LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY - The Woman Behind The Books: Autobiography & Private Letters (Including The Complete Anne of Green Gables Series, Emily Starr Trilogy & The Blue Castle)
LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY - The Woman Behind The Books: Autobiography & Private Letters (Including The Complete Anne of Green Gables Series, Emily Starr Trilogy & The Blue Castle)

Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-12

Total Pages: 3808

ISBN-13:

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Lucy Maud Montgomery's autobiography, 'The Woman Behind The Books,' offers readers a glimpse into the life of the beloved author known for her timeless works such as the 'Anne of Green Gables' series, 'Emily Starr Trilogy,' and 'The Blue Castle.' Through her private letters and personal reflections, Montgomery's literary style is revealed to be deeply rooted in her own experiences, painting a vivid picture of the inspirations behind her iconic characters and enchanting settings. This compilation provides a valuable insight into the literary context of Montgomery's work, showcasing the author's talent for storytelling and her ability to capture the essence of Canadian life in the early 20th century. Montgomery's writing is characterized by its nostalgic charm, engaging narratives, and universal themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of one's dreams. Lucy Maud Montgomery's own life experiences, from her early struggles to her later successes, undoubtedly influenced her writing and shaped the narratives that have resonated with readers for generations. As a woman ahead of her time, Montgomery defied societal norms and pursued her passion for writing, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy in the world of literature. Her autobiography and private letters offer a rare and intimate look into the mind of a prolific author, shedding light on the personal motivations and struggles that fueled her creative genius. For fans of Lucy Maud Montgomery's work, 'The Woman Behind The Books' is a must-read, as it provides a deeper understanding of the author's life and the inspirations behind her beloved characters. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Montgomery's writing or a newcomer to her novels, this comprehensive compilation offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of one of Canada's most celebrated literary figures.

Catalogue of the Books in the Penzance Public Library
Catalogue of the Books in the Penzance Public Library

Author: Anonymous

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-05-17

Total Pages: 654

ISBN-13: 3382507226

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Prince of Pleasure
Prince of Pleasure

Author: Saul David

Publisher: Grove Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 9780802137036

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In this title, a chronicle of the scandalous reign of England's George IV captures the sexual intrigue and financial improvidence that that helped define the Regency period and also notes this complex King's intelligence and advocacy of the arts.

The Daughters of George III
The Daughters of George III

Author: Catherine Curzon

Publisher: Pen and Sword History

Published: 2020-08-31

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1473897564

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In the dying years of the 18th century, the corridors of Windsor echoed to the footsteps of six princesses. They were Charlotte, Augusta, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia, and Amelia, the daughters of King George III and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Though more than fifteen years divided the births of the eldest sister from the youngest, these princesses all shared a longing for escape. Faced with their father’s illness and their mother’s dominance, for all but one a life away from the seclusion of the royal household seemed like an unobtainable dream. The six daughters of George III were raised to be young ladies and each in her time was one of the most eligible women in the world. Tutored in the arts of royal womanhood, they were trained from infancy in the skills vial to a regal wife but as the king’s illness ravaged him, husbands and opportunities slipped away. Yet even in isolation, the lives of the princesses were filled with incident. From secret romances to dashing equerries, rumors of pregnancy, clandestine marriage and even a run-in with Napoleon, each princess was the leading lady in her own story, whether tragic or inspirational. In The Royal Nunnery: Daughters of George III, take a wander through the hallways of the royal palaces, where the king’s endless ravings echo deep into the night and his daughters strive to be recognized not just as princesses, but as women too.

The Warm South
The Warm South

Author: Robert Holland

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 0300235925

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An evocative exploration of the impact of the Mediterranean on British culture, ranging from the mid-eighteenth century to today Ever since the age of the Grand Tour in the eighteenth century, the Mediterranean has had a significant pull for Britons--including many painters and poets--who sought from it the inspiration, beauty, and fulfillment that evaded them at home. Referred to as "Magick Land" by one traveler, dreams about the Mediterranean, and responses to it, went on to shape the culture of a nation. Written by one of the world's leading historians of the Mediterranean, this book charts how a new sensibility arose from British engagement with the Mediterranean, ancient and modern. Ranging from Byron's poetry to Damien Hirst's installations, Robert Holland shows that while idealized visions and aspirations often met with disillusionment and frustration, the Mediterranean also offered a notably insular society the chance to enrich itself through an imagined world of color, carnival, and sensual self-discovery.

