Fiction in translation
Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd Simplicity and Purity: Poets, Farmers and Parsis
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Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd The Eighteenth Parallel
Book SynopsisAs he negotiates friendships with Tamils like himself, Muslims, Anglo-Indians and girls, and struggles to make sense of peaceful Hyderabadâs violent accession to the Indian Union, the horrors wreaked by the Nizamâs Razakars, the communal riots, and World War II.
£23.28
Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited Kalindi Brahmankanya: A Novel
Book SynopsisIt is the early 1900s in Mumbai. Educated and financially independent, Kalindi Dagge dreams of living in a casteless and equitable society as a single mothera life far removed from the one she had in the stifling world she left behind. A world where she was the daughter of a brahmin lawyer, Appasaheb Dagge, and the casteless Shanta; and the granddaughter of another brahmin and his schoolteacher mistress who rejected the idea of marriage. A world in which she was an outcast; the daughter of a man who rejected his caste but not his caste pride. A world where she had reclaimed her grandmother's legacy and chosen, in defiance of family and society, to live as the mistress of Shivsharanappa, a Lingayat tobacco merchant, who later abandoned her and left her on the verge of suicide.
£17.50
Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited The Treasure of The Khasi Hills
Book SynopsisFor the first time, this iconic story appears in English in this lucid translation that will entice a whole new generation of readers into Hemenbabuâs world.
£14.11
HarperCollins India Assassin
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£20.89
HarperCollins India Sahela Re: A Novel
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£17.99
HarperCollins India Urdu: The Best Stories of Our Times
Book SynopsisUrdu: The Best Stories of Our Times, edited and translated by Rakhshanda Jalil, presents a kaleidoscopic vision of the current literary landscape by bringing together some of the finest contemporary writers of fiction. In these pages, we find stories about the land and its people in wide-ranging tones: compassionate, sarcastic, whimsical, witty, tragic, but always thrilling and enchanting in equal measure. The stories highlight the numerous histories, identities and themes that have been celebrated or challenged in the last few decades.
£15.19
HarperCollins India Mudritha
Book SynopsisJissa Jose's Mudritha explores women's lives: their desires, ambitions, love, anger, and attempts to resist and rise above the encroachment over their bodies and souls.
£17.84
Niyogi Books Dudiya: In Your Burning Land
Book SynopsisThis fast-paced novel featuring thrilling encounters, ambushes and races against time, highlights the issue of Naxalism plaguing Chhattisgarh and other states of India.
£15.99
Juggernaut Publication The Paradise of Food
Book SynopsisWinner of JCB Prize for Literature 2022'' A landmark Urdu classic translated for the first time Khalid Jawed is one of the most original and extraordinary writers in Urdu today. The Paradise of Food is an Urdu classic known for its radical, experimental form and savage and dark honesty. It tells the story of a middle-class Muslim joint family over a span of fifty years. As India and Islamic culture hardens, the narrator, whose life we follow from boyhood to old age, struggles to find a place for himself, at odds in his home and in the world outside.
£20.89
HarperCollins India The Garden of Tales: The Best of Vijaydan Detha
Book SynopsisAnd between them, they explore humanity in all its myriad manifestations: love and desire, innocence and cunning, wisdom and folly, greed and deceit, righteousness, valour and the illusion of power.
£17.50
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Telepathy
Book SynopsisA Sudanese writer begins to suspect that one of his most idiosyncratic characters from a recent novel resembles -- in an uncanny and terrifying way -- a real person he has never met. Since he condemned this character to an untimely death in the novel, should he attempt to save this real man from a similar fate? Elsir takes his readers on a terrifying journey through the unsettled mind of an author who loses control over his own creations and sense of reality. Set in both sides of Khartoum -- the bustling capital city and the neglected, poverty-stricken underbelly -- this is a novel of unreliable narrators, of insane asylums and of the dubious relationship between imagination and reality.Trade ReviewWidely regarded as a giant among Arabic fiction writers Daily News, Egypt Telepathy is an entertaining and thoughtful novel that raises interesting questions about the nature of creativity, forgiveness and identity The National
£8.54
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Ninth Ward Surgical Department
Book SynopsisThe protagonist of this novel is a young boy who has suffered from a degenerative disease for many years. Hes seen more doctors than most do in their lifetime in an effort to find a cure, but in vain. Determined to find happiness and peace, he aims to spend his days in places that bring him amity and uplift his morale. But how can he when he constantly visits the ninth ward and stays with his relatives away from his home during treatments? His environment chips away at his psyche in this haunting story that combines hope and despair, and happiness and misery in the same pages.
