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The Financier, a novel
- Author: Dreiser Theodore
- Genre: Literature & Fiction
A brilliant in its historical authenticity novel by the foremost American literary naturalist, Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser. “The Financier” tells a story of American business elite, people who gathered enormous wealth during the second half of the nineteenth century. The novel begins with the early years of an American capitalist Frank Cowperwood and follows his life to the period when he, feeling the strength on the professional experience and capital, advances his vital slogan, concerning the first and foremost importance of his wishes. This is a novel of the world where only the strongest are able to “survive” – those who can hold out against the blows of fate and continue their way to their aim. It is also a timely story of speculation, corruption and impunity of thieves.
The Bakchesarian Fountain and Other Poems
- Author: Various
- Genre: Criticism & Theory
The Bakchesarian Fountain and Other Poems is a collection of amazing poems which belong to the pen of the most prominent poets of Russia including Alexandr Pushkin. All of the poems included in the book are very powerful and at the same time touching and amazing. They give its readers an insight into the life of Russian society, inspirations and wishes of Russian people. The collection is definitely recommended to everyone who is interested in classical Russian literature and who wants to feel its true spirit.
Story of Waitstill Baxter
- Author: Wiggin Kate Douglas Smith
- Genre: Classics
“At one of the falls on the Saco, the two little hamlets of Edgewood and Riverboro nestle together at the bridge and make one village. The stream is a wonder of beauty just here; a mirror of placid loveliness above the dam, a tawny, roaring wonder at the fall, and a mad, white-flecked torrent as it dashes on its way to the ocean”.
Written by an American educator and author children's stories Kate Douglas Wiggin. Her other works include Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm, The Diary of a Goose Girl, The Flag-Raising, The Old Peabody Pew, books of the Penelope series, etc. While she had had no children of her own, she left behind a legacy of devotion and commitment to bettering the lives of children everywhere in her stories and life's work.
selected works of voltairine de cleyre
- Author: voltairine de cleyre
- Genre: Classics
Voltairine de Cleyre, an American anarchist feminist activist and a prolific writer opposing the State, state-sanctioned marriages, and the domination of the Church in women's lives. She is considered to be one of the key figures of American anarchism. The book includes most of her celebrated works, such as an essay “Direct Action”, written in 1912, or famous 1895 “Sex Slavery”, and "Anarchism and American Traditions”, where the author calls not by any means to support the army. The volume also contains poems, sketches and stories of Voltairine de Cleyre. The introduction says: Voltairine de Cleyre belongs to this gallant array of rebels who swore allegiance to the cause of universal liberty, thus forfeiting the respect of all “honorable citizens," and bringing upon their heads the persecution of the ruling class. In the real history of the struggle for human emancipation, her name will be found among the foremost of her time. Born shortly after the close of the Civil War, she witnessed during her life the most momentous transformation of the nation; she saw the change from an agricultural community into an industrial empire…
of the decorative illustration of books old and new
- Author: Crane Walter
- Genre: Classics
By an English artist and book illustrator, Walter Crane. The book represents Crane’s aesthetic views, along with his other works, The Bases of Design (1898) and Line and Form (1900). This book had its origin in the course of three (Cantor) Lectures given before the Society of Arts in 1889; they have been amplified and added to, and further chapters have been written, treating of the very active period in printing and decorative book-illustration we have seen since that time, as well as some remarks and suggestions touching the general principles and conditions governing the design of book pages and ornaments.
Bethink Yourselves!
- Author: Tolstoy Leo graf
- Genre: Classics
Bethink Yourselves! is a famous story that belongs to the pen of graf Leo Tolstoy. The book gives readers an idea about the life, culture, traditions and the moral values of the Russian society in the nineteenth century. Like all works by Leo Tolstoy, Bethink Yourselves! is considered to be classic as well as it is definitely recommended for all readers who like this kind of literature and want to dive into the life of Russia of that period of time.
Poemata : Latin, Greek and Italian Poems by John Milton
- Author: Milton John
- Genre: British & Irish
In this book John Milton collected the works of Latin, Greek, and Italian poets. Readers will be amazed by this unbelievable trip to the world of poetry.
Norse Tales and Sketches
- Author: Kielland Alexander Lange
- Genre: Contemporary
From Alexander Lange Kielland, one of the most famous Norwegian authors of the 19th century. He was the author of social and critical psychological novels, such as Garman & Worse 1880, Skipper Worse 1882, Fortuna 1884, Sankt Hans Fest 1887. A talented representative of realistic tendencies in literature, he described harmful influence of foreign culture on his native land.
The Book of Art for Young People
- Author: Conway Agnes Ethel
- Genre: History & Criticism
Written clear and accessibly, the book represents the history of art to children, as well as to anyone who is interested in the subject. By Agnes Ethel Conway and Sir Martin Conway. The authors introduce numerous great paintings and their stories, telling about the life of their creators, the time they lived in and techniques they used.
The Swindler and Other Stories
- Author: Dell Ethel May
- Genre: Action & Adventure
The Swindler and Other Stories is a collection of stories which belong to the pen of Ethel May Dell who was a famous English author. The stories were published for the first time in 1923 and since then they have been very popular among a wide circle of readers of different ages and social status. Most of the stories are very romantic, charming and touching. The Swindler and Other Stories is definitely recommended for readers who want to have a couple of hours of interesting and fascinating reading.