A journey through the Advent and Christmas seasons in the company of familiar seasonal and domestic objects, reflecting spiritually on their significance, meaning and message in a modern world.
Giles Gordon Knihy
Giles Gordon byl vychován v Edinburghu, ale přestěhoval se do Londýna, kde pracoval jako literární agent. Redigoval čtvrtletník Drama a byl divadelním kritikem The Spectator. Vydal šest románů a tři sbírky povídek.
Exploring the spiritual and biblical themes within beloved Christmas carols, this book invites readers to reflect on the music and meaning of the season. Through 25 short chapters, each ending with a unique prayer, it enhances the experience of Advent and Christmas. The book serves as both an Advent calendar and a resource for continued reflection throughout the Christmas season and into January, encouraging a deeper connection to the carols that celebrate the birth of Christ.
English short stories, 1900 to the present
- 384 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
Scotland from the Air
- 160 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
This is a collection of photographs of Scotland, with some text, taken from the air. Travelling to the farthest reaches of Scotland, where solitary, battlemented castles recall centuries of rebellion and unrest, the author and photographer capture the romance of Scotland.
This book focuses on the natural world and objects which through Covid-19 we have missed or been denied access to, encouraging us to view these with fresh, appreciative, spiritual eyes.
The Minerva Book of Short Stories 1
- 288 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
