An Anthology of Russian Literature from Earliest Writings to Modern Fiction

An Anthology of Russian Literature from Earliest Writings to Modern Fiction
Author: Nicholas Rzhevsky
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 566
Release: 2019-09-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317476867

Russia has a rich, huge, unwieldy cultural tradition. How to grasp it? This classroom reader is designed to respond to that problem. The literary works selected for inclusion in this anthology introduce the core cultural and historic themes of Russia's civilisation. Each text has resonance throughout the arts - in Rublev's icons, Meyerhold's theatre, Mousorgsky's operas, Prokofiev's symphonies, Fokine's choreography and Kandinsky's paintings. This material is supported by introductions, helpful annotations and bibliographies of resources in all media. The reader is intended for use in courses in Russian literature, culture and civilisation, as well as comparative literature.

Gaya- Assorted Paranormal Stories from the Ancient Indian City

Gaya- Assorted Paranormal Stories from the Ancient Indian City
Author: Payal Sinha
Publisher: Payal Sinha
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2019-08-11
Genre:
ISBN: 1070597910

The book contains paranormal in various forms and flavors. We find a mother who sacrifices her tastebuds for the love of her children, a man who is possessed by an evil spirit, a woman who encounters an unknown lady on her terrace, and a small mud dollhouse that remains intact while other parts of the house go into decay. The stories range in theme from sacrifice, horror, mystery, to greed and are suitable to be read by all ages.

Shaman Pathways - Black Horse, White Horse

Shaman Pathways - Black Horse, White Horse
Author: Melusine Draco
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2013-02-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1780997469

The term 'power animal' was introduced into contemporary language in 1980 by anthropologist Michael Harner, in his classic work The Way of the Shaman, and refers to a broad-based animistic and shamanic concept where the animal is conceived as a tutelary spirit guide that helps or protects individuals, lineages and nations. Horses and humans became companions a long time ago, and the horse adopted as a power or totem animal represents power, speed, courage, nobility, freedom and chthonic energy. Black Horse, White Horse: Power Animals Within Traditional Witchcraft guides your footsteps on this most ancient of paths... ,

Harlequin Historical January 2022 - Box Set 2 of 2

Harlequin Historical January 2022 - Box Set 2 of 2
Author: Lucy Ashford
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 736
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369711521

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new titles in one collection! This box set includes: THE VISCOUNT’S NEW HOUSEKEEPER By Lucy Ashford (Regency) James, Viscount Grayford, returns home with his reputation in tatters and to incompetent new housekeeper Emma Bryant! Yet as she proves steadfast in clearing his name, a forbidden desire burns between them… TO CATCH A RUNAWAY BRIDE By Helen Dickson (Victorian) Moments away from becoming a viscountess, Marietta Harrington realizes that she cannot marry the man her father has chosen for her. Wedding guest Edmund Fitzroy whisks her away from the church…and into a delicious courtship! MARRIAGE OR RUIN FOR THE HEIRESS The Osterlund Saga By Lauri Robinson (1930s) The great depression has left heiress Jolie Cramer’s family destitute! To save them, Jolie must abandon her dreams of independence and marry wealthy Randal Osterlund. But falling for her captivating husband wasn’t part of their agreement… Look for Harlequin® Historical’s January 2022 Box Set 1 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

Weekly World News

Weekly World News
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2000-12-19
Genre:
ISBN:

Rooted in the creative success of over 30 years of supermarket tabloid publishing, the Weekly World News has been the world's only reliable news source since 1979. The online hub www.weeklyworldnews.com is a leading entertainment news site.

Carl Barks and the Disney Comic Book

Carl Barks and the Disney Comic Book
Author: Tom Andrae
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781578068586

The first full-length critical study of the genius who created Duckburg and Uncle Scrooge

THE ESSENTIAL H. G. WELLS: Novels, Short Stories, Essays & Articles in One Edition

THE ESSENTIAL H. G. WELLS: Novels, Short Stories, Essays & Articles in One Edition
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 7416
Release: 2017-11-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8027229766

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. H. G. Wells, was a prolific English writer in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, and social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, and Wells is called a father of science fiction. Table of Contents: H. G. Wells by J. D. Beresford Mr. Wells as Historian by Arnold Wycombe Gomme Mr. H. G. Wells and the Giants by G. K. Chesterton Essays and Articles Novels and Short Stories: A Modern Utopia Ann Veronica Bealby In the Days of the Comet Joan and Peter Kipps Love and Mr. Lewisham Marriage Mr. Britling Sees It Through The Chronic Argonauts The First Men in the Moon The Food of the Gods The History of Mr Polly The Invisible Man The Island of Dr Moreau The New Machiavelli The Passionate Friends The Prophetic Trilogy The Research Magnificent The Sea Lady The Secret Places of the Heart The Soul of a Bishop The Time Machine The Undying Fire The War in the Air The War of the Worlds The Wheels of Chance The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman The Wonderful Visit The World Set Free Tono-bungay When the Sleeper Wakes Collections of Short Stories Short Stories: A Catastrophe A Deal in Ostriches A Dream of Armageddon A Slip Under the Microscope A Story of the Days to Come A Story of the Stone Age A Tale of the Twentieth Century A Talk with Gryllotalpa How Gabriel Became Thompson How Pingwill Was Routed In the Abyss Le Mari Terrible Little Mother Up the Morderberg Miss Winchelsea's Heart Mr. Brisher's Treasure Mr. Ledbetter's Vacation Mr. Marshall's Doppelganger...