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| Author | : Maxine Johnson |
| Publisher | : Covenant Books, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 323 |
| Release | : 2021-04-26 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 163630527X |
Christmas villages warm the heart and hearth of many homes. Have you ever wondered what the people in those villages are doing? Where they are going? Where did they come from? Have they lived in that village all their lives? Elizabeth has lived in Hillshire Downs all her life. She has suffered the loss of her family in a plague that swept away almost more lives than it left. Will she and her youngest brother and sister survive the coldest winter remembered? God is their refuge and strength and ever-present help in time of trouble. He never fails. Richard returns after his wife and youngest child die - not from the plague. His heart is heavy, and he is at the end of his means. He must recover from his loss of everything. His son, Billy, needs him to be strong. Richard realizes he needs help and prays God will send him a job and some way to survive. Billy has loved Rebekah since childhood. Will she love him back? Will family complications create a situation in which hi love will never be declared? What of the lost boys and their futures? As Hillshire Downs comes back from the devastating plague, will the townsfolk be able to take care of their own and those who have been widowed, orphaned, and left destitute? As the village people find their Christmas treasure, or see their Christmas wishes come true, they find a Christmas worth waiting for.
| Author | : Alina Mungiu |
| Publisher | : Central European University Press |
| Total Pages | : 231 |
| Release | : 2010-01-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9639776785 |
This dramatic story of land and power from twentieth-century Eastern Europe is set in two extraordinary villages: a rebel village, where peasants fought the advent of Communism and became its first martyrs, and a model village turned forcibly into a town, Dictator Ceauşescu’s birthplace. The two villages capture among themselves nearly a century of dramatic transformation and social engineering, ending up with their charged heritage in the present European Union. "One of Romania’s foremost social critics, Alina Mungiu-Pippidi offers a valuable look at several decades of policy that marginalized that country’s rural population, from the 1918 land reform to the post-1989 property restitution. Illustrating her arguments with a close comparison of two contrasting villages, she describes the actions of a long series of “predatory elites,” from feudal landowners through the Communist Party through post-communist leaders, all of whom maintained the rural population’s dependency. A forceful concluding chapter shows that its prospects for improvement are scarcely better within the EU. Romania’s villagers have an eminent and spirited advocate in the author.”
| Author | : Ellen Wood |
| Publisher | : Valancourt Books |
| Total Pages | : 246 |
| Release | : 2018-11-20 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781948405218 |
A new anthology of twenty ghostly tales of Yuletide terror, collected from rare Victorian periodicals Seeking to capitalize on the success of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol (1843), Victorian newspapers and magazines frequently featured ghost stories at Christmas time, and reading them by candlelight or the fireside became an annual tradition, a tradition Valancourt Books is pleased to continue with our series of Victorian Christmas ghost stories. This third volume contains twenty tales, most of them never before reprinted. They represent a mix of the diverse styles and themes common to Victorian ghost fiction and include works by once-popular authors like Ellen Wood and Charlotte Riddell as well as contributions from anonymous or wholly forgotten writers. This volume also features a new introduction by Prof. Simon Stern. "Before me, with the sickly light from the lantern shining right down upon it, was--a cloven hoof! Then the awfulness of the compact I had made came to my mind with terrible force ..." - Frederick Manley, "The Ghost of the Cross-Roads" "By the fireplace there was a large hideous pool of blood soaking into the carpet, and leaving ghastly stains around. I am not ashamed to confess that my brain reeled; the mysterious horror overcame me ..." - Lillie Harris, "19, Great Hanover Street" "A fearful white face comes to me; a horrible mask, with features drawn as in agony--ghastly, pale, hideous! Death or approaching death, violent death, written in every line. Every feature distorted. Eyes starting from the head. Thin lips moving and working--lips that are cursing, although I hear no sound." - Hugh Conway, "A Dead Man's Face"
| Author | : Charles Dickens |
| Publisher | : DigiCat |
| Total Pages | : 1027 |
| Release | : 2022-05-25 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations are two most beloved novels by Charles Dickens. Tale of Two Cities is is a novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The main characters — Doctor Alexandre Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton — are all recalled to life, or resurrected, in different ways as turmoil erupts. Great Expectations centers around a poor young man by the name of Pip, who is given the chance to make himself a gentleman by a mysterious benefactor. Great Expectations offers a fascinating view of the differences between classes during the Victorian era, as well as a great sense of comedy and pathos. Charles John Huffam Dickens ( 1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. During his life, his works enjoyed unprecedented fame, and by the twentieth century his literary genius was broadly acknowledged by critics and scholars. His novels and short stories continue to be widely popular.
