Father Stafford is veritably a tragic tale, albeit it appears that he has seen fit to give it more the setting of a comi-tragedy. But when the heart of a noble, maguanimous character, like that of Father Stafford, is involved in a serious love affair, with no future but that of blighted hopes and disappointment, one feels like looking upon such scenes with a solemn, thoughtful mien , yet one must smile occasionally, for Anthony Hope has the knack of applying the most sparkling and humorous of dialogues exactly at the right moment, thus saving his dramatic and tragical scenes from going utterly to pieces. However, this is Anthony Hope over and over again. We recognized him as the prince of dialogue in " The Prisoner of Zenda," and although the story of " Father Stafford " is of entirely different aspect, the " speaking parts" are just as delicious. Father Stafford is an Anglican clergyman, and a man of remarkable talents, yet his inclinations would probably have been better directed had he turned them toward affairs of the world. As it is, a good, well-meaning man, who has bound himself to prayers, self-abnegation, and the Church, also taking the vow of celibacy, discovers too late that the flesh of mankind is weak, and that love is king of all emotions. His life is one of peacefulness until he meets Lady Claudia Territon at the English houseparty where the story is cast, when life for the " pope," as she charmingly dubs him, begins to drift into other spheres, different from the altitude of the religious devotee, and extremely unfortunate for the young minister, whose duty it is to walk in the ways of the righteous ...
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If anyone believes that style does not appeal to the young readers, let him open Mr. Andrew Langs "The Animal Story Book" (Jazzybee Publishing), and read to any intelligent child of nine years Dumas' description of Mysouf I., Mysouf II., and Pritchard, and note how soon Dumas becomes a living personality to the child. Then let him turn and read, out of the same book, the account of " Cowper and his Hares." Bess and Puss and Tiney were doubtless as interesting in their way as the dogs and cats and monkeys owned by Dumas; but the child does not care for them - he begs you to read more from Dumas. Young as the child is, Dumas has cast a spell around him - the spell of a sparkling and animated style. Mr. Lang's " Animal Story Book " ought to delight both old and young, as one may find therein pen-portraits of most of the remarkable animals that have interested the world since primitive times. And because authors are, as a class, peculiarly fond of animals, the reader of this charming book is brought into intimate relations with Pliny, Théophile Gautier, and many other remarkable men. This book is annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer.
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Irving's extensive work on Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous biographies in American history. The name of Washington Irving, prefixed to any work, is in itself a sufficient earnest of liberal sentiment and graceful composition. With generous principles and pure intellectual tastes, he unquestionably unites literary talents of no common order. The subject, also, which he has here chosen for the exercise of his powers, is one, if not of any real novelty, at least abounding both in romantic excitement and philosophical interest. It is a subject in many respects, congenial to his own poetical cast of feeling, his imaginative temperament, his amiable and enlightened spirit, and, above all, to his national enthusiasm as a citizen of that continent, of which the discovery has immortalised the fame of his hero. Endowed with such qualifications, and thus inspired by characteristic fondness for his design, it was easy to anticipate the degree of his success in its accomplishment; and it is needless to say, that he has produced a very amusing and elegant book.
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The contributions to this Festschrift, honouring the distinguished Irish musicologist Harry White on his sixtieth birthday, have wide repercussions and span a broad timeframe. But for all its variety, this volume is built around two axes: on the one hand, attention is focussed on the history of music and literature in Ireland and the British Isles, and on the other, topics of the German and Austrian musical past. In both cases it reflects the particular interest of a scholar, whose playful, sometimes unconventional way of approaching his subject is so refreshing and time and again leads to innovative, surprising insights. It also reflects a scholar, who – for all the broadening of his perspectives that has taken place over the years – has always adhered to the strands of his scholarly preoccupations that have become dear to him: the music of the 'Austro-Italian Baroque', and Irish musical culture first and foremost. An international cast of authors announces the sustaining influence of Harry White's wide-ranging research. Professor Dr Thomas Hochradner Chair of the Department of Musicology University of Music and Dramatic Arts Mozarteum Salzburg
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King Arthur, accompanied by Merlin the magician, had left the comfort of the court to seek adventures. He had fought a hard battle with the tallest Knight in all the land, and though he struck hard and well, he would have been slain had not Merlin enchanted the Knight and cast him into a deep sleep, and brought the King to a hermit who had studied the art of healing, and cured all his wounds in three days. Then Arthur and Merlin waited no longer, but gave the hermit thanks and departed.
