Narrative temaer: udviklingsromaner

Quan la Laura descobreix que l'Oriol, el noi que li agrada, agafa les poesies que li dedica per Whatsapp d'un llibre de Miquel Martí i Pol, s'empipa de valent. Com l'ha pogut enganyar així? I ella, beneita, se l'havia cregut! Per això, quan li toca fer un treball d'aquest mateix poeta, decideix preguntar-li abans a la seva besàvia. Aviat descobrirà la història que van compartir ella i el Miquel Martí i Pol a la fàbrica on treballaven ambdós. Quins secrets amaga la seva besàvia? Podran reconciliar-se l'Oriol i la Laura?Maria Carme Roca (Barcelona, 21 de novembre de 1955) és llicenciada en Història i Filologia Catalana. Des dels anys noranta ha escrit més de quaranta obres, la major part juvenils o infantils, però també ha treballat en novelles adultes i ha col·laborat en l'elaboració de diversos guions. Ha rebut premis literaris com el Néstor Luján de novela historica o el Premi Barcanova de literatura infantil i juvenil

En la Alemania de la posguerra, durante los años ´50, una mujer joven sostiene un hogar para niños huérfanos. Para lograrlo ella debe hacer malabares con los pocos recursos que le llegan, entre burocracia y destratos.La novela de Matt D. Ivansky resulta muy perceptiva sobre la situación de la infancia, los traumas, los esfuerzos de cuidado y los sueños de quienes habían sobrevivido a la devastación bélica. Y hay espacio además para algunos amores clandestinos que necesitaban astucia para abrirse paso.Matt D Ivansky (Matías D Saeta) es Licenciado en Psicología por la Universidad del Salvador (Bs As), y actualmente ejerce su profesión tanto en el ámbito público como en el privado.En el terreno de la producción literaria, comenzó su carrera como novel escritor al idear el mundo fantástico que dio nacimiento a su trabajo más extenso, "El descenso de Ishmana (El éxodo urimio)", en el cual intentó novelar una serie de conceptos extraídos de las tradiciones espirituales mayormente orientales. Luego, y siempre en su predilección por la temática metafísica que siguió profundizando por más de veinte años, escribió la serie "Crónicas Paranormales", en las cuales propone al lector un conjunto de contextos y situaciones verosímiles que procuran acercarlo al universo sutil de lo sobrenatural. A continuación, y como un intento de incursionar brevemente en el género de la novela contemporánea, escribe "Heiliges Herz", volcando en ella su sentir personal acerca de la problemática de la infancia vulnerada (obvio reflejo de su experiencia en el ámbito institucional). Posteriormente, "El guardián de los cerros", como novela cuasi fantástica, trae un aire de homenaje nostálgico a los años de una infancia atesorada en geografías andinas, aspecto que aparece también en algunos cuentos, bajo la forma de pinceladas autorreferenciales."La torre de Sandro", en una categoría distinta, es un recreo de inventiva libre, con algo de argentinidad llevada al extremo de la parodia; un intento fallido de novela negra que procura un par de reflexiones más divertidas que fecundas.La serie de cuentos cortos, son un concentrado de temas aleatorios con los que el autor ha jugado, procurando ensayar estilos, escenarios y personajes, tan variados e inverosímiles como sórdidos.Matt D Ivansky vive en una ciudad del sur argentino. Está casado y tiene dos hijos en edad adolescente.

