John Lucas Book order
John Lucas is a celebrated poet, critic, biographer, translator, and literary historian whose work delves deeply into English literature and its social context. He is particularly noted for exploring voices and perspectives often found at the margins of the literary canon. Lucas's approach is characterized by incisive analysis and an engaged perspective on literature. His prolific output and editorial work champion a rich and diverse literary landscape.






- 2024
- 2022
The Oxford Book of French Verse
- 530 pages
- 19 hours of reading
- 2021
Basic Jazz on Long Play
- 108 pages
- 4 hours of reading
- 2021
The Baroness: Unmasking Himmler's Most Secret Agent
- 216 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Anja Bergroth Manfredi de Blasiis navigates the treacherous landscape of the Third Reich, leveraging her elite status and connections to protect her son from Nazi persecution. Torn between her Jewish heritage and her role as a potential Nazi agent, she engages in morally ambiguous dealings, including manipulation of Heinrich Himmler. As she faces suspicion from various factions, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the complexities of identity during the final months of World War II, revealing a nuanced portrait of a woman caught in a web of conflicting allegiances.
- 2021
- 2020
Albanian Mafia Wars: The Rise of Europe's Deadliest Narcos
- 238 pages
- 9 hours of reading
- 2020