£999.99
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Pomegranate Tree
Book SynopsisThis is a magnificent novel that travels a route through the Turkish cities of Trabzon, Tabriz, Tbilisi, Batumi and Istanbul. It is a story that stretches from the Balkan wars to the First World War. Two lives, beginning in Trabzon and Tabriz are headed straight for one another. Two rivers, or rather many rivers, first flow rapidly, and then slow to a calm. Two of these rivers are Settarhan, the unpredictable son of the most powerful and noble merchant in Tabriz, and Zehra, pearl of Tabriz. A bookseller from Batumi named Sophia also gets caught up in the river of Settarhan, who has a feeling of love or friendship. All of these rivers wind across the barren and dry landscape of war and immigration.
£999.99
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press My Big Little Nose
Book SynopsisOur noses vary in shapes and sizes, from small to large, rounded and long, snout and delicate. But does the function of our noses change with different shapes and sizes, or do they smell, inhale, and explore as they are? And can the sense of smell make a mistake and give us incorrect information, even though it is our means of identifying what is going on around us? Do you think that your noses have mistaken one day, and got you confused?
£7.46
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press I dont like Cheese
Book SynopsisMishmish is a mouse quite different from all the other mice. He does not like cheese at all! Luckily for him, a little girl named Aseel gives him a yummy meal every evening. But what is Mishmish to do when Aseel and her family decide to leave the house for a vacation? A story full of fun and delicious foods for those with an appetite and a curiosity like Mishmish!
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Maya and the Bookworm
Book SynopsisThe apple worm lives inside the apple, but what about the bookworm? Does it live inside books too? Mayas mother told her that if reads a lot of books, then shell turn into a bookworm herself. Join Maya as her imagination takes off in this fun and inventive journey to find out exactly what it means to be a bookworm!
£8.07
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press All About: The Horse
Book SynopsisCalling all young scientists and animal lovers! Are you curious to learn about a range of different species, from insects to mammals to marine life in the depths of the oceans? These books are perfect for bright young minds looking for comprehensive facts, amazing photos, and interesting details about the different types of creatures in each book of this series. Dive in for plenty of entertainment!
£13.29
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press A Penguin Explores the World
Book SynopsisOur feathered penguin lives in a very remote habitat in Antarctica. Even though he is terribly busy playing, swimming, cooking, knitting, and reading, he would really like to visit another country! He uses the feathers of an albatross to travel to new lands across the world, where he is introduced to new people, languages, customs, food, and clothing. What did Rich learn from his travels?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Your Planet Needs You
Book SynopsisNobody really likes to think about rubbish (pee-ew!). But whether you know it or not, waste is part of everyones lives. Where does waste come from? Where does it end up? And what can we do to help our planet? Get set to take your first steps on a path towards changing the way you contemplate and combat household waste.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Cat of Hagia Sofia
Book SynopsisOula, the heroine of the story, is accompanied by a mysterious little cat, on a wonderful imaginary adventure, and they go back in time to Hagia Sophia's site centuries ago. After her return, the girl tells her friends Mina, Karam, Samih and Masoud the details of her trip, so do they believe her? And what does the cat have to do with the trip and with the magnificent ancient building of Hagia Sophia? Exciting events joined with imagination in a story full of fun and benefit.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press You Are Amazing, Dad
Book SynopsisA lovely story about an amazing father who can do all the things that are required of him. So, he turns into a hero in the eyes of his children. He is good at making sandwiches, driving the car, fixing toys, finding lost items, and more! But there is one task that is impossible for him to perform, what could it be?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Deer of Ras Oshairij
Book SynopsisAbdullah has loved deer since he was a child, and he wishes he could be just as quick. His grandfather takes him to a natural deer reserve, a protected area in Ras Oshairij located in the northern region of Qatar. There are many archaeological sites here, such as Al Zubarah Fort and Khor Hassan, which are known for their natural beauty. Will Abdullah be able to visit this reserve? What will happen on this trip if he does? And what is its relationship to the key of incredible eras, and to the old man wearing traditional clothes that look like the ones in the National Museum? The lines of this story will reveal all!
