David Rytman Slavitt è un autore prolifico la cui vasta opera spazia tra poesia, prosa e traduzione. Noto per la sua capacità di collegare il mondo antico alla realtà contemporanea, le poesie di Slavitt offrono ai lettori un modo bello e perspicace per meditare sulle complessità della vita. La sua prosa è caratterizzata da arguzia, passione e grazia, affrontando spesso temi profondi con un tocco accessibile. La vasta produzione e versatilità di Slavitt in diversi generi lo rendono una figura letteraria di spicco.
Set against the backdrop of Bling Britain, this sexy novel offers a captivating glimpse into a world of glamour and desire. With engaging characters and a plot filled with intrigue, it promises to be the perfect escape for summer reading. The story weaves together themes of love, ambition, and the allure of wealth, making it an enticing choice for those seeking a thrilling and indulgent literary experience.
It's autumn 2008 and Matt Freeman is having a very bad day. Later that night, things only get worse when he drops in on his girlfriend, Bobbie, a fashion PR and reality TV show fanatic. As his London life spirals murderously out of control, Matt is forced to seek out old flames and consider North Korean business ventures.
In awe of his wife, hounded by his agent and ignored by his editor, mild mannered crime novelist David Slavitt finds his life is spiralling out of control. Living in constant fear that his editor might drop him in favour of the next new talent, David juggles house work and child care alongside plot twists and character development.
Exploring the challenges of fatherhood, this book delves into the complexities of raising daughters who are strong-willed and independent. The narrative captures the humorous and poignant moments that arise from the generational clash between traditional parenting expectations and modern realities. Through relatable anecdotes and insightful reflections, it examines the evolving dynamics of family relationships, highlighting the joys and trials of being a dad in today's world.
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The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and marginalia. It aims to protect and promote important literature by providing an affordable, high-quality modern edition that remains faithful to the original.
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Whether you are writing a police procedural or a psychological thriller, a contemporary or historically set novel, this book will help you identify the right beginning, middle and end of your crime novel. It will help you recognise your talent and realise your ambition in practical and realistic ways. -- .
The fabulous bestselling novel about the man called"America's high priest of sex" -- publisher of the world's most celebrated magazine for playboys.