Palermo, primi anni del Novecento. Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa è un bambino solitario che trascorre i suoi giorni nel sontuoso palazzo di famiglia, in balia dei tanti adulti che ne infrangono il silenzio con i loro discorsi astrusi. Ed è proprio qui che Giuseppe si imbatte in Antonno, un bambino bizzarro almeno quanto lui e la cui fedeltà è pari a quella dell’albatro, che non abbandona il capitano nemmeno nella disgrazia. Ma Antonno, di punto in bianco, svanisce. Diventato adulto, Giuseppe inizia a cimentarsi nella stesura di un romanzo ispirato alla figura del bisnonno paterno: si intitolerà "Il Gattopardo" e ricondurrà da lui Antonno e la sua visione del mondo rovesciata.© L’albatro, Simona Lo Iacono (Neri Pozza, 2019) © Simona Lo Iacono. Published in agreement with MalaTesta Lit. Ag., Milano (P)2022 Saga EgmontSimona Lo Iacono (1970) cura circoli di lettura e convegni letterario-giuridici. Il suo primo romanzo, "Tu non dici parole" (Perrone, 2008), ha vinto il premio Vittori Opera prima. Nel 2010 ha pubblicato "La coda di pesce che inseguiva l’amore" (Sampognaro & Pupi, 2010). Ricordiamo poi "Stasera Anna dorme presto" (Cavallo di Ferro, 2011) e "Effatà" (Cavallo di Ferro, 2013). Nel 2016 "Le streghe di Lenzavacche" (E/O) viene presentato al Premio Strega. Nel 2019 esce per Neri Pozza il nuovo romanzo "L’albatro".

Alberto e Lorenzo non potrebbero essere più diversi: Lorenzo, il fratello maggiore, è un campo gravitazionale che cammina. Alberto, il minore, detto "Zavorra" per il suo essere sempre così attaccato al fratello più grande, è invece un bambino timido, bravo a scuola e giudizioso.Con il passare degli anni però, il loro rapporto inizia a mutare. Alberto e Lorenzo cercano di farsi strada, ciascuno a modo proprio, attraverso la tempesta che sono gli ultimi anni di liceo, dell’università ed infine del lavoro, finendo per allontanarsi del tutto.Ma un rapporto così importante non può svanire nel nulla, e sarà il destino a rimescolare per un’ultima volta le carte in tavola.© Fratelli, Simone Marcuzzi (DeAPlaneta, 2020) © Simone Marcuzzi. Published in agreement with MalaTesta Lit. Ag., Milano (P)2022 Saga EgmontSimone Marcuzzi (1981) è uno scrittore italiano. Dopo la laurea in ingegneria, Marcuzzi esordisce nel 2010 nella narrativa con "Vorrei star fermo mentre il mondo va". Nel 2020 pubblica "Fratelli".

Pubblicato nel 1912, questo racconto educativo per ragazzi narra la storia di una famiglia molto affiatata che durante le vacanze estive decide di riunirsi in campagna presso il nonno, sindaco del paese e noto a tutti col soprannome di Barbabianca. Oltre a occuparsi del benessere del villaggio, Barbabianca vive insieme ai nipotini tante piccole avventure quotidiane, dall'esplorazione di uno stagno con i suoi animali all'incontro con una misteriosa tribù di zingari. Attraverso una narrazione tradizionale ma vivace, che cerca di toccare i maggiori temi educativi per i ragazzi dell'epoca, lo svolgersi delle vicende porterà infine i bambini a imparare valori come l'amore per la natura, la sensibilità e il rispetto per gli altri.Virginia Tedeschi-Treves (1849 - 1916), nota anche con lo pseudonimo di Cordelia, è stata una scrittrice italiana. Dopo il matrimonio nel 1870 con Giuseppe Treves, proprietario col fratello Emilio della casa editrice Fratelli Treves, diede vita a un salotto letterario frequentato dai principali intellettuali dell'epoca, soprattutto dell'ambiente lombardo e del nord Italia. Contemporaneamente iniziò la sua fortunata carriera di scrittrice di racconti per ragazzi e di romanzi rosa, all'epoca definiti "romanzi per signore". Oltre alla vasta produzione letteraria, lavorò per anni come direttrice di riviste di moda.