| Author | : Charles Dickens |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 5873 |
| Release | : 2024-01-15 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : |
In DICKENS'S LONDON - Premium Collection of 11 Novels & 80+ Tales (Illustrated), Charles Dickens masterfully captures the essence of Victorian London through his vivid descriptions and compelling narratives. His literary style, characterized by rich prose and acute social commentary, immerses readers in the bustling streets and complex characters of the era. From the heart-wrenching struggles of orphans in 'Oliver Twist' to the comedic misadventures of Mr. Pickwick in 'The Pickwick Papers,' Dickens's work remains a timeless portrayal of society in flux. The inclusion of detailed illustrations further enhances the reading experience, bringing to life the settings and personalities depicted in each story. Dickens's ability to seamlessly weave together plotlines and subplots showcases his unparalleled storytelling skills, making this collection a must-read for lovers of classic literature. Charles Dickens's own experiences growing up in poverty and working in a factory influenced his deep empathy for the marginalized and vulnerable. His firsthand knowledge of the disparities and injustices present in Victorian society compelled him to use his platform as a writer to advocate for social change. Through his works, Dickens sheds light on the harsh realities faced by the underprivileged, shining a spotlight on the pressing need for reform and compassion. DICKENS'S LONDON offers readers a captivating journey through the sights, sounds, and struggles of nineteenth-century England, serving as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of literature to illuminate the human condition and inspire transformative action.
| Author | : Charles Dickens |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 154 |
| Release | : 1896 |
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| Author | : Angela McAllister |
| Publisher | : Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
| Total Pages | : 131 |
| Release | : 2020-04-28 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0711247714 |
A beautifully illustrated anthology of some of Charles Dickens' greatest works retold and adapted by the incredibly talented Angela McAllister.
| Author | : Arthur Wenk |
| Publisher | : iUniverse |
| Total Pages | : 281 |
| Release | : 2013-09-04 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1491703199 |
Once again Axel Crochet, bearded musicologist-at-large, stumbles into murderous intrigue amid church politics and academic amphigory, where tempers run so high because the stakes are so low. In Cats Paw, Axel is convinced by a colleague at Pittsburghs Monongahela University to investigate the sudden death of the university organist, putting both his academic position and his life in jeopardy. In The Carcassonne Codex, Axel attends a professional meeting in Minneapolis. He soon finds himself thrust in the middle of a murderous plot after he is handed a pill bottle by a hotel housemaid and becomes suspicious about the death of a noted medievalist. In If Thine Eye Offend Thee, Axel begins a new position as music director at a wealthy church where abuses by the rector have alienated the congregation and evoked calls for his removal. Axel encounters a warm welcome from the choir, but hostility from the sinister senior warden. In this trilogy of murder mysteries, a curious musicologist with a propensity for attracting mayhem must overcome professional jealousies, evil plots and bizarre chains of events.
| Author | : Ruth F. Glancy |
| Publisher | : Psychology Press |
| Total Pages | : 198 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 9780415287609 |
Often criticised for its melodramatic 'soap-opera' plot, Dickens' bold treatment of the violence and terrors of the French Revolution is still widely read and enjoyed today. This text looks at critical themes in the novel, as well as looking closely at the context in which it is set
| Author | : Maxine Johnson |
| Publisher | : Covenant Books, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2019-09-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1644711583 |
Things were supposed to be better coming west! Why? Why? Why did the Almighty One do things like this? Why was I left all alone? Katie Kurtz doesn't know whether she wants to live or die. She finds herself completely alone, with no reason to go on living-until Michael arrives and takes her under his wing. Then there is Josh who, unbeknownst to her, wants to provide for her and protect her. His parents and little brother make her feel like a part of their family, showing her more love than she ever had from her own family. Suddenly, she finds herself surrounded by seven men working to help her in her time of need. What will she do? Are they just after the hidden money? And who is the stranger with red hair? Why is he trying to kill her? Will Katie be able to realize that God is working in all of this to keep her Under His Wings where she belongs?
