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A Martian Odyssey
- Author: Weinbaum Stanley Grauman
- Genre: Anthologies
A Martian Odyssey is one of the best science-fiction works written by Stanley Grauman Weinbaum and will be interested for Weinbaum's admirers and all connoisseurs of science fiction. The writer is worth reading because he was the first among other science fiction authors who depicted aliens and other forms of life in a realistic way. On the pages of his book you will not find monsters or other fantastic creatures. All his characters are thought over carefully, with great love and interest. The book is remarkable for its humor, logic and suspense.
the facts about luther
- Author: patrick f ohare
- Genre: Classics
This book represents a thorough study of the life events, way of thinking and works of Martin Luther (1483-1546) who is considered to be the founder of Protestantism and is recognized as one of the most influencing people in the history of mankind, aiming at eradicating misperceptions and misunderstandings of his life as it is often seen by ordinary people. Creating this book was an important and a very difficult task for Patrick O'Hare who researched the monographs of Protestant writers as well as those of Martin Luther himself. On the basis of this works the author has formed a new understanding of the life of such a controversial character as Martin Luther. It is also notable that O'Hare does not agree with scholars in many ways making clear examinations and explanations. This work is recommended for all believers who want to find out more about the life course of this famous person.
The Wisdom of Father Brown
- Author: Chesterton Gilbert Keith
- Genre: Literature & Fiction
The book of the author, probably better known as a journalist and Catholic apologist, is a series of the mystery stories, written in the style of E. Poe. A Norfolk priest Father Brown, famous Chesterton’s hero, shadows thieves, betrayers and murderers, being a connoisseur of human nature. So, being just an amateur detective, sometimes he is the only one solve the mystery. Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox", and his “Father Brown” story is a remarkable proof of this statement. After all, Brown solves not only crimes itself, but the paradox that lies in the heart of them.
The Rainbow
- Author: Lawrence David Herbert
- Genre: Classics
The Rainbow plays an important role in the development of the English literature. Everyone who likes interesting and serious book would be fascinated by the work of David Lawrence who made a great contribution into the rise of literature. In many ways The Rainbow is considered to be new and innovative. The principal idea of the book is to describe the life of three generations of the Brangwen family. Lawrence is not consecutive, he jumps from one event to another depicting separate scenes that makes the story a bit complicated but more interesting to read. Besides, the author pays a considerable attention to the framing his characters not focusing on a particular one but spending equal time with each of the heroes. All the characters in total cause interest of readers. It is possible to claim that a bit much more attention is devoted to Ursula Brangwen but everyone will forgive this to Lawrence after realizing what a great job the author did having created complex and psychologically many-sided personalities that is a new method in the English fiction. His characters are full of contradictions like all real humans that makes the novel more fascinating. Different people will see different traits in the characters and may consider them either good or bad. Besides, all characters are very sensual. The book is not very easy to read but it is definitely an outstanding work and worth reading.
donal grant by george macdonald
- Author: donal grant
- Genre: Classics
The main quist of the novel is the story about a young teacher Donald Grant. He leaves home after finishing college and starts his journey to make his way in the world to a nearby coastal town in Northeastern Scotland. He meets a shoemaker who becomes his spiritual preceptor, and finds job and place to live in the nearby castle. As the story goes on readers meet a solitary, drug addicted uncle, his pretty but soulless niece, and his spoiled and insolent son who is up to all kinds of naughty flirting with the shoemaker's daughter. The most fascinating and interesting part of this novel is the element of the supernatural which Mr. MacDonald brings in. There are ghost noises, misteries, somnabulisms, secret rooms, murder, scandal, and ghost stories, myths and legends. Ghosts to George MacDonald represent part of the large region of the Spirit which exists beside and beyond everyone of us, and he never posits their actual existence. They are never considered to be the power of evil or fear, because everything in this world exists due to the will of God. There are some parts in the book that are written in Scotch dialect. That's very interesting, and makes the reader to think about what the author meant. ''Donald Grant by George MacDonald'' is worth reading. It is fascinating!
The War in the Air
- Author: Wells Herbert George
- Genre: Classics
The War in the Air is one of the most remarkable novels by H. G. Wells that was written in 1907 and published a year later. This book is devoted to the events of World War I. The author does a great job in describing the terror of the war and how it influenced the lives of ordinary people. The main character is a young man named Bert Smallways. The author proposes his own vision on the role of different countries in the war. China and Japan are allies in Asia, Germany is aggressive and is dreaming of conquering the world. The public opinion in the United States is divided between those who are for entering the war and those who are against it. The British Empire is in pacific mood, occupied more with its internal problems in Northern Ireland. Italy, Spain and Portugal have a good army but don't want to fight. Russia is divided within itself because of the conflict between revolutionaries and reactionaries. The book is very interesting for reading as its plot if carrying-away and easy for understanding.
Free Air
- Author: Lewis Sinclair
- Genre: (L)
Free Air is one of the most outstanding examples of classic American literature that was originally published in 1919. This novel is written in classical American style and is devoted to the opportunities of traveling and trips that appeared with the appearance of the first automobiles. The novel will keep everyone very attentive and smiling when reading it.
the valley of shadows
- Author: francis grierson
- Genre: Classics
Francis Grierson's "The Valley of Shadows" is a very special book published at the beginning of the previous century which describes the years of the Civil War in America. It is generally recognized that the novel produces a tremendous effect of its readers justifying its title of being one of the best short novels of that time. Grieson describes the life in America in Illinois before the Civil War, portents of war, the years before the presidency of Lincoln and the first years of him being a President. The style of the book is truly exceptional, it is lyrical, at the same time showing the the tensity of that period . The book is narrated from the children's point of view who is discovering the world with wonder and fear, that adds the charm to the book. It is even quite difficult to define the genre of the story. It combines humor with thriller and sufferings. The author paints his characters in minute detail so well that readers fall in love with the characters and the novel itself.
With Lee in Virginia
- Author: Henty George Alfred
- Genre: Short Stories
A historical novel of George Alfred Henty, an English novelist of the late 19th century. The author depicts the reality of the American Civil War avoiding embellishing as it is sees by a teenaged boy. The youngster learns about state's rights, slavery, and the war; gets wounded, is twice taken prisoner and escapes; but his courage brings him safely through all difficulties.
The style of prose and the vocabulary of the novel make the story yet more valuable to the reader.
Tulan
- Author: MacApp C. C.
- Genre: Classics
To disobey the orders of the Council of Four was something impossible for a Space Admiral of the old school. But the thing is that the school has changed a lot. A fighter, an Admiral now has to think on his own if his people were to live.
An extremely fascinating and insightful book. Author shows great style, fantastic mastery of diction, and rhythm that is and of itself a tribute to the fine institution about which she writes. Tulane University: what is it? Does it differ from others? Is it greedy? Is this a place where the young mind is cultivated, and the seeds of knowledge sown that mixed with experience become the dangerous power called wisdom? Did many of Tulan graduates become millionaires? The answer is surprising. What if anything happened when television's Red Power Ranger visited the campus?