroads of life.One of his greatest influences was Gustave Flaubert, who introduced him to some of the central names of the time, such as Émile Zola, Henry James, and Ivan Turgenev.Some of his best-known works include the novels "Bel Ami" and "Une Vie", more than 300 short stories, travel books, and even an attempt at poetry. ‘Bel Ami’ was made into a film in 2012, starring Uma Thurman, Robert Pattinson, and Kristin Scott Thomas.

A masterpiece in literary manipulation, ‘A New Year’s Gift’ plays with our expectations while delivering a sobering dose of social commentary.We begin with Jacques, who is writing a letter to his sweetheart, Irene. When Irene appears on his doorstep, she brings with her a scandalous plan. Will he agree to her demands, or is there more to them than meets the eye?A tale of adultery, fealty, violence, and honour, ‘A New Year’s Gift’ also highlights the stifling social conventions of the time.This short story will delight fans of Raymond Carver.Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature.During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career.The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.

‘A Mother of Monsters’ is a dark and disturbing story.The narrator is visiting his friend, and they walk along the seafront. As their conversation continues, the friend tells him of the eponymous mother, and they decide to visit her.What they are met with is both horrific and tragic and can be read as a commentary on the plight of the lower classes. Maupassant’s concise and simple style only serves to increase the horror and brutality of this short tale.A story that’s sure to linger, ´A Mother of Monsters´ is the ideal read for fans of Stephen King and ´American Horror Story´.Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature.During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career.The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.

Money doesn’t buy happiness. But can it buy love?Two families live in the Norman countryside. Neither of them have any money. Both of them are happy, healthy, and fulfilled. A wealthy couple walks past regularly, marveling at the way the children play outside. Childless themselves, this sight makes them incredibly emotional. So they make the families an offer that neither of them can refuse, but will they accept?This social drama is perfect for fans of J.B Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was one of the finest practitioners of the French short story. He was considered a master of both style and dramatic narrative. A representative of the Naturalist school, he wrote 300 short stories during his career - alongside a number of novels, travel books, and a volume of verse. The most notable of his work is considered to be his first short story - ‘Boule de Suif’. His volumes of short stories were heavily influential, with one of them acting as inspiration for John Ford’s ‘Stagecoach’.

Just like Jack Nicholson’s character in ‘About Schmidt,’ the narrator of ‘A Recollection’ is feeling useless.He feels, to quote Morrissey, that ´Everyday is Like Sunday.’ To shake himself from his drudgery, he decides to take a stroll from Paris to catch a boat to Saint-Cloud.After a dreamy stroll, he encounters a married couple, who seem to be in a spot of bother. Taken with the wife, the narrator agrees to help them, but will her company help or hinder his need for excitement?Combining romance with waspish humour, Maupassant offers an interesting slice of middle-age life.With memory as its central theme, ‘A Recollection’ is the ideal read for fans of Kazuo Ishiguro.Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature.During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career.The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.

Colone Laporte has an opinion about everything. Colonel Laporte is also right about everything. Or so he thinks.During a conversation with a friend, he is preaching his opinion about French people. He claims that they are famous for their attitudes towards members of the opposite sex. His friend disagrees. Frustrated and attempting to get his point across, he begins to tell the story of an encounter he had during the Franco-Prussian War. Only as his story continues does it become clear just how shocking this encounter was.This fast-paced tale is unmissable for fans of Ambrose Bierce.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was one of the finest practitioners of the French short story. He was considered a master of both style and dramatic narrative. A representative of the Naturalist school, he wrote 300 short stories during his career - alongside a number of novels, travel books, and a volume of verse. The most notable of his work is considered to be his first short story - ‘Boule de Suif’. His volumes of short stories were heavily influential, with one of them acting as inspiration for John Ford’s ‘Stagecoach’.

A vain and wealthy man, Lormerin is a slave to his mirror and very little else.However, one day, he opens a letter to find that his old flame, Lise, will be in town with her daughter, and he is invited to join them for dinner.What happens next causes Lormerin to reflect on himself in more ways than one...Paving the way for films, such as ‘Venus,’ starring Peter O’Toole and former Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker, ‘All Over’ is a melancholy look at love and ageing.It will delight fans of OScar Wilde's ´Dorian Gray´.Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature.During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career.The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.

