Krigslitteratur: Første verdenskrig

A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB RECOMMENDED READINSPIRED BY ONE OF THE LAST GREAT UNTOLD STORIES OF WW11916. Young artist Sam Burke is spared death by firing squad on the battlefields of France and brought to a remote castle by the Irish Sea. At the 'Tin Nose Shop' he is tasked with creating intricate masks to hide the mutilated faces of his fellow soldiers from the Front. While he tries to come to terms with the death of his best friend and the promise he failed to keep, Sam and the disfigured soldiers struggle to return to their former lives and their loved ones.A stirring and emotional tale based on the real-life story of the Tin Nose Shop.'Beautifully written and sensitively observed' Hazel Gaynor'Beautifully written and thought-provoking' Ruth Hogan'Will both break your heart and give it wings as it explores the healing powers of friendship, love, hope and purpose' Robin Wells'One of the best historical novels I have read in a long time... I have never read anything quite like it' Mark Sullivan'Here is a beautifully written novel, sensitive, exploring not so much the brutality of war but the humanity which stems from it' The Yorkshire Times'There are many novels based on the events of World War I; this one has to be among the most compassionate and moving' Historical Novel SocietyDon J. Snyder (born 1950, Pennsylvania) is an American author and screenwriter.

Amerikanske Direck rejser til Europa for at opleve den gamle verden og se, hvordan den adskiller sig fra den nye, hvor han er vokset op. Første stop er England, hvor han møder hr. Britling, der er så engelsk, som man kan være. Det, der starter som en interessant og hyggelig rejse, bliver imidlertid langt mere begivenhedsrig, end den muntre amerikaner havde drømt om. Mens han er i England, bryder første verdenskrig ud, og det gamle Europa, som han længtes efter at se, smuldrer mellem fingrene på de stridende stormagter.”Hr. Britling og verdenskrigen” udkom første gang i 1916, hvor ingen anede, hvor længe krigen ville rase, og hvordan verden ville se ud, når den var færdig.H.G. Wells (1866-1946) var en britisk forfatter, der skrev i flere genrer, men som primært er kendt for sine bidrag inden for science fiction. Heriblandt er ”Tidsmaskinen” (1895), ”Den usynlige mand” (1897) og ”Klodernes kamp” (1898) nogle af de mest berømte og også nogle af dem, der gentagne gange er blevet filmatiseret og været inspiration til andre forfattere og filmskabere.

Das Buch zur ARD-Eventserie DAVOS1917: Der Erste Weltkrieg verwüstet Europa. In Kontrast dazu erscheint Davos, der noble Bergkurort in der neutralen Schweiz, wie eine Oase des Friedens. Doch in Wahrheit tobt hier hinter den Kulissen ein unerbittlicher Agentenkrieg der Weltmächte. Die junge Schweizer Krankenschwester Johanna Gabathuler gerät unerwartet zwischen die Fronten der Spione: Um ihre uneheliche Tochter zurückzubekommen, lässt sie sich auf ein tödliches Spiel mit dem deutschen Geheimdienst ein – und wird so plötzlich zum Zünglein an der Waage, das über Krieg oder Frieden entscheidet.Sebastian Stuertz lebt mit seiner Familie in Hamburg und ist Autor, Musiker und Dozent für Motion Design. Er veröffentlicht unter verschiedenen Namen Romane, Hörspiele und Platten. "Bevor die Welt sich weiterdreht" ist sein erster Roman als Luca Brosch.