Anna Maria Casalis, in Arese, si trasferisce nella sua nuova dimora da donna sposata. Massimo Arese, l’uomo che aveva saputo sedurla fino a farla innamorare, è ormai divenuto freddo e indifferente nei suoi confronti. Da quando avevano lasciato l’altare la stessa mattina, aveva evitato di rimanere da solo con lei, di baciarla, di farla sentire amata. In realtà, è stato costretto a sposarla in seguito a una gravidanza indesiderata. Quando mette piede nel nido coniugale, Anna Maria viene travolta da una sensazione di profonda tristezza, consapevole che per lei sta per iniziare un lungo periodo di esilio.Amelia Cottini Osta (1877 – 1946), nota con lo pseudonimo Flavia Steno, è stata una scrittrice e giornalista italiana. Conosciuta principalmente per i romanzi d’appendice, Flavia Steno avvia la sua carriera come collaboratrice nella redazione del quotidiano genovese "Il Secolo XIX" e presto si affilia all’Associazione della donna. Nel 1915 si reca in Germania come corrispondente di guerra, dove scrive con lo pseudonimo maschile Marco Valeri. Nel 1944 viene condannata a quindici anni di carcere per essersi opposta all'ideologia fascista, dei quali ne sconta solo uno grazie all'avvento fortuito della caduta del regime. Nel 1932 viene insignita del titolo Scrittore d’arte indetto dall’Accademia linguistica delle belle arti di Genova. Tra i suoi romanzi più famosi ricordiamo "Sua moglie", "Sissignora", "L’ultimo sogno", "Il gioiello sinistro" e "La veste d’amianto".

Linda, en ung, rodløs kvinder, kæmper for at finde sin plads i tilværelsen. Da hun – tilsyneladende – kommer til at slå sin elskede ihjel, gemmer hun sig i en kælder. Her går hendes fornemmelse for tid og sted langsomt i opløsning, og efterhånden bliver man tvunget til at sætte spørgsmålstegn ved hendes virkelighedssans."’Itu’ er som en ond drøm, der har sneget sig ind på én; fuld af billeder, man ikke vil vågne fra, fordi de betyder noget; man ved bare ikke hvad. Linda kommer én i møde som et mørkt punkt, med fysisk ubehag, kløe og kvalme, med grandiose forestillinger om at elske for meget og med en drøm om, at nogen passer på hende. Og mens man mærker suget fra kælderen og havet, er sproget ene om at opretholde orden. Det gør det til gengæld med stor konsekvens, til alt held for Linda, som uden at vide det valgte den rigtige forfatter til sin roman." – Susanne Bjertrup, Weekendavisen"Bragende, stærk og realistisk, sprogligt suveræn roman, der fuldt ud bekræfter forventningerne efter forrige udspil. (...) En bog, der ryster sin læser ud over det sædvanlige." – Holger Ruppert, B.T.Christina Englund (f. 1974) debuterede som 17-årig med kortprosasamlingen "Uden egentlig at sove" (1992) og har siden udgivet både romaner, noveller og digte. Hun har modtaget en række priser og legater for sit forfatterskab, heriblandt Statens Kunstfonds 3-årige arbejdslegat.

"It can't be summer always, dear, but we can make fair weather for ourselves if we try."From the author of ‘Little Women’, this short story follows 12-year-old Marjorie who dreams of wealth, happiness, and a handsome prince. On her birthday, all her wishes come true. She embarks on an adventure, meets new people, and soon learns to appreciate what she already has. This sweet story has a lovely moral about gratitude and can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet. Having grown up in poverty, May Alcott was a passionate advocate for women's rights and abolitionist. She is best known as the author of the March Family Series: "Little Women", "Good Wives", "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys".

Written by a young Jane Austen, 'Frederic and Elfrida' is a short story that beautifully showcases Austen as the original queen of wit.Penned at around the age of twelve, this is one of the earliest examples of her work ever to have been discovered. Austen’s purpose was to entertain, and here, she certainly succeeded. A melodramatic story of two cousins who are to be wed and the theatrics of family, this story is perfect if you're looking for a lighthearted and funny read.This is an unpolished story from the mind of a girl destined to become one of the greatest female authors of all time and a wonderful example of the flare that Jane Austen had for storytelling.Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, which are all considered literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she lived, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as 'Bridget Jones' and 'Clueless'.The most notable adaptation is Joe Wright's 2005 'Pride and Prejudice', starring Keira Knightley ('Pirates of the Caribbean') and Matthew Macfadyen ('Succession').

