Geraldine Brooks Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Kentucky, 1850. Mladý černý otrok Jarret si vytvoří silné pouto se zrzavým hřebcem Lexingtonem, čímž položí základy sportovní legendy. Společně vítězí po celém americkém Jihu, dokud je nedohoní blížící se občanská válka. Potulný malíř Thomas Scott, který se proslavil malbami tohoto výjimečného koně, odloží štětce, chopí se zbraně a ocitne se uprostřed války – i uprostřed osobní konfrontace s tím, co znamená svoboda. New York, 1954. Galeristka Martha Jacksonová narazí na obraz tajemného koně, který v ní probudí posedlost vypátrat jeho původ. Washington, 2019. Australská vědkyně Jess zkoumá kostru Lexingtona, zatímco nigerijsko-americký historik umění Theo odhaluje dávno zapomenuté příběhy dostihových hřebců a černochů, kteří stáli v jejich stínu. Společně začnou rozmotávat spletité uzly minulosti, jejíž důsledky sahají až do současnosti. Kůň je nesmírně čtivý román inspirovaný skutečným příběhem plnokrevníka Lexingtona o tom, jak se příběhy zvířat a lidí proplétají v dějinách, o síle vzpomínek, o vědeckém bádání, ale i o neviditelnosti těch, jejichž přínos nebyl zaznamenán jenom kvůli barvě kůže. Výjimečný literární zážitek, který vás dovede až do cílové rovinky – a tam vám zlomí srdce i otevře oči.

Exploring the profound impact of unexpected loss, this memoir delves into the author's personal journey toward healing and acceptance. With poignant reflections and emotional depth, it captures the struggles and triumphs faced in the wake of grief, offering insights into resilience and the search for peace. The author's acclaimed narrative style brings a unique perspective to the universal experience of loss, making this a touching and relatable read for anyone navigating similar challenges.

“Brooks’ chronological and cross-disciplinary leaps are thrilling.” — The New York Times Book Review. “Horse isn’t just an animal story—it’s a moving narrative about race and art.” — TIME. “A thrilling story about humanity in all its ugliness and beauty . . . the evocative voices create a story so powerful, reading it feels like watching a neck-and-neck horse race, galloping to its conclusion—you just can’t look away.” — Oprah Daily. Winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. A discarded painting, a skeleton, and the greatest racehorse in America intertwine in a sweeping narrative of spirit, obsession, and injustice throughout American history. In Kentucky, 1850, an enslaved groom named Jarret forms a deep bond with a bay foal, leading the horse to record-setting victories. As civil war erupts, a young artist known for his racehorse paintings joins the Union forces and reunites with the stallion and his groom in a perilous moment far from the racetrack's glamor. Fast forward to New York City, 1954, where gallery owner Martha Jackson becomes captivated by a mysterious nineteenth-century equestrian painting. In Washington, DC, 2019, Jess, a Smithsonian scientist, and Theo, a Nigerian-American art historian, connect over their shared interest in the horse—one studying its bones for clues to its endurance, while the other uncovers the lost history of the Black horsemen vital to its success. Based on the true story of the record-br

An action-packed, violent and surprising novel about the life of a real historical figure, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of People of the Book and March. LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2016 1000 BC. The Second Iron Age. The time of King David. Anointed as the chosen one when just a young shepherd boy, David will rise to be king, grasping the throne and establishing his empire. But his journey is a tumultuous one and the consequences of his choices will resound for generations. In a life that takes him from obscurity to fame, he is by turns hero and traitor, glamorous young tyrant and beloved king, murderous despot and remorseful, diminished patriarch. His wives love and fear him, his sons will betray him. It falls to Natan, the courtier and prophet who both counsels and castigates David, to tell the truth about the path he must take. Brooks has an uncanny ability to hear and transform characters from history, and this beautifully written, unvarnished saga of faith, desire, family, ambition, betrayal, and power will enthral her many fans.

America settentrionale, 1660. Bethia Mayfield, quindici anni, ascolta dal suo letto la notizia che Caleb, il suo amico wampanoag, andrà a vivere con la sua famiglia dopo il battesimo. Cresciuta in una comunità puritana su Martha's Vineyard, Bethia ha sempre avuto un carattere serio e solitario, accentuato dalla morte della madre. Costretta a rinunciare all'istruzione, si occupa di Solace e del padre, pastore della comunità. Tuttavia, la sua curiosità la spinge a esplorare l'isola, affascinata dai nativi e dai loro riti, mentre si confronta con la sua educazione puritana. Incontra Caleb a dodici anni, e la loro amicizia profonda li porta a scoprire le rispettive culture e religioni. Caleb, che rispetta la natura e non conosce il peccato, si interroga sul perché gli inglesi adorino un dio invisibile. Bethia gli legge le Scritture e desidera sperimentare la sua "avventura idolatra". Due mondi diversi si attraggono, culminando quando Caleb accetta il Dio cristiano e inizia un percorso di studi, allontanandosi da Bethia, che non può ambire a una vita simile. Ispirato a una storia vera, il romanzo esplora temi di amicizia, libertà e pregiudizio in un'epoca di incontro tra culture.

Set in a village in remote England which is confronted by plague - Anna Frith is a housemaid who discovers powers of healing.

È la primavera del 1996 a Sarajevo e Hanna Heath, trentenne restauratrice australiana di manoscritti e libri antichi, giunge nella capitale bosniaca devastata da cinque anni di guerra civile e ancora sotto il fuoco dei cecchini. Deve restaurare la Haggadah di Sarajevo, un manoscritto ebraico prodotto in Spagna in età medievale e ricco di inusuali e variopinte miniature; un'opera preziosa e fondamentale nella storia dell'ebraismo, che fu salvata dal bibliotecario musulmano del Museo di Sarajevo quando, negli anni Quaranta, i nazisti e i famigerati reparti della Mano Nera cercarono di impadronirsene. È dalla voce di Hanna che apprendiamo la magnifica storia del libro, una vicenda fatta di macchie di vino e di sangue, di splendidi fermagli smarriti, di farfalle di montagna, di storie d'amore e di vigliaccheria, di secoli di splendore e di decadenza, di gloriose città, la Siviglia del 1480, la Tarragona del 1492, la Venezia del 1609, la Vienna del 1894, e di uomini giusti.

The book focuses on the significance of early literature from the 1900s and earlier, highlighting their scarcity and rising costs. It aims to make these classic works accessible by republishing them in affordable, high-quality editions that preserve the original text and artwork, ensuring that these timeless pieces remain available to contemporary readers.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, reflecting its historical significance. While it may have imperfections such as marks and flawed pages due to its age, the reprint aims to preserve and promote the cultural value of the literature. It is part of a commitment to make important works accessible in high-quality, affordable editions that stay true to the original content.