Richard Armstrong ústy svého mladičkého vypravěče předává čtenáři obraz veliké lidské odvahy, dobrodružství, jaké si my suchozemci ani neumíme představit. můžeme si jenom s Thornem, když se houpá na rozbouřeném moři v záchraném člunu, položit otázku: Bylo, či nebylo tajné moře zakleté? 13-833-72
This reprint of a historical work from 1872 aims to preserve and make accessible older literature. Published by Anatiposi, it acknowledges that age may result in missing pages or lower quality. The initiative focuses on the importance of keeping historical texts available for public consumption, ensuring that valuable works do not fade into obscurity.
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Focusing on modernist films centered around bereavement, this comprehensive study explores the genre's origins in classical melodrama and horror cinema. It examines enduring themes and aesthetic techniques, extending its analysis to European and American intellectual melodramas from the postwar era. By establishing a taxonomy of characteristics, the book offers a detailed understanding of how these films reflect and interpret grief, making it a significant contribution to film studies.