Set aboard a steamship sailing from Le Havre to Trouville, ‘Discovery’ is a short and funny story, with a moral tucked away in the dialogue.When the narrator meets his old friend, Henri Sidoine, the latter rants about the number of English people on board.With the kind of ire that Basil Fawlty (played by John Cleese) reserved for his guests, Sidoine gives full rein to his loathing of the English although, as it turns out, he fell in love with, and married, an Englishwoman.Is his argument genuinely about the self-proclaimed "lords of the sea", or is he revealing more about himself than he means to?An incisive tale with plenty of clever observations, ‘Discovery’ will delight fans of nautical short stories such as Ernest Hemingway's ´After the Storm´.Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature.During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career.The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.

What do you do when the love of your life dies?Monsieur Lemonnier completely adores his wife. He spends every second with her. The only thing that their relationship misses is a baby. The couple has been desperate to expand their family for years - to no avail. So when his wife falls pregnant, things seem too good to be true.Until she dies in childbirth.Monsieur Lemonnier transfers the love he had for his wife onto his son, believing him to be perfect also. Then a shocking revelation changes absolutely everything.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was one of the finest practitioners of the French short story. He was considered a master of both style and dramatic narrative. A representative of the Naturalist school, he wrote 300 short stories during his career - alongside a number of novels, travel books, and a volume of verse. The most notable of his work is considered to be his first short story - ‘Boule de Suif’. His volumes of short stories were heavily influential, with one of them acting as inspiration for John Ford’s ‘Stagecoach’.

Set during the hunting season, the Chateau Baneville is peopled with guests waiting for the weather to improve.After half-heartedly playing board games, they tell stories. None is so shocking as the one told by Genevieve and the boy who loved her in her youth.With allusions to mental illness and obsession, this is a dark romantic tale, sure to promote some heated conversation.Touching on similar themes as Robert Redford’s ‘Ordinary People,’ ‘A Widow’ is a tragic love story.It will delight fans of other tragic love stories such as Shakespeare's ´Romeo and Juliet´ and Victor Hugo's ´The Hunchback of Notre Dame´.Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature.During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career.The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.

Have you ever experienced a hot air balloon ride?This short story describes a trip from Paris to Belgium taken by the popular French author Guy de Maupassant. Describing in detail every sight and sound, he takes readers on a balloon ride like no other.The three crew members and three passengers watch the sunset and moonrise and experience the threat of a looming storm. Views of Paris and the beautiful French and Belgian countryside below are also eloquently brought to life.'The Trip of Le Horla' (1887) is perfect for fans of his short stories and readers of 19th-century travel books.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a famous French writer, best known as one of the finest practitioners of the short story.Master of style and dramatic narrative, Maupassant’s stories are mainly interested in the relationships between men and women, often found at the crossroads of life.One of his greatest influences was Gustave Flaubert, who introduced him to some of the central names of the time, such as Émile Zola, Henry James, and Ivan Turgenev.Some of his best-known works include the novels "Bel Ami" and "Une Vie", more than 300 short stories, travel books, and even an attempt at poetry. ‘Bel Ami’ was made into a film in 2012, starring Uma Thurman, Robert Pattinson, and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Set on the French Riviera, ‘Madame Parisse’ tells the story of an aristocratic woman, trapped in an unhappy marriage.When her husband goes on a business trip for four days, she embarks on an affair with the dashing Monsieur Jean de Carmelin.However, neither of them can foresee the consequences of their illicit encounter. Told from an observer’s point of view, this is a wistful, tragic, and romantic tale, packed with yearning and criticism of the social conventions of the time.A good, old-fashioned tear-jerker, ´Madame Parisse´ will delight anyone already familiar with Guy de Maupassant's body of work.Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature.During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career.The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.During his later years, Maupassant suffered from mental health problems and was committed to an institution, where he was to die at the age of 43.