Una tragedia de desencuentros amorosos, La impaciencia del corazón narra la historia de un joven teniente Hofmiller que conoce a una niña paralizada. Las chispas del amor comenzarán a saltar, pero por miedo al reproche de la sociedad, el joven Hofmiller prefiere mantener la relación en secreto.¿Qué pasará con la delicada Edith, cuando conozca la razón del porqué su relación debe ser mantenida en secreto? ¿Qué sensaciones causarán en la niña saber que estar con ella causa vergüenza en el teniente Hofmiller?Un escritor, novelista, dramaturgo y biógrafo austriaco, Stefan Zweig alcanzó la cúspide de su fama en los años 20 y 30 del siglo XX, llegando a ser uno de los escritores más populares del mundo. Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Zweig huyó primero a Inglaterra y luego a Brasil, a una colonia alemana donde vivió con su segunda esposa hasta su suicidio en 1942. Las condiciones del mundo en ese entonces causaron que Zweig tuviera peores y peores premoniciones de la dirección en que iba la humanidad, lo que desembocó en la fuerte depresión que acabó con su vida.

Danzigin vapaakaupunki ensimmäisen maailmansodan varjossa on täynnä skeptisyyttä. Kirkassilmäinen usko ratkaisuihin on hälvennyt, kun ympärillä vellovat sodan lieveilmiöt, köyhyys ja työttömyys. Samaan aikaan kun ihmismielet ovat lujilla, Danzigissa liikkuu myös saksalainen professori Oscar Freudenthal. Unia tulkitseva professori ottaa suojatikseen hullun miehen, mutta kuka onkaan kaikkein mielettömin sodan jaloissa?Satiirinen historiallinen romaani kuvaa terävästi sodan mielettömyyttä. Se luo mielenkiintoista ja monipuolista ajankuvaa historiallisesta Danzigin vapaakaupungista. Kaiken takana pilkahtelee tummasävyinen huumori.Frank Heller oli ruotsalaisen kirjailija Gunnar Sernerin (1886–1947) salanimi. Serner kirjoitti erityisesti seikkailuromaaneja.

Jännittävä kuvaus vuoden 1918 jännitteistä fiktiivisessä Kankaan kylässä!Lähestyvä kansalaissota jakaa Kankaan pitäjää valkoisiin ja punaisiin. Kirkkoväärtin tytär Riikka Tuuna seuraa tilanteen kiristymistä omalta kantiltaan. Osana kylän sivistyneistöä hän tekee parhaansa valistaakseen kansaa ja ollakseen sille esikuvana. Kun sota leimahtaa, jääkärit saapuvat kylään taistelemaan. Miten käy syvästi uskovalle Riikalle, joka nojaa kaikessa Jumalan tahtoon?Uskonnolliset ja poliittiset jännitteet tiivistyvät fiktiivisessä, suomalaisessa pikkukylässä aivan kansalaissodan kynnyksellä. Sota asettaa asukkaat toisiaan vastaan ja kiihdyttää mieliä. Maila Talvion eläytyvä kertomus julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran jo vuonna 1919.Maila Talvio (1871–1951) oli palkittu kirjailija, jonka laajaan ja monipuoliseen tuotantoon kuuluu niin romaaneja, novelleja, näytelmiä kuin elämäkertojakin. Talviolle myönnettiin neljä kertaa kirjallisuuden valtionpalkinto, minkä lisäksi hän sai ennen kuolemaansa myös Helsingin yliopiston kunniatohtorin arvon.

Tositapahtumiin perustuva kuvaus suomalaisten jääkärien kokemuksista maailmalla.Kun paikallinen opettaja kuulee venäläisen keisarihymnin sävelet Rauman satamakaupungissa, hän jähmettyy paikoilleen. Onko Venäjä vallannut alaa jo niin paljon, että se nielee pienen Suomen kansan kokonaan? Suomalaismiehiä on kaikessa hiljaisuudessa kulkenut rajan yli Saksaan taistelemaan. Opettaja liittyy vuonna 1915 heidän joukkoonsa sotilaskoulutukseen ja kirjaa samalla teräviä havaintoja sodasta päiväkirjaansa. Saksan itärintamalla taistellaan, mutta myös sotilaiden välillä on erilaisia kansallisuuksiin ja sotilasasemiin liittyviä jännitteitä. Kaikkineen käynnissä on vivahteikas ja julma peli, jota suomalainen jääkäri voi seurata aitiopaikalta.Jääkärimarssin sanat kirjoittaneen Heikki Nurmion teos on elävä kuvaus jääkärien koti-ikävästä, harjoitusleireistä ja taisteluista rintamalla. Nurmio on koostanut romaanimuotoisen teoksen osin omien ensimmäisen maailmansodan aikaisten päiväkirjaotteidensa perusteella.Heikki Nurmio (1887–1947) oli sotahistorioitsija ja kirjailija, joka käytti myös salanimeä Aarne Mustasalo. Ennen sotaa Nurmio työskenteli opettajana, mutta myöhemmin hän tuli tunnetuksi jääkärinä sekä Jääkärimarssin sanojen kirjoittajana. Sodan jälkeen Nurmio toimi muun muassa Kadettikoulun johtajana.

