Richard Adams Knihy

Světoznámý hrdinský epos má netradiční hrdiny: čtyřnohé, ušaté chlupáče, jejichž dobrodružství by jim mohly závidět i postavy z Tolkienových knih. Na území obývaném sandlefordskou králičí kolonií má vyrůst lidské sídliště. Pětík obdařený jasnovidnými schopnostmi blížící se katastrofu předpovídá a naléhá, aby se králíci vydali hledat nový domov. Někteří samci mu uvěří: A tak začíná jejich dlouhá pouť do zaslíbené země plná nebezpečí, překážek a bojů. Králíci musejí překročit dravé řeky, frekventované silnice, čelit dravcům i šelmám, intrikám i zradě. Když konečně dorazí na Kamenitý vrch, musejí si přivést ramlice, aby rod mohl pokračovat. Naději spatřují v nedaleké kolonii Efrafa, té ovšem vládne nelítostný generál Čistec… Richardu Adamsovi trvalo mnoho měsíců a musel si vyslechnout sedm zamítavých odpovědí, než našel nakladatele pro svůj dobrodružný román Daleká cesta za domovem. Ti, kteří Adamsův rukopis odmítli vydat, toho pak hořce litovali: Kniha poprvé vyšla v roce 1972 a od té doby patří do zlatého fondu světové literatury, prodalo se jí přes padesát milionů výtisků po celém světě a stala se předlohou animovaného filmu, seriálu i několika počítačových her.

Po čtyřiadvaceti letech se Richard Adams vrátil ke svým králičím hrdinům známým z jeho celosvětově oblíbeného románu „Daleká cesta za domovem“. Pokračování známého románu Daleká cesta za domovem přibližuje králičí mytologii a králičí pohádky a vypráví o nových dobrodružstvích, která komunitu potkala po slavné bitvě s generálem Čistcem.

This stirring tale of courage and survival against the odds has become one of the best-loved animal adventures of all time. 'We've got to go away before it's too late.' Fiver was only a small rabbit, but he had a sixth sense and foresaw that disaster was about to destroy the warren. Few believed him. Led by his brother Hazel, a small band of rabbits set out on a perilous journey to find a safe home. Fiver's intuition finally leads them to Watership Down. But here they encounter the greatest threat of all.

The adventures of a couple of travelling tigers.

An outstanding collectoin of animal stories by well-known authors. This collection is enchanting, amusing, and memoriable for readers of all ages

Richard Adams, the author of Watership Down, creates a lyrical and engrossing tale, a remarkable journey into the hearts and minds of two canine heroes, Snitter and Rowf. After being horribly mistreated at a government animal research facility, Snitter and Rowf escape into the isolation, and terror, of the wilderness. Aided only by a fox they call ''the Tod,'' the two dogs must struggle to survive in their new environment. When the starving dogs attack some sheep, they are labeled ferocious man-eating monsters, setting off a great dog hunt that is later intensified by the fear that the dogs could be carriers of the bubonic plague.

"The joy of fiction is the joy of the imagination. . . ." The best stories engage readers, compelling them to turn pages in anticipation of what comes next. Great literature is defined by its imagination, as demonstrated in this exceptional anthology, which redefines the boundaries of imaginative fiction. It features contributions from renowned writers like Peter Straub, Chuck Palahniuk, Roddy Doyle, and Joyce Carol Oates, among others, showcasing their craft and challenging misconceptions about genres. Curated by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio, who personally selected each story, the anthology sets a high standard for this "new literature of the imagination." The collection aims to present familiar themes in fresh, illuminating ways. Notable tales include Joe Hill's disturbing exploration of evil in "Devil on the Staircase," Lawrence Block's unique take on fishing in "Catch and Release," and Carolyn Parkhurst's dark sibling rivalry in "Unwell." Joanne Harris introduces ancient gods in modern New York in "Wildfire in Manhattan," while Richard Adams's "The Knife" delves into vengeance. Jeffery Deaver's "The Therapist" features a psychologist on a mission to save lives, and Neil Gaiman's chilling "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" offers a haunting punishment for a grave crime. This visionary volume will transform readers’ perspectives and ignite a renewed appreciation for exceptional fiction.

Richard Adams's Watership Down was a number one bestseller, a stunning work of the imagination, and an acknowledged modern classic. In Shardik Adams sets a different yet equally compelling tale in a far-off fantasy world. Shardik is a fantasy of tragic character, centered on the long-awaited reincarnation of the gigantic bear Shardik and his appearance among the half-barbaric Ortelgan people. Mighty, ferocious, and unpredictable, Shardik changes the life of every person in the story. His advent commences a momentous chain of events. Kelderek the hunter, who loves and trusts the great bear, is swept up by destiny to become first devotee and then prophet, then victorious soldier, then ruler of an empire and priest-king of Lord Shardik--Messenger of God--only to discover ever-deeper layers of meaning implicit in his passionate belief in the bear's divinity.

A romantic relationship between psychics is threatened by a murderous secret in the woman's past