Laying the foundations for films such as ‘Mother and Child,’ starring Naomi Watts and Samuel L Jackson, ‘Abandoned’ packs a lot into a short space.As a younger woman, Madame de Cadour gave birth to an illegitimate son. She and her then-lover, Henri put the child up for adoption, but she has wondered about him ever since.40 years later, she decides to try and find him with Henri’s help, and her husband is oblivious to the whole thing.Will Madame de Cadour and Henri find their son, or are some things best left unresolved?A haunting short story of love, loss, and betrayal, ´Abandoned´ is perfect for fans of Kristin Harmel's ´When We Meet Again´.Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature.During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career.The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.

Een Nobelprijswinnaar, gevat in 15 humoristische verhalen.‘Vijftien verhalen’ bevat een dwarsdoorsnede van Pirandello’s werk op de korte baan. In verhalen als ‘Examenstudie’, ‘Vruchten van Sicilië’ en ‘De goeie ziel’ schildert Pirandello zijn personages in een naturalistische setting, maar met de klemtoon op de absurde kanten van hun leven. Drama en het ongerijmde raken met elkaar verstrikt, o.m. in ‘De tekening’, ‘Het zwarte geitje’ en ‘Een droom’. Een bittere blik op de wereld, maar met groteske toetsen en een scherp gevoel voor humor. Deze bundel was de eerste Nederlandse Pirandello-vertaling.Luigi Pirandello (1867-1936) was een Italiaanse schrijver. Zijn oeuvre is uitgestrekt: romans (met als bekendste ‘Iemand, niemand en honderdduizend’), verhalen (binnen het project ‘Novellen voor een jaar’, waarin hij 365 korte verhalen wou verzamelen) en toneelstukken (m.n. het experimentele ‘Zes personages op zoek naar een auteur’). Zijn werk past binnen het modernisme en gaat over identiteitscrises en het verdwijnen van maatschappelijke zekerheden, maar toch weet hij deze thema’s te combineren met licht absurdistische humor. In 1934 ontving hij de Nobelprijs voor Literatuur.

Verhalen van Tolstoj over rijken en armen, geestelijken en zondaarsDeze bundel bevat 4 verhalen van de grote Leo/Lev Tolstoj. ‘Heer en knecht’: een schraperige landeigenaar en zijn alcoholverslaafde knecht raken verzeild in een sneeuwstorm. ‘Waarvan de mensen leven’: een engel krijgt de taak om een overleden moeder naar de hemel te brengen, maar is zo geschokt door haar lot dat hij die opdracht weigert. ‘De drie grijsaards’: een bisschop bezoekt een eiland, waar drie kluizenaars in armoede leven, in de hoop dat zij wijsheid hebben vergaard die ze met hem kunnen delen. ‘De bedevaarders’: een rijk man en een arme boer trekken op bedevaart naar Jeruzalem, maar onderweg worden ze belaagd door de verleiding en de zonde.Lev Nikolajevitsj Tolstoj (1828-1910) verloor op jeugdige leeftijd zijn ouders. Hij bracht zijn jeugdjaren door op het familiedomein, Jasnaja Poljana. Hij trok zich het lot aan van zijn boeren, nam als officier deel aan de oorlogen tussen Russen en Turken en reisde later door Europa, waar hij andere perspectieven op Rusland leerde kennen. Zijn werk is sterk maatschappelijk geëngageerd (‘Drie sterfgevallen’), dramatisch (‘Oorlog en vrede’, ‘Anna Karenina’) en filosofisch (‘De dood van Iwan Iljitsj’).

"’Fejlen er, at I har haft det for godt altid; havde du døjet noget ondt, skulle du nok skønne på.’’Ja, det kan jo godt være, mor. Men nu er jeg engang et gammelfødt, blodfattigt, elendigt konferensrådsbarn. Hvordan i alverden skal man kunne være frisk og livsglad, når man er det saftløse skud af en gammel by- og bogslægt?’"Henrik fordriver tiden med at læse historie uden rigtig at tage studiet særligt alvorligt. I det hele taget tager den unge mand ikke livet seriøst, til trods for at hans mor og søster slider og slæber for, at han skal have det godt. En dag får hans milde og eftergivende mor imidlertid nok: Hun kræver, at Henrik tager ansvar for sit eget liv og udnytter de muligheder, han er så heldig at være givet. Spørgsmålet er bare hvordan."Stavnsbånd" er en psykologisk roman om en mand, hvis ligegyldighed over for sit eget liv og verden omkring sig gør ham apatisk og uduelig. Den udkom første gang i 1888.Valdemar Vedel (1865-1942) var dansk forfatter og litteraturhistoriker. Han har skrevet en lang række bøger om kultur og litteratur i renæssancen, barokken og guldalderen samt flere værker om enkeltpersoner heriblandt Dante, Holger Drachmann og Molière.