The Tiger in the House
The Tiger in the House

Author: Carl Van Vechten

Publisher: New York Review of Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9781590172230

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The enormously erudite and unfailingly charming Carl Van Vechten sings the praises of the most enigmatic of human companions in this witty, learned, and unabashedly opinionated book, one of the most enjoyable and wide-ranging of literary reckonings with the animal world. Carl Van Vechten was an esteemed photographer, novelist, and critic, a champion of modernism and the Harlem renaissance. His deepest devotion, however, was to the feline, an animal who, as he writes, “has been a god, a companion of sorceresses at the Witches’ Sabbath, a beast who is royal in Siam, who in Japan is called ‘the tiger who eats from the hand,’ the adored of Mohammed, Laura’s rival with Petrarch, the friend of Richelieu’s idle moments, the favorite of poet and prelates.” All cat haters are here served notice to beware. The Tiger in the Houseis an unparalleled paean to the quirks and qualities of the cat. To it, Van Vechten brings a remarkable expertise in every kind of human endeavor: science, literature, art, history, law, music, and folklore from around the world, not to mention the most important thing of all–his personal experience of his own beloved cats.

Prinny and His Pals
Prinny and His Pals

Author: Tom Ambrose

Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers

Published: 2016-04-07

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0720617936

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From the first biography of George IV in 1831 to the last in 2001, Mad King George’s son has commonly been held up to ridicule as a weak, selfish, and incompetent spendthrift, barely tolerated by his ministers, loathed by most of his family, and dependent on the emotional support of grasping mistresses. However, acclaimed historian Tom Ambrose—author of Godfather of the Revolution: The Life of Phillipe Egalité, Duc D’Orléans—has uncovered new details on "Prinny" that suggests that, for all his faults, George IV just may have been the most humane and amusing of all British monarchs, notwithstanding his love of the high life. Central to the story is the vast array of friends that populate a remarkable reign as Prince Regent and King. If Prinny, as they knew him, was so grotesquely foolish, how did he amass such a fascinating (and loyal) group of friends? Could any other British ruler count among his friends the country’s most brilliant playwright (Richard Sheridan), or the wiliest statesman (Charles Fox), or the greatest political philosopher (Edmund Burke), not to mention perhaps the biggest loveable rogues’ gallery London ever saw? The truth was that Prinny’s occasional buffoonery and imposing girth made him the perfect target for political satirists and cartoonists—at their zenith during his reign—and his high qualities have been consistently overlooked. This warm, funny, and affectionate portrait displays George at his very best: delighting some of the finest minds of his generation, easily winning over his subjects and his family as well as treating his lovers with care and concern—and roistering with all his pals.

The Greatest Murder Mysteries of Mary Roberts Rinehart - 25 Titles in One Edition
The Greatest Murder Mysteries of Mary Roberts Rinehart - 25 Titles in One Edition

Author: Mary Roberts Rinehart

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2018-11-02

Total Pages: 2761

ISBN-13: 8027244439

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Musaicum Books presents to you a carefully created collection of Mary Roberts Rinehart's thriller novels and crime stories. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Miss Cornelia Van Gorder Series: The Circular Staircase The Bat Tish Carberry Series: The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry Three Pirates of Penzance That Awful Night Tish: The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions Mind over Motor Like a Wolf on the Fold The Simple Lifers Tish's Spy My Country Tish of Thee— More Tish The Cave on Thundercloud Tish Does Her Bit Salvage Novels: The Man in Lower Ten The Window at the White Cat The Case of Jennie Brice The After House K. Long Live the King! The Amazing Interlude The Breaking Point Short Stories: Locked Doors Sight Unseen The Confession The Valley of Oblivion Kings, Queens, and Pawns – Autobiography

The House of Orange in Revolution and War
The House of Orange in Revolution and War

Author: Jeroen Koch

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2022-06-06

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 1789145414

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An epic account of the House of Orange-Nassau over one hundred and fifty years of European history. Three rulers from the House of Orange-Nassau reigned over the Netherlands from 1813 to 1890: King William I from 1813 to 1840, King William II from 1840 to 1849, and King William III from 1849 to 1890. Theirs is an epic tale of joy and tragedy, progress and catastrophe, disappointment and glory—all set against the backdrop of a Europe plagued by war and revolution. The House of Orange in Revolution and War relates one and a half centuries of House of Orange history in a gripping narrative, leading the reader from the last stadholders of the Dutch Republic to the modern monarchy of the early twentieth century, from the French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars to World War I and the European Revolutions that came after it.