Pankinjohtaja Rautala asuu perheineen mahtavassa huvilassa kaupungin läheisyydessä. Vaikka Rautalat ovat vakavarainen perhe, osa lapsista kapinoi kodin perinteitä ja sovinnaisuutta vastaan. Ikätoverien seura ja harrastukset, kuten musiikki, rikastuttavat kuitenkin perhe-elämää ja auttavat nuorta polvea sopeutumaan. Kunkin on löydettävä itse oma polkunsa ja otettava henkinen liikkumavaransa silloinkin, kun kotioloissa ei ole mikään erityisesti vialla.Lahjakkaan Klaus Holman päiväkirjaromaani johdattaa lukijan 1930-luvun Helsinkiin sivistyneistön pariin ja hahmottelee taidokkaasti joukon kiinnostavia nuoria ihmisiä polkunsa alkuvaiheilla. Teoksessa on omaelämäkerrallisia kaikuja Holman omasta nuoruudesta sivistyskodissa.Klaus Holma (1914-1944) oli kirjailija ja taidehistorioitsija, joka ehti julkaista vain kaksi romaania ennen kuolemaansa. Kirjallisen lupauksen runokokoelma julkaistiin lopulta postuumisti.

Who doesn't enjoy a novel full of jealousy, love and, of course, lots of conflict! 'The Professor' by Charlotte Brontë has all this and more.'The Professor' is Charlotte Brontë’s first novel, which was rejected several times, and eventually published after her death. Greatly autobiographical, it follows the life of young teacher, William Crimsworth, and his personal and professional life, romantic relationships, and teaching career at a school for girls.The young man’s life is riddled with adventures and misfortunes, mirroring Charlotte’s own troubles while studying and later teaching in Brussels. Religion, social class differences, independence and love merge into a compelling tale that fans of Victorian literature will definitely enjoy.If you are a Jane Austen fan or enjoy reading (or watching) 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Brontë, then this is the book for you.Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855) was the eldest of the Brontë sisters, born in a family of six children. Her childhood years were marked by painful moments in school, and in no time the sisters were sent to be educated at home. Her vivid imagination and spare time unleashed her creative potential, and she soon earned her place in the hall of fame of English literature.She wrote some poetry and four novels, among the most popular being 'The Professor' and 'Shirley'. Her masterpiece 'Jane Eyre' has been made into many film adaptations.

‘She also grew from a sickly, fretful child into a fine, strong woman.’From the author of ‘Little Women’, this short story follows the young girl Lily, who ends up in Candy country. Having taken her mother’s big red sun umbrella on a windy day, Lily is blown into a magical land made of sweets. Reminiscent of 'The Wizard of Oz', the story includes adventures surrounded by gingerbread, cakes, and cookies. But Lily eventually discovers that Candy country is not as sweet as it first seemed.Wholesome and filled with lessons applicable in our world today, ‘The Candy Country’ is one of Louisa May Alcott’s hidden gems.Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet. Having grown up in poverty, May Alcott was a passionate advocate for women's rights and abolitionist. She is best known as the author of the March Family Series: "Little Women", "Good Wives", "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys".

With handsome rich men and ladies of leisure fluttering their eyelids trying to catch their attention, 'The Three Sisters' reads like a humorous trial run for 'Pride and Prejudice'.Told via correspondence, this is in fact a tale of a single man, Mr. Watts, who is in possession of a good fortune and is in want of a wife. Mrs. Stanhope is the mother of a family of girls who is very much in want of a son-in-law. And the girls? Despite one of them being "the happiest creature on the planet", they aren’t actually all that happy at all.This satirical narrative of courtship and self-interest by the young Jane Austen is a must for any fan of the modern Chick-Lit novel or Rom-Com film.As an extra treat, this edition includes four additional writings from Jane Austen, making this essential reading for any Austen fan or study. These additional pieces include:•t'A Fragment written to inculcate the practice of Virtue'•t'A beautiful description of the different effects of sensibility on different minds'•t'The Generous Curate: A moral Tale, setting forth the Advantages of being Generous and a Curate.'•t'Ode to Pity'Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, that are all considered as literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she evolved, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as 'Bridget Jones' and 'Clueless'.The most notable film adapted from a Jane Austen novel is 'Pride and Prejudice' from 2005 starring Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen.

