By the esteemed author of Enemy Brothers, comes a masterful tale both eerily dark and exquisitely tender. Published in 1930, Tenthragon is an unduly obscure, gothic psychological novel. A book of complex contrasts, the emotions of the narrative battle for dominance, leaving the reader experiencing the extremes of horror and pathos. Following the story of dear little innocent Paddy Tenthragon, we witness the story through his child’s eyes as he grapples with the mysteries of the past and its very real effects upon his life. Why will no one explain his own history to him? How did he end up the ward of his cousin Brendon? And why is there an entire half of the house he is forbidden to enter? Who are our true enemies, this novel asks. What is true goodness? Woefully hard to find in print, happily it is readily available for free on Internet Archive.
Becoming a Writer is not another tired book of advice on what techniques an author ought to employ. Instead, it is an insightful guide on how to actually BE a writer. And if you are a writer, if you nurture and train that creative portion of yourself, then you WILL write. Filled to the brim with invaluable insights, this revolutionary book is just as relevant now as ever it was when it first hit shelves in 1934. The most helpful and inspiring book I have ever had the privilege of opening upon the subject—it is a must-read for anyone in any stage of ‘becoming a writer.’
A reissue of a classic work published in 1934 on writing and the creative process, Becoming a Writer recaptures the excitement of Dorothea Brande's creative writing classroom of the 1920s. Decades before brain research "discovered" the role of the right and left brain in all human endeavor, Dorothea Brande was teaching students how to see again, how to hold their minds still, and how to call forth the inner writer.
The Count of Monte Cristo first took the world by storm in 1844, but it claimed my imagination and attention 180 years later. This atmospheric book leaves you wanting to stay in 19th century France, forever following the life of Edmond Dantès. Both complex and simple, this a long, winding narrative about the misfortunes and fortunes of one man and all the lives his life touches. I loved following all of the many threads of the story and seeing how they wove together and connected to make one massive, masterful story. The conversations are so vivid and interesting that they make you feel like you are right there eavesdropping. A book of people and motives, of vengeance and forgiveness, of love and loss, The Count of Monte Cristo is an unforgettable experience.
The epic tale of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge, in its definitive translation
Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to use the treasure to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. Dumas' epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized…
When a reclusive girl, Trea, escapes Athlumney Castle, she meets an enigmatic young man who has his own reasons for wanting to leave Athlumney. Could they both be heir to the same throne? A charming novella for any lover of medieval and fantasy fiction.
