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.
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master, Mr Jones, and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, starts to take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they thought, and find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another. Orwell's chilling 'fairy story' is a timeless and devastating satire of idealism betrayed by power and corruption.
The perfect holiday read and just in time for the major feature film, a timeless new edition of one of the most beloved novels of all time. Little Women is recognized as one of the best-loved classic children's stories, transcending the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young readers. The beloved story of the March girls is a classic American feminist novel, reflecting the tension between cultural obligation and artistic and personal freedom. But which of the four March sisters to love best? For every reader must have their favorite. Independent, tomboyish Jo; delicate, loving Beth; pretty, kind Meg; or precocious and artistic Amy, the baby of the family? The charming story of these four "little women" and their wise and patient mother Marmee enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England was an instant success when first published in 1868 and has been adored for generations.
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!