Élevé sur les quais de Bristol, Harry Clifton toujours cru son avenir tout tracé : suivre la tradition familiale et devenir docker. Mais à l‘aube de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, sa réalité est bousculée...L‘image d'un père mort en héros pendant la Grande Guerre se désintègre alors que des doutes s'insinuent dans son esprit. Est-il vraiment le fils d‘Arthur Clifton ? Pourrait-il être l‘héritier légitime des Barringtons, la riche famille de marchands ? Et lorsque le monde entre en guerre, deux choix s‘offent à lui : doit-il saisir la chance rare qui lui est offerte et étudier à Oxford ? Ou bien répondre à l'appel de la Marine, et sauver son pays des forces nazies ? Quelle voie choisir lorsque chaque décision pourrait réécrire l'histoire entière de sa vie ?« Seul l'avenir le dira » est le premier des sept tomes de la Chronique des Clifton, la saga captivantes suivant Harry Clifton tout au long de sa vie.Chronique des Clifton« La Chronique des Clifton » est une série de sept épisodes sur la famille Clifton, où chaque épisode peut être lu indépendamment. Avec les débuts d'Harry sur les quais de Bristol, Jeffrey Archer nous entraîne dans un voyage sans relâche jusqu’aux dernières pages, qui présente un dilemme que personne, pas même Harry Clifton, n’aurait pu prévoir.Jeffrey Archer est un auteur et ex-politicien britannique. La carrière politique d'Archer fut mouvementée et abouti à son emprisonnement en 2001. Archer fit ses débuts en tant qu'écrivain en 1974 et a depuis écrit de nombreux livres, principalement des thrillers politiques. Il est aujourd'hui l'un des auteurs les plus populaires du Royaume-Uni, avec plus de 320 millions de livres vendus dans le monde.

"Han havde ondt af hende, han læste i hendes øjne, han mærkede, når han lagde sin kind ind mod hendes bryst, hendes hjertes stærke banken, og han hyllede hende ind i sin kærligheds godhed og fik hende tryg igen.For krigen måtte jo dog høre op. Eller der måtte sættes en stopper for disse mord på neutrale søfolk. Der måtte ske noget – himlen eller menneskene måtte engang standse dette moderne sørøveri, tusindfold gange værre og mere barbarisk end oldtidens."Ruth frygter for sin unge ægtemands liv, for hun ved, at det blot er et spørgsmål om tid, før han skal udstationeres igen. Én frygt dominerer mere end nogen anden: At han skal sendes ned i undervandsbådene og ende sine dage som endnu et offer for den meningsløse og uhyggelige krig under havet."Hvorfor - ? Fortælling fra Undervandsbådskrigen" er en rørende fortælling fra slutningen af første verdenskrig, hvor millioner af unge mænd allerede havde mistet livet, og krigens meningsløshed stod mere og mere klart. Den udkom første gang i 1918.Olga Eggers (1875-1945) var dansk journalist og forfatter. Hun var en markant skikkelse i sin samtid som fremtrædende socialdemokrat og kvindesagsforkæmper. Eggers var optaget af kvinders seksuelle frigørelse og retten til prævention og abort, og hun udfoldede disse emner i flere af sine romaner.I 1933 meldte Eggers sig imidlertid ind i det danske nazistparti og blev i 1945 arresteret af modstandsbevægelsen og døde samme år i Vestre Fængsel. Olga Eggers står tilbage som en kompleks og sammensat skikkelse i dansk kultur- og litteraturhistorie.

"Døren blev revet op, og Marie halvt for, halvt faldt ind ad den. Hun prøvede på at tale roligt, men stemmen knækkede over.'Kort fra monsieur Gaspard – og fra mademoiselle – og brev – min broder har det også godt. – Jeg måtte vente på postmanden.'Det flimrede for madame Moreaus øjne, mens hun sad med kortet i hånden. Det var svært at læse disse hastigt skrevne blyantsbogstaver. Men det var jo snart også lige meget, hvad der stod. Blot Gaspard selv havde skrevet det, blot det var et bud fra ham, fra hendes eneste lille dreng.""De derhjemme" handler om de mange familier, der ventede hjemme i Paris under første verdenskrig, mens deres sønner, ægtemænd og fædre kæmpede den nådesløse kamp i skyttegravene. Bogen fortæller en række rørende historier, der alle er baseret på menneskeskæbner, som Olga Eggers selv har været i kontakt med.Bogen udkom første gang i 1916.Olga Eggers (1875-1945) var dansk journalist og forfatter. Hun var en markant skikkelse i sin samtid som fremtrædende socialdemokrat og kvindesagsforkæmper. Eggers var optaget af kvinders seksuelle frigørelse og retten til prævention og abort, og hun udfoldede disse emner i flere af sine romaner.I 1933 meldte Eggers sig imidlertid ind i det danske nazistparti og blev i 1945 arresteret af modstandsbevægelsen og døde samme år i Vestre Fængsel. Olga Eggers står tilbage som en kompleks og sammensat skikkelse i dansk kultur- og litteraturhistorie.

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.

‘Through the Wheat’ (1923) is a novel by the American journalist, scriptwriter, and novelist Thomas Alexander Boyd (1898–1935).Influenced by his own experiences on the battlefields of France in the First World War, this story follows William Hicks, a rifleman in the U.S. Marine Corps, through his first experience of combat.After enlisting, William Hicks is eager to see combat but as friends die and the reality of war hits home, he must find the strength to survive.Culminating at the Battle of Belleau Wood, this harrowing, evocative tale of the horrors of war is an action-packed, gripping tale about bravery and the futility of war, perfect for lovers of war fiction.Thomas Alexander Boyd (1898–1935) was an American journalist, scriptwriter, and novelist. A member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Boyd saw service during World War One and his harrowing experiences influenced many of his works.He is best known for the novels ´Through the Wheat´ (1923), ‘The Dark Cloud’ (1924), and a book of short stories, ‘Point of Honor’ (1925).

Set during the First World War, ‘My Adventures, A German Spy in Britain’ is a collection of short stories narrated by secret agent, Heine.While he might have been sent to London by German Intelligence, intelligence is not his strong point. Armed with a Chilean passport and posing as a reporter for the Chinese New Bureau, the hapless Heine sets about uncovering any secrets he can.However, his natural cowardice and penchant for missing the obvious make his task much harder than necessary.A light-hearted and fun read for fans of the ‘Smithy’ series.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War.However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics.Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’However, ‘Jam for the Enemy’ shines the spotlight on his equally scurrilous partner in crime, Nobby Clark.In this short story, Nobby comes up with a plan to use a crate of jam to scupper the advancing German army. However, as with all Nobby’s plans, the end result isn’t quite what he expected.A light-hearted look at life in the lower ranks, ´Jam for the Enemy´ is perfect for those interested in WWI stories.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

