This British writer is celebrated for his insightful explorations of the human psyche and intricate social dynamics. His works are characterized by profound introspection and a detailed examination of character motivations. The author masterfully employs language to craft atmospheric and intellectually stimulating narratives. Readers appreciate his skill in capturing the subtle nuances of the human experience.
The bemusement of foreign visitors, the joys and horrors of London buses and the London Underground, the sprawl of the suburbs and the excitement of the City, all add to the dazzling panorama. There could be no better introduction, and no better tribute to this fascinating city than The Oxford Book of London.
Jean Valjean is free at last after nineteen years in prison. Cold and hungry, he is rejected by everyone he meets. But Jean's life is changed forever when he discovers love. He spends the rest of his life helping people, like himself, who have been victims of poverty and social injustice - "les miserables"--Page 4 of cover.
A portrait not only of old soldiers, but of old age in general. Other work by the author includes A Distant Likeness, Peter Smart's Confessions, Gabriel's Lament, Sugar Cane, and An Immaculate Mistake.
Novelist Paul Bailey's selection of prose and poetry chosen to reflect the magic of 1st love - and the trials that often follow. 1st Love is a unique collection of extracts from letters, diaries, poetry and fiction, from ancient times to present day. Heathcliff's love for Cathy in Wuthering Heights, Romeo's for Juliet: Keat's longing letters to Fanny Brawne; Captain Wentworth's appeal to Anne Elliot in Jane Austen's Persuasion. Poets, Saints, Wives and Mistresses, Husbands and suitors- here are lovers galore.
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An autobiographical memoir, set for the most part in London in the 1940s and 50s, by the author of "At the Jerusalem", "Trespasses" and "An English Madam: The Life and Work of Cynthia Payne". It is composed of fifty scenes or fragments of memory which describe Bailey's parents, relatives, friends and acquaintances.
Reminiscing, 70 year old Andrew remembers his uncle - a lyric tenor who ended up in operetta - who rescued him from a likely death in fascist Romania. Stories of Rudolf's career and eccentric household are intertwined with the unfolding of secrets that have shadowed Andrew's otherwise happy life
The story of a gentle, reserved widow who is exposed by bereavement to the alien world outside her home.
Set in 16th-century Rome, the narrative centers on Nanna's efforts to educate her daughter Pippa about love and men. Through a series of candid dialogues, Nanna shares insights on the lives of women, from whores to housewives, emphasizing the art of seduction with wit and satire. Aretino's work is characterized by its bold frankness and playful language, offering a vivid glimpse into the courtesan's world. Renowned as a pioneer of European pornographic writing, Aretino's multifaceted talent shines through in this provocative masterpiece.
