War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells first serialised in 1897 in the UK by Pearson's Magazine and in the US by Cosmopolitan magazine. The novel's first appearance in hardcover was in 1898 from publisher William Heinemann of London. Written between 1895 and 1897, it is one of the earliest stories that detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race. The novel is the first-person narrative of both an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and of his younger brother in London as southern England is invaded by Martians. The novel is one of the most commented-on works in the science fiction canon. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time. The novel has been variously interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British imperialism, and generally Victorian superstitions, fears and prejudices. At the time of publication, it was classified as a scientific romance, like Wells's earlier novel The Time Machine. The War of the Worlds has been both popular (having never been out of print) and influential, spawning half a dozen feature films, radio dramas, a record album, various comic book adaptations, a television series, and sequels or parallel stories by other authors. It has even influenced the work of scientists, notably Robert Goddard, who (inspired by the book) invented both the liquid fuelled rocket and multistage rocket, which resulted in the Apollo 11 moon landing 71 years later.
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Washington Square is a short novel by Henry James. Originally published in 1880 as a serial in Cornhill Magazine and Harper's New Monthly Magazine, it is a structurally simple tragicomedy that recounts the conflict between a dull but sweet daughter and her brilliant, unemotional father. The plot of the novel is based upon a true story told to James by his close friend, British actress Fanny Kemble. The book is often compared with Jane Austen's work for the clarity and grace of its prose and its intense focus on family relationships. James was not a great fan of Washington Square itself. He tried to read it over for inclusion in the New York Edition of his fiction (1907–1909) but found that he could not, so the novel was not included. Other readers, though, have sufficiently enjoyed the book to make it one of the more popular works of the Jamesian canon. The bitterest irony in the story is that Dr. Sloper, a brilliant and successful physician, is exactly right about Morris Townsend, and yet he is cruel to his defenseless and loving daughter. If the doctor had been incorrect in his appraisal of the worthless Townsend, he would be only a stock villain. As it is, the doctor's head functions perfectly but his heart has grown cold after the death of his beautiful and gifted wife. Catherine gradually grows throughout the story, ultimately gaining the ability to judge her situation accurately. As James puts it: "From her point of view the great facts of her career were that Morris Townsend had trifled with her affection, and that her father had broken its spring. Nothing could ever alter these facts; they were always there, like her name, her age, her plain face. Nothing could ever undo the wrong or cure the pain that Morris had inflicted on her, and nothing could ever make her feel towards her father as she felt in her younger years." Catherine will never be brilliant, but she learns to be clear-sighted.
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This carefully crafted ebook: "20 HAUNTING TALES OF MYSTERY & MACABRE: Ghost Stories of an Antiquary - Volume 1&2, A Thin Ghost, The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance, The Residence at Whitminster…" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. M. R. James (1862-1936) redefined the ghost story for the new century by abandoning many of the formal Gothic clichés of his predecessors and using more realistic contemporary settings. However, James's protagonists and plots tend to reflect his own antiquarian interests. Accordingly, he is known as the originator of the "antiquarian ghost story". He was was a medievalist scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–18), and of Eton College (1918–36). Though James's work as a medievalist is still highly regarded, he is best remembered for his ghost stories, which are regarded as among the best in the genre. Table of Contents: Ghost Stories of an Antiquary: Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book Lost Hearts The Mezzotint The Ash-Tree Number 13 Count Magnus 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' The Treasure of Abbot Thomas Ghost Stories of an Antiquary Part 2: More Ghost Stories: A School Story The Rose Garden The Tractate Middoth Casting the Runes The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral Martin's Close Mr Humphreys and His Inheritance A Thin Ghost and Others: The Residence at Whitminster The Diary of Mr. Poynter An Episode of Cathedral History The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance Two Doctors
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Après la fin de la guerre de Sécession, le Gun Club de Baltimore, club d'artilleurs, végète par manque d'activité. Son président, Impey Barbicane, propose très sérieusement d'envoyer un boulet de canon sur la Lune. Après plusieurs réunions, le Gun Club s'organise et lance une collecte de fonds en direction de toute la planète. Après avoir récolté l’argent nécessaire, le projet prend forme sous la forme d'un gigantesque canon d'une conception inspirée des Columbiad américains.
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This book focuses on the pivotal role which space and spatiality assume in plot and narrative discourse of contemporary U.S.-American literary narratives. Embarking from a new, spatialized approach to cultural history and particularly narrative theory that might also prove useful for neighboring philologies, Marcel Thoene hypothesizes that the canon of novels selected represents a dialectic of simultaneous affirmation and subversion of the American space myth. This results in an integrative and emancipatory function of space reflecting the current dynamic toward a more transcultural, diverse and conflictive post-national U.S.-American society.
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Extrait : "Je ne me rappelle pas précisément la date, mais l'Egypte était possédée par un original du nom de Saïd-Pacha, et je n'avais encore ni l'espérance ni même la curiosité de la voir. Tout compte fait, l'aventure que je vous livre en guise de prologue remonte à neuf ou dix hivers. Et l'hiver, cette fois, n'était pas un vain mot : les arbres ployaient sous le givre, la terre craquait sous nos bottes, le canon du fusil me brûlait le bout des doigts..." <br> <br>À PROPOS DES ÉDITIONS LIGARAN : <br> <br>Les éditions LIGARAN proposent des versions numériques de grands classiques de la littérature ainsi que des livres rares, dans les domaines suivants : <br> <br>• Fiction : roman, poésie, théâtre, jeunesse, policier, libertin. <br>• Non fiction : histoire, essais, biographies, pratiques.