Charles Dickens skrev 15 romaner og hundredevis af noveller og artikler. Hvordan holdt han styr på sine tekster og karakterer?Litteraturformidler Lise Lotte Frederiksen tager os med gennem Charles Dickens' storhedstid - med eget dobbeltliv, klare narrative temaer og et helt særligt forhold til sine læsere, som ikke var set før.Har du endnu aldrig fået læst Oliver Twist eller Store Forventninger, og vil du gerne have et overblik over Charles Dickens’ forfatterskab?I 'Alt om Dickens' tager litteraturformidler Lise Lotte Frederiksen os back to basics og fortæller om Charles Dickens, hans liv og hans betydning for den engelske litteraturhistorie.Her får du et overblik over nogle af hans mest betydningsfulde værker, samt hvad de fortæller om samfundet og livsvilkårene i Victoriatiden. Lise Lotte er god til at fremhæve temaer og symboler, der er typiske for Dickens’ skriverier og hun sætter scenen for, hvordan han blev kritiseret for sin folkelige appel i sin samtid - samt hvordan han udnyttede selvsamme folkelighed til at opbygge et stærkt personligt brand.'Alt om Charles Dickens' er en informativ og inspirerende introduktion til denne betydningsfulde forfatter og værker.Lise Lotte Frederiksen ser først og fremmest sig selv som formidler og har en stor kærlighed til litteraturen, ikke mindst klassikerne.Hun er cand.mag. i dansk, engelsk og teatervidenskab og har undervist det meste af sit liv. De seneste år har hun primært holdt foredrag om litteratur og gået litterære byvandringer i europæiske byer.

Hvordan var livet i Victoriatidens England, og hvad lagde kimen til Charles Dickens' fokus på social retfærdighed?Litteraturformidler Lise Lotte Frederiksen opruller begyndelsen af Charles Dickens' liv og karriere. Fra hans barndom og tidlige karriere som journalist og stenograf til hans kæmpesucces som forfatter med værker som Oliver Twist.Har du endnu aldrig fået læst Oliver Twist eller Store Forventninger, og vil du gerne have et overblik over Charles Dickens’ forfatterskab?I 'Alt om Dickens' tager litteraturformidler Lise Lotte Frederiksen os back to basics og fortæller om Charles Dickens, hans liv og hans betydning for den engelske litteraturhistorie.Her får du et overblik over nogle af hans mest betydningsfulde værker, samt hvad de fortæller om samfundet og livsvilkårene i Victoriatiden. Lise Lotte er god til at fremhæve temaer og symboler, der er typiske for Dickens’ skriverier og hun sætter scenen for, hvordan han blev kritiseret for sin folkelige appel i sin samtid - samt hvordan han udnyttede selvsamme folkelighed til at opbygge et stærkt personligt brand.'Alt om Charles Dickens' er en informativ og inspirerende introduktion til denne betydningsfulde forfatter og værker.Lise Lotte Frederiksen ser først og fremmest sig selv som formidler og har en stor kærlighed til litteraturen, ikke mindst klassikerne.Hun er cand.mag. i dansk, engelsk og teatervidenskab og har undervist det meste af sit liv. De seneste år har hun primært holdt foredrag om litteratur og gået litterære byvandringer i europæiske byer.