'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' - that's the essence of Voltaire's 'Candide'. For, like the ever-upbeat character in 'Monty Python's Life of Brian', the eponymous Candide is taught that everything is for the best. The young Frenchman must not grumble, grimace or lose heart.However, when he is cast out for falling for the daughter of a Baron, his sunny disposition is sorely tested by global disasters including earthquakes, the Inquisition and syphilis.'Candide' was initially banned because of blasphemy and political sedition. But the satire has since become one of the great novels in European history.Voltaire is the pen name of the French writer Francois-Marie Arouet (1694-1778). He was a writer and philosopher whose radical anti-Catholic and pro-freedom work helped inspire the French Revolution a decade after his death. He wrote 20,000-plus letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets and famously spent two years in exile in England for his seditious views. Among his many works, Voltaire was known for 'Lettres Philosophique' and 'Candide'.

Tage har precis återhämtat sig efter en lång och svår kamp mot TBC. Men det betyder inte att allt är frid och fröjd för det hårt prövade skolbarnet, och han är fortfarande långt ifrån återställd. Från TBC-avdelningen blir han flyttad till ett barnhem där han är kraftigt begränsad; han får bara lämna hemmet för att gå till skolan och kyrkan. Men Tage låter inte sin dystra vardag döda hans livslust. Istället kompenserar han sin begränsade fysiska närvaro med en flödande fantasi, där han lever ut allt det han blir förvägrad i verkligheten.Stängslet är en levande och stark utvecklingsroman som utspelar sig i 1930-talets Sverige.Sune Örnberg (1925-2007) var en svensk journalist och prisbelönt författare. Han utkom totalt med ett tiotal böcker och erhöll bland annat Eckerstienska litteraturpriset 1979 och Guldpennan 1990. Mellan 1984 och 1990 verkade han även som kulturchef på Göteborgs-Posten.

First published in 1894, ‘Round the Red Lamp’ is a collection of mostly medical themed stories from the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, no doubt drawing on his own experiences as a physician. Stories in the collection include the squeamish tale ‘His First Operation’, childbirth story ‘The Curse of Eve’ and a sweet, sentimental account about the passage of time in ‘Behind the Times’.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

Von Eishockey, Mobbing und Vertrauen – eine herzzerreißende Lovestory von Wattpad-Star Nina Schilling»Bisher habe ich immer gedacht, dass alles, was mir widerfahren ist, mich verkorkst hat. Dass ich so wie ich bin gar kein Glück finden kann. Aber hier in Grays Armen werde ich eines Besseren belehrt.«Gray und Row könnten nicht unterschiedlicher sein: Er ein gefeierter Eishockeystar, sie eine fleißige Studentin, die sich am liebsten aus allem raushält. Geprägt von den schlimmen Erfahrungen, die Row und ihre beste Freundin Alexis in der Schule durchstehen mussten, hat Row kein Vertrauen mehr zu anderen Menschen. Erst recht nicht zu Kerlen mit viel zu viel Selbstvertrauen. Eine lange Nacht bringt Row trotzdem mit Gray zusammen – doch was passiert, wenn alle Mauern fallen gelassen werden?* Triggerwarnung: Diese Geschichte behandelt die Themen Mobbing und Essstörungen. *Schon früh war Nina Schilling kaum von Büchern fernzuhalten, bis sie neben dem Lesen ebenfalls mit dem Schreiben anfing. Auf Wattpad feierte sie schon als 14-Jährige große Erfolge. Heute studiert sie Psychologie und schreibt weiterhin.

Anna har tilbragt sit livs første 20 år på sin fars præstegård på Falster som den ældste i en stor børneflok. Faren har aldrig tilladt forlystelser som dans, skuespil eller andre fornøjelser, for hans strenge kristne værdier har ikke plads til den slags. Det er meget modvilligt, at han lader Anna rejse til København, hvor hun skal være lærerinde for sin mors fætters børn og selskab for husets to halvvoksne døtre, men han har ikke råd til at have hende boende længere. Mødet med det pulserende København og ikke mindst de to unge frøkner kommer til at ændre Annas liv og hendes sind for bestandigt.Bogen foregår i 1830’ernes København og er oprindeligt udgivet i 1901.Forfatter og botaniker Anton Andersen (1856-1911) har udgivet flere faglitterære værker, herunder bl.a. "Fra Planternes Verden" og "Danske Forfatterinder i det nittende Hundredaar". Som skønlitterær forfatter har han udgivet en række digtsamlinger, bl.a. "Fra stille Skove" og "Fyen", og længere fortællinger som eksempelvis "Linda" og "Kaj Rosenfeldt".

Anneli er datter af den milde minearbejder Anders og hans kone, Kari, der er streng og stærk. Da Anders bliver dræbt i en mineulykke, står Kari tilbage med ansvaret for Anneli og gården, og som byrde eller gevinst har hun også sin andel i grubeselskabet, som den smarte generaldirektør gerne vil købe af hende. Kari står imidlertid fast, for hun lader sig ikke så nemt narre. Hun styrer sit eget liv snarrådigt og klogt, men da hun forsøger at styre sin datters liv, kommer hun op imod en vilje, der er stærkere end hendes egen. For Anneli er ikke interesseret i at følge sin mors drøm om, at hun skal uddanne sig til læge. Hun har noget mindre fornuftigt, men mere spændende i kikkerten...Axel Hambræus (1890-1983) var en svensk forfatter, præst og komponist. Han skrev en lang række bøger og noveller til både voksne og børn og stod desuden bag flere musikstykker. I mange af Axel Hambræus’ fortællinger optræder præsten Hans Vasenius, som er baseret på ham selv.

‘Beyond the City’ is a short story by Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1892. Set in the changing world of London during the latter stages of the 19th century, the story is a departure from Conan Doyle’s usual literary themes of mystery and adventure, and instead is a story of four families and their intertwining lives. Romance, wealth, women’s suffrage, and family all feature in this delightful short story from the popular author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

Pat Glendon Jr. is a promising boxer who has spent his entire life quietly away from much of society, spending his time hunting, reading poetry and hiking. When Sam Steubner a boxing promoter takes him on he quickly rises through the ranks, knocking opponents out at will. However the world of boxing is not as honest as it shows itself to be and soon Pat must reckon with this corruption himself. He begins to distance himself from society seeing it as a corrupt, that is until the ‘Abysmal Brute’ falls in love. It is a fantastic novel, emblematic of London’s amazing descriptive talents and world building that would make a perfect read for anyone who loved ‘Rocky’ or Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Creed’.Jack London (1876–1916) was a pioneer, novelist, journalist and social activist. London was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity thanks to his pioneering work in commercial fiction and magazines. Additionally he is accredited as a major innovator in the genre we now know as science fiction. Growing up in a working class background and spending several years homeless, he was a passionate fighter for workers’ rights, socialism, unionisation and animal rights. He would go on to be one of the highest paid authors in America thanks to his classics such as ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘White fang’ and ‘Sea Wolf’.

"Söndagen 22/4 kl 10.45 Hökarängens BPHökarängens FK - Rågsveds 1 - 0 i 9:e minuten genom Agneta "Ante" Bäckström efter passning av Sofie "Tossan" Dahl."Tjejerna i Hökarängens FK har inte världens bästa tränare men de älskar fotboll och de spelar bra. Särskilt Tossan och Ante som är lagets bästa spelare. Ante är målgörare och matchhjälte och Tossan är matchens lirare. Bästa kompisar är de också. Men det är inte alltid lätt att växa upp. Och det är inte lätt att komma till träningen när man har vänner som drar åt olika håll och är mer intresserade av disco än fotbollsträning. Hur ska Tossan, Ante och de andra tjejerna i Hökarängen klara sig genom mellanstadiet och de svåra val man måste göra när man börjar bli stor? Och vem är egentligen den sanna svikaren?Katarina Kuick är en svensk författare och översättare. Hon föddes 1962 i Södermanland men är uppvuxen utanför Stockholm och skriver för både stora som små läsare. 2009 fick hon Augustpriset för barnboken "Skriv om och om igen" som hon skrev tillsammans med Ylva Karlsson.