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<b>Atalante, Cassandre, Gaspard, Théodore</b> <br> <br>Atalante - Les mains expertes et agiles de Clotho courent sur le fuseau, se hâtant de créer cette nouvelle vie avant qu’Althée ne mette au monde son enfant. De ses doigts aériens comme des papillons, elle peigne les brins avec habileté, car le fil du destin du garçon qui va naître se doit d’être solide, satiné et brillant… <br>Cassandre - Une lumière vive coule à flots des flambeaux, des torches et des chandelles de cire couronnant les lustres circulaires. Ruisselant des plafonds à caissons, jaillissant des parois surchargées de la salle de bal, elle joue avec les matières et les couleurs. Les brocarts, les satins, les soies et les damas resplendissent dans un chatoiement explosif de violets, d’orangés, de verts, de bleus, de jaunes… <br>Gaspard - En ce 25 octobre de l’an de grâce 1781, avant que je ne meure, ils m’ont dit : « Repens-toi ! Tu sauveras ton âme ! » Je leur ai ri au nez… Moi qui riais déjà, à ma venue au monde, de ma première farce — celle de ma naissance — il était naturel que mon dernier soupir s’exhalât dans un rire !... <br>Théodore - La nouvelle explosa comme un coup de canon : « Le Roi Soleil est mort ! » Je me trouvais alors à la cour de Bavière, grâce à ma protectrice, l’épouse de Monsieur, duchesse d’Orléans et belle-sœur du Roi. J’y étais capitaine du régiment d’infanterie de l’Électeur Maximilien-Emmanuel, que le traité de Bade venait de remettre sur le trône… <br> <br> <b>Découvrez un recueil de nouvelles historiques qui vous feront voyager dans des histoires et des univers bien différents !</b> <br> <br>EXTRAIT <br> <br>Le jour tombait déjà. Alors que je lançais mon cheval au galop, j’aperçus des lueurs s’élevant du château de Julhans, juché à flanc de coteau sur la colline de Font-Blanche. <br>Julhans était en fête ! Et l’on avait omis d’y convier Gaspard ! <br>Je ne pus résister à mon esprit frondeur et, saisissant au vol l’occasion qui m’était donnée de me gausser aux dépens des noceurs, je fis signe à mes hommes de rentrer au bercail tandis que je fonçai vers la propriété des dames de Garnier. <br>À l’époque où le comte de Provence Guillaume II, vassal de Conrad le Pacifique, roi de Bourgogne et Provence, chassa les Sarrazins, les terres de Julhans furent concédées au Vicomte de Marseille. Le château qu’il bâtit dès le Xe siècle échut à Roncelin, un moine défroqué qui, pour payer ses dettes, le céda aux évêques d’Antibes et de Riez, moines de Saint-Victor. Passé sous la houlette de Hugues Geoffroy Sarde puis de Hugues de Baux, Baron d’Aubagne, le domaine fut vendu à Jacques de Condolle, avant de devenir propriété de la famille de Garnier par l’union des deux frères Garnier avec deux demoiselles de Condolle. <br> <br>À PROPOS DE L'AUTEUR <br> <br> <b>Liliane Cesari</b> est née à Marseille en 1954. Après des études littéraires, elle suit les cours du CPAG à l'IEP d'Aix-en-Provence et passe le concours d'Inspecteur à la Poste. Depui...
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In 'Sense and Sensibility & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition', Jane Austen masterfully weaves together the lives of her characters, exploring themes of love, social class, and the expectations placed upon women in 18th-century England. The novel is characterized by Austen's sharp wit, keen observation of human nature, and satirical commentary on the society of her time. Austen's prose style is characterized by its elegance and precision, making her a standout figure in the literary canon. The interconnected stories within this edition offer a captivating glimpse into the lives of Austen's heroines, each navigating the complexities of relationships and societal norms. Readers will be drawn into the vivid world Austen creates, filled with rich character development and insightful social commentary. Jane Austen, known for her insightful portrayals of English society and her feminist perspective, drew from her own experiences and observations to craft her novels. As a woman living in a time when opportunities for women were limited, Austen's literary works served as a means of subtle rebellion, challenging societal norms and expectations. Through her nuanced characters and sharp dialogue, Austen sheds light on the constraints placed upon women during her era, sparking discussions on gender roles and societal conventions. I highly recommend 'Sense and Sensibility & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition' to readers who appreciate classic literature, historical fiction, and social commentary. Jane Austen's timeless stories continue to resonate with audiences today, offering a window into the past while addressing enduring themes of love, identity, and empowerment. This collection is a must-read for those seeking to delve into the works of one of the most celebrated authors in literary history.
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The Canon PowerShot S120 has a compact design and high-performance design, equipped with a 5x zoom lens, and Wi-Fi function. We have checked basic operations such as shutter flash image playback. There was no impact on the data taken.
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