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Richard Adams

    May 9, 1920 – December 24, 2016

    This author's literary journey began with enchanting tales shared with his daughters, which blossomed into critically acclaimed novels. His narratives delve into profound themes, exploring the human condition with a distinctive and captivating style that resonates deeply with readers. Despite initial rejections, his most celebrated work achieved monumental success, becoming a modern classic and a global phenomenon. This enduring popularity solidifies his place as a master storyteller whose works continue to inspire and delight.

    Richard Adams
    Tales from Watership Down
    The Plague Dogs
    Favourite animal stories
    The Tyger Voyage
    Maia
    Watership down
    • 2024

      Politics and the General in Supreme Command

      Law Reform and Averting Unjust War

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book challenges the traditional expectation that military leaders must unquestioningly follow the orders of politicians. It advocates for a reformed approach to the relationship between political decision-makers and military commanders, suggesting that a more collaborative and critical dialogue is essential for effective governance and military strategy. The author emphasizes the importance of accountability and the need for generals to engage in thoughtful discourse rather than blind obedience.

      Politics and the General in Supreme Command
    • 2023

      Unten am Fluss – »Watership Down«

      Roman | Ein ergreifendes Spiegelbild der Gesellschaft und die fesselnde Geschichte eines langen Weges in die Freiheit

      »Dieses Buch hat es verdient, unsterblich zu werden.« Der Spiegel Die weltbekannte Saga vom Exodus der Kaninchen. Das Thema könnte nicht zeitgemäßer sein, denn genau dort, wo sie leben, entsteht ein Neubaugebiet: Der junge Fiver spürt, dass seinem Volk das Verderben droht. Nur seine engsten Freunde kann er überreden, mit ihm den Kaninchenbau zu verlassen und sich auf die Suche nach einer neuen Heimat zu machen. Doch auch ein unerwarteter Gefährte schließt sich ihnen an. Was sie unterwegs durchleben, ist so beispielhaft wie fesselnd: zahllose Abenteuer, falsche Freunde, Meuterei, Verrat und Heldentum, Schlachten mit hohem Blutzoll – und schließlich der glückliche Einzug ins Land der Freiheit und des Friedens.

      Unten am Fluss – »Watership Down«
    • 1996

      Tales from Watership Down

      • 242 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.6(350)Add rating

      Tales From Watership Down is the enchanting sequel to Richard Adams's bestselling Watership Down, the enduring classic of contemporary literature that introduced millions of readers to a vivid and distinctive world. Here, he returns to the delightful characters we know and love--including Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig, Dandelion, and the legendary rabbit hero El-ahrairah--and presents new heroes as they struggle to survive the cruelties of nature and the shortsighted selfishness of humankind. These whimsical tales include all-new adventures and traditional stories of rabbit mythology, charming us once again with imagination, heart, and wonder. A spellbinding book of courage and survival, Tales From Watership Down is an exciting invitation to come home to a beloved world.

      Tales from Watership Down
    • 1988
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    • 1987

      Nel sud dell’Inghilterra, sulle colline del Berkshire, prolifica una ricca conigliera. Qui vive anche il piccolo Quintilio, spesso preda di sogni premonitori: stavolta il sonno gli ha parlato di un grave pericolo che li minaccia, qualcosa che viene dagli uomini, un presentimento inspiegabile. Come svelare agli altri conigli il rischio che sta per travolgerli? Come metterli in guardia? E cosa fare se il Coniglio Capo non gli crede? Fuggire: bisogna fuggire lontano, attraverso terre sconosciute. Bisogna trovare il coraggio necessario, correre fino allo sfinimento e non lasciarsi mai prendere dallo sconforto. Quintilio non è solo nel suo viaggio: con lui ci sono Moscardo, Parruccone, Mirtillo e tanti altri. Loro sanno attraversare i fiumi, sfuggire alle trappole, lottare con coraggio se c’è un amico da salvare. Anche se il viaggio sembra non finire mai e i nemici sbucano da ogni parte…

      Biblioteca Universale Rizzoli - 530: La collina dei conigli
    • 1987

      Longman Study Texts : Romeo and Juliet

      • 330 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      This tragedy of doomed lovers from warring families has inspired poetic expression from young lovers the world over. The 300-year-old drama is perhaps Shakespeare's best-known work. The CliffsComplete Romeo and Juliet is a revised and expanded study edition. It contains Shakespeare's original play, a glossary, and expert commentary in a unique, 2-column format. To enhance your learning, notes and definitions appear directly opposite the line in which they occur, and a review section follows the play. This edition also introduces you to the life, works, and times of William Shakespeare.

      Longman Study Texts : Romeo and Juliet
    • 1986