The Queen Of Darkness And Other Stories

Author : Grazia Deledda
Publisher : SCB Distributors
ISBN 13 : 1915568218
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Queen of Darkness and other stories written by Grazia Deledda and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2023-03-24 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient traditions of Sardinia feature heavily in this early collection. The stories collected in The Queen of Darkness, published in 1902 shortly after Deledda’s marriage and move to Rome, reflect her transformation from little-known regional writer to an increasingly fêted and successful mainstream author. The two miniature psycho-dramas that open the collection are followed by stories of Sardinian life in the remote hills around her home town of Nuoro. The stark but beautiful countryside is a backdrop to the passions, misadventures and injustices which shape the lives of its rugged but all too human inhabitants. Graham Andersopn's translation was longlisted for The Women in Translation Prize.

Author : Tony Bradman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147295372X
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Queen of Darkness written by Tony Bradman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-14 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gripping story of Boudica and her battle against the Roman empire, told through the eyes of a young girl. Perfect for fans of historical adventure. Young Rhianna is relieved when Queen Boudica takes in her and her sister when their parents die. But there's a darkness in Boudica that's waiting to be unleashed and the Romans will suffer for their crimes against her. Soon, Rhianna witnesses much more than the kindness that Boudica has shown her and her sister. There's a battle coming... and a terrible aftermath. This exciting and engaging take on a powerful woman from history from the master historical storyteller, Tony Bradman, is a great way to cover Boudica who is covered on the Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum in England. Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.

Author : Joseph Conrad
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191582743
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heart of Darkness and Other Tales written by Joseph Conrad and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-05-08 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HEART OF DARKNESS * AN OUTPOST OF PROGRESS * KARAIN * YOUTH The finest of all Conrad's tales, 'Heart of Darkness' is set in an atmosphere of mystery and menace, and tells of Marlow's perilous journey up the Congo River to relieve his employer's agent, the renowned and formidable Mr Kurtz. What he sees on his journey, and his eventual encounter with Kurtz, horrify and perplex him, and call into question the very bases of civilization and human nature. Endlessly reinterpreted by critics and adapted for film, radio, and television, the story shows Conrad at his most intense and sophisticated. The other three tales in this volume depict corruption and obsession, and question racial assumptions. Set in the exotic surroundings of Africa, Malaysia. and the east, they variously appraise the glamour, folly, and rapacity of imperial adventure. This revised edition uses the English first edition texts and has a new chronology and bibliography. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Author : Anne Bishop
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780451456731
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Queen of the Darkness written by Anne Bishop and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the astonishing conclusion of Anne Bishop’s Black Jewels Trilogy, the Dark Court has been formed and the end—for some—draws exceedingly near... Jaenelle Angelline now reigns as Queen—protector of the Shadow Realm. No longer will the corrupt Blood slaughter her people and defile her lands. But where one chapter ends, a final, unseen battle remains to be written, and Jaenelle must unleash the terrible power that is Witch to destroy her enemies once and for all. Even so, she cannot stand alone. Somewhere, long lost in madness, is Daemon, her promised Consort. Only his unyielding love can complete her Court and secure her reign. Yet, even together, their strength may not be enough to hold back the most malevolent of forces. And in the end, under the emergent shadow of evil and unforeseen betrayal, only Jaenelle’s greatest sacrifice will save those she loves—and the realm she’s bound to protect...

Author : Jennifer Anne Davis
Publisher : Reign Publishing
ISBN 13 : 099815167X
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cage of Darkness written by Jennifer Anne Davis and published by Reign Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-02 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While traveling to Fren, Allyssa and Odar are hijacked by a ruthless assassin who divulges a stunning secret that changes everything. Trying to come to terms with this newfound revelation, Allyssa is taken to Russek and delivered into the hands of a malicious and twisted royal family. She finds herself an unwilling pawn in a risky political game that will either end with her death or the annihilation of her beloved kingdom. Unsure of where the lies end and the truth begins, she must survive the brutal family and escape the fortified castle, all the while coming to grips with her feelings for Odar. In a kingdom filled with darkness, Allyssa enters a game where one wrong move means death, secrets hide around each corner, and it will take every ounce of cunning she has to survive.