«¡Hija mía!» es una novela dramática de Lola Larrosa de Ansaldo. Enriqueta perdió a su madre al nacer y su padre la dejó con doña Marcela. Desde entonces la niña crece junto a Berta y Matilde, las hijas de Marcela, pero, aunque Matilde adora a su amiga de infancia, Berta la detesta.Lola Larrosa de Ansaldo (1859-1895) fue una escritora uruguaya que vivió la mayor parte de su vida en Argentina. Tuvo una vida difícil: pertenecía a una familia uruguaya de clase alta que tuvo que exiliarse a Argentina; su marido sufría una grave enfermedad mental y ella tuvo que mantenerlo a él y a su hijo; enfermó de tuberculosis y murió a los treinta y seis años.

Tętniące życiem Trójmiasto lat 90, rock, miłość i tajemnice zaświatów…Koszula w kratę – jest.Walkman i zapasowe baterie – są.Kaseta Pearl Jamu – jest.Dla Aśki, dwudziestoletniej gdynianki, rock to nie tylko pasja, ale też remedium na życiowe zawirowania. A tych ma niemało – na głowie matura, egzaminy na studia, nowa miłość i w dodatku… zdolności psychopompa, które nieoczekiwanie odkrywa w sobie pewnej sierpniowej nocy. Okazuje się, że Aśka rozmawia z umierającymi i pomaga im „przejść na drugą stronę”. Jak pogodzić zwykłe życie i niezwykłe umiejętności? Czy stąpająca twardo po ziemi dziewczyna zaakceptuje swój dar?Dla fanów urban fantasy, opowieści z pogranicza rzeczywistości, a także miłośników rocka lat 90.Agatha Rae - anglistka, gdynianka, pisarka. Zadebiutowała w 2013 roku anglojęzyczną powieścią "Oenone". W kolejnych latach ukazały się: dwutomowa powieść przygodowo-obyczajowa "Tangents" (przetłumaczona także na język szwedzki), nowele "The Belt" i "The Garden" oraz opowiadanie "Coming home for Christmas". Kolekcjonerka płyt, miłośniczka psów, fanka zespołu The Tea Party. Marzy o ponownej wizycie w Kanadzie i zwiedzeniu jej wzdłuż i wszerz. "Psychopomp" jest jej pierwszym utworem wydanym w języku polskim.

Il romanzo si apre con un’illuminante conversazione tra il saggio garibaldino don Angelo e il suo paziente ascoltatore Andrea. I fatti storici narrati dall’uomo sono intercalati da straordinarie riflessioni, che danno vita a un romanzo appassionante e riflessivo, dal respiro intellettuale. Un piccolo gioiello della letteratura italiana che merita di essere riscoperto, per il suo stile unico e per i contenuti appassionanti che racchiude come uno scrigno.Giustino Lorenzo Ferri (1856 – 1913) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Esordisce in giovane età come collaboratore di diverse riviste letterarie, tra cui "Cronaca Bizantina", sulla quale tiene una rubrica insieme a Matilde Serao. Assiduo frequentatore dei salotti romani, conosce personalità dell'epoca come D'Annunzio e Pirandello. La sua opera, per quanto difficile da catalogare, è sicuramente ispirata da correnti letterarie quali Scapigliatura e Verismo. Tra i suoi romanzi, ricordiamo "L'ultima notte" e "La camminante".