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Pandora's Box
Book SynopsisThe story of Pandoras Box is derived from Greek mythology, which explores the conflict between despair and hope, pessimism and optimism, and misery and happiness. Legend says that this box was always meant to remain closed; but everything changed once it was finally opened. All the evils of pain, sorrow, jealousy, greed, cunning, and malice were unleashed like insects, covering the sky. Inside the box remained a small, shining stone, upon which were engraved the letters of one word: Hope. Should a person ever find themselves overcome by misery, let this myth be a lesson in seeking the silver lining and finding hope.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Do not believe Foxy!
Book SynopsisThe tale "The Fox and the Crow" says: Foxy, the fox, have exceeded, the crow Shiny! Then is Shiny the crow stupid, and is Foxy's deception, intelligence? This fairy tale has a different side. Listen and judge!
£6.22
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Sam Squirrel Has ADHD!
Book SynopsisSam Squirrel cannot seem to do anything right... He keeps getting in trouble at home, school, and with his friends. But Sam and his parents finally discover the reason behind his troubles, it is just that he has ADHD! What did Sam's parents do to help him? and do you know anyone who has this disorder like Sam?
£7.46
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Afantus on Top of Kilimanjaro
Book SynopsisAn exciting journey to the top of the famous Mount Kilimanjaro, with the adventurer Fahad Badar, and his Jarboa friend, Afantas, who met in the desert and together headed to Tanzania. Afantas, the fun and enthusiastic character, narrates their 7 days distinctive climbing adventure, routing through the mountain from one camp to another. He reveals all the challenges and difficulties they face ascending to the top, and the ability to achieve your goals with well preparation, dedication, and persistence.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press I want a Robot Mum!
Book SynopsisA robot mom would be fun to have. She would fulfill all her child's requests, neither does she order nor punish! She would never leave to work, and stays near her little one, always! But does a robot mom know how to cuddle like your real mom? Can she give you hugs and kisses just like Moms do?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press What Could it be?
Book SynopsisIf we look around us, we will find many shapes, some that we know and get to know the others. So, the sun is circular, tent is triangular, while the door is rectangular, and when we search well, we will find the square, hexagon, oval and octagon too. Unleash your imagination, and enjoy exploring the shapes in the house, nature, and wherever you go!
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Qalam an-najjar: O Lapis do carpinteiro
Book SynopsisText in Arabic. Set in the dark days of the Spanish Civil War, Qalam an-Najjar charts the linked destinies of Dr Daniel Da Barca, the Republican who cheats death in Francos prisons, and Herbal, the illiterate Falangist, and of the unnamed painter with the carpenters pencil, the man who unites them in life and death. All are bound together by the events of the Civil War -- the artists and the peasants alike -- and all haunted by the power of the carpenters pencil.Trade ReviewI have learned more about the Spanish Civil War by reading The Carpenter's Pencil by Manuel Rivas than through all the history books. -- Gunter Grass, Nobel Prize of Literature 1999 A strange and haunting novel... a sincere and beautiful portrait of a brutal, ugly period of Spanish history. The Guardian El l piz del carpintero brings together the taste of popular legends from around the world Paris Match A profound tale of love, art, politics and the lingering effects of a gentleness and cruelty on the soul The Miami Herald A startling novel. I have rarely read a piece of writing so poetic Daily Telegraph The novel is magnificently structured... The language is rich... one of the best Spanish novels of recent years. It tells a story of great emotional power and speaks movingly of the ability of moral principle to resist fascism Times Literary Supplement Rivas is a superb stylist in the Spanish tradition of less is more Washington Post Magnificent Le Monde
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Academic Studies Press 18: Jewish Stories from Around the World,
