Anthea Bell was a distinguished English translator celebrated for her numerous literary translations, particularly from French, German, and Danish into English. Her extensive work spanned significant works of global fiction and beloved comic series, demonstrating a remarkable versatility. Bell was lauded for her skill in capturing the essence of the original works while crafting prose that resonated fluently with English-speaking audiences. Her contributions were pivotal in making European literature accessible and beloved worldwide.
Arrested in Cologne for remarking that the Fuhrer looked sweaty, nineteen-year-old Sanna has fled to Frankfurt. But her troubles are far from over. Her best friend Gerti has fallen for a Jewish boy, her brother writes books that have been blacklisted, and her own aunt could turn her in to the authorities at any moment. Darkly humorous and utterly heart rending, this gripping novel vividly captures the terror and hysteria of pre-war Nazi Germany.
One of Kafka's most famous stories, 'Metamorphosis' explores the notions of alienation and human loneliness, demonstrating his extraordinary narrative techniques and depth of imagination. In the second story the relationship between a father and son is explored.
A neighboring Gaulish chief asks the people of Asterix's village to help guard a cauldron full of money from the Romans. But the sneaky chief plans to double-cross everyone. So he steals back the cash just when Asterix is standing sentinel. Can Asterix and Obelix recover the riches?
'Matches, buy my matches, ladies and gents!' calls Luise Pogge, a.k.a. 'Dot', evening after evening, standing on Weidendammer Bridge in the middle of Berlin. Of course, her wealthy parents have no idea of her whereabouts, believing her to be in the safe care of her nanny, Miss Andacht. But Miss Andacht is being blackmailed by her shady fiancé, which is where Dot comes in. Anton, on the other hand, has to beg because he and his mother are paupers, and desperate. When the two children make friends on the streets of Berlin, Dot, who is no fool, has a brilliant idea which is sure to solve both their problems, and in the process they even solve a dastardly crime...
Gwen has a destiny to fulfill, but no one will tell her what it is. She's only recently learned that she is the Ruby, the final member of the time-traveling Circle of Twelve, and since then nothing has been going right. She suspects the founder of the Circle, Count Saint-German, is up to something nefarious, but nobody will believe her. And she's just learned that her charming time-traveling partner, Gideon, has probably been using her all along. Emerald Green is the stunning conclusion to Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red Trilogy, picking up where Sapphire Blue left off, reaching new heights of intrigue and romance as Gwen finally uncovers the secrets of the time-traveling society and learns her fate.
'Already hailed as a Cold War classic.' Boyd Tonkin, Independent Books of the Year 'Utterly absorbing, funny and humane. A romp through a twisted century in the heart of Europe.' Anna Funder, author of Stasiland International bestseller and Winner of the German Book Prize A sweeping story of one family over four generations in East Germany: the intertwining of love, life and politics under the GDR regime.
A Case of Hysteria reveals how Freud dealt with patients and interpreted their statements. A crucial text in the development of his theories, it is famous for its literary qualities, and the story of 'Dora' and her unhappy family is as dramatic as a modern novel. This new translation includes a fascinating introduction to the work.
When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Romans! What with caber-tossing, bagpipes, malted water and an enormous otter in the loch, can the Gauls reunite MacAroon and Camomilla and enjoy some Roman-bashing along the way?
Paměti světoznámého rakouského autora jsou jednou z jeho nejlepších a nejdůležitějších knih, ale i jedním z pramenů pro pochopení novodobé evropské kultury. V knize jsou zachyceny formou očitého svědectví všechny nejdůležitější události novodobé evropské historie, atmosféra jejích měst a setkání s desítkami nejvýznamnějších evropských osobností.
A dead man hangs from the portal of St Paul's Chapel in Damascus. He was a Muslim officer - & he was murdered. But when Detective Barudi sets out to interrogate the man's mysterious widow, the Secret Service takes the case away from him. Barudi continues to investigate clandestinely & discovers the murderer's motive.
Set in post-war Berlin, the story follows 15-year-old Ben, who dreams of becoming a black marketeer. His life takes a dark turn when he discovers the body of a young German woman at the Uncle Tom's Cabin subway station, revealing a brutal crime that shakes the community. As he grapples with the implications of the murder and its impact on his ambitions, Ben navigates a world filled with danger and moral ambiguity amidst the chaos of a divided city.
This fifth album by Jean-Jacques Sempé includes familiar characters like artists and psychologists, alongside tyrannical computers and friendly aliens. With fresh humor and beautiful illustrations in Sempé's unique style, it will attract both cartoon enthusiasts and a broader audience.