‘When you are more intimately acquainted with my Alice, you will not be surprised, Lucy, to see the dear creature drink a little too much; for such things happen every day. She has many rare and charming qualities, but sobriety is not one of them.’Decidedly strange, illogical and out of the norm, "Jack and Alice" depicts life in Pammydiddle, a pleasant English town with a love of parties, scandal and gossip.The work is full of parody and a pastiche of many literary trends of the time. Another classic short story from Austen's "juvenilia", written in her teenage years and originally shared with her family and friends. Full of bold, ridiculous characters and the satire she would later be famed for, it is the perfect insight into the quick-witted mind of young Austen.Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, which are all considered literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she lived, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as Bridget Jones and Clueless.The most notable adaptation is Joe Wright's 2005 Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession).

"I cannot imagine," said Sir Godfrey to his Lady, "why we continue in such deplorable Lodgings as these, in a paltry Market-town, while we have 3 good houses of our own situated in some of the finest parts of England, and perfectly ready to receive us!"Another classic short story from Austen's "juvenilia", written in her teenage years and originally shared with her family and friends. Quick-witted, fun and full of the satire she would later be famed for, it is the perfect insight into the mind of young AustenAuthor Robert Rodi enjoyed this story so much that he expanded the short piece into a full-length novel in the mature Austen style.Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, which are all considered literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she lived, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as Bridget Jones and Clueless.The most notable adaptation is Joe Wright's 2005 Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession).

"We count by changes and events within us. Not by years." Set in a small village, which stands on the site of a historic skirmish, "The Battle of Life" follows the romantic trials and tribulations of two sisters, Grace and Marion. All the while, they are harangued by their father, Dr Jeddler, who seems to treat life as a joke. With love triangles, false elopements and noble sacrifices, this novella explores the idea that each person must face their own, personal battle and decide whether to resolve it with or without incurring casualties. Despite the themes, this love story is peppered with humour and optimism.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. He is the author of 15 novels, five novellas, and hundreds of short stories. Among his most famous works are 'Oliver Twist' (1839), 'A Christmas Carol' (1843), and 'Great Expectations' (1861). Several of his books have been adapted for film, with characters such as Jacob Marley in 'A Christmas Carol' played by Alec Guinness.

What do we usually find in Jane Austen's novels? At least one girl with a conflict and a handsome man or two to rush in and save the day. If nothing else, Jane was a romantic through and through!Catharine is a young orphan being raised in the country. Her best friends are the four children of the vicar. After the vicar’s death, they have been sent off to various locations to make their way in the world.Mr. and Mrs. Stanley come to visit Catharine and her guardian aunt. They have a daughter Camilla, and a handsome son Edward. Camilla and Catharine become friends and Camilla is sure that Catharine and Edward will become a couple.The heroine, Catharine Percival, is young and naive, but intelligent and spirited. Although she is an orphan, as befits the heroine of a novel written in the late eighteenth century, she is hampered in her adventures by her loving aunt who is overprotective and fearful of the worldCatharine is soon visiting London as well. Will she reunite with her old friends? Will Catharine and Edward become a couple or will something from the past force them apart?Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, that are all considered as literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she evolved, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as Bridget Jones and Clueless.The most notable film adapted from a Jane Austen novel is Pride and Prejudice from 2005 starring Keira Knightley ( known from Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen.

Tess is little more than an English farm girl when she meets the man who will change her life: Angel Clare. A kind gentleman and the son of a reverend, Angel could be the answer to Tess’s miserable fate. But with a family on the brink of destitution, she has no time to wait for true love. When another suitor, Alec, begins to fixate on Tess and word of a rich widow by the name of D’Urberville hints at a hidden family fortune, Tess’s life spirals out of control and she is forced to make an impossible choice.A tale of passion, loss, and cruel hardship, ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ is one of Hardy's most famous and beloved novels. It has been adapted for the stage and screen many times, including the hugely popular BBC series written by David Nicholls and starring Gemma Arterton and Eddie Redmayne.Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English writer of poetry, novels, and short stories. He belonged to the Victorian realist tradition and was influenced by the writings of Romanticism. His novels strongly criticise Victorian society for constraining individuals in regard to marriage, education, and religion: shunning happiness in the name of social propriety. Hardy’s works explore themes of love, class, and poverty with a painstaking devotion to realism. His best-known works include ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’, ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’, ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’, and ‘Jude the Obscure’.