Book SynopsisThis anthology, the first of this kind in twenty-five years, collects eighteen astounding works of Jewish fiction.This is the first anthology of translated multilingual Jewish fiction in 25 years: a collection of 18 splendid stories, each translated into English from a different language: Albanian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Ladino, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Yiddish. These compelling, humorous, and moving stories, written by eminent authors that include Shmuel Yosef Agnon, Isaac Babel, and Lili Berger, reflect both the diversities and the commonalities within Jewish culture, and will make you laugh, cry, and think. This beautiful book is easily accessible and enjoyable not only for Jewish readers, but for story-lovers of all backgrounds.Authors (in the order they appear in the book) include: Elie Wiesel, Varda Fiszbein, S. Y. Agnon, Gábor T. Szántó, Jasminka Domaš, Augusto Segre, Lili Berger, Peter Sichrovsky, Maciej Płaza, Entela Kasi, Norman Manea, Luize Valente, Eliya Karmona, Birte Kont, Michel Fais, Irena Dousková, Mario Levi, and Isaac Babel. Trade Review“Gold... collects a remarkably diverse array of translated Jewish stories and novel excerpts... This broad and wide-ranging anthology is a fitting ode to the ‘nearly inexhaustible richness and strength’ of the Jewish multilingual tradition."— Publishers Weekly“The stories Gold has chosen are almost uniformly gripping. Not only do their plots compel and the skill of their respective translators astonish; they also move the reader to reflect on the multifarious moral dilemmas that have faced the Jewish people, both as Jews and simply as human beings, in all the lands of their dispersion and at all phases of their history. … There is variety and delight in these stories, whose provenance circles the globe. Deeper still is their reflection on the soul of an ancient people spinning dizzily in a modern world.”— Rabbi David Wolpe, Los Angeles Review of Books“Edited by Nora Gold, the book delivers on its promise to share beautifully crafted fiction that transports readers across the globe in fifteen minutes or fewer. … This book serves as a testament to the power of translation.”— Deborah Miller, Jewish Book Council“What a treasure!”— Alberto Manguel, Director of the National Library of the Argentine Republic“[F]iction, particularly when it reflects the diverse experience of Jewish life throughout the world, gives readers the power to know more and expand the perspectives of the Jewish world we thought we knew. … Buy this anthology particularly if you consider yourself a lover of Jewish literature. It’s an outstanding introduction to the rich diversity that exists in Jewish writing around the world these days.”— Aaron Howard, Jewish Herald-Voice“What the translations of these pieces show is that there is spiritual unity among the themes expressed in these stories that identify them with the bitter-sweet and tragic history of the Jewish people. … Five stars.”— Chicago Book Review“This is a landmark anthology. Nora Gold is a remarkable pioneer who has my heartfelt admiration.”— Cynthia Ozick“This book by Nora Gold is like a treasure chest of marvels, each story a gem from a different time and place. There are living marvels here from so many times and places and voices and experiences that every reader’s idea of Jewish literature will have to be fargresert un farbesert—enlarged and improved.”— Dara Horn, award-winning author of People Love Dead Jews and Eternal Life“Rich and varied, 18: Jewish Stories Translated from 18 Languages reminds us how diverse the Jewish experience is. For anyone interested in Jewish literature, it's a must-read book and an important addition to the Jewish literary canon.”— Joshua Henkin, Winner of the Edward Lewis Wallant Award for American Jewish Fiction“With this remarkable book, Dr. Gold makes a signal contribution to the current state and study of contemporary Jewish literature. Her anthology offers readers a world tour of Jewish literatures in one volume: 18 works that are of consistently high quality and represent numerous linguistic traditions. I know of no other anthology like this. It deserves significant critical attention and certainly will be of interest to teachers, students, and readers of Jewish literature, comparative literature, and world literature.”— Adam Rovner, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English & Jewish Literature, and Director, Center for Judaic Studies, University of Denver“One thing is for certain: whether winners of the Nobel Prize or secret scribblers in remote Eastern European shtetls (or both), these writers have clung to their Judaism as if to their very being. Yet, ironically, it is this clinging to identity which makes this collection so universal. They are saying that, in all of the best and worst circumstances, this is who we are and who we shall remain. Nothing can change that. What a treat it is to ‘hear’ the voices from far and wide affirming our humanity.”