Bodleian Library
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Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Literature and Linguistics, Nonfiction
This essay examines the power of language to shape political ideas. In it, Orwell argues that when political discourse trades clarity and precision for stock phrases, the debasement of politics follows. First published in 'Horizon'…330 Kč KoupitArt, Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction
Rachel Owen’s hauntingly beautiful illustrations for Dante’s 'Inferno' take a radically new approach to representing the world of Dante’s famous poem. The images combine the artist’s deep cultural and historical understanding of 'The Divine Comedy'…825 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
Informative but light-hearted social and cultural history of our obsession with drinking and bathing in spa waters. Beautifully illustrated with paintings, engravings, maps, caricatures, posters, advertisements, ephemera and modern photos from 1597 to present day,…825 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction, Travel
This quirky book, drawn from code books published in the UK, America, Australia and the former British Empire, provides a fascinating insight into the running of railways in the first half of the twentieth century.330 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Literature and Linguistics, Nonfiction
Bierce's dictionary, first published in 1906 as 'The Cynic’s Word Book', brought his biting black humour to bear on spoof definitions of everyday words. Over 100 years later, Bierce’s redefinitions still give us pause for…429 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction
Contrary to popular belief, the author of the first English dictionary is not Samuel Johnson, but Robert Cawdrey, who published his Table Alphabeticall in 1604 - nearly 150 years before Johnson’s dictionary.363 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy, Science Fiction
Over more than four decades J.R.R. Tolkien's son and literary executor, Christopher Tolkien, published some twenty-four volumes of his father's work, much more than his father had succeeded in publishing during his own lifetime. Standing…1 320 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, Classics, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy
Set in the Hudson Valley in New York State in 1790, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow tells the story of Ichabod Crane, a schoolteacher who is wooing the daughter of a local wealthy farmer. Superstitious…660 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
A charming guide to the potato, first published in 1918, covering everything from practical advice on how to grow potatoes to their origins and history.429 Kč KoupitChildren and Teens, Children's Books, Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy
With stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Alan Marks, the story of Oxford's Saint Frideswide - the Anglo-Saxon princess - is retold for young children as a tale of adventure, courage in the face of danger,…429 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
This richly illustrated book explores the huge creative endeavour behind Tolkien’s enduring popularity. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps and letters, the book traces the creative process behind his most…1 320 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
This lavishly illustrated book showcases the highlights of the Tolkien archives held at the Bodleian Library. This stunning book is a perfect introduction to Tolkien’s creative imagination, giving a unique insight into the life of…396 Kč KoupitBiography, Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction
John le Carré is one of the most significant political novelists in the English language. His early career in the secret service took him to West Germany at the height of the Cold War and…990 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
This book explores the stories behind seventy-five extraordinary maps. Drawing on the unique collection in the Bodleian Library, these stunning maps range from single cities to the solar system, span the thirteenth to the twenty-first…1 155 Kč KoupitChildren and Teens, Children's Books, Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy
Veronica the hippopotamus lives with her large family on the cool muddy river bank, swimming in its clear waters. She dreams of becoming a famous hippopotamus, noticed by everyone. But will her dream of becoming…396 Kč Koupit
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