Download or read book Tales of the Dead Selections from Fantasmagoriana the Classic German Book of Ghost Stories written by Sarah Elizabeth Utterson, trans. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-27 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These six classic tales of ghosts and hauntings, culled from Fantasmagoriana (1818), a German book that reputedly helped inspire Mary Shelley to pen her immortal novel Frankenstein while staying with Percy Shelley and the mad, vampiric Lord Byron on that haunted summer at Villa Diodati, in Switzerland, two hundred years ago. That night saw the birth of monsters such as the vampire Lord Ruthven, made famous by John Polidori's story The Vampire, as well a vampire tale by Byron himself, one left never finished. But the hideous visage of Frankenstein's monster was born from the nightmares of Mary, to stalk the earth and the dark, troubling dreams of man, forever. These six German classics of supernatural terror gave birth to the inspiration for such ghastly horrors. For, Fear, just as much as Love, is a universal language.
Download or read book Hitler s Monsters written by Eric Kurlander and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A dense and scholarly book about . . . the relationship between the Nazi party and the occult . . . reveals stranger-than-fiction truths on every page.”—Daily Telegraph The Nazi fascination with the occult is legendary, yet today it is often dismissed as Himmler’s personal obsession or wildly overstated for its novelty. Preposterous though it was, however, supernatural thinking was inextricable from the Nazi project. The regime enlisted astrology and the paranormal, paganism, Indo-Aryan mythology, witchcraft, miracle weapons, and the lost kingdom of Atlantis in reimagining German politics and society and recasting German science and religion. In this eye-opening history, Eric Kurlander reveals how the Third Reich’s relationship to the supernatural was far from straightforward. Even as popular occultism and superstition were intermittently rooted out, suppressed, and outlawed, the Nazis drew upon a wide variety of occult practices and esoteric sciences to gain power, shape propaganda and policy, and pursue their dreams of racial utopia and empire. “[Kurlander] shows how swiftly irrational ideas can take hold, even in an age before social media.”—The Washington Post “Deeply researched, convincingly authenticated, this extraordinary study of the magical and supernatural at the highest levels of Nazi Germany will astonish.”—The Spectator “A trustworthy [book] on an extraordinary subject.”—The Times “A fascinating look at a little-understood aspect of fascism.”—Kirkus Reviews “Kurlander provides a careful, clear-headed, and exhaustive examination of a subject so lurid that it has probably scared away some of the serious research it merits.”—National Review
Download or read book A Demon Haunted Land written by Monica Black and published by Metropolitan Books. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A Demon-Haunted Land is absorbing, gripping, and utterly fascinating... Beautifully written, without even a hint of jargon or pretension, it casts a significant and unexpected new light on the early phase of the Federal Republic of Germany’s history. Black’s analysis of the copious, largely unknown archival sources on which the book is based is unfailingly subtle and intelligent.” —Richard J. Evans, The New Republic In the aftermath of World War II, a succession of mass supernatural events swept through war-torn Germany. A messianic faith healer rose to extraordinary fame, prayer groups performed exorcisms, and enormous crowds traveled to witness apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Most strikingly, scores of people accused their neighbors of witchcraft, and found themselves in turn hauled into court on charges of defamation, assault, and even murder. What linked these events, in the wake of an annihilationist war and the Holocaust, was a widespread preoccupation with evil. While many histories emphasize Germany’s rapid transition from genocidal dictatorship to liberal democracy, A Demon-Haunted Land places in full view the toxic mistrust, profound bitterness, and spiritual malaise that unfolded alongside the economic miracle. Drawing on previously unpublished archival materials, acclaimed historian Monica Black argues that the surge of supernatural obsessions stemmed from the unspoken guilt and shame of a nation remarkably silent about what was euphemistically called “the most recent past.” This shadow history irrevocably changes our view of postwar Germany, revealing the country’s fraught emotional life, deep moral disquiet, and the cost of trying to bury a horrific legacy.
Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 1480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The White Lady written by Benedikte Naubert and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-30 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first half of the nineteenth century, supernatural 'Tales from the German' were all the rage among the British and American fiction-reading audience. The present volume collects five of these stories by some of the era's most prominent German-language women writers: Benedikte Naubert, Caroline Pichler, Caroline de la Motte Fouqué, Caroline von Woltmann. Putting female protagonists centre stage, their intriguing tales of wonder, magic and horror offer a distinct perspective that is lacking in the output of their male contemporaries.With an Introduction and Notes by C. N. Opitz
Download or read book Der Ruf Des Tigers written by Anna Lowe and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-17 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tigerwandler Cruz Khala traut keinem Menschen. Auch dem Schicksal traut er nicht - noch nicht einmal in Form einer Frau, die seine gequälte Seele heilen kann. Aber es steht mehr als nur Liebe auf dem Spiel, als sich skrupellose Gestaltwandlertruppen auf der sonnigen Insel Maui versammeln, um einen unschätzbar wertvollen Edelstein mit geheimnisvollen Kräften zu stehlen. Ehe er sich versieht, wird Cruz zur letzten Verteidigungslinie zwischen dem Saphir und dem puren Bösen - und zum Einzigen, der in der Lage ist, das Leben seiner vorbestimmten Schicksalsgefährtin zu retten. Unbeschwert und sorgenfrei? Jetzt nicht mehr. Für Jody Monroe, Profi-Surferin, gingen die Dinge einen guten Lauf - bis ein unbekannter Scharfschütze ihre Welt auf den Kopf stellt. Sie entkommt mit der Hilfe eines geheimnisvollen Fremden mit eindringlichen, gelbgrünen Augen, der alle ihre Ängste - und Sehnsüchte - erweckt. Cruz ist der Widerspruch selbst: schroff und mürrisch, zutiefst verschlossen und doch zärtlich und beschützend gegenüber denen, die er liebt. Und sexy. Die ganze verdammte Zeit so verführerisch sexy. Schon bald ist nicht mehr nur Jodys Leben in Gefahr. Ihr Herz ist es ebenfalls. ALOHA SHIFTERS: JUWELEN DES HERZENS, ist eine mitreißende neue Serie, die an den tropischen Küsten von Maui spielt. Jeder Band ist ein fesselndes Abenteuer voller Action, Emotionen und Romantik! Wer glühend heiße Alpha-Gestaltwandler in exotischer Umgebung liebt, wird diese Bücher verschlingen!
Download or read book The Ghost seer written by Friedrich Schiller and published by . This book was released on 184? with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ghost seer From the German of Schiller written by Friedrich Schiller and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The German written by Lee Thomas and published by Lethe Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set during the height of World War II, The German examines the effect a series of ritualistic murders has on a small, Texas community. A killer preys on the young men of Barnard, Texas, leaving cryptic notes written in German. As the panic builds all eyes turn toward a quiet man with secrets of his own, who is trying to escape a violent past. Ernst Lang fled Germany in 1934. Once a brute, a soldier, a leader of the Nazi party, he has renounced aggression and embraces a peaceful obscurity. But Lang is haunted by an impossible past. He remembers his own execution and the extremes of sex and violence that led to it. He remembers the men he led into battle, the men he seduced, and the men who betrayed him. But are these the memories of a man given a second life, or the delusions of a lunatic?
Download or read book Learn German With Ghost Stories written by Brian Smith and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn German with Ghost Stories: German A1 Reader Journey through Germany's most haunted landscapes with Anna and Lukas, discovering secrets darker than stormy nights. From the enigmatic ruins of Palau to the legendary Fliegende Holländer, each tale in this reader captivates with suspense and the supernatural, offering a perfect setting for immersive language learning. Beginning with a tempestuous evening that leads our protagonists to the foreboding Schloss Schreckenstein, you'll be drawn into mysteries that intertwine with essential German vocabulary and linguistic structures. Each haunting tale, as engaging as it is educational, not only introduces the foundational elements of the German language but also enriches your cultural knowledge. The end of each chapter is punctuated with a curated vocabulary list, making words like 'dunkler' (dark) and 'Sturm' (storm) spring to life within the vivid narrative. Immerse yourself in this unique blend of ghostly tales and language lessons, ensuring an unforgettable learning experience. Whether embarking on your first linguistic adventure or looking to refresh your skills in an engaging way, "Learn German with Ghost Stories" promises a thrilling read. Dive in and let Germany's spectral tales enchant your learning journey! Learning German with A1 Stories and Glossaries Learning a new language can be daunting, but with the right resources, this process becomes not only more manageable but also enjoyable. One of the most effective methods to learn German is through A1-level stories complemented with glossaries. Here are some advantages of this approach: Contextual Learning: Reading stories allows you to witness words and phrases in a natural context. This not only makes comprehension easier but also aids in retaining the meaning and application of vocabulary. Motivation Boost: An engaging story can make the learning process fun and motivational. Instead of rote memorization of isolated words and phrases, you're following a plot, perhaps even eager to see its conclusion. Structured Learning: A glossary at the end of each story aids in quickly referencing important or challenging words. This allows the reader to maintain the flow of the story while expanding their vocabulary. Grammatical Progress: Reading stories inevitably exposes one to various aspects of German grammar. Instead of relying solely on dry grammar exercises, the story fosters an intuitive understanding of sentence structures and tenses. Self-paced Learning: With a story and glossary at hand, you can learn at your own pace, revisiting sections as needed, and taking the time to understand and internalize each segment of the narrative. By integrating A1 stories and glossaries into your German learning regimen, you can enjoy a holistic, contextual, and enjoyable learning experience.
