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Download or read book Marie Grubbe a Lady of the Seventeenth Century written by Jens Peter Jacobsen and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Depict[s] the times and existence of history's Marie Grubbe, at least from her fourteenth year in 1657 until her death in 1718, [with a] store of detail vividly culled from Danish history... This novel is essentially about the personality and development of Marie Grubbe...[who] learns relatively soon about the sham of society's mores, its ideas of status, and its precarious system of social roles, and she grows to scorn them"--from introduction.

Download or read book Marie Grubbe a Lady of the Seventeenth Century written by J. P. Jacobsen and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century is a book by Jens Peter Jacobsen. A Danish noblewoman explores her desire for an independent and satisfying erotic life.

Download or read book Reinventions of the Novel written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the Novel is a story of perpetual change, so that its identity still remains open to question. The sixteen articles in Reinventions of the Novel investigate connections, differences and similarities in the Novel around the world for the past three hundred years. Rather than searching for the essence of the genre, they look for the formal and thematic patterns on which the novel thrives, considering such matters as tradition and modernity, realism, rhetoric and identity, tableau and spatiality, and wondering whether epic and avant-garde are not quite contradictory terms. Close readings combined with historical overviews and theoretical discussions open up new constellations in the history of the novel. Untraditional cross-readings are made between Rabelais and Jens Peter Jacobsen and between Balzac and Nicholson Baker. Transformations of traditional modes of epic, biography and Bildung are traced as far as Georges Perec and Günter Grass, while canonical classics like Proust, Joyce, Richardson and Goethe are read in prosaic, pragmatic and media specific contexts. In the 1920s many people predicted the death of the novel; now more than ever it seems to be the dominant literary form – perhaps because it is the same, yet always different.

Download or read book A Difficult Death written by Morten Høi Jensen and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While largely unknown today, Danish writer Jens Peter Jacobsen was the leading prose writer in Scandinavia in the late nineteenth century. Despite his untimely death from tuberculosis at the age of thirty-eight, Jacobsen became a cult figure to an entire generation and continues to occupy an important place in Scandinavian cultural history. In this book, Morten Høi Jensen gives a moving account of Jacobsen's life, work, and death.--Adapted from book jacket.

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Download or read book The Greatest Children s Classics Of All Time written by Beatrix Potter and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 15557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Share the joy of reading to your little ones and take them into the magical land of dragons, fairies, elves and fantasies with this meticulously edited collection by e-artnow:_x000D_ Dragon Tales:_x000D_ My Father's Dragon_x000D_ The Reluctant Dragon_x000D_ The Book of Dragons_x000D_ Animal Tales & Fables:_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit_x000D_ The Tale of Benjamin Bunny…_x000D_ Mother West Wind Series_x000D_ The Burgess Bird Book for Children_x000D_ The Burgess Animal Book for Children_x000D_ The Velveteen Rabbit_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales_x000D_ Little Bun Rabbit_x000D_ Mother Goose in Prose_x000D_ Lulu's Library_x000D_ The Jungle Book…_x000D_ White Fang_x000D_ Black Beauty_x000D_ The Story of Doctor Dolittle…_x000D_ Aesop Fables_x000D_ The Panchatantra_x000D_ Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones_x000D_ The Russian Garland_x000D_ Fairy tales & Fantasies:_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm_x000D_ Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang_x000D_ Peter Pan_x000D_ Five Children and It…_x000D_ Alice in Wonderland_x000D_ Through the Looking Glass_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection_x000D_ At the Back of the North Wind_x000D_ The Princess and the Goblin_x000D_ Tanglewood Tales_x000D_ The Happy Prince and Other Tales_x000D_ All the Way to Fairyland_x000D_ Friendly Fairies…_x000D_ Old Peter's Russian Tales_x000D_ Childhood Adventures:_x000D_ Robin Hood_x000D_ Pinocchio_x000D_ Gingerbread Man_x000D_ Little Women_x000D_ The Secret Garden_x000D_ A Little Princess_x000D_ The Adventures of Tom Sawyer_x000D_ Journey to the Centre of the Earth_x000D_ Treasure Island…_x000D_ Anne of Green Gables Collection…_x000D_ The Wind in the Willows_x000D_ The Box-Car Children_x000D_ The Railway Children_x000D_ Oliver Twist_x000D_ David Copperfield…_x000D_ Classics Retold_x000D_ The Iliad of Homer _x000D_ Odysseus_x000D_ The Arabian Nights Entertainments_x000D_ Viking Tales_x000D_ Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table_x000D_ Chaucer for Children_x000D_ Tales from Shakespeare_x000D_ Don Quixote_x000D_ The Pilgrim's Progress_x000D_ Robinson Crusoe_x000D_ Voyage to Lilliput_x000D_ Little Goody Two-Shoes & Mrs Margery Two-Shoes_x000D_ Charles Dickens' Children Stories_x000D_ The Story of Hiawatha_x000D_ Uncle Tom's Cabin_x000D_ Pocahontas