The second book in the ‘Parade’s End’ series, ‘No More Parades’ follows the story of Christopher Tietjens. An Edwardian Englishman through and through, Tietjens is forced to leave his ordered life behind him and join the bedlam of the First World War.Drawing on his own experiences, it’s against this backdrop that Ford describes the domestic battles between Tietjens and his unfaithful wife.Tragic and sometimes harrowing, this book deftly contrasts the chaos of private and personal conflicts against a war that would change the world, forever.Born in Wimbledon, Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer (1873 – 1939) was a prolific poet, novelist, and literary critic, who would become better known by his pen-name, Ford Madox Ford. The grandson of the artist, Ford Madox Brown, he was educated firstly in Kent, before being accepted at the University College School in London.At the age of 21, Ford eloped with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. After living at several houses, they finally settled in Winchelsea. There, Ford befriended a number of authors living locally, including HG Wells and Henry James.However, it was Joseph Conrad with whom he decided to collaborate, writing a pirate novel titled ‘Romance´. After a nervous breakdown, Ford went to recover in Germany, which laid the foundations for ‘The Good Soldier.’On returning to England, he founded ‘The English Review’ magazine, before being sent to fight in World War I. When the war finished, Ford spent the rest of his life travelling and writing. He leaves behind him more than 80 books and numerous poems.

The third novel in the ‘Parade’s End’ series, ‘A Man Could Stand Up’ follows the further trials of Christopher Tietjens. Set on Armistice Day 1918, the story sees Tietjens back in London, mulling over the events of World War I.So too, is his beloved Valentine, although gossip has spread about their illicit, romantic entanglements. As each debates their place in a post-war world, the main burning question is whether or not they can find happiness together.A beautifully-written and touching story from one of the best war novelists of the 20th Century, 'A Man Could Stand Up' will delight any person who is interested in World War I literature.Born in Wimbledon, Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer (1873 – 1939) was a prolific poet, novelist, and literary critic, who would become better known by his pen-name, Ford Madox Ford. The grandson of the artist, Ford Madox Brown, he was educated firstly in Kent, before being accepted at the University College School in London.At the age of 21, Ford eloped with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. After living at several houses, they finally settled in Winchelsea. There, Ford befriended a number of authors living locally, including HG Wells and Henry James.However, it was Joseph Conrad with whom he decided to collaborate, writing a pirate novel called ‘Romance’. After a nervous breakdown, Ford went to recover in Germany, which laid the foundations for ‘The Good Soldier’.On returning to England, he founded ‘The English Review’ magazine, before being sent to fight in World War I. When the war finished, Ford spent the rest of his life travelling and writing. He leaves behind him more than 80 books and numerous poems.

The first novel in the ‘Parade’s End’ series, ‘Some Do Not’ is widely considered to be a landmark novel surrounding the events that led to World War I.We are introduced to mathematician Christopher Tietjens, who is locked in an unhappy marriage with his wife, Sylvia. However, his relationship with a young Suffragette, Valentine, is starting to become romantic, when he is called away to fight in World War I. Both his private and professional lives will conspire to change him, forever.'Some Do Not' is a stunning novel for all fans of romance and war fiction.Born in Wimbledon, Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer (1873 – 1939) was a prolific poet, novelist, and literary critic, who would become better known by his pen-name, Ford Madox Ford. The grandson of the artist, Ford Madox Brown, he was educated firstly in Kent, before being accepted at the University College School in London.At the age of 21, Ford eloped with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. After living at several houses, they finally settled in Winchelsea. There, Ford befriended a number of authors living locally, including HG Wells and Henry James.However, it was Joseph Conrad with whom he decided to collaborate, writing a pirate novel titled ‘Romance’. After a nervous breakdown, Ford went to recover in Germany, which laid the foundations for ‘The Good Soldier´.On returning to England, he founded ‘The English Review’ magazine, before being sent to fight in World War I. When the war finished, Ford spent the rest of his life travelling and writing. He leaves behind him more than 80 books and numerous poems.

