Bare Bones: Conversations on Terror With Stephen King
In this revealing and varied collection of interviews, Stephen King talks about his life, family, films and in particular about his macabre novels of the unknown that have made him so well known.
Although F. Scott Fitzgerald remains one of the most recognizable literary figures of the twentieth century, his legendary life continues to overshadow his art. This introduction reminds readers why Fitzgerald deserves his prominent place in literary history. It discusses not only his best-known works, The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night, but the full scope of his output, including his other novels and his short stories. This book introduces Fitzgerald’s trademark themes, his memorable characters, his significant plots, the literary modes and his inimitable style.
“ In this introductory study I am offering a detailed reading of the six completed novels of Jane Austen, together with enough background material for a student to locate the works in their historical moment. I have, however, concentrated on what strikes me as contributing most to Jane Austen’s universal popularity: her ability to create the illusion of psychologically believable and self-reflecting characters. ”
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The Novels of William GoldingThis book is the first to examine the forms and meanings in all of Golding's fiction up through The Pyramid. These novels represent a majour achievement in contemporary literature. All of Golding novels are devoted to exploring the true nature of man's existence and what it means to be human. His works are full of superb honesty of a fiercely intelligent and compelling storyteller who refuses to represent his characters as transcending the limitations of the human condition.
Added by: ninasimeo | Karma: 4370.39 | Fiction literature | 2 April 2010
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Temeraire 4- Empire of IvoryIt’s nice to think that there's an alternate universe in which millions of readers pack bookstores across the globe in giddy anticipation of the midnight release of the new Naomi Novik novel. Four novels in, and Novik has proven herself nothing less than a master of the form. She does literally everything right here, including mastering the art of economy-sized epic storytelling. Empire of Ivory displays more narrative range and depth of character, more surprises and more pure action-adventure excitement than most fantasy novels achieve in over twice the length.