Download or read book Popular Revenants written by Andrew Cusack and published by Camden House. This book was released on 2012 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is growing interest in the internationality of the literary Gothic, which is well established in English Studies. Gothic fiction is seen as transgressive, especially in the way it crosses borders, often illicitly. In the 1790s, when the English Gothic novel was emerging, the real or ostensible source of many of these uncanny texts was Germany. This first book in English dedicated to the German Gothic in over thirty years redresses deficiencies in existing English-language sources, which are outdated, piecemeal, or not sufficiently grounded in German Studies.
Download or read book The Mammoth Book of Ghost Stories by Women written by Marie O'Regan and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 25 chilling short stories by outstanding female writers. Women have always written exceptional stories of horror and the supernatural. This anthology aims to showcase the very best of these, from Amelia B. Edwards's 'The Phantom Coach', published in 1864, through past luminaries such as Edith Wharton and Mary Elizabeth Braddon, to modern talents including Muriel Gray, Sarah Pinborough and Lilith Saintcrow. From tales of ghostly children to visitations by departed loved ones, and from heart-rending stories to the profoundly unsettling depiction of extreme malevolence, what each of these stories has in common is the effect of a slight chilling of the skin, a feeling of something not quite present, but nevertheless there. If anything, this showcase anthology proves that sometimes the female of the species can also be the most terrifying . . .
Download or read book The Ghost seer written by Friedrich Schiller and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ghost seer Or Apparitionist An Interesting Fragment Found Among the Papers of Count O From the German of Schiller written by Friedrich Schiller and published by Gale Ecco, Print Editions. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T100179 Translated by Daniel Boileau. London: printed for Vernor and Hood; Binns, Leeds; and Rawson, Hull, 1795. [4],242p.; 8°
Download or read book The Goose Girl written by Russell Punter and published by First Reading Level 3. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming retelling of the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm, in the popular First Reading series. Princess Rose goes to visit Prince Hal to discuss their wedding. But she doesn't bargain on her sneaky maid taking her place. Will poor Rose spend her days looking after the royal geese? Full of quirky and engaging characters, beautifully brought to life by stylish, detailed illustrations. Developed with a reading expert from the University of Roehampton, with lively, easy-to-read text.
Download or read book Momo written by Michael and published by McSweeney's. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Neverending Story is Michael Ende’s best-known book, but Momo—published six years earlier—is the all-ages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. After the sweet-talking gray men come to town, life becomes terminally efficient. Can Momo, a young orphan girl blessed with the gift of listening, vanquish the ashen-faced time thieves before joy vanishes forever? With gorgeous new drawings by Marcel Dzama and a new translation from the German by Lucas Zwirner, this all-new 40th anniversary edition celebrates the book’s first U.S. publication in over 25 years.
Download or read book Ghosts of Berlin written by Rudolph Herzog and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berlin's hip present comes up against the city's dark past in these seven supernatural tales by the son of the great filmmaker who "shares his father's curious and mordant wit" (The Financial Times). In these hair-raising stories from the celebrated filmmaker and author Rudolph Herzog, millennial Berliners discover that the city is still the home of many unsettled—and deeply unsettling—ghosts. And those ghosts are not very happy about the newcomers. Thus the coddled daughter of a rich tech executive finds herself slowly tormented by the poltergeist of a Weimer-era laborer, and a German intelligence officer confronts a troll wrecking havoc upon the city's unbuilt airport. An undead Nazi sympathizer romances a Greek emigre, while Turkish migrants curse the gentrifiers that have evicted them. Herzog's keen observational eye and acid wit turn modern city stories into deliciously dark satires that ride the knife-edge of suspenseful and terrifying.
