and spread throughout the known world, as far as the Empire of Cathay; had it been one degree more virulent, it might perhaps have destroyed the entire human race in a single day.…… Barely
These bright accounts of travels; good-humoured and witty discussions of question; lively or pathetic story-telling in the form of novel; firm fact-telling, by the real agents concerned in the events of passing history;—all these books of the hour, multiplying among us as education becomes ...
Lives of the Novelists: A History of Fiction in 294 Lives by John Sutherland, and: The Novel: An Alternative History, 1600鈥0 by Steven Moore (review) The electronic age promises to render the book obsolete, leaving us with two difficulties: how to fill the empty shelves formerly used to...
As they try to navigate this bizarre phenomenon and learn more about each other through their experiences in each other's lives, Mitsuha and Taki develop a deep bond that transcends the boundaries of their physical existence. Also ranks #1 on The 20 Best Romance Anime Movies Of All Time, ...
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A compelling retelling of an Allied disaster and makes for a gripping read Historical Novel Review An atmospheric and stylish thriller... a fascinating exploration of the best and the worst of human nature, and the devastating effects of war. ...
Owing to limitations of space,all other acknowledgments for permission to reprint previously published material can be found on this page . Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Ondaatje,Michael,1943– The English Patient; a novel / by Michael Ondaatje. —1st Vintage International ...
The porter took up his candle again, but slowly, for he was surprised by such a novel idea. Then he mumbled good-night and went out.Gabriel shot the lock to. A ghastly light from the street lamp lay in a long shaft from one window to the door. Gabriel threw his overcoat and hat ...
truly honest novel.” But “Maurice” is, while fascinating in its own way, also his worst. Perhaps there is a connection between its badness and its “honesty,” because novels should not be honest. They are a pack of lies that are also a set of metaphors; because the lies and metaph...
The novel coronavirus outbreak has greatly affected the lives of people across the world. It has challenged and changed people's lifestyles. It has also helped us think about our relationships with others. Changing our lives ①COVID-19 has made people think harder about their relationship with ...