Susan Cahill is a writer whose work often explores the allure of France and Italy, delving into the intimate details of gardens and streets within these beloved landscapes. She is also the editor of a popular series and has authored a novel, weaving together travelogue sensibilities with fictional narratives. Marion Ranoux, a Parisian native, complements this with her skills as a photographer and translator of Czech literature into French. Her multifaceted background offers a rich perspective on European culture and artistic expression.
Marina's sudden disappearance into a mystical realm filled with gods and demons leaves her family in dire need of her return. As they face impending danger, the story unfolds in a unique world hidden between the relentless rain, blending elements of fantasy and urgency. The narrative explores the themes of family, sacrifice, and the struggle against time, raising the question of whether Marina can reunite with her loved ones before it's too late.
A Guide to the Churches, Synagogues, and the Grand Mosque in the City of Light
256 pages
9 hours of reading
Delving into the rich history of Paris, this beautifully illustrated guide explores the city's renowned places of worship, highlighting their significance and architectural beauty. The author, known for previous works on Parisian gardens and streets, offers a unique perspective on how these sacred spaces reflect the city's cultural heritage and evolution. Readers will discover the stories behind these beloved landmarks, making it a captivating journey through Paris's spiritual and historical landscape.
Featuring 40 parks, squares and woodlands, posh and plain, both in Paris and surrounds, Cahill's illustrated guide will lead you off the beaten track to areas of Paris you might not otherwise encounter.
Vítejte v Irsku jeho spisovatelů. Procházejte ulice Dublinu s Jonathanem Swiftem, Jamesem Joycem, Samuelem Beckett a Roddym Doylem. Kontemplujte divoké údolí Wicklow s Johnem Millingtonem Synge a Seamusem Heaneym. Bloumejte po vzrušujících útesích Moher s Wallacem Stevensem. Navštivte historické Limerick s Frankem McCourtem; tajemný Coole Park s Lady Gregory; dechberoucí Sligo s Williamem Butlerem Yeatsem; divoké Donegal s Brianem Friel; a skryté Clare s Ednou O'Brien. Žádné místo neinspirovalo více skvělé literatury než Irsko, které v každé nové generaci přináší ohromující množství básníků, vypravěčů a dramatiků. Pro literárního poutníka, který dorazí s knihou v ruce do hospody, kde Joyce umístil scénu, nebo na horu, kde Yeats vymyslel mýtus, je to objevování nového významu v dílech spisovatelů zamilovaných do své rodné krajiny. V knize Za lásku k Irsku nabízí Susan Cahill klenoty irské literatury. Každý výběr je doplněn radami pro cestovatele, jak najít a plně zažít místo, o kterém se píše. Ať už si tuto knihu vezmete s sebou do Irska, nebo si ji vychutnáte ve svém křesle, budete obohaceni, povzneseni a pobaveni spisovateli pozoruhodného rozsahu a na vrcholu své formy.
Women authors convey their relationships with their mothers in essays, memoirs, and letters that span many generations, settings and ways of life and show the universal strength of mother-daughter bonds
