Bruce Rogers
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Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
This book forms part of our 'Pook Press' imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children's literature. 'Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens' is a true classic of Children's literature. It was written by J.M. Barrie (1860-1937), and tells the story of a mischievous boy who can fly and never grows up. He spends his never-ending childhood on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang, the Los Boys. Mermaids, Native Americans,...
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Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
Reflecting Conrad's genius for narrative that focuses on the quest for inner truths, The Arrow of Gold is an exploration of the dangerous appetites of men and of human vulnerability, as well as a profound meditation on the emotional boundary between people. During the Carlist war of the early 1870s, a young sailor, the unnamed protagonist, joins the champions of Don Carlos de Bourbon, pretender to the throne of Spain. The Carlists use the eager youth's...
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English
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Description
This trade edition of Moby-Dick is a reduced version of the Arion Press Moby-Dick, which was published in 1979 in a limited edition of 250 copies and has been hailed as a modern masterpiece of bookmaking. It was hand set under the supervision of one of America's finest book designers and printers. The initial letters that begin each chapter were designed especially for this book and christened "Leviathan." The illustrations, of places, creatures,...
Author
Publisher
World Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[1956]
Physical Desc
351 p. illus. 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A retelling of the plays, comedies, tragedies, and histories included in Shakespeare's "First folio." "Its purpose is to give the reader a preliminary idea of each of the thirty-six plays by telling the stories and explaining in a general way the intentions and points of view of the characters." Introduction.
Author
Series
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Paperback third edition.
Physical Desc
xxxviii, 487 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A model for the ideal state includes discussions of the nature and application of justice, the role of the philosopher in society, the goals of education, and the effects of art upon character.