Da Karen Marie mister sin mand og står tilbage med fire små børn og en mølle, hun ikke selv kan drive, længes hun efter at følge sin mand i graven.I 1800-tallet var der ikke mange, hvis lod i livet var så hårdt, som en enke med små børn. Til trods for mange opfordringer om at gifte sig med en mand, der kan forsørge hende, vælger Karen Marie at bevare sin frihed. Skønt hun ikke kan skimte nogen fremtidig lykke for sig selv, så vælger hun at slide videre for sine børn."Svundne drømme" følger Karen Maries rejse til hovedstaden, hvor hun gennem hårdt arbejde og jernvilje får opdraget sine børn, så de er i stand til at forsørge hende, da hendes egen krop ikke kan klare mere slid. Bogen maler et rørende og varmt billede af den lille families fælles kamp på bunden af det danske samfund.Bogen udkom første gang i 1895.Johanne Schjørring (1836-1910) var en dansk forfatter og digter, der udgav en lang række digte i bogform såvel som i tidsskrifter samt et væld af romaner. Hendes bøger opnåede stor popularitet, og mange af dem er oversat til flere sprog. Hendes første roman "Havets Datter" fra 1875 er karakteristisk for forfatterskabet.Schjørring blev medlem af Dansk Kvindesamfund, og hun redigerede sammen med forfatterkollegaerne Jenny Blicher-Clausen og Laura Kieler et festskrift, der udkom i 1895 i anledning af Kvindernes Udstilling samme år. Johanne Schjørring var blandt de ti kvindelige forfattere, der som de første kom på finansloven i 1883.

Lige fra første gang hr. og fru Olsen ser William, forstår de begge, at der er noget særligt ved deres nye lærling.Mens William taler om sin mor, der har haft svært ved at brødføde familien, efter hans far døde, så synes fru Olsen ligefrem, at han taler som en godsejersøn. Men hvordan kan det hænge sammen med, at han er så lykkelig over at have fået arbejde i hendes forretning? Hvor har han lært sine fine manerer og skønne formuleringer, hvis han virkelig bare er søn af jævne mennesker som hende selv?"Arvingen til baroniet" maler et smukt og stemningsfuldt billede af livet i Danmark i midten af 1800-tallet set gennem blikket på en ganske særlig ung mand. Bogen udkom første gang i 1924.Adolphine Fogtmann (1847-1934) var en dansk forfatter, der skrev en lang række romaner og børnebøger. Hun debuterede som forfatter i 1884 med romanen "Fra Munkebjerg", som hun skrev under pseudonymet Èdini. De fleste af hendes senere bøger udgav hun under sit eget navn.

Hvad stiller den unge pige Nan op, nu hvor hendes far, som hun elskede så højt, er død - hvor finder hun kærligheden?Nanna Willers, eller Nan, er den eneste datter af den nylig afdøde Pastor Willers. Hendes mor gik bort kort efter datterens fødsel, og Nan indtog derfor rollen som mor i forholdet til faren. Faren var kærlig, men klodset og upraktisk, som mænd var og forventedes at være, og på trods af Nans og farens store indbyrdes kærlighed til hinanden, fratog farens måde at være på Nan for følelsen af at have en barndom. Som ung pige uden forældre kæmper Nan nu for at finde kærligheden og en mand, der elsker hende for den, hun er.Romanen udkom oprindeligt i 1924.Ninna Clasen (1877-1939) var musiklærerinde og børnebogsforfatter. Hun debuterede med romanen "Tage Gregers" i 1917 og skrev siden hen en række bøger til børn og unge mennesker. Hendes bøger henvendte sig primært til unge piger og omhandler emner som kærlighed, venskab og køn.

Klaus er smed i Blæsebælle, men bliver af kongen forfremmet til ridder. Da han møder prinsessen, kan han ikke gøre andet end at fri til hende – men hvis han vil vinde prinsessen og det halve kongerige, må han først blive den ridder i landet, der kan øve de største bedrifter. Vil det mon lykkes? Og vil prinsessen og det halve kongerige gøre Klaus Ridder til en lykkelig mand?Theodor Ewald (1874-1923) var en dansk forfatter, journalist og oversætter. Han er især kendt for sine historiske romaner – blandt andet en række romaner om danske kongers elskerinder i serien "Danske dronninger uden trone", som hans bror, Carl Ewald, der også var forfatter, havde påbegyndt før sin død.

