Alison Weir is a British writer of history books, and latterly historical novels, mostly in the form of biographies about British royalty.Her first published work, 1989's Britain's Royal Families, was a genealogical overview of the British royal family. She subsequently wrote biographies of Elean...
On stage, Takei made a splash on Broadway with the musical Allegiance, inspired by his family's experiences during WWII. Beyond acting, Takei has authored several books, further cementing his status as a versatile talent. Takei's influence extends beyond entertainment. As an openly gay ma...
(1971) was conceived as anovelbut developed into a series of interrelated coming-of-age stories. Like much of her fiction, the tales capture the social and culturalmilieuof her native southwestern Ontario. Munro embraced the mystery, intimacy, and tension of the ordinary lives of both men and...
quotation - the practice of quoting from books or plays etc.; "since he lacks originality he must rely on quotation" practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern" Based on WordNet 3.0, Farl...
Historically, official books would regard the insurrection of farmers as rebellion. However this book revealed that it was the ruling class that was pernicious to society. The plot of the story was a tragedy in which the righteous heroes died through the machinations of government. Each of the ...
fan of historical fiction or modern adventure, this collection offers something for everyone. The stories are not just about the journey; they are about the characters, their struggles, and their triumphs. Each novel is a testament to the human spirit and the power of storytelling. **A Gift ...
World Famous Reading GuideRecognized as world famous masterpieces, thefollowing books are important national treasures ofliterature in their countries. Today, let's just have a brieflook at part of them.United Kingdom--Pride and PrejudicePride and Prejudice is kind of a literary RosettaStone,the ...
1) China's Famous Books of Historical Science in the 20th Century 《二十世纪中国史学名著》2) A History of Twentieth Century Chinese Fiction 《二十世纪中国小说史》 1. A Distinctive Style in Writing History of Literature: Narration and Commentary——Comments on Chen Pingyuan s A History of ...
The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: World history; Fiction / Historical; History / World;Charles F HorneThe National Alumni,...
He spent whatever money he had on books and became a literary sensation at the age of 16. He sneaked letters into his brother’s newspaper under the name “Silence Dogood.” Silence became so popular that she received several marriage proposals before Franklin revealed “her” true identity. ...