Nick Gerrard delves into the impact of subcultures and personal growth in his works, with his prose often drawing from punk aesthetics and lived experiences. His writing is characterized by raw realism and a sharp eye for social commentary. The author explores diverse genres, from short stories and poetry to essays and literary criticism. His literary output reflects a wide range of life experiences and activist perspectives.
Featuring a series of short stories, this collection delves into the personal struggles faced by underdog protagonists. Each narrative offers a unique perspective on resilience and perseverance, highlighting the emotional and societal challenges these characters encounter. Through their journeys, themes of hope, determination, and the quest for identity emerge, inviting readers to empathize with their experiences and triumphs.
Set against the backdrop of the troubled seventies, the story follows four friends navigating their fractured lives in a struggling town. The arrival of Punk music serves as a transformative force, inspiring them to pursue their dreams and resist the surrounding crime and societal decay. Through the ethos of Punk, they find hope and resilience, striving to escape the confines of their circumstances and forge a path toward freedom and self-expression.
This collection features diverse short forms such as autofiction, flash, short stories, and memoirs, all designed to capture the author's past experiences and the people encountered throughout his journey. Each piece offers a unique glimpse into personal narratives, leaving lasting impressions of memory and reflection.
The perfect edition for any Orwell enthusiasts' collection, discover Orwell's classic dystopian masterpiece beautifully reimagined by renowned street artist Shepard Fairey 'All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.' Mr Jones of Manor Farm is so lazy and drunken that one day he forgets to feed his livestock. The ensuing rebellion under the leadership of the pigs Napoleon and Snowball leads to the animals taking over the farm. Vowing to eliminate the terrible inequities of the farmyard, the renamed Animal Farm is organised to benefit all who walk on four legs. But as time passes, the ideals of the rebellion are corrupted, then forgotten. And something new and unexpected emerges. . . First published in 1945, Animal Farm - the history of a revolution that went wrong - is George Orwell's brilliant satire on the corrupting influence of power. 'Remains our great satire of the darker face of modern history' Malcolm Bradbury 'A prophet who thought the unthinkable and spoke the unspeakable, even when it offended conventional thought' Daily Express 'As valid today as it was fifty years ago' Ralph Steadman COMPLETE THE TRIO WITH SHEPARD FAIREY'S NEW-LOOK 1984 AND DOWN AND OUT IN PARIS AND LONDON.
The classic story of three sisters during the American Civil war. Includes: Life & times section with insight into the author and the works ; and Glossary of classic literature.
Výběr nejoblíbenějších anglických lidových pohádek sesbíraných Josephem Jacobsen. Kniha čtenáři nabízí anglicko-český zrcadlový text. Angličtina na jazykové úrovni B1-B2.
Soubor nových i tradičních hádanek původem z anglicky mluvících zemí. Zrcadlový anglicko-český text. Jazyková úroveň A2-B1.
"Anna Karenina" is perhaps the greatest novel of all time. It tells the story of Anna, married to the dull, cold Karenin in 19th century St. Petersburg, Russia. She falls in love with a handsome young soldier, Vronsky. At first Anna is happy, but the story ends in despair, and death. -- from p. 4 of cover.
Tom has nothing but pranks and mischief on his mind. But luckily his good friend Huck loves adventure as much as he does. When the boys witness a murder in a graveyard, their courage is put to the test! Tom nemyslí celý den na nic jiného, než na vtípky a lumpárny. Naštěstí má ale dobrého kamaráda Hucka, který miluje dobrodružství stejně jako on. Když se však chlapci stanou svědky vraždy na hřbitově, je jejich odvaha vystavena zkoušce!