Download or read book The Greatest Children s Classics Of All Time written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 14855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest Childrens Classics Of All Time is a monumental anthology that showcases an unprecedented collection of stories from the most celebrated authors in children's literature. This anthology traverses an array of literary styles, from the whimsical adventures of Lewis Carroll to the pioneering science fiction of Jules Verne, and the pastoral narratives of Beatrix Potter. It brings together an eclectic mix of tales that have enchanted young readers for generations, emphasizing themes of courage, wonder, and the triumph of good. Standout pieces include timeless tales of exploration, magical fantasies, and moral fables that echo the diverse literary traditions and cultural narratives from which they spring. The collection is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling in shaping young minds and fostering a lifelong love of reading. The contributing authors to this anthology are a veritable who's who of literary giants whose works have defined and indeed continue to shape the canon of children's literature. From the gothic charm of the Brothers Grimm to the social critiques of Mark Twain and the imaginative realms created by E. Nesbit, each author contributes uniquely to the collective exploration of youthful curiosity and moral development. Their backgrounds, spanning different centuries, cultures, and social contexts, enrich the anthology, offering a broad spectrum of pioneering themes and stylistic approaches. This collection is not only significant for its historical and cultural breadth, but also for highlighting the intersections and evolutions of literary movements within childrens literature. The Greatest Childrens Classics Of All Time is more than just an anthology; it is a gateway to a world of imagination, learning, and adventure. It is highly recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of tales that have shaped, and continue to shape, the dreams and virtues of young readers worldwide. By engaging with this collection, readers are offered a unique opportunity to traverse the landscapes of classic childrens literature, where the vivid worlds and characters created by these literary masters continue to inspire and entertain. This anthology serves as an invaluable educational resource, a treasure trove of cultural heritage, and a vibrant dialogue between the myriad voices that have contributed to what is truly the greatest childrens classics of all time.

Download or read book The Greatest Children s Classics of All Time Ultimate Collection 1400 Titles in One Book written by Beatrix Potter and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 14847 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Share the joy of reading to your little ones and take them into the magical land of dragons, fairies, elves and fantasies with this meticulously edited collection: Dragon Tales: My Father's Dragon The Reluctant Dragon The Book of Dragons Animal Tales & Fables: The Tale of Peter Rabbit The Tale of Benjamin Bunny… Mother West Wind Series The Burgess Bird Book for Children The Burgess Animal Book for Children The Velveteen Rabbit Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales Little Bun Rabbit Mother Goose in Prose Lulu's Library The Jungle Book… White Fang Black Beauty The Story of Doctor Dolittle… Aesop Fables The Panchatantra Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones The Russian Garland Fairy tales & Fantasies: Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang Peter Pan Five Children and It… Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection At the Back of the North Wind The Princess and the Goblin Tanglewood Tales The Happy Prince and Other Tales All the Way to Fairyland Friendly Fairies… Old Peter's Russian Tales Childhood Adventures: Robin Hood Pinocchio Gingerbread Man Little Women The Secret Garden A Little Princess The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Journey to the Centre of the Earth Treasure Island… Anne of Green Gables Collection… The Wind in the Willows The Box-Car Children The Railway Children Oliver Twist David Copperfield… Classics Retold The Iliad of Homer Odysseus The Arabian Nights Entertainments Viking Tales Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table Chaucer for Children Tales from Shakespeare Don Quixote The Pilgrim's Progress Robinson Crusoe Voyage to Lilliput Little Goody Two-Shoes & Mrs Margery Two-Shoes Charles Dickens' Children Stories The Story of Hiawatha Uncle Tom's Cabin Pocahontas

