Robert Mighall Libri

"This edition first published 2010 by Collector's Library. Reissued by Macmillan Collector's Library 2016"--Title page verso.

Conservare bellezza e giovinezza a ogni costo, vivere in un infinito presente anche se il prezzo è un'infinita dannazione: la storia di Dorian Gray è probabilmente una delle più note che la letteratura abbia mai raccontato, e non c'è generazione di lettori che non si sia confrontata con la straordinaria favola per adulti scritta da Oscar Wilde. Una favola che intreccia personaggi, o meglio anime molto diverse tra di loro: da Dorian Gray, il dandy che espia il proprio edonismo con la vecchiaia, a Lord Henry, il cui spirito cinico e decadente richiama quello dello stesso Wilde. Ma proprio l'intrecciarsi di tante anime, insieme alla fortissima tensione narrativa, fa si che l'incanto del Ritratto resti intatto nonostante il passare del tempo

Anglické vydání Hamleta. Hamlet je slavná tragédie pojednávající o jednom dánském královském rodu. Hamletovi zemře otec, král dánský, a hned záhy si jeho ovdovělá žena (vystupující jako Královna) vezme za muže králova bratra, Claudia (vystupující zde jako Král). Zde začíná náš příběh, a sice asi dva měsíce poté, co král zemřel. Horacio, jeden z nejvěrnějších služebníků, je přivolán stráží na cimbuří, protože viděli ducha, který vypadal úplně stejně jako bývalý král. Přizvou tedy i Hamleta, který si s otcem povídá a zjistí, že Claudius jej ve spánku zabil tím, že mu nakapal jed do ucha. Hamlet slíbí, že otcovu smrt pomstí... Hra poukazuje, že touha po moci se nezastaví před ničím. Ušlechtilí zabíjejí, poddaní se poklonkují a čest či ctnost jsou výsadami hrdinů.

Focusing on the Victorian Gothic genre, this comprehensive study offers fresh interpretations of well-known works alongside extensive historical context. It explores the evolution of Gothic fiction throughout the nineteenth century, examining influential authors such as Dickens and Stoker, while drawing connections to the cultural and societal influences of the time. The analysis highlights how these texts reflect the complexities of Victorian society, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of Gothic literature.

The Importance of Being Earnest is both Oscar Wilde's most important and funniest play. As the subtitle suggests there is more to this play than its farcical nature suggests. Wilde calls into question the nature of identity while poking fun at proper British manners and the aristocracy. Even after one hundred years, The Importance of Being Earnest continues to be the standard by which all other farces are judged. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.

One of the leading figures of the English Romantic movement, and an inspiration for many future poets, John Keats' works such as "Ode to a Nightingale," "To Autumn," and "Ode on a Grecian Urn" are among the best-loved poems of all time. In this new biography, Robert Mighall charts the life of this brilliant poet, from the premature deaths of both his parents, to his early writings and unkind treatment from critics, his travels and friendship with the Shelleys, and his untimely death at the age of 25. Interspersed in his life story are extracts from Keats’s poems to offer a unique insight into both the man and his work.

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Robert Mighall's book combines the insights of Alain de Botton with the themes of The Cloudspotter's Guide, celebrating the beauty and significance of sunshine.