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Geraldine Brooks

    14 september 1955
    Geraldine Brooks
    Foreign Correspondence
    Year Of Wonders. Das Pesttuch, englische Ausgabe
    Year of Wonders
    Nine Parts of Desire
    Dames And Daughters Of The French Court
    Horse
    • 2025

      Kôň

      • 432bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen
      Kôň
    • 2025

      Memorial Days

      A Memoir

      • 336bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Exploring the profound impact of unexpected loss, this memoir delves into the author's personal journey toward healing and acceptance. With poignant reflections and emotional depth, it captures the struggles and triumphs faced in the wake of grief, offering insights into resilience and the search for peace. The author's acclaimed narrative style brings a unique perspective to the universal experience of loss, making this a touching and relatable read for anyone navigating similar challenges.

      Memorial Days
    • 2022
      4,3(708)Tarief

      “Brooks’ chronological and cross-disciplinary leaps are thrilling.” — The New York Times Book Review. “Horse isn’t just an animal story—it’s a moving narrative about race and art.” — TIME. “A thrilling story about humanity in all its ugliness and beauty . . . the evocative voices create a story so powerful, reading it feels like watching a neck-and-neck horse race, galloping to its conclusion—you just can’t look away.” — Oprah Daily. Winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. A discarded painting, a skeleton, and the greatest racehorse in America intertwine in a sweeping narrative of spirit, obsession, and injustice throughout American history. In Kentucky, 1850, an enslaved groom named Jarret forms a deep bond with a bay foal, leading the horse to record-setting victories. As civil war erupts, a young artist known for his racehorse paintings joins the Union forces and reunites with the stallion and his groom in a perilous moment far from the racetrack's glamor. Fast forward to New York City, 1954, where gallery owner Martha Jackson becomes captivated by a mysterious nineteenth-century equestrian painting. In Washington, DC, 2019, Jess, a Smithsonian scientist, and Theo, a Nigerian-American art historian, connect over their shared interest in the horse—one studying its bones for clues to its endurance, while the other uncovers the lost history of the Black horsemen vital to its success. Based on the true story of the record-br

      Horse
    • 2015

      The Secret Chord

      • 302bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen
      3,6(15704)Tarief

      Traces the arc of King David's journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and into his remorseful and diminished dotage

      The Secret Chord
    • 2011

      Pulitzer Prize winning-author Geraldine Brooks transports the reader to 1660s Martha's Vineyard and Cambridge to tell the dramatic tale of the intertwined destinies of Caleb Cheshahteaumuck, the first Native American to graduate from Harvard, and Bethia Mayfield, a young woman who is struggling to find her own place in the world even as she helps enable Caleb to cross from his world into hers.

      Caleb's Crossing
    • 2008
    • 2008

      People of the Book

      • 416bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen
      3,9(500)Tarief

      Set against a backdrop of historical upheaval, this bestselling novel traces the journey of a rare manuscript as it endures centuries of exile and conflict. The narrative intertwines themes of survival and the enduring power of art, showcasing the manuscript's impact on various lives throughout history. The author, known for acclaimed works like The Secret Chord and Pulitzer Prize-winning March, weaves a rich tapestry of human experience, exploring how culture and creativity persist through tumultuous times.

      People of the Book
    • 2007
      2,0(1)Tarief

      The book focuses on the significance of early literature from the 1900s and earlier, highlighting their scarcity and rising costs. It aims to make these classic works accessible by republishing them in affordable, high-quality editions that preserