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Edith Wharton The Age of Innocence (Illustrated)

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The Age of Innocence: Illustrated by Edith Wharton was first published in 1920, which won the 1921 Pulitzer Prize. Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. The story is set in upper-class New York City in the 1870s. In 1920, The Age of Innocence was serialized in four parts in the Pictorial Review magazine, and later released by D. Appleton and Company as a book in New York and in London. The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. The novel is lauded for its accurate portrayal of how the 19th-century East Coast American upper class lived, and this, combined with the social tragedy, earned Wharton a Pulitzer Prize — the first Pulitzer awarded to a woman. [mehr]

Stichwörter: Edith Wharton, Age of Innocence, Literature, Fiction, Illustrated, Ellen Olenska, May Welland, Mrs. Augusta Welland, Mrs. Manson Mingott, Newland Archer, Pulitzer, Novel, Romance

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Edith Wharton The Age of Innocence

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The Age of Innocence is Edith Wharton's 12th novel, initially serialized in four parts in the Pictorial Review magazine in 1920, and later released by D. Appleton and Company as a book in New York and in London. It won the 1921 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, making it the first novel written by a woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and making Wharton the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The story is set in upper-class New York City in the 1870s.The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier novel, The House of Mirth, which was more brutal and critical. Plot summary Newland Archer, gentleman lawyer and heir to one of New York City's best families, is happily anticipating a highly desirable marriage to the sheltered and beautiful May Welland. Yet he finds reason to doubt his choice of bride after the appearance of Countess Ellen Olenska, May's exotic and beautiful thirty-year-old cousin. Ellen has returned to New York from Europe after scandalously separating herself (per rumor) from a bad marriage to a Polish count. At first, Ellen's arrival and its potential taint on the reputation of his bride-to-be's family disturbs him, but he becomes intrigued by the worldly Ellen, who flouts New York society's fastidious rules. As Newland's admiration for the countess grows, so does his doubt about marrying May, a perfect product of Old New York society; his match with May no longer seems the ideal fate he had imagined. [mehr]

Stichwörter: The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton

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G. A. Henty Jack Archer

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George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902), was a prolific English novelist and a special correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885). G.A. Henty was born in Trumpington, near Cambridge. He was a sickly child who had to spend long periods in bed. During his frequent illnesses he became an avid reader and developed a wide range of interests which he carried into adulthood. He attended Westminster School, London and later Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge,[1] where he was a keen sportsman. He left the university early without completing his degree to volunteer for the Army Hospital Commissariat when the Crimean War began. He was sent to the Crimea and while there he witnessed the appalling conditions under which the British soldier had to fight. His letters home were filled with vivid descriptions of what he saw. His father was impressed by his letters and sent them to The Morning Advertiser newspaper which printed them. This initial writing success was a factor in Henty's later decision to accept the offer to become a special correspondent, the early name for journalists now better known as war correspondents. Shortly before resigning from the army as a captain in 1859 he married Elizabeth Finucane. The couple had four children. Elizabeth died in 1865 after a long illness and shortly after her death Henty began writing articles for the Standard newspaper. In 1866 the newspaper sent him as their special correspondent to report on the Austro-Italian War where he met Giuseppe Garibaldi. He went on to cover the 1868 British punitive expedition to Abyssinia, the Franco-Prussian War, the Ashanti War, the Carlist Rebellion in Spain and the Turco-Serbian War.[2] He also witnessed the opening of the Suez Canal and travelled to Palestine, Russia and India. Henty was a strong supporter of the British Empire all his life; according to literary critic Kathryn Castle: "Henty...exemplified the ethos of the new imperialism, and glorified in its successes". [3] Henty's ideas about politics were influenced by writers such as Sir Charles Dilke, 2nd Baronet and Thomas Carlyle.[2] Henty once related in an interview how his storytelling skills grew out of tales told after dinner to his children. He wrote his first children's book, Out on the Pampas in 1868, naming the book's main characters after his children. The book was published by Griffith and Farran in November 1870 with a title page date of 1871. While most of the 122 books he wrote were for children, he also wrote adult novels, non-fiction such as The March to Magdala and Those Other Animals, short stories for the likes of The Boy's Own Paper and edited the Union Jack, a weekly boy's magazine. His children's novels typically revolved around a boy or young man living in troubled times. These range [mehr]

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Nick Venom Archer & Disciple

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The people who witnessed what happened clapped and thanked him for what he did. “You are Avin?” The girl asked. “Yeah, I am,” Avin responded. “I’ve been looking for you! Can you make me your disciple?” She asked. “Wait, what?” He said confused. Follow Avin as he begins his teaching career with his disciples. Follow how a master archer is able to train the next generation of archers. His past slowly creeps upon him and with the responsibility of protecting the small village on his shoulders, can he keep up with all the stress or will he fail and lose everybody he has ever loved? *Series Ended* Current Episode: #10 / #10 Status: Completed [mehr]

Stichwörter: Archer & Disciple, Season One, Nick Venom, Jayhawk Studio, Drama, Adventure, Action, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Avin, Elizabeth, Jaylee, Master Archer, Jayhawk Comics, Generation III, Third Generation, Apprentice, Sudo, Hill, Tian [mehr][weniger]

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George MacDonald Stephen Archer and Other Tales

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G. A. Henty Jack Archer (Fiscle Part-X)

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The First Day Of Term Cannot Be Considered A Cheerful Occasion. As The Boys Arrive On The Previous Evening, They Have So Much To Tell Each Other, Are So Full Of What They Have Been Doing, That The Chatter And Laughter Are As Great As Upon The Night Preceding The Breaking-Up. In The Morning, However, All This Is Changed. As They Take Their Places At Their Desks And Open Their Books, A Dull, Heavy Feeling Takes Possession Of The Boys, And The Full Consciousness That They Are At The Beginning Of Another Half Year's Work Weighs Heavily On Their Minds. [mehr]

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George MacDonald Stephen Archer and Other Tales

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George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He [mehr]

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George MacDonald Stephen Archer and Other Tales

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George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien,[1] Walter de la Mare,[2] E. Nesbit and Madeleine L'Engle.[1] C. S. Lewis wrote that he regarded MacDonald as his "master": "Picking up a copy of Phantastes one day at a train-station bookstall, I began to read. A few hours later," said Lewis, "I knew that I had crossed a great frontier." G. K. Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin as a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence". [mehr]

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Thomas West Der Sheriff von Archer City

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Der Sheriff von Archer City ist schlimmer als jeder Bandit... Thomas West hat hier einen harten, tabulosen Western [mehr]

Stichwörter: Western, Cowboy, Romane, deutsch, Wild-West, Cassiopeiapress

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Monica Sanz The Awkward Love Song of Abigail Archer

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2006 Wörter
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Abigail Archer lives a non-existent life. That is until Death arrives at her door with an interesting proposition... He [mehr]

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