In his sixth album, Jean-Jacques Sempé explores the contradictions and absurdities of modern life through illustrations and cartoons. Originally published in France in 1970, "Highs and Lows" is now available in English for the first time, appealing to both cartoon enthusiasts and a wider audience.
As Bluejay--Mo's fictitious double--tries to keep the Book of Immortality from unraveling, Adderhead kidnaps all the children in the kingdom, asking for Bluejay's surrender or the children will be doomed to slavery in the silver mines.
CAUGHT BETWEEN THE COVERS OF A CURSED STORY... Ever since the extraordinary events of Inkspell , when the enchanted book Inkheart drew Meggie and her father, Mo, into its chapters, life in the Inkworld has been more tragic than magical. The fire-eater Dustfinger is dead, having sacrificed his life for his apprentice Farid's, and now, under the rule of the evil Adderhead, the fairy-tale land is in bloody chaos, its characters far beyond the control of Fenoglio, their author. Even Elinor, left behind in the real world, believes her family to be lost - lost between the covers of a book. Facing the threat of eternal winter, Mo inks a dangerous deal with Death itself. There yet remains a faint hope of changing the cursed story - if only he can fill its pages fast enough. Inkdeath - the captivating final tale in the Inkheart trilogy.
This classic illustrated children's book by Jean-Jacques Sempé tells the story of Martin Pebble, a boy who blushes constantly. When he meets another boy who sneezes for no reason, a lifelong friendship begins. With Sempé's unique drawings and delightful text, it appeals to both children and adults.
'According to Plato, fools do not strive for the beautiful and the good, for divine bliss, because they are satisfied with themselves. The wise do not strive for it either because they already have those things. Only the people in between, half-way between fools and the wise, you and I and all the others waiting patiently here in a traffic jam for the next green light, are vulnerable to the arrow of Eros.' On Love and Death is a witty and inspiring meditation on the erotic link between the two great forces of human existence. Patrick S|skind provocatively draws on scenes as contemporary as a young couple having oral sex while stuck in traffic, as literary as Thomas Mann's discovery of forbidden love in his seventies, and as mythical as the stirring tales of death conquered through love in the narratives of Orpheus and Jesus.
"Nicholas Again" is the second book in a five-part series about a charming schoolboy, Nicholas, who often finds himself in trouble. Written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Jean-Jacques Sempé, it depicts the humorous adventures of Nicholas and his friends, captivating readers for over forty years.
Gaul, now France, has always been famous for its food and drink - so when, for a bet with the Romans, Asterix and Obelix travel round collecting local delicacies they start on the journey home with all sorts of goodies. First, however, they must outwit the thieves Villanus and Unscrupulus. And who's that little dog who has been following them all the way?
When the Romans persuade a Gaulish chief to challenge Vitalstatistix to single combat, no one worries much. But then a flying menhir hits Getafix and he no longer remembers how to make his magic potion. Can Asterix help restore Getafix's memory?
A dragon. A boy. A journey. Firedrake, a brave young dragon, his loyal brownie friend Sorrel and a lonely boy called Ben are united as if by destiny. Together, they embark on a magical journey to find the legendary place where silver dragons can live in peace for ever. With only a curious map and the whispered memories of an old dragon to guide them, they fly across moonlit lands and seas to reach the highest mountains in the world. Along the way, they discover extraordinary new friends in unlikely places and a courage they never knew they had. Just as well, for the greatest enemy of all is never far behind them - a heartless monster from the past who's been waiting a very long time to destroy the last dragons on earth.
How can lovely Queen Cleopatra show Julius Caesar that ancient Egypt is still a great nation? Her architect Edifis recruits his Gaulish friends to help him build a magnificent palace within three months. There are villainous saboteurs to be outwitted, but Asterix, Obelix and Getafix still find time to go sight-seeing - and leave their mark on the pyramids and the Sphinx's nose.
Asterix and Obelix are celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village - and some surprise guests have been invited! Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with his old enemy Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions stationed in Gaul. And just what what part do two old friends play in the story - Tremensdelirius, from ASTERIX AND CAESAR'S GIFT, and the lovely Panacea, first encountered in ASTERINX AND THE LEGIONARY? After many exciting adventures, all is finally revealed...
Freud explores the connection between humor and the unconscious, positing that jokes fulfill hidden desires similar to dreams. He argues that humor liberates us from societal constraints, enabling the expression of repressed instincts such as sexuality and aggression. Through a diverse array of puns, witticisms, and anecdotes, Freud illustrates how jokes serve as a means of self-revelation, offering profound insights into our psychological makeup and the nature of laughter itself.