Erna er opvokset på Frederiksberg uendeligt langt fra det Sønderjylland, som hele Danmark endnu begræder tabet af. De to sønderjyder, Henning og Per, gør et enormt indtryk på den unge pige, der ser dem som modige og standhaftige udelukkende fordi de bor i det tabte grænseland.Da første verdenskrig bryder ud, står Ernas to venner imidlertid over for samme svære valg: Skal de flygte fra den tyske militærtjeneste, som de er forpligtet til, fordi Sønderjylland nu er en del af Tyskland, eller skal de træde i tysk tjeneste og arbejde indefra med at sabotere den tyske krigsmaskine?"Hvor vejene skilles" er en spændende skildring af det valg, som utallige unge sønderjyske mænd befandt sig i, da første verdenskrig brød ud, og de mod deres vilje blev påkrævet at træde i militærtjeneste for det land, de så som besættelsesmagt. Bogen udkom første gang i 1918.Laura Kieler (1849-1932) var en dansk-norsk forfatter, der både var kendt for sit forfatterskab, som ivrig debattør i kvindeorganisationernes tidsskrifter og for at være inspiration til to kvindeskikkelser i Henrik Ibsens skuespil. Henrik Ibsens skildringer af Laura Kieler var ikke flatterende, men udstillede i stedet aspekter af hendes liv, som hun ikke ønskede, at offentligheden skulle se. Uagtet Henrik Ibsens fremstillinger af hende og blandt andre Georg Brandes’ hårde kritik huskes Laura Kieler som en dygtig forfatter og en handlekraftig og viljestærk kvinde, der formåede at hæve sig over den uretfærdighed, verden igen og igen bød hende. Laura Kieler blev læst af mange, og hun fik som en af de få gennembrudskvinder en betydelig indkomst af sit forfatterskab. Sammen med forfatterkollegaerne Jenny Blicher-Clausen og Johanne Schjørring redigerede hun et festskrift, der udkom i 1895 i anledning af Kvindernes Udstilling samme år.

"Hører du, Erin? Det er havet, som slår op mod stranden. – Hvert bølgeslag nynner for mig et kvad om vort folk og vort lands historie. Århundrede efter århundrede har det hav kvædet den samme kraftige sang mod vor kyst gennem mere end tusinde år, mens slægt afløste slægt, og al tid, al tid – er det ikke herligt, Erin?"Erin har aldrig følt sig hjemme i kongeriget Insula Regia eller noget andet sted i verden. Selvom han er femte led i tronfølgen, er han ikke knyttet til hverken kongeriget eller kongehuset. Da kongen og kronprinsen i nabolandet Kronland dør kort efter hinanden, bliver Erin mod al forventning pludselig konge i det rige, som Insula Regia i århundreder har ligget i strid med. Første verdenskrig bryder ud, og nu er han som kong Erin af Kronland tvunget til at kæmpe imod sit fødeland og den familie, han deler blod med. Det er først nu, da båndet til hans fædreland må kappes over, at Erin forstår, hvor stærkt det faktisk var."Kong Erin" udkom første gang i 1915, da første verdenskrig allerede havde bragt mange konger og fyrster i den ulykkelige situation at måtte kæmpe for det land, de regerede, mod det land, de følte var deres fædreland.Laura Kieler (1849-1932) var en dansk-norsk forfatter, der både var kendt for sit forfatterskab, som ivrig debattør i kvindeorganisationernes tidsskrifter og for at være inspiration til to kvindeskikkelser i Henrik Ibsens skuespil. Henrik Ibsens skildringer af Laura Kieler var ikke flatterende, men udstillede i stedet aspekter af hendes liv, som hun ikke ønskede, at offentligheden skulle se. Uagtet Henrik Ibsens fremstillinger af hende og blandt andre Georg Brandes’ hårde kritik huskes Laura Kieler som en dygtig forfatter og en handlekraftig og viljestærk kvinde, der formåede at hæve sig over den uretfærdighed, verden igen og igen bød hende. Laura Kieler blev læst af mange, og hun fik som en af de få gennembrudskvinder en betydelig indkomst af sit forfatterskab. Sammen med forfatterkollegaerne Jenny Blicher-Clausen og Johanne Schjørring redigerede hun et festskrift, der udkom i 1895 i anledning af Kvindernes Udstilling samme år.