— Joseph Kertes, Winner of a Canadian National Jewish Book Award and the U.S. National Jewish Book Award for Fiction“18: Jewish Stories Translated from 18 Languages explores the modern Jewish identity through the lenses of brutally honest writers. This luminous collection brims with unsettling glimpses of relatable moments, with evocative characters struggling to make sense of a mutable world. A crucial addition to Jewish fiction and an ideal book club choice, with countless themes for discussion.” — Shelly Sanders, Bestselling author of Daughters Of The Occupation (Harper Collins, 2022)“With editorial aplomb and resourcefulness, Gold has selected a wide variety of stories culled from the Jewish Diaspora. To shift the Biblical paradigm, one could also imagine the multicoloured mosaic on the cover as a Joseph’s coat of many colours whose fabric is on display in each of these stories. That garment may be torn or mended – stitched together and stretched across the linguistic spectrum of the Diaspora. … From the Tower of Babel to Isaac Babel, Nora Gold’s 18 is a treasure-trove of translated stories.”— Michael Greenstein, The Miramichi Reader“Nora Gold’s 18: Jewish Stories Translated from 18 Languages is a multilingual journey through Jewish culture. … Gold’s curation allows readers to explore the vastness of Jewish culture through the eyes of renowned authors, offering a collection that is not only culturally enriching but also universally resonant. And it is not just for Jewish readers; it is a must-read for all lovers of stories illuminating the human experience in all its complexity. … Nora Gold’s meticulous curation and the anthology’s unique features make it a standout contribution to the world of literary collections, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of Jewish literature.”— Norm Goldman, BookPleasures“Readers interested in Jewish literature will find much to enjoy in 18. The anthology definitely shows the richness of Jewish fiction across the world.”— Rabbi Rachel Esserman, Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton’s The ReporterTable of ContentsForeword by Josh Lambert Introduction by Nora Gold Hostage Elie Wiesel Translated from French by Catherine Temerson The Guest Varda FiszbeinTranslated from Spanish by Andrea G. Labinger And The Crooked Shall Be Made Straight S. Y. AgnonTranslated from Hebrew by Michael P. Kramer The First Christmas Gábor T. SzántóTranslated from Hungarian by Walter Burgess and Marietta Morry Purimspiel Jasminka DomašTranslated from Croatian by Iskra Pavlović Purchase of Goods of Dubious Origin Augusto SegreTranslated from Italian by Steve Siporin The Rebbetzin's Sense of Justice Lili BergerTranslated from Yiddish by Ronnee Jaeger New York Peter SichrovskyTranslated from German by John Howard Golem Maciej PłazaTranslated from Polish by Antonia Lloyd-Jones Frozen Spring—Jerusalem Returning Entela Kasi Translated from Albanian by the author with assistance from Sarah Lawson Place of Birth Norman ManeaTranslated from Romanian by Jean Harris Sonata in Auschwitz Luize ValenteTranslated from Portuguese by Claudio Bethencourt The Washerwoman’s Daughter Eliya KarmonaTranslated from Judeo-Spanish by Michael Alpert A Place Nowhere Birte KontTranslated from Danish by Nina Sokol The Researcher Michel Fais Translated from Greek by Mina Karavanta Luck Irena Dousková Translated from Czech by David Livingstone Where Were You When Darkness FellMario Levi Translated from Turkish by Leyla Tonguç Basmaci Red Cavalry Isaac Babel Translated from Russian by Boris Dralyuk Acknowledgments Contributors Notes
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HarperCollins Publishers HOLIDAY IN A COMA LOVE LASTS THREE YEARS two novels by Frédéric Beigbeder
Book SynopsisOne night in a Parisian nightclub and the aftermath of a marriage provide the stories for these two novels by Frederic Beigbeder, award-winning author of ‘Windows on the World’.Trade Review‘A stylist of considerable talent…Holiday in a Coma reminds me of early Martin Amis - specifically the torture-filled, drug-riddled Dead Babies…In its subtle way, Love Last Three Years is just as artful as its predecessor. Narrated in the first person, Marc's candid description of being in love is so fresh that we almost feel his roiling emotions first hand. This is a difficult trick to pull off, but Beigbeder manages it magnificently.' Daily Telegraph Praise for ‘Windows on the World’: ‘Thoughtful, self-deprecating, despairing, funny, infuriating and moving, while never undercutting or cheapening the horror of the doomed family.' Daily Telegraph ‘Powerful…the combination of banality and panic is quietly devastating. Affecting and disconcerting.’ Financial Times