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"Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons) From #1 Bestseller Morgan Rice comes an unforgettable new fantasy series. In A COURT FOR THIEVES (A Throne for Sisters—Book Two), Sophia, 17, finds her world upside down as she is cast from the romantic world of aristocracy and back to the horrors of the orphanage. This time the nuns seem intent on killing her. Yet that doesn't pain her as much as her broken heart. Will Sebastian realize his mistake and come back for her? Her younger sister Kate, 15, embarks on her training with the witch, coming of age under her auspices, mastering the sword, gaining more power than she ever imagined possible—and determined to embark on a quest to save her sister. She finds herself immersed in a world of violence and combat, of a magic she craves—and yet one that may consume her. A secret is revealed about Sophia and Kate's lost parents, and all may not be what it seems for the sisters. Fate, indeed, may be turned on its head. A COURT FOR THIEVES (A Throne for Sisters—Book Two) is the second book in a dazzling new fantasy series rife with love, heartbreak, tragedy, action, adventure, magic, sorcery, dragons, fate and heart-pounding suspense. A page turner, it is filled with characters that will make you fall in love, and a world you will never forget. Book #3 in the series—A SONG FOR ORPHANS—will be released soon.
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<p> 1931 Edgar Wallace novel. The story begins with following the Arranway family and various people that touch their life. Sketchley, where the Coat of Arms roadhouse stands, is a place of strange happenings. A complicated trail of theft, arson and blackmail culminates in murder at the Coat of Arms roadhouse and T. B. Collett, the crack Scotland Yard detective, must cope with a cast of stock company suspects and an incompetent local detective. Little by little you can see that pretty much everyone had a reason to kill the victim. This is a dandy story with all the Golden Age mystery elements.</p>
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<b>Quel est ce nouveau chantier dans la forêt ? Rachid et Bastien mênent l'enquête !</b> <br> <br>Ils auraient pu passer devant sans y prêter attention… Quel est ce nouveau chantier que Rachid et Bastien découvrent dans leur forêt ? S'agit-il vraiment de construction comme l'indiquent les panneaux ? Pourquoi les représentants de la mairie sont-ils hostiles à leurs recherches ? Passionné d'informatique, Rachid décide de s'infiltrer dans l'ordinateur du chantier, sans savoir quels dangers l'attendent… <br>Un roman policier plein de suspense. <br> <br> <b>Aux côtés de Rachid et Bastien, plongez dans un polar passionnant et suivez pas à pas les investigations des deux jeunes garçons, bien décidés à comprendre ce qui cache les représentants de la mairie...</b> <br> <br>EXTRAIT <br> <br>Bastien se cambre, agitant les mains devant sa poitrine. Leïla regarde vers lui, perplexe, puis fronce les sourcils. C’est que le geste du garçon est universellement connu pour signifier de gros seins, et l’attitude des garçons la surprend. Elle les aime bien, ils sont gentils, pas casse-pieds, Rachid est même un peu timide. Elle espère qu’ils ne sont pas sur un site adulte, sinon, elle leur tirera sévèrement les oreilles. <br>Heureusement pour eux, un problème survient au fond de la salle. Leïla doit aller aider une dame qui n’arrive pas à se connecter. Les deux garçons reprennent leurs travaux. Rachid, toujours concentré sur l’écran n’a pas suivi l’épisode. <br>— Ouais, des playmates… J’avais pensé à « cliquer ici, vous avez gagné le gros lot » mais « cliquez ici et je retire le haut » c’est pas mal non plus. T’as raison. Classique, mais il y a toujours des abrutis pour se laisser prendre. Notre adversaire n’a pas l’air d’être une lumière. <br>Si Leïla venait faire un tour du côté des garçons, elle serait déçue. Malgré le sérieux de la situation, ils ne peuvent s’empêcher de glousser en choisissant sur le net une photo de fille, la plus sexy possible et déjà passablement déshabillée. <br>Bastien s’essuie les yeux, reprenant son sérieux. <br>— Et maintenant ? <br>— Imagine : il ouvre son message, il clique sur la fille, et… <br>— Qu’est-ce qui se passe ? <br>— Rien ! C’est là que c’est beau, non ? Rien du tout. Il reçoit un message d’erreur : « La page que vous avez demandée n’existe pas ». Mais, sans qu’il le sache, le programme que je viens de glisser dans le message est téléchargé sur sa machine. Au démarrage suivant, pof, il s’exécute et je prends le contrôle. <br> <br>CE QU'EN PENSE LA CRITIQUE <br> <br>Dans ce court roman, tous les ingrédients du bon policier pour enfants sont réunis : enquête menée à l'aide de nouvelles technologies, combat pour l'environnement, suspens et intimidations des adultes pour les éloigner de la vérité ! - <b>Réseau Co Libris, <i>Babelio</i></b> <br> <br>À PROPOS DE L'AUTEUR <br> <br> <b>Jeanne Desaubry</b> a voulu écrire dès qu'elle a su lire, ce qu'elle a appris très tôt, clandestinement. Lire...
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