Download or read book The Greatest Fairytales Of All Time written by Lewis Carroll and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 7274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest Fairytales of All Time' presents an unparalleled collection that weaves through the rich tapestry of fairy tale tradition, encompassing a wide array of literary styles from the whimsical to the profound. This anthology captures the essence of cultural storytelling, showcasing the diversity and significance of its contents by bringing together iconic tales that have stood the test of time. The works within this compilation vary from the fantastical wonderlands of Lewis Carroll to the poignant social critiques of Oscar Wilde, illustrating the broad spectrum of human experience and imagination encapsulated in the fairy tale genre. The inclusion of lesser-known gems alongside universally celebrated stories offers readers a comprehensive insight into the genre's developmental narrative and its ability to convey complex truths through simple tales. The contributing authors and editors, spanning across the 19th and early 20th centuries, are luminaries in their own rights, with each bringing a unique cultural and literary perspective to the anthology. This collection is situated at the confluence of numerous literary movements—from Romanticism to Symbolism— and reflects the societal transition from oral folk traditions to printed literary works. The diversity of backgrounds, from the Brothers Grimm's Germanic folklore to Hans Christian Andersen's Danish tales, underlines the universal appeal and adaptability of fairy tales across different cultures and epochs. Their collective contributions embody the evolution of the fairy tale, enriching the reader's understanding of its enduring legacy and relevance. 'The Greatest Fairytales of All Time' is an indispensable resource for anyone keen on exploring the depths of human imagination and the variety of ways it has been manifested in literature. It serves as a valuable educational tool, offering insights into the historical and cultural contexts of these timeless stories. Moreover, this anthology invites readers into a dialogue spanning centuries, encouraging a deeper appreciation of how these divergent narratives mirror the complexities of human nature and society. This collection promises not just entertainment, but a profound engagement with the world's shared heritage of storytelling.

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Download or read book The Greatest Bed Time Stories written by Beatrix Potter and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 10704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your little ones to a snuggling sleep or go back yourself to the world of dreams and dreamers, magic, fairytales, legends and fantasy - with the greatest bed-time classics. Contents: Dragon Tales My Father's Dragon The Reluctant Dragon The Book of Dragons Animal Tales & Fables The Tale of Peter Rabbit The Tale of Benjamin Bunny The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies The Tailor of Gloucester Adventures of Peter Cottontail Mother West Wind Series The Burgess Bird Book for Children The Burgess Animal Book for Children The Velveteen Rabbit Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales Little Bun Rabbit Mother Goose in Prose Lulu's Library The Jungle Book The Second Jungle Book Just So Stories The Call of the Wild White Fang Black Beauty The Story of Doctor Dolittle The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle Doctor Dolittle's Post Office The Story of a Nodding Donkey The Story of a Stuffed Elephant The Nutcracker and the Mouse King The Panchatantra Aesop Fables Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones The Russian Garland: Folk Tales Fairy tales & Fantasies Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang Peter Pan Five Children and It The Phoenix and the Carpet The Story of the Amulet The Enchanted Castle Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection At the Back of the North Wind The Princess and the Goblin The Princess and Curdie Wonder Book Tanglewood Tales The Happy Prince and Other Tales A House of Pomegranates All the Way to Fairyland The Blue Bird for Children The King of the Golden River Rootabaga Stories Knock Three Times! The Cuckoo Clock Friendly Fairies Raggedy Ann Stories Raggedy Andy Stories Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi Old Peter's Russian Tales

Download or read book The Big Book of Fairytales Fantasy Classics written by Lewis Carroll and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-17 with total page 7277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy Classics offers readers an unparalleled journey into the labyrinth of the imagination, assembling a remarkable array of tales from the quills of some of history's most influential and pioneering authors. This collection spans a myriad of literary styles, from the grotesque and Gothic to the whimsical and whimsical, showcasing the richness and diversity of fantasy literature. Among its pages, readers will find seminal works that have shaped the genre, bridging the gap between ancient folklore traditions and modern fantasy storytelling. The anthology captures the essence of fantasy as a space for exploring the human condition, morality, and the complexities of the magical and the mundane. The contributors to this volume are a veritable who's who of literary history, each bringing their unique voice and perspective to the genre. From the surreal escapades in Lewis Carroll's wonderlands to the moral allegories in Oscar Wilde's writings, and the dark, cautionary tales of the Brothers Grimm, these authors collectively embody the spirit and evolution of fantasy literature. Their works reflect significant cultural and historical movements, from Romanticism to Victorian morality tales, offering readers a window into the sociopolitical landscapes of their times. This anthology is a treasure trove for aficionados of fantasy and fairy tales, students of literature, and anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the boundless realms of the imagination. It presents an extraordinary opportunity to explore the depths of fantasy literature through a tapestry of tales that challenge, entertain, and inspire. The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy Classics is not just a collection of stories; it is an invitation to wanderlust and wonder, encouraging readers to ponder the limitless potentials of the fantastical world. A rich educational resource and a compelling read, it promises to awaken a sense of awe and an appreciation for the craft of storytelling.