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HarperCollins Publishers The Invisible Eye Tales of Terror by Emile Erckmann and Louis Alexandre Chatrian Collins Chillers
Book SynopsisA collection of the finest supernatural tales by two of the best Victorian writers of weird tales – Erckmann–Chatrian, authors who inspired M. R. James, H. P. Lovecraft, and many others.Trade Review‘I should feel myself ungrateful if I did not pay a tribute to the supernatural tales of Erckmann–Chatrian. The blend of French with German in them, comparable to the French-Irish blend in Le Fanu, has produced some quite first-rate romances of this kind . . . [and] have for years delighted and alarmed me. It is high time that they were made more accessible than they are.’M. R. JAMES ‘A tremendous collection of uncanny tales somewhere between E.T.A. Hoffmann and Borges, they are ingenious and very subtle explorations, a revelation.’DAVID ANNWN JONES, author of Gothic Effigy
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Redbreast
Book Synopsis“An elegant and complex thriller. . . . Harrowingly beautiful.” —New York Times Book Review“Hugely impressive—ambitious in scope, and skilled in execution.” —Los Angeles Times“Ranks with the best of current American crime fiction.”—Washington PostJo Nesbø, the New York Times bestselling author of The Snowman, has solidified his spot as one of the most exciting Scandinavian thriller writers in the crime fiction business. The Redbreast is the third installment in Nesbø’s tough-as-nails series featuring Oslo police detective Harry Hole. Detective Harry Hole embarrassed the force, and for his sins he''s been reassigned to mundane surveillance tasks. But while monitoring neo-Nazi activities in Oslo, Hole is inadvertently drawn into a mystery wi
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Penguin Books Ltd The Little Prince
Book SynopsisLook at my planet. It is directly above us. But how far away it is!Celebrating the 80th anniversary of one of the most famous stories in the world, a beautiful Puffin paperback edition translated from the original French by Theo Cuffe. The timeless, enchanting story of the little prince who lives on a tiny planet with three volcanoes and a haughty flower, which he must protect from the baobabs, the bad seeds. The rulers of the other planets he visits all suffer from the cares and stupidities of the everyday world. Only the little prince, through his clear, loving eyes, knows that the simplest of things can be of the utmost importance.Translated by T. V. F. Cuffe, and with the original illustrations, the story is complete and unabridged.
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Random House USA Inc El Juego del Ãngel The Angels Game
Book SynopsisEn la turbulenta Barcelona de los años 20, un joven escritor obsesionado con un amor imposible recibe la oferta de un misterioso editor para escribir un libro como no ha existido nunca, a cambio de una fortuna y, tal vez, mucho más.Con un estilo deslumbrante e impecable el autor de La Sombra del Viento, nos transporta de nuevo a la Barcelona del Cementerio de los Libros Olvidados para ofrecernos una gran aventura de intriga, romance y tragedia, a través de un laberinto de traición y secretos donde el embrujo de los libros, la pasión y la amistad se conjugan en un relato magistral.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONFrom the author of the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, comes a riveting masterpiece about love, literature, and betrayal. Like his previous novels, Zafon's The Angel's Game, is set in Barcelona and also revisits the mysterious Cemetery. It is, however, neither a sequel nor a prequel,
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St Martin's Press Narcissus and Goldmund
Book SynopsisHermann Hesse''s Narcissus and Goldmund is the story of a passionate yet uneasy friendship between two men of opposite character. Narcissus, an ascetic instructor at a cloister school, has devoted himself solely to scholarly and spiritual pursuits. One of his students is the sensual, restless Goldmund, who is immediately drawn to his teacher''s fierce intellect and sense of discipline. When Narcissus persuades the young student that he is not meant for a life of self-denial, Goldmund sets off in pursuit of aesthetic and physical pleasures, a path that leads him to a final, unexpected reunion with Narcissus.
