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Katharine Prescott Wormeley

    Katherine Prescott Wormeleyová byla významnou americkou překladatelkou francouzské literatury. Její práce spočívala v převodu klíčových děl francouzských autorů do angličtiny, čímž zpřístupnila jejich myšlenky širšímu publiku. Wormeleyová vynikla svou schopností zachytit ducha originálu a zároveň jej učinit srozumitelným pro anglicky mluvící čtenáře. Její překlady obohatily anglický literární svět o francouzské klasiky.

    César Birotteau
    Sons of the Soil
    Les Compagnons De Jehu
    The Marriage Contract
    Fyziologie manželství
    The other side of war; with the Army of the Potomac. Letters from the headquarters of the United States Sanitary Commission during the Peninsular Campaign in Virginia in 1862
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      The other side of war; with the Army of the Potomac. Letters from the headquarters of the United States Sanitary Commission during the Peninsular Campaign in Virginia in 1862
    • Fyziologie manželství

      • 191 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      4,5(2)Ohodnotit

      Literární lahůdka, kterou pro nové české vydání nádherně vypravil ilustracemi přední český grafik Miroslav Houra a po textové stránce upravili Zdeněk Hrabica a Věra Martinková. Jednu zajímavost. Tuto knížku je ve Francii obvyklé dávat jako svatební dárek novomanželům.

      Fyziologie manželství
    • The novel explores the complexities of marriage through the story of Paul de Manerville, a wealthy Parisian gentleman who chooses to abandon his bachelor lifestyle at twenty-seven to marry Natalie Evangelista, a stunning but spoiled Spanish heiress. Set against the backdrop of Bordeaux, the narrative delves into the tensions between love and societal expectations, as Paul's decision faces opposition from his cynical friend de Marsay and highlights the challenges posed by Natalie's family's diminishing fortune.

      The Marriage Contract
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      Les Compagnons De Jehu
    • Sons of the Soil

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      3,0(1)Ohodnotit

      The TREDITION CLASSICS series aims to revive and make public domain literature accessible in print format globally. Driven by a passion for literature, the creators focus on preserving great works that never lose their relevance. A portion of proceeds from each sale supports various non-profit literature projects, reinforcing the mission to prevent these literary treasures from fading into obscurity. By choosing a TREDITION CLASSICS book, readers contribute to the preservation of significant works of world literature.

      Sons of the Soil
    • Příběh o velikosti a pádu Césara Birotteaua voňavkáře, náměstka starosty 2. okresu pařížského, rytíře řádu Čestné legie...

      César Birotteau
    • The three short novels that make up this book are concerned in part with the activities of a rich, powerful, sinister and unscrupulous secret society in nineteenth-century France.

      History of the Thirteen
    • Příběh muže, který se v mládí zamiluje do vdané ženy výjimečných kvalit, jež rozumně řídí jeho život a pod vlivem duševní krize mezi povinností k rodině a osudovou láskou umírá. Muž je nenaplněným citem natolik poznamenán, že ve všech dalších milostných vztazích hledá obraz jentéto ženy... 25-075-76

      Lilie v údolí
    • The Works of Alphonse Daudet; Volume 5

      • 268 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      This book collects the major works of Alphonse Daudet, one of the most important French writers of the nineteenth century. It includes classic novels such as 'Tartarin of Tarascon', 'The Nabob', and 'Fromont and Risler', as well as a selection of his short stories and plays. The book is introduced and edited by Charles de Kay, who provides valuable context and analysis of Daudet's work. Anyone interested in French literature or the cultural history of the nineteenth century will find this book to be an essential addition to their library.

      The Works of Alphonse Daudet; Volume 5