VIENNA PASSION is a novel of love, mistresses and music. It tells the story of Rosa, a chambermaid, royal mistress and murderess, whose life mirrors all the sordid glamour of Vienna at the turn of the century. Rosa's story is interleaved with another woman's tentative romance: that of Magnolia, a young New Yorker, and her singing-teacher in Vienna. Despite her lover's hypochondria and mother-fixation, however, Magnolia is just as much her own woman as Rosa ever was. More so, indeed, than either woman could ever have imagined.
The Extraordinary Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw, 1939–45
222 pages
8 hours of reading
The last live broadcast on Polish Radio on September 23, 1939, featured Chopin's Nocturne in C# Minor, played by Wladyslaw Szpilman, until German shelling interrupted. Six years later, the same piece and pianist resumed broadcasting. Szpilman's account details the years in between, marked by the death and cruelty inflicted on Warsaw's Jews, conveyed with a dispassionate restraint born of shock. Now 88, Szpilman has not revisited his painful memories since writing them in 1946. His family was deported to Treblinka, where they perished; he survived due to a music-loving policeman. This was just one of many fortunate escapes as he hid among the ruins of the Warsaw Ghetto, enduring hunger and despair. Ironically, it was German officer Wilm Hosenfeld who saved him by bringing food and warmth to his hiding place. Hosenfeld later died in a Stalingrad labor camp, but his diary entries reveal his bewilderment at the madness he witnessed, providing a stark contrast to Szpilman's nightmarish experiences. Initially published in Poland in 1946, Szpilman's account was withdrawn by Stalinist authorities for its candid portrayal of collaboration with the Nazis. Rediscovered by his son in 1997, it was published in Germany, and this robust translation by Anthea Bell is the first in English. Before the Nazi occupation, Poland had 3,500,000 Jews; after, only 240,000 remained. Szpilman's extraordinary survival story gives voice to the millions who
Francis, the clever feline, ventures into the countryside, which quickly turns into a terrifying odyssey. He encounters a decapitated cat and becomes embroiled in a murderous tale involving blind cats, wild hunters, cunning allies, and a beautiful seductress. Only the curious cat detective can end the killing spree, but the cruelty of animals and human madness take their toll.
Land ho! Asterix and Obelix had been lost at sea, but they've finally reached what they think is a Roman colony. Then the Vikings turn up on a voyage of discovery, and the two Gauls realize that they've done something greater and more important: they've discovered a strange New World.
On her way to marry a distant Prince, a young Princess is forced to trade places with her evil waiting-maid and becomes a goose girl instead of a bride when she reaches her destination.
Setting out to find his grandfather, Listener carries with him a mysterious stone which takes him far away to do great harm. But, through the magical powers of the stone and his grandfather's flute, he also comes to find happiness and to possess a power greater than life itself.
Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference of a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.
A woodcutter too poor to feed his children, Hansel and Gretel, takes them deep into the forest and abandons them at the will of his wicked wife. Poor Hansel and Gretel are very cold and hungry until they discovered a cottage made of cake and sweets in a forest clearing. Yet, the cottage is owned by a witch in disguise and she wants to cook and eat the children. How will they escape the wicked witch? Will they ever find their way home?
Oh no! The Romans have captured Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar-and the Emperor plans to throw him to the lions. There's only one way for Asterix and Obelix to rescue their bard: they have to become gladiators themselves.
Who are bravest, the Belgian tribes or the Gauls? And who can destroy more fortified Roman camps? When the contest ends in a draw, and Julius Caesar is asked to adjudicate, he goes into action against both Gauls and Belgians. They unite against him, inventing fish and chips along the way. But will Caesar meet his Waterloo?
Brush up your English! Der Klassiker von Otfried Preußler für Einsteiger und alle, die ihr Englisch aufpolieren wollen. Ab 6 Jahren. Mit ihren 127 Jahren ist die kleine Hexe viel zu jung, um mit den großen Hexen in der Walpurgisnacht auf dem Blocksberg zu tanzen. Sie beschließt trotz des Verbots auf ihrem Besen zum Blocksberg zu reiten. Dass sie dabei erwischt werden könnte, damit hat sie allerdings nicht gerechnet. Erleichtertes Verständnis durch viele Illustrationen und Wortverzeichnisse am Ende jedes Kapitels.
Normans never feel fear—but they do believe that terror literally gives one wings, enabling a person to fly. Now they’re planning to test their theory on Vitalstatistix’s cowardly nephew Jusforkix by pushing him right off the edge of a cliff.