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Random House USA Inc The Box Man
Book SynopsisKobo Abe, the internationally acclaimed author of Woman in the Dunes, combines wildly imaginative fantasies and naturalistic prose to create narratives reminiscent of the work of Kafka and Beckett.In this eerie and evocative masterpiece, the nameless protagonist gives up his identity and the trappings of a normal life to live in a large cardboard box he wears over his head. Wandering the streets of Tokyo and scribbling madly on the interior walls of his box, he describes the world outside as he sees or perhaps imagines it, a tenuous reality that seems to include a mysterious rifleman determined to shoot him, a seductive young nurse, and a doctor who wants to become a box man himself. The Box Man is a marvel of sheer originality and a bizarrely fascinating fable about the very nature of identity.Translated from the Japanese by E. Dale Saunders.
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Random House Publishing Group Fathers and Sons Modern Library Classics
Book SynopsisWhen Fathers and Sons was first published in Russia, in 1862, it was met with a blaze of controversy about where Turgenev stood in relation to his account of generational misunderstanding. Was he criticizing the worldview of the conservative aesthete, Pavel Kirsanov, and the older generation, or that of the radical, cerebral medical student, Evgenii Bazarov, representing the younger one? The critic Dmitrii Pisarev wrote at the time that the novel 'stirs the mind . . . because everything is permeated with the most complete and most touching sincerity.' N. N. Strakhov, a close friend of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, praised its 'profound vitality.' It is this profound vitality in Turgenev's characters that carry his novel of ideas to its rightful place as a work of art and as one of the classics of Russian Literature.
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Random House USA Inc Temple of the Golden Pavilion
Book SynopsisA haunting portrait of a young man’s obsession with idealized beauty and his destructive quest to possess it fully—and the book that “established Mishima’s claim as one of the outstanding writers of the world (The New York Times). Because of the boyhood trauma of seeing his mother make love to another man in the presence of his dying father, Mizoguchi becomes a hopeless stutterer. Taunted by his schoolmates, he feels utterly alone and develops a childhood fascination with Kyoto’s famous Golden Temple. While an acolyte at the temple, he fixates on the structure’s aesthetic perfection and it becomes his one and only object of desire. But as Mizoguchi begins to perceive flaws in the temple, he determines that the only true path to beauty lies in an act of horrific violence. Based on a real incident that occurred in 1950, The Temple of the Golden Pavilion brilliantly portrays the passions and agonies of a
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University of Ottawa Press They Divided the Sky
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Black Cat Earthlings
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Schocken Books Metamorphosis in the Penal Colony and Other
Book SynopsisFrom one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, the author of The Metamorphosis and The Trial: A collection that brings together the stories he allowed to be published during his lifetime, including his best-known tale of a man who wakes up transformed into an insect. To Max Brod, his literary executor, Kafka wrote: “Of all my writings the only books that can stand are these.”“Kafka’s survey of the insectile situation of young Jews in inner Bohemia can hardly be improved upon: ‘With their posterior legs they were still glued to their father’s Jewishness and with their wavering anterior legs they found no new ground.’ There is a sense in which Kafka’s Jewish question (‘What have I in common with Jews?’) has become everybody’s question, Jewish alienation the template for all our doubts. What is Muslimness? What is femaleness? What is Polishness? These days we all find ou
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Wildside Press The Nabob
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£27.57
Wildside Press Bouvard and Pecuchet Part 1
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Wildside Press Bouvard and Pecuchet Part 2
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New Directions Publishing Corporation An Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter
Book SynopsisAn astounding novel from Argentina that is a meditation on the beautiful and the grotesque in nature, the art of landscape painting, and one experience in a man's life that became a lightning rod for inspiration.Trade Review"May it herald many more such unsettling and elegant parables to come." -- Mark Doty - Los Angeles Times"Aira oversteps the bounds of realism, forcing the world to live up to his imagination." -- Benjamin Lytal - New York Sun"I’m about to reread César Aira’s An Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter once again. The book’s mere 87 pages are so multifaceted and transporting and I get so absorbed that upon finishing I don’t remember anything. Like having a complex cinematic dream that dissipates upon awakening." -- Patti Smith - New York Times Book Review
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