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Frederick Rolfe

    Tento anglický prozaik, umělec a podivín je známý jako baron Corvo. Jeho díla často zkoumají témata identity a touhy, ponořená do bohaté a detailní prózy. Jeho jedinečný hlas a excentrická perspektiva rezonují v literárním světě a nabízejí čtenářům poutavé a nezapomenutelné zážitky.

    How I Was Buried Alive
    In his own Image
    Agricultural and Pastoral Prospects of South Africa
    Hadrian the VII
    Hadrian VII
    The Weird of the Wanderer by Frederick Rolfe, Fiction, Literary, Action & Adventure
    • The story revolves around a remarkably well-preserved mummy of a handsome nineteen-year-old boy, dating back nearly two millennia. Unlike typical mummies, this one shows no signs of decay and retains a soft texture, resembling a young sleeper. Intriguingly, it also appears to have never been eviscerated, raising questions about its preservation and the circumstances surrounding the boy's death. The narrative invites exploration of ancient practices and the mysteries of life and death.

      The Weird of the Wanderer by Frederick Rolfe, Fiction, Literary, Action & Adventure
    • In his shabby besit Rolfe is writing his book 'Hadrian the Seventh', The story of the book becomes the action of the play , the events which befall Rolfe's hero George Rose, now seem to happen to Rolfe himself

      Hadrian VII
    • Hadrian the VII

      • 388 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení
      3,6(17)Ohodnotit

      Novel about an Englishman expelled from the seminary who unexpectedly becomes pope.

      Hadrian the VII
    • How I Was Buried Alive

      • 766 stránek
      • 27 hodin čtení

      Frederick Rolfe's gripping firsthand account of being buried alive is a harrowing read that's not for the faint of heart. This book serves as both a cautionary tale and a tribute to the resiliency of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horror.

      How I Was Buried Alive
    • Hadrian the Seventh

      in large print

      • 572 stránek
      • 21 hodin čtení

      Focusing on accessibility, this publishing house specializes in large print reproductions of historical works, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. The initiative aims to enhance the reading experience for those who may struggle with standard text sizes, ensuring that important historical narratives remain available to a wider audience.

      Hadrian the Seventh