Hakutulokset: Kirjoja kirjailijalta John Sutherland
yhteensä 190 hakutulosta
A Little History of Literature
“An enjoyable account of a lifelong involvement with literature.”—John Vukmirovich, Times Literary Supplement This “little history” takes on a very big subject: the glorious span …
Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences
*Highly Commended in the Psychiatry category at the 2012 British Medical Association Book Awards*A near-death experience (NDE) is a phenomenon whereby powerful physical and …
The Shooting Party
A Russian country magistrate recounts the murder of the young mistress of a local count, during a shooting party the count had organized for his guests, in an all-new translation …
The Sea-Wolf
Published in 1904, and drawing on London's own experience on board a sealing ship, The Sea-Wolf describes the struggle between the civilized and the pagan, between the values of …
The Causes and Consequences of Group Violence
The Causes and Consequences of Group Violence: From Bullies to Terrorists offers a transnational and transdisciplinary investigation of the causes and consequences of violence, …
The History of Henry Esmond
'What spectacle is more august than that of a great king in exile? Who is more worthy of respect than a brave man in misfortune?' When "Henry Esmond" appeared in 1852, noted …
50 Literature Ideas You Really Need to Know
In a series of 50 accessible essays, John Sutherland introduces and explains the important forms, concepts, themes and movements in literature, drawing on insights and examples …
The Purple Cloud
Dark, desolate and fantastical, The Purple Cloud was a pioneer in the genre of apocalyptic novels, and the first great science fiction work of the twentieth century. It inspired …
The Brontesaurus
Did Charlotte Brontë take opium? Did the Reverend Brontë carry a loaded pistol? What, precisely, does 'wuthering' mean?Distinguished literary critic John Sutherland takes an …