Download or read book The Greatest Fairytales of All Time in One Book written by Lewis Carroll and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 7268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents to you this unique collection of the most beloved fairy tales of all time: Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (J. M. Barrie) Peter and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Five Children and It (E. Nesbit) The Phoenix and the Carpet (E. Nesbit) The Story of the Amulet (E. Nesbit) The Enchanted Castle (E. Nesbit) Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll) Through the Looking Glass (Lewis Carroll) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection (L. Frank Baum): The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Marvelous Land of Oz The Woggle-Bug Book Ozma of Oz Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz The Road to Oz The Emerald City of Oz The Patchwork Girl of Oz Little Wizard Stories of Oz Tik-Tok of Oz The Scarecrow of Oz Rinkitink in Oz The Lost Princess of Oz The Tin Woodman of Oz The Magic of Oz Glinda of Oz At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) The Princess and the Goblin (George MacDonald) The Princess and Curdie (George MacDonald) Wonder Book (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Tanglewood Tales (Nathaniel Hawthorne) The Happy Prince and Other Tales (Oscar Wilde) A House of Pomegranates (Oscar Wilde) All the Way to Fairyland (Evelyn Sharp) The Blue Bird for Children (Maurice Maeterlinck and Georgette Leblanc) The King of the Golden River (John Ruskin) Rootabaga Stories (Carl Sandburg) Knock Three Times! (Marion St. John Webb) The Cuckoo Clock (Mary Louisa Molesworth) Friendly Fairies (Johnny Gruelle) Raggedy Ann Stories (Johnny Gruelle) Raggedy Andy Stories (Johnny Gruelle) Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi Old Peter's Russian Tales

Download or read book The Greatest Fairytales Of All Time written by Hans Christian Andersen and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 7311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the most-celebrated and best-loved fairy tales of all time:_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm_x000D_ Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang_x000D_ Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (J. M. Barrie)_x000D_ Peter and Wendy (J. M. Barrie)_x000D_ Five Children and It (E. Nesbit)_x000D_ The Phoenix and the Carpet (E. Nesbit)_x000D_ The Story of the Amulet (E. Nesbit)_x000D_ The Enchanted Castle (E. Nesbit)_x000D_ Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)_x000D_ Through the Looking Glass (Lewis Carroll)_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection (L. Frank Baum):_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz_x000D_ The Marvelous Land of Oz_x000D_ The Woggle-Bug Book_x000D_ Ozma of Oz_x000D_ Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz_x000D_ The Road to Oz_x000D_ The Emerald City of Oz_x000D_ The Patchwork Girl of Oz_x000D_ Little Wizard Stories of Oz_x000D_ Tik-Tok of Oz_x000D_ The Scarecrow of Oz_x000D_ Rinkitink in Oz_x000D_ The Lost Princess of Oz_x000D_ The Tin Woodman of Oz_x000D_ The Magic of Oz_x000D_ Glinda of Oz_x000D_ At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald)_x000D_ The Princess and the Goblin (George MacDonald)_x000D_ The Princess and Curdie (George MacDonald)_x000D_ Wonder Book (Nathaniel Hawthorne)_x000D_ Tanglewood Tales (Nathaniel Hawthorne)_x000D_ The Happy Prince and Other Tales (Oscar Wilde)_x000D_ A House of Pomegranates (Oscar Wilde)_x000D_ All the Way to Fairyland (Evelyn Sharp)_x000D_ The Blue Bird for Children (Maurice Maeterlinck and Georgette Leblanc)_x000D_ The King of the Golden River (John Ruskin)_x000D_ Rootabaga Stories (Carl Sandburg)_x000D_ Knock Three Times! (Marion St. John Webb)_x000D_ The Cuckoo Clock (Mary Louisa Molesworth)_x000D_ Friendly Fairies (Johnny Gruelle)_x000D_ Raggedy Ann Stories (Johnny Gruelle)_x000D_ Raggedy Andy Stories (Johnny Gruelle)_x000D_ Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi_x000D_ Old Peter's Russian Tales

Download or read book Hans Christian Andersen written by Paul Binding and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rarely does an American or European child grow up without an introduction to Hans Christian Andersen’s "The Ugly Duckling," "The Princess and the Pea," or "Thumbelina." Andersen began publishing his fairy tales in 1835, and they brought him almost immediate acclaim among Danish and German readers, followed quickly by the French, Swedes, Swiss, Norwegians, British, and Americans. Ultimately he wrote more than 150 tales. And yet, Paul Binding contends in this incisive book, Andersen cannot be confined to the category of writings for children. His work stands at the very heart of mainstream European literature. The author considers the entire scope of Andersen’s prose, from his juvenilia to his very last story. He shows that Andersen’s numerous novels, travelogues, autobiographies, and even his fairy tales (notably addressed not to children but to adults) earned a vast audience because they distilled the satisfactions, tensions, hopes, and fears of Europeans as their continent emerged from the Napoleonic Wars. The book sheds new light on Andersen as an intellectual, his rise to international stardom, and his connections with other eminent European writers. It also pays tribute to Andersen’s enlightened values—values that ensure the continuing appeal of his works.