Doris Langley Moore Knihy

Set against the backdrop of wartime London, the narrative explores themes of solitude and resilience. The protagonist reflects on their experiences during the blitz, where the terror of bombings overshadowed other fears, such as burglary. This perspective highlights a unique coping mechanism—embracing loneliness as a means of survival in chaotic times. The character's journey reveals a profound transformation, as they navigate the complexities of fear and courage amidst the turmoil of war.

The narrative hints at a collection of antique embroidered waistcoats and oil paintings, suggesting their historical value and potential interest to a museum. Through Mrs. Hovenden's dialogue, the story evokes themes of heritage and the significance of preserving family artifacts. The mention of the rector's family adds a layer of personal history, inviting curiosity about the connections between the items and their past.

“The best biography of Lord Byron ever written,” according to Poet Laureate W. S. Merwin, is now back in print after decades. Of the hundreds of books on Byron and his work, not one has been devoted to the immediate aftermath of his life; and yet it is these first twenty posthumous years that yield the most unexpected and exciting discoveries about the character of the poet and the behavior of those who once surrounded him—wife, sister, friends, enemies. With the burning of his memoirs almost as soon as news of his death reach England in May 1924, there began the sequence of impassioned controversies that have followed one another like the links in a chain ever since. What sort of man was the begetter of these dramas? Unflagging in energy and acumen, Doris Lang- ley Moore sifts the various witnesses, their motives and credentials, and not only reveals how much questionable evidence has been accepted but develops a corrected picture that appeals and persuades. Drawing upon a very large amount of unpublished material, from the Lovelace Papers, Murray manuscripts, and Hobhouse archives, she reaches the conclusion that, as to his chroniclers, a great man has too often fallen among thieves. The story she tells needs no special knowledge of Byron. It is written for everyone who enjoys literary detective work and human drama.

'Die Kunst der Verführung' ist ein meisterhaft geschriebener, eleganter Dialog zwischen der erfahrenen, offensiven Crypia und der naiven, sensiblen Saccharissa darüber, wie man eine Liebesaffäre erfolgreich anbahnt, entwickelt und pflegt. Das Buch wurde 1928 erstmals anonym von Doris Langley Moore veröffentlicht und hat seit der Zeit seiner Niederschrift in den wilden Zwanzigern nichts von seiner Aktualität verloren. Norrie Epstein hat es nun mit ebenso geist- wie informationsreichen Randbemerkungen, Anekdoten und Kommentaren annotiert und erneut herausgegeben. Ein äußerst charmantes, weises und witziges Buch über Männer und Frauen und über die Kunst des Liebens und Verführens.

Inspired by the novels of Fanny Burney, the author explores the journey of a heroine facing numerous challenges, ultimately achieving triumph. This contemporary take infuses modern sensibilities into the classic theme of resilience and victory, reflecting a blend of traditional storytelling with a realistic, 20th-century perspective. The narrative promises to resonate with readers familiar with the emotional depth and complexity of Burney's works while offering a fresh, relatable experience.

The book explores the artistic journey of a creator inspired by Caravaggio's dramatic use of light and shadow. It delves into the interplay between illumination and darkness, revealing how this style captivates viewers and invites them to confront deeper themes within the shadows. The narrative emphasizes the transformative power of art and the emotional depth that can be achieved through contrasting visual elements.