À Londres, on les surnomme les Admirables. Ils possèdent l’argent, le pouvoir et le prestige. Mais le vertige de la Belle Époque n’est qu’une illusion. Des salles de bal étincelantes de la haute société édouardienne aux champs de bataille de la Somme, « Dernier été à Mayfair » est l’histoire captivante de deux grandes familles aristocratiques qui, en une décennie, voient basculer le monde et le temps de l’insouciance.Londres, été 1911. Lord et lady Rotherfield s’apprêtent à recevoir la haute société londonienne dans leur somptueuse demeure de Berkeley Square, pour le bal des dix-huit ans de leur fille Victoria, tandis que sa sœur Evangeline, vingt ans et suffragette, manque à l’appel. Leur fère, Julian, est l’héritier de la dynastie, prisonnier d’une vie qu’il n’a pas choisie mais dont il assume les contraintes par sens du devoir. Edward, le cadet, se consacre entièrement à ses bons désirs : homme à femmes, dilettante, il est passionné d’aviation et de jeu., Tous sont fiers de leur héritage ancestral, confiants dans leur avenir. Mais peu décèlent les failles qui sont déjà apparues dans leur petit monde privilégié.Pour les fans de "Downton Abbey"."Captivant, un roman écrit avec style." cpourlesfemmes.com "Les personnalités se révèlent attachantes au fil des pages de ce roman historique qui fourmille de détails sur la société edwardienne, les combats de la Somme, la vie des infirmière au front..." Télépro "Un roman historique sympathique." La Nef "Theresa Révay connaît son histoire anglaise sur le bout des doigts et nous régale avec cette fresque au souffle romanesque de la fin du monde." Avantages "La langue, d’une admirable fluidité, vient irriguer une histoire si romanesque que les images naissent toutes seules. A quand le film ?" Le Figaro Magazine "La force coup de poing des femmes en période de crise." Le Point "Tous les traités de sociologie ne vaudront jamais un bon roman. Ainsi Theresa Révay réussit elle avec brio, dans Dernier été a Mayfair, a nous faire sentir ce que fut, en particulier en Grande Bretagne, cette période charnière du début du XXe siecle, qui s’achève en 1918." Le Figaro "La romancière, s’appuyant sur une documentation historique solide qu’elle sait glisser sans alourdir son intrigue, parvient à créer une atmosphère convaincante." Le Figaro "Theresa Révay possède le souffle romanesque de l’écrivain et la précision de l’historienne, elle s’impose comme l’une des romancières majeures des grandes fresques historiques." Valeurs actuelles "Une saga prenante par son sujet, qui brille de tous les feux du glamour, et surprenante par son écriture, d’une élégance qui sied exactement à ses personnages." Carrefour SavoirsTheresa Révay est née à Paris. Après des études de lettres, elle s’oriente vers la traduction de romans anglo-saxons et allemands, et publie deux romans, L’Ombre d’une femme, La Table Ronde (1988), et L’Ouragane, Tsuru Éditions (1990). Son premier roman historique, Valentine ou le Temps des adieux, paraît aux éditions Belfond en 2002, suivi en 2005 de Livia Grandi ou le Souffle du destin, pour lequel elle sera finaliste du prix des Deux-Magots 2006. Ses deux derniers romans, La Louve blanche et Tous les rêves du monde, ont été traduits en huit langues et ont été de grands succès en Europe (plus de 300 000 exemplaires vendus). Theresa Révay s’impose aujourd’hui comme l’une des romancières majeures de grandes fresques historiques.