Author : Bec McMaster
Publisher : Bec McMaster
ISBN 13 : 1925491358
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promise of Darkness written by Bec McMaster and published by Bec McMaster. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The start of an epic fantasy romance with a fairy tale twist! Princess. Tribute. Sacrifice. Is she the one prophesied to unite two warring Fae courts? Or the one bound to destroy them? In a realm ruled by magic, the ruthless Queen of Thorns is determined to destroy her nemesis, the cursed Prince of Evernight. With war brewing between the bitter enemies, the prince forces Queen Adaia to uphold an ancient treaty: she will send one of her daughters to his court as a political hostage for three months. The queen insists it’s the perfect opportunity for Princess Iskvien to end the war before it begins. But one look into Thiago’s smoldering eyes and Vi knows she’s no assassin. The more secrets she uncovers about the prince and his court, the more she begins to question her mother’s motives. Who is the true enemy? The dark prince who threatens her heart? Or the ruthless queen who will stop at nothing to destroy him? And when the curse threatens to shatter both courts, is her heart strong enough to break it? Join USA Today bestselling author, Bec McMaster, on a seductive journey through a mythic land, with a wicked prince who holds a thousand secrets, a princess determined to uncover the truth, and an evil queen who threatens to tear them apart. Download this epic fantasy romance filled with magic and a breathtaking fairy tale twist today! The Dark Court Rising series: - Fantasy Romance - Paranormal Romance - Fae Romance - Kings and Queens - Fairytale Romance - Action Adventure

Author : Miguel Conner
Publisher : Aspect
ISBN 13 : 9780446605069
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Queen of Darkness written by Miguel Conner and published by Aspect. This book was released on 1998 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After vampires take over the earth by instigating a nuclear holocaust, herding humans into concentration camp-like farms, a rebellious young "stargazer"--the MoonQueen's favorite--becomes humanity's only hope of salvation. Original.

Author : Poul Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Queen of Air and Darkness written by Poul Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joseph Conrad
Publisher : Modernista
ISBN 13 : 9180943640
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heart of Darkness written by Joseph Conrad and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart of Darkness is often considered the world’s best short novel. The book serves as a bridge between the 19th century and modernism, an adventure tale revolving around the ambiguity of themes such as truth, morality, and evil. Joseph Conrad witnessed the European exploitation of the Congo with his own eyes. He once sailed up the Congo River himself to locate a countryman at a trading station deep within the country – even though this man wasn't named Kurtz. The goal and enigma of the journey have become synonymous with this name, one of the most unforgettable fictional characters of our time. JOSEPH CONRAD [1857–1924] was born in Ukraine to Polish parents, went to sea at the age of seventeen, and ended his career as a captain in the English merchant navy. His most famous work is the novella Heart of Darkness [1899], adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola in 1979 as Apocalypse Now.

Author : Anne Bishop
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1984806653
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Queen's Weapons written by Anne Bishop and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the dark and sensual realms of the Black Jewels, a world where power always has a price, in this sweeping story in the New York Times bestselling fantasy saga. They are Warlord Princes, men born to serve and protect. They are the Queen's Weapons, men born to destroy the Queen's enemies--no matter what face that enemy wears. Daemonar Yaslana knows how to be bossy yet supportive--traits he shares with his father, the Demon Prince, and his uncle, the High Lord of Hell. Within his generation of the family, he assumes the role of protector, supporting his sister Titian’s artistic efforts and curbing his cousin Jaenelle Saetien’s more adventurous ideas. But when a young Eyrien Queen, someone Titian thought was a friend, inflicts an emotional wound, Daemonar's counterattack brings him under the tutelage of Witch, the Queen whose continued existence is known only to a select few. As Daemonar is confronted by troubling changes within and around the family, he sees warnings that a taint in the Blood might be reappearing. Daemonar, along with his father and uncle, must uncover the source of a familiar evil--and Daemon Sadi, the High Lord of Hell, may be forced into making a terrible choice.