Author: Leo Tolstoy
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448142679
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1010

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This is the official tie-in edition to the BBC adaptation of War and Peace with an exclusive introduction written by Andrew Davies. Tolstoy’s beguiling masterpiece entwines love, death and determinism with Russia’s war with Napoleon and its effects on those swept up by the terror it brings. The lives of Pierre, Prince Andrei and Natasha are changed forever as conflict rages throughout the early nineteenth century. Following the rise and fall of some of society’s most influential families, this truthful and poignant epic is as relevant today as ever. This six part adaptation has been written by Bafta-winning author Andrew Davies and will be directed by Tom Harper (Peaky Blinders, The Scouting Book for Boys, Woman in Black: Angel of Death). Accompanied by a stellar cast including Paul Dano (12 Years a Slave, Prisoners, There Will Be Blood) as the idealistic Pierre, James Norton (Happy Valley, Belle, Grantchester) as the ambitious Prince Andrei and Lily James (Cinderella, Downton Abbey) as the impulsive beauty Natasha. It also features the legendary Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge, Harry Potter, Longford), Gillian Anderson (The Fall, The X-Files), Greta Scacchi (White Mischief, Presumed Innocent) and many more.

Author: Evelyn Sharp
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 103

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There are 8 stories in this collection of fairy stories for children. They are written in a style that will appeal to children; for instance, in the first story, many of the characters have really funny names. The title suggests faraway lands and places never to be seen in real life.

Author: Yan RuoYouYa
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649350767
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 917

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Many people spent their fortune on him. They only wanted to have a chance at success, but very few people truly possessed him. Under the surface, he was just a plaything in the hands of a bunch of young masters. A meticulously calculated conspiracy had taken away his young, short life. His life had been reversed, and he hadn't been willing to play with the things he had played in the past. He wanted to fight back, so he had less power to conquer. On the night of his return, he sent out the reincarnated Feng Xuan in front of his eyes. The world was famous, and he was like a poppy that bloomed in the wind. He did not want to kill anyone, but carried a fatal poison with him. "Are you a virgin?" Looking at the soul-reaping phoenix eyes, the lightning that never played at places suddenly rose up. "Do you want to deal with it?" "Ha ha..." Feng Xuan's quick and agile response had amused all of the people in the private room. His usual playfulness had also attracted the attention of the young masters, but tonight, he was like a thunderbolt in the sky. This was no ordinary encounter; it was destined to last a lifetime. After Feng Xuan was reborn, he would change the fate of the plaything, with less power to counterattack! [Space-time background is pure fiction. Please do not enter this seat.]

Author: Lian Yu
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 164767493X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 704

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Give me a little sunshine, I can be brilliant, binding an empty hold, I can give the world a new sky! His right hand held the scalpel, his left hand held the high-tech, cutting through thorns and thorns, reneging on the marriage with the crown prince, reviving the house of the Marquis, holding hands with lovers, blocking people's path to murder, killing gods and gods! Gold is mine, home is mine, country is mine, you are mine, mine or mine!

Author: Liu DongDeXue
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 164897144X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 930

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The third young master of the Divine Sword Villa had reincarnated into the useless third son of the Long family. Furthermore, he wanted to see how the Soaring Dragon had managed to survive in this foreign world. Thanks for everyone's support. We're cheering for you today. The group number is 81332675. 

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Languages : en
Pages : 646

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Author: Donald Haase
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814322086
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 358

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"The essays address the reception of the Grimms' texts by their readers; the dynamics between Grimms' collection and its earliest audiences; and aspects of the literary, philosophical, creative, and oral reception of the tales, illuminating how writers, philosophers, artists, and storytellers have responded to, reacted to, and revised the stories, thus shedding light on the ways in which past and contemporary transmitters of culture have understood and passed on the Grimms' tales."--BOOK JACKET.

Author: Yi FangZi
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648971091
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 615

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Shen Xin, the direct descendent of the Grand Preceptor; Qin Ao, the current emperor. When the Grand Emperor's cry rang out, Qin Ao had no choice but to hang himself. With a wave of his hand, an imperial decree was made, fulfilling the Grand Emperor's' beautiful intentions'. According to the blessing of the heavens, the emperor decreed that the direct daughter of the Shen family was a pure orchid with a pure heart. She was the epitome of a woman in the world and had entered the Eastern Palace. This is it! " The Supreme Emperor laughed. A certain emperor continued to feel helpless, and the chicken leg in a certain woman's hand fell to the ground. From then on, entering the main East Palace, watching the battles between the tigers, eating and drinking, became Shen Xin's goal. But of course, this person, Shen Xin, was also a peerless glutton. Even entering the palace wouldn't change the nature of a foodie. I would never have thought that the biggest rival in my life was none other than all kinds of delicious food. PS: Boys, this is an aerial script, please do not enter the collection with history

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Languages : en
Pages : 878

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Author: Kate Feiffer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323

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When her professional and family life collide, a playwright starts journaling every morning to push through her writer’s block in this laugh-out-loud and fresh take on family, friendship, and the chaos of midlife. “[A] winning adult debut…” –Publishers Weekly Elise Hellman was once heralded by audiences and critics as a “playwright to watch.” Then they forgot all about her. When a prestigious theater company unexpectedly offers her a generous commission to write a new play, she has an opportunity to turn her career around. With sixty-five days left until her deadline, Elise starts scribbling a few pages of stream-of-consciousness first thing every morning as a way to get over her writer’s block—a technique called Morning Pages, popularized in Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. What emerges is a witty confessional in which Elise chronicles her life with her teenage stoner son and her overbearing and eccentric mother, who is losing her memory but not her profanity. She writes about her lingering feelings for her ex-husband, her best friend who is acting oddly, and the confusing encounters she has with a handsome stranger in an elevator. As she writes, the marked-up scenes from her play, Deja New, are revealed, as a story within the story. Morning Pages is about what life throws at you when you’re trying to write. It is both a humorous exploration of the creative process and a relatable coming-of-age tale for the generation sandwiched between caring for their parents and caring for their kids.