Vom Untergang des KleinbürgersIn „Der Trinker" schildert Hans Fallada die rasante Wandlung des Kaufmanns Erwin Sommer vom biederen Händler zum selbstzerstörerischen Trinker. Geschrieben 1944, während seiner Haftzeit in der Landesanstalt Neustrelitz, verarbeitet Fallada seine eigene Sucht nach Morphium und Alkohol, den Weg von Höhenflug und Absturz. Ein im wahrsten Sinne rauschfater wie tragischer Roman eines Autors von Weltrang.Rudolf Ditzen alias Hans Fallada (1893–1947) wurde durch seinen vielfach übersetzten Roman „Kleiner Mann – was nun?" (1932) weltberühmt. Es folgte viele Bestseller wie „Jeder stirbt für sich allein" (1947).

Królowa kryminału w nowym tłumaczeniu!Podczas jednego ze spotkań z czytelnikami, znaną autorkę kryminałów Ariadnę Oliver, zagaduje nieznajoma kobieta. Sprawa dotyczy prawdziwej tragedii sprzed dwudziestu lat. Zginęli wówczas rodzice chrześnicy pisarki. Ich ciała znaleziono nad urwiskiem, gdzie, według ustaleń policji, popełnili wspólne samobójstwo. Oliver postanawia przyjrzeć się dokładniej okolicznościom tajemniczej śmierci pary. Do pomocy angażuje znanego jej detektywa Herkulesa Poirota. Po latach od tragicznego zdarzenia jedynymi śladami, na których mogą się opierać są zeznaniach „słoni", czyli starszych ludzi pamiętających dramatyczne wydarzenia. Dokąd zaprowadzą ich opowieści dawnych znajomych ofiar?Elephants can Remember © 1972 Agatha Christie Limited. All rights reserved.AGATHA CHRISTIE, POIROT, the Agatha Christie Signature and the AC Monogram Logo are registered trademarks of Agatha Christie Limited in the UK and elsewhere. All rights reserved.Translation entitled "Słonie mają dobrą pamięć" © 2022 SAGA Egmont. All rights reserved.Agatha Christie (1890-1976) – najsłynniejsza autorka powieści kryminalnych. Pozostaje najlepiej sprzedającą się powieściopisarką wszech czasów. Dotychczas wydano ponad miliard egzemplarzy jej książek w języku angielskim oraz tyle samo tłumaczeń na 45 języków obcych. Pod pseudonimem Mary Westmacott wydała kilka powieści obyczajowych, które także cieszyły się popularnością.Brytyjska pisarka zasłynęła z powieści detektywistycznych. Stworzyła jedne z najbardziej popularnych postaci detektywów: Herkulesa Poirot oraz przenikliwą detektyw amatorkę pannę Jane Marple. Jej proza wielokrotnie przenoszona była na ekrany, zarówno kinowe, jak i telewizyjne. Na podstawie dzieł Christie powstały także słuchowiska radiowe oraz spektakle teatralne. Wśród czytelników na całym świecie uznawana jest za niekwestionowaną królową kryminału.

"Det rørte sig derinde,Det dukked op og nedSom Grenene, der vindeSig om de kære LindeI Somrens Herlighed.Mens Tiden frem sig skyndtePaa sine stærke Strømme,Et nyfødt Liv begyndteDe første Digter-Drømme."Benedicte Arnesen Kalls digtsamling indeholder digte om vidt forskellige emner og til vidt forskellige lejligheder. Nogle af digtene er personlige og mest skrevet til venner, skønt også de, der ikke kender forfatteren kan få meget nydelse ud af de smukke vers. Nogle handler om digterens væsen og univers, andre om rejser til nær og fjern, og atter nogle beskriver naturen og årstiderne. Alt i alt giver digtsamlingen et smukt og fyldestgørende indtryk af denne usædvanlige digters virke.Benedicte Arnesen Kall (1813-1895) var en dansk forfatter og oversætter, der blandt andet skrev romaner, rejseskildringer, debatbøger og erindringer. Udover virket som forfatter påtog Benedicte Arnesen Kall sig det enorme arbejde at oversætte og annotere samtlige Molières komedier fra fransk til dansk. Benedicte Arnesen Kall levede et spændende liv med rejser til Italien, Grækenland, Konstantinopel og Island, som hun efterfølgende udgav rejseskildringer om.