Susanna Clarke Libri

All'inizio dell'Ottocento, della magia inglese rimangono quasi solo leggende come quella di Re Corvo, il grande mago capace di fondere la sapienza delle fate con la ragione umana. Ma dalle regioni del Nord un tempo visitate da elfi e folletti appare il signor Norrell, capace di far parlare le statue della cattedrale di York: la notizia sembra segnare il ritorno della magia in Inghilterra, e Norrell si trasferisce a Londra per offrire i suoi servizi magici al governo, impegnato nella guerra contro Napoleone. Ma una profezia parla di due maghi che faranno rinascere la magia inglese. Uno dei due maghi èNorrell. E l'altro chi è?

New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction World Fantasy Awards Finalist The instant New York Times bestselling novel from the author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, an intoxicating, hypnotic book set in a dreamlike alternative reality. Piranesi's house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite, its corridors endless, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases, rooms are flooded in an instant. But Piranesi is not afraid; he understands the tides as he understands the pattern of the labyrinth itself. He lives to explore the house. There is one other person in the house-a man called The Other, who visits Piranesi twice a week and asks for help with research into A Great and Secret Knowledge. But as Piranesi explores, evidence emerges of another person, and a terrible truth begins to unravel, revealing a world beyond the one Piranesi has always known. For readers of Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane and fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, Piranesi introduces an astonishing new world, an infinite labyrinth, full of startling images and surreal beauty, haunted by the tides and the clouds.

Celebrating two decades since its original release, this special edition of the fantasy classic features an insightful introduction by V E Schwab. The book delves into a richly imagined world filled with captivating characters and intricate plots, inviting readers to rediscover its timeless themes of adventure and self-discovery. Enhanced by the author's reflections, this edition offers both longtime fans and new readers a fresh perspective on the beloved story.

Set in an alternate England, two men embark on a journey that rekindles magic, altering the course of history. This 20th Anniversary Edition celebrates the Hugo Award-winning tale that inspired a BBC miniseries, featuring a new introduction by V.E. Schwab. The narrative intertwines themes of friendship and power, exploring the consequences of reintroducing magic into a world that has long forgotten it.

From the author of the award-winning, internationally bestselling Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, an enchanting collection of stories. Set in versions of England that bear an uncanny resemblance to the world of Strange and Norrell, these stories are brimming with all the ingredients of good fairy tales: petulant princesses, vengeful owls, ladies who pass their time in embroidering terrible fates, endless paths in deep, dark woods, and houses that never appear the same way twice. Their heroines and heroes include the Duke of Wellington, a conceited Regency clergyman, an eighteenth-century Jewish doctor, Mary, Queen of Scots, Jonathan Strange, and the Raven King himself. The Ladies of Grace Adieu is the perfect introduction to a world where charm is always tempered by eeriness, and picaresque comedy is always darkened by the disturbing shadow of Faerie. Contents: Introduction by Professor James Sutherland, Director of Sidhe Studies , University of Aberdeen (2006) The Ladies of Grace Adieu (1996) On Lickerish Hill (1997) Mrs Mabb (1998) The Duke of Wellington Misplaces His Horse (1999) Mr. Simonelli or the Fairy Widower (2000) Tom Brightwind, or, How the Fairy Bridge Was Built at Thoresby (2001) Antickes and Frets (2004) John Uskglass and the Cumbrian Charcoal Burner (2006)

An enchanting and haunting short story set during Christmas unfolds from the pen of an internationally bestselling and prize-winning author. Known for works like Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, this tale weaves together elements of magic and the festive spirit, promising a unique blend of wonder and introspection that captures the essence of the holiday season.

DBT-informed art therapy encourages patients to engage with and retain the three key concepts of mindfulness, metaphorical thinking, and mastery, to better understand and control their emotions. This highly practical resource provides thorough explanations and training for successfully integrating DBT therapy into current art therapy practice.