While this might be one of Wallace’s shorter tales, he packs it with plenty of character and an unusual amount of darkness.Tam is interrogated over his role in the crashing of an artillery bus. However, the questioning leads to a chain of events with a rather unhappy ending for one character.With more than a whiff of ‘Catch 22,’ by Joseph Heller, and ‘Trainspotting,’ by Irvine Welsh, 'The Man Called McGinnice' is a superb read for those who like their short stories, wry, dry, and unsentimental.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Den 9. november 1918 bliver en skæbnedag for Tyskland, da kejser Wilhelm abdicerer, efter første verdenskrig er tabt. Nu kastes landet ud i et sandt kaos, mens magten over det enorme, krigshærgede rige bliver overdraget til lederen af det socialdemokratiske parti, Friedrich Ebert.Bernhard Kellermanns roman "Den 9. november" ser begivenhederne gennem den unge humanist Akermans øjne. Gennem ham oplever vi de grusomheder, som soldater og officerer udsatte den tyske befolkning for i denne tumultariske periode. Samtidig mærker vi den ensomhed og magtesløshed, et menneske kan føle over for et system, der løber løbsk, når reglerne bliver sat ud af spil."Den 9. november" udkom første gang i 1920 og var en af de første romaner, der kritiserede magthavernes opførsel over for folket på denne skæbnesvangre dag. Bogen blev forbudt under nazisterne og blev brændt offentligt. Samtidig slog den Bernhard Kellermanns navn fast som en af de vigtigste kritiske røster i mellemkrigstidens Tyskland.Bernhard Kellermann (1879-1951) var en tysk forfatter, der er kendt for sine fængslende romaner med interessante karakterskildringer og spændende plot. Mange af Bernhard Kellermanns bøger er blevet oversat til fremmedsprog, herunder dansk.

The only novel published under the pen-name Alice Cholmondeley, ‘Christine’ gives insight into von Arnim's thoughts about the atrocities of World War I.The story is told through a series of letters to her mother in Britain from the titular Christine, an English girl who is studying in Germany in 1914 in the lead up to World War I.Initially marketed as non-fiction, this novel could be a semi-autobiographical account of von Arnim’s own daughters, Beatrix and Felicitas, who were living in Germany during World War I.‘Christine’ will be enjoyed by fans of 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

Set just before the first world war as the onset of conflict looms, ‘Christopher and Columbus’ tells the story of seventeen-year-old twin orphans, Anna-Rose and Anna-Felicitas as they are thrust upon their relatives by their Uncle Arthur.Arthur, a patriot, is suspicious of their half-German heritage and worries that they may be spying. He ships the twins off to America, and on their voyage, they befriend Mr Twist.However, Twist has not considered the pitfalls of taking the young women under his wings, especially since they cannot behave with tact and will need continued protection long after the ship docks.In this witty and comic novel, the twins arrive in America and take on the nicknames of Christopher and Columbus, as the reader follows their adventures in a country poised for war.A fun and uplifting novel, ‘Christopher and Columbus’ will be enjoyed by fans of ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

Edgar Wallace’s ‘Army Reform’ unravels the opinions, thoughts, and experiences of Private Smith during World War One.Packed with witty humour and peppered with sarcasm, this autobiographical short story invites readers behind the scenes at one of Europe’s darkest memories.Crafted with deep insight, Wallace reminds us that humanity can be found during the most difficult of times.‘Army Reform’ is perfect for fans of ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ starring Andrew Garfield.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.An author, journalist, and poet, Wallace wrote countless novels, short stories, screenplays, and stage plays, along with historical non-fiction. His work has been adapted into more than 160 films.In 1932, Wallace died suddenly in Hollywood, during the initial drafting of his most famous work, ‘King Kong’

Dalla penna eccelsa della Duchessa d'Andria, un romanzo sulle tragedie e gli orrori della prima guerra mondiale; su chi è partito senza mai più tornare e chi invece ce l’ha fatta, ma sarà segnato per sempre; su menti straziate e corpi devastati; su chi ha sofferto e chi, anche nelle tragedie, è riuscito ad arricchirsi.Enrichetta Carafa Capecelatro (1863 – 1941), conosciuta con lo pseudonimo Duchessa d’Andria, è stata una traduttrice, scrittrice e poetessa italiana. Iniziò a scrivere quand’era molto giovane, a soli sedici anni, componendo diverse poesie, ma scrisse anche romanzi. L’opera che ebbe maggiore successo fu proprio il romanzo "Rovine di stelle".

