British Library Publishing
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Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
Illustrated with over 40 art pieces from the British Library's collections. An authoritative guide, written by a leading scholar in medieval literature and mythology.429 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
Covering the origins of fairies through to bestselling romantasy and children's media, The Little Book of Fairies explores the fascinating history of one of folklore's most complicated creatures.429 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
Covering the earliest legends of trolls through to blockbuster movies, The Little Book of Trolls explores the fascinating history of one of folklore's most complicated creatures. This authoritative guide includes retellings of beloved and lesser-known…429 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
The fourth title in the Little Books series to take a mythological creature and explore its cultural history and the rich storytelling tradition associated with it.Illustrated with gorgeous images from the British Library manuscripts and…429 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy, Thriller and Crime
One of the best examples of cursed-antique literature, which would influence M. R. James and his Cambridge set along with many writers of the early-twentieth century periodicals and pulp magazines. Told in an impressively timeless-feeling…363 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, Classics, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy
Never republished since its first edition in 1922, this is a lost gem of twentieth-century supernatural fiction, and foregrounds the exciting work of an overlooked author.Fox's offbeat but effective prose was championed by China Mieville…363 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy, Science Fiction
''All about us on the stairs was some of the most exquisite statuary I have ever seen... save for a few pieces carved in the form of some hideous beast, the like of which I…330 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
Four men were due to fly to Dublin. When disaster struck and the plane went down over the Irish sea, only three of them were on board. With the identities of the flyers scattered to…297 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy, Thriller and Crime
An attractive young woman is found dead with a handbag of more money than she would've earned in wages. Sergeant Cluff is bought in to gradually find out the truth about the murder.264 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy, Thriller and Crime
A darkly humorous depiction of fraught family ties, The Murder of My Aunt was first published in 1934.297 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy, Thriller and Crime
First published in a limited run in 1934, this exceedingly rare bibliomystery is long overdue its return.330 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, Classics, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy
A fresh take on the genre of shapeshifters (often limited to werewolf tales), which focuses on a broader definition of strange transformations (tree, bridge, flatworms, hares...)Featuring popular authors from Mary Shelley and Arthur Conan Doyle…363 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy, Science Fiction
A mysterious radio signal reports cosmic doom from an otherworldly location. Photography and X-ray evidence suggests there may be some truth to a sculptorÂ’s claim that he has created a god. A spectral projection sows…363 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy, Thriller and Crime
The Notting Hill Mystery has been widely described as the first detective novel. The story is told by the insurance investigator Ralph Henderson, who is building a case against the sinister Baron R___, suspected of…297 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy, Thriller and Crime
One of two crime novels written by famous children's author Nina Bawden showcasing her excellent storytelling and talent for gritty plotting. An atmospheric murder mystery full of gripping suspense, pulling the reader through London's seedy…363 Kč Koupit
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