Rogue Herries
Rogue Herries

Author: Hugh Walpole

Publisher: Herries Chronicle

Published: 2022-08-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781528720113

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Crime and romance take over the idyllic Lake District setting in this first volume in Hugh Walpole's, The Herries Chronicle. First published in 1930, Rogue Herries is narrated by the titular character as he describes Francis Herries' story and his decision to move his family from their Yorkshire home to the beautiful Borrowdale valley in Cumbria. The tumultuous family drama follows Francis as he mistreats his wife, sells his mistress, and chases after a young teenage girl. His son, David, leads a life almost as eventful as his father's, while his sister quietly dreams of things beyond her reach. Read & Co. Books have proudly republished Rogue Herries, the ideal period drama for historical fiction lovers.

The Architectural Theory of Viollet-le-Duc
The Architectural Theory of Viollet-le-Duc

Author: Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 1990-03-07

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780262720137

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Among architects and preservationists, the writings of Viollet-le-Duc (1814-1879) have long been considered major resources. They inspired a generation of American architects, including Frank Furness, John Wellborn Root, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1894, the critic Montgomery Schuyler observed that Viollet-le-Duc's books "have had the strongest influence on this generation of readers." But for the past century, all but one of his works have been out of print in English. These readings carefully selected from the entire range of Viollet-le-Duc's work make available the historical insights and practical principles of one of the most imaginative, and inspiring architectural theorists of the modern era. M.F. Hearn has culled from Viollet-le-Duc's books on architecture the passages in which his major ideas about the theory of architecture are most cogently expressed.Hearn has arranged and interplated the readings in a sequence of topics covering Viollet-le-Duc's views on the architecture of the past, his convictions about the education of architects, his philosophy of method, principles of design, and his guidelines for restoration. The selections are introduced by a biographical essay connected by interpretive commentaries, and followed by a biographical note.

Why Fakes Matter
Why Fakes Matter

Author: Mark Jones

Publisher: British Museum Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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In this book, scholars from a variety of disciplines provide new evidence about some of the most significant forgers and forgeries. The reception of fakes is considered, as is their importance as evidence for the history of taste and the art market.

Blue Angel
Blue Angel

Author: Francine Prose

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0061864900

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The National Book Award Finalist from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Francine Prose—now the major motion picture Submission “Screamingly funny … Blue Angel culminates in a sexual harassment hearing that rivals the Salem witch trials.” —USA Today It's been years since Swenson, a professor in a New England creative writing program, has published a novel. It's been even longer since any of his students have shown promise. Enter Angela Argo, a pierced, tattooed student with a rare talent for writing. Angela is just the thing Swenson needs. And, better yet, she wants his help. But, as we all know, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Deliciously risque, Blue Angel is a withering take on today's academic mores and a scathing tale that vividly shows what can happen when academic politics collides with political correctness.

Die Neueren Sprachen
Die Neueren Sprachen

Author: Wilhelm Viëtor

Publisher:

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 806

ISBN-13:

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Vols. 1-5 include a separately paged section "Phonetische Studien. Beiblatt."