Dorian Gray is having his picture painted by Basil Hallward, who is charmed by his looks. But when Sir Henry Wotton visits and seduces Dorian into the worship of youthful beauty with an intoxicating speech, Dorian makes a wish he will live to regret: that all the marks of age will now be reflected in the portrait rather than on Dorian's own face. The stage is now set for a masterful tale about appearance, reality, art, life, truth, fiction and the burden of conscience. Oscar Wilde's only full-length novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a lasting gem of sophisticated wit and playfulness, which brings together ... |
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"... ритмическая стихия стихов Фаины Гримберг трудно поддается измерению верификационными эталонами: она свободно переходит от верлибра к раешнику, от строго ритмизированной строки произвольно колеблющейся долгой просодии, она вбирает в себя и заимствованные и цитируемые строки и словосочетания. В стихах Фаины Гримберг глаз эрудита увидит и вольное вплетение строк Шекспира, Пушкина, средневековых французских классиков. Фаина Гримберг широко пользуется рефренными повторениями, подчас звучащими, как заклинания или как лейтмотив, и эмоциональными восклицаниями, вмещающими в себя невыговариваемую полноту лирического ... |
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The baron's precious daughter is missing. There are signs she's been kidnapped by a vampire. And what could be the best way to find a bloodsucker, if not sending your own hidden in the basement? Elia, a vampire released after 13 years in oblivion, is sent to locate the girl and settle the matter by sunrise. Weak and amnesiac, she accepts the job and dives into a night of mysteries, dangers, and self discovery, revealing the town's shameless secrets as she fights to keep her word. Fierce and devoted, Elia's not afraid to paint the walls red on her way but will she find the strength to deal with all the ... |
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When the young salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning transformed into a monstrous insect, his shock and incomprehension are coupled with the panic of being late for work and having to reveal his appearance to family and colleagues. Although over the following weeks he gradually becomes used to this new existence confined within the bounds of the apartment, and his parents and sister adapt to living with a grotesque bug, Gregor notices that their attitudes towards him are changing and he feels increasingly alienated. One of the masterpieces of twentieth-century world literature, The Metamorphosis is accompanied in ... |
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A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride. Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left-if he'll have her. As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would ... |
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Far in the future, the World Controllers have created the ideal society. Through clever use of genetic engineering, brainwashing and recreational sex and drugs all its members are happy consumers. Bernard Marx seems alone harbouring an ill-defined longing to break free. A visit to one of the few remaining Savage Reservations where the old, imperfect life still continues, may be the cure for his distress... Aldous Huxley's ingenious fantasy of the future sheds a blazing light on the present and is considered to be his most enduring masterpiece. Whith introductions by Margaret Atwood and David Bradshaw. ... |
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The comprehensive guide to the Star Wars galaxy. Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away... This in-depth title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm Scissorpunch. From terrifying rancors to adorable porgs, learn about more than 100 fascinating creatures. Chart your way through the galaxy with more than 275 entries on locations, ... |
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The sequel to the book God Emperor of Dune. ... In the fifteen hundred years since his passing, the Empire has fallen into ruin. The great Scattering saw millions abandon the crumbling civilization and spread out beyond the reaches of known space. The planet Arrakis - now called Rakis has reverted to its desert climate, and its great sandworms are dying. Now the Lost Ones are returning home in pursuit of power. And as these factions vie for control over the remnants of the Empire, a girl named Sheeana rises to prominence in the wastelands of Rakis, sending religious fervor throughout the galaxy. For she possesses the ... |
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The sequel to the book Children of Dune. ... In the fifteen hundred years since his passing, the Empire has fallen into ruin. The great Scattering saw millions abandon the crumbling civilization and spread out beyond the reaches of known space. The planet Arrakis now called Rakis has reverted to its desert climate, and its great sandworms are dying. Now the Lost Ones are returning home in pursuit of power. And as these factions vie for control over the remnants of the Empire, a girl named Sheeana rises to prominence in the wastelands of Rakis, sending religious fervor throughout the galaxy. For she possesses the ... |
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As a renowned chef, single-dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive. Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when Mayor Kelly suggests Archer is looking for a nanny, and Iris might be available, she shudders at the thought. But in need of money she reluctantly agrees. As Archer and Iris get used to their new roles, is it possible that they might have more in common than they first thought, or is Olive just determined to play match-maker... ... |
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Return to Dream Harbor in the blissfully romantic follow-up to the smash hit bestseller Pumpkin Spice Cafe, as bookseller Hazel and thrillseeker Noah attempt to decode some mysterious messages found in the pages of some literary volumes. Working at Dream Harbor's bookstore, Hazel Kelly spends her time surrounded by books, but with her thirtieth birthday drawing near, she worries she has no exciting stories of her own. What she needs is an adventure. Noah's life on the other hand seems to just be one big adventure. With his boat and tattoos, the man lives and breathes excitement. When clues start turning up ... |
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A Fable About Following Your Dream. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself a king, and an alchemist, all of whom point ... |