Everybody is running from The Terror. But when nobody knows what it is, suspicion grows. Especially in the darkest corners of the world.And when governments enter a false show of care and love after years of turmoil, it is clear that a complex case needs to be cracked.Towards the end of World War One, can one lead detective unpack the web of lies and deceit to get to the truth?In Edgar Wallace’s ‘The Day of Uniting’, readers are in for a rip-roaring tale of crime and mystery.Perfect for fans of George Orwell’s ‘1984’.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.An author, journalist and poet, Wallace wrote countless novels, short stories, screen plays, stage plays, along with historical non-fiction.His work has been adapted into more than 160 films. In 1932, Wallace died suddenly in Hollywood, during the initial drafting of his most famous work, ‘King Kong’.

In questo romanzo autobiografico, Mario Mariani racconta la sua esperienza militare come ufficiale nel corpo degli Alpini, a seguito dell'ingresso dell'Italia nella Prima guerra mondiale. Pubblicato a ridosso della Grande guerra, fu uno dei suoi libri più apprezzati dalla critica, lodato per essere riuscito a raccontare in maniera onesta e realistica, fuori da ogni retorica, la sua esperienza al fronte.Mario Mariani (1883 – 1951) è stato un giornalista, poeta e scrittore italiano attivo nella prima metà del Novecento. Grazie alle proprie origini benestanti, sin da giovane riuscì ad inserirsi nei circoli letterari più importanti, arrivando a frequentare personalità di spicco come Gabriele D'Annunzio, Giovanni Pascoli e Giosuè Carducci. Visse per un periodo a Berlino, lavorando come corrispondente estero per un periodico italiano, e successivamente a Nizza e in Belgio, durante la sua fuga dal regime fascista.

La memoria y la imaginación de Tristam Vedder lo descolocan del presente. Él vuelve a Italia acompañado por su familia y por una multitud de fantasmas que sale a su paso en cada rincón. Vedder mira un lugar y no ve lo que pasa ahora, sino la historia que recuerda y fantasea.Recuerda, por ejemplo, que asistió como periodista a la ocupación de la ciudad croata de Fiume ("río" en italiano), a cargo de un batallón de soldados italianos comandados por el escritor Gabriele D´Annunzio. Ese laboratorio en miniatura del fascismo hace que siga sintiendo escalofríos por el espiral de violencia que estaba por desatarse."Fiume" es sin dudas uno de los mejores libros de Fernando Clemot.Fernando Clemot (Barcelona, 1970) es un escritor y docente catalán.Publicó los libros de cuentos "Estancos del Chiado" (2009, Premio Setenil al mejor en España dentro de ese género), "Safaris inolvidables" (2012) y "La lengua de los ahogados" (2016). Suyas son además las novelas "El golfo de los Poetas" (2009), "El libro de las maravillas" (2011), "Polaris" (2015) y "Fiume" (2021).Las obras de Clemot han recibido múltiples premios y se han presentado en certámenes internacionales. Sus relatos aparecen en distintas antologías.Actualmente imparte talleres de escritura creativa en la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona –cuyos principios sintetizó en "Cómo armar y desarmar un relato" (2014)– y dirige la revista literaria Quimera.

Having lived in France during the First World War, it’s no surprise that Wharton documented the impact on her spiritual homeland, both in fiction and non-fiction.‘Coming Home’ is told from the perspective of an American aid worker, who helps a wounded French soldier, Jen Réchamp. A bond between the two sees them travel to Jean’s home to see that everything is as it should be.While Wharton might be better known for her high-society satires, ‘Coming Home’ reveals an author who can capture the horrors of war and the heroic spirits of those who choose to stand against it.A gripping insight into how the First World War was perceived in France, Wharton's ´Coming Home´ will delight fans of other WWI narratives such as Sam Mendes' Oscar-nominated movie ´1917´.Edith Wharton (1862 – 1937) was an American designer and novelist. Born in an era when the highest ambition a woman could aspire to was a good marriage, Wharton went on to become one of America’s most celebrated authors.During her career, Wharton wrote over 40 books, using her wealthy upbringing to bring authenticity and detail to stories about the upper classes. She moved to France in 1923, where she continued to write until her death.