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Dover Publications
Жанр: Dover Publications
One of the greatest classics of modern theater — the fateful drama of a willful young aristocrat's seduction of her father's valet during a Midsummer's Eve celebration. Inspired by the new ideas of naturalism and psychology that swept Europe in the late 19th century, the play is reprinted here complete with Strindberg's critical preface.
Жанр: Dover Publications
From one of England's greatest playwrights, a remarkably inventive and poetically expressive work that set the form for later Elizabethan dramas. The 2-part romantic tragedy focuses on Tamburlaine — a Mongol warrior whose relentless rise to greatness and power, together with his enormous greed and vanity, culminates in his eventual downfall.
Жанр: Dover Publications
One of Cather's earliest novels — written in 1918 — is the story of Antonia Shimerda, who arrives on the Nebraska frontier as part of a family of Bohemian emigrants. In quiet, probing depth, the story commemorates the spirit and courage of the immigrant pioneers whose persistence and strength helped build America.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Rich, varied collection of 14 extraordinary Victorian and Edwardian crime stories, many never before published in book form: Kipling's «The Return of Imray»; «The Tragedy of the Life Raft» by Jacques Futrelle; «The Copper Beeches» by Arthur Conan Doyle; plus hard-to-find tales by G. K. Chesterton, Catherine L. Pirkis, Silas K. Hocking, others.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Selected from the works of American, British, and French writers, 21 rare and seldom-anthologized stories include «A Bottomless Grave» by Ambrose Bierce, «The Ship that Saw a Ghost» by Frank Norris, Guy de Maupassant's «The Tomb» Richard Marsh's, «Haunted Chair», and other hard-to-find gems of the genre.
Жанр: Dover Publications
The evils of greed and ambition overwhelm love, innocence, and the bonds of kinship in this dark tragedy concerning the secret marriage of a noblewoman and a commoner. John Webster's great Jacobean drama detailing the fiendish schemes of two brothers who desire their wealthy sister's title and estates ends with a bloody and horrifying climax.
Жанр: Dover Publications
The first of Zane Grey's many bestsellers, this stirring tale of adventure and romance established the prototype for western novels. A proud young heroine stands alone against the villains who rustle and stampede her cattle — until a stranger rides into the territory. Classic of American frontier fiction, teeming with color, authenticity, thrills.
Жанр: Dover Publications
A landmark of 20th-century American literature: a series of over 200 compelling free-verse monologues in which former citizens of a mythical Midwestern town speak touchingly from the grave of the thwarted hopes and dreams of their lives. Reprinted from the authoritative 1915 edition.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Over 100 classic poems from Sandburg's second book, which came out two years after Chicago Poems (1916). Includes «Grass», «Prayers of Steel», «Flanders», «Prairie», «Shenandoah», many more.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Memorable historical drama concerns rebellion against King Henry led by Harry Percy («Hotspur») and other nobles, complicated by the king's difficulties with his wayward son, Prince Hal. Superb blend of courtly intrigue, battlefield action, and low comedy featuring Sir John Falstaff, all expressed in fine blank verse and stirring prose.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Running an emotional gamut from betrayal and broken hearts to romance and reconciliation, this 1611 tragicomedy begins with the tyrannical actions of a jealous king, whose baseless suspicions destroy his own family. The play's second half takes place 16 years later, when the lively plot takes a lighthearted turn, abounding in song and dance.
Жанр: Dover Publications
The first in the popular Fu-Manchu mystery series introduces English sleuth Denis Nayland Smith and his companion, Dr. Petrie, to the satanic Dr. Fu-Manchu, a cunning Chinese criminal mastermind who means to rule the world. Flavorful atmosphere, fast-paced action, and colorful characters enliven this 1913 classic.
Жанр: Dover Publications
The swirling, organic forms of Art Nouveau have been adapted into 16 designs for this coloring book. Including women, flowers, birds, and animals, these designs are printed on translucent paper so that you can mount them on your windows after coloring and obtain an effect much like stained glass.
Жанр: Dover Publications
This marvelous collection of glamour photographs offers memorable studio shots of Betty Grable, John Wayne, Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, and others — 106 great stars in 163 fascinating photographs. The photos display innovations in pose, angle, and composition that are still major influences on modern Hollywood professionals.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Five powerful and original stories: Free, The Second Choice, Married, Nigger Jeff, and The Lost Phoebe.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Color 16 full-page designs, boldly outlined on translucent paper, adapted from window patterns in homes and buildings designed by Wright: Robie House, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Coonley Playhouse, Dana House, Lake Geneva Inn, many others. Hang colored drawings in a window or near other light source for glowing stained glass effects.
Жанр: Dover Publications
One of the most popular of the 19th-century philosophers refines his previously expressed ideal of the superman in a fascinating examination of human values and morality. This inexpensive, unabridged edition of one of Nietzsche's most important works offers a rich sampling of the philosopher's influential school of thought. Publisher's Introduction.
Жанр: Dover Publications
From floor to ceiling, and spanning grand facades, supremely rich ornament and detail envelops the enduring landmarks of France. Take a visual tour through royal salons, war rooms, and ballrooms in this illustrated survey that presents decorative elements from palatial doors, walls, fireplaces, cabinets, consoles, friezes, and more. It includes 161 colour and black-and-white illustrations. It is a Dover original selection from L'Art Architectural en France, Noblet et Baudry, Libraires-Editeurs, 1863.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Combining the perennial appeal of flowers with that of Japanese wood block print, this extraordinary collection showcases brilliant illustrations by a well-known artist. Skilfully reprinted in rich, lovely colours from a rare and costly edition, these 90 plates feature realistic images of poppies, daffodils, tulips, and other familiar and unusual flowers.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Magnificent motifs reproduced from rare original edition: florals, foliates, female figures, pastoral landscapes, more. Ideas for craftspeople and designers.
Жанр: Dover Publications
A Study in Scarlet brings Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson together for the first time, creating one of the most illustrious crime-solving partnerships of all times. In The Sign of Four, an incredible tale of greed and revenge unfolds as Holmes and Watson accompany a beautiful young woman to the dark heart of London.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Promising peace and prosperity, feng-shui is intended to enhance the attractiveness of homes, workplaces, restaurants, and other buildings and to improve the well-being of their inhabitants. The original and definitive guide, this book will prove valuable to architects and interior designers, planners and decorators, and anyone seeking the best arrangement of living and working quarters.
Жанр: Dover Publications
A towering figure of Russian literature, Fyodor Dostoyevsky depicted with remarkable insight the depth and complexity of the human soul. In this literary classic, he focuses on a nobleman, whose gentle, child-like nature has earned him the nickname of «the idiot.»A superb, panoramic view of mid-19th-century Russian manners, morals and philosophy.
Жанр: Dover Publications
A spellbinding Gothic novel, The Monk is Matthew Lewis' most famous work. First published in 1796 and set in a sinister Capuchin monastery in Madrid, this violent tale of ambition, murder, and incest focuses on a monk's struggle to maintain his monastic vows in the face of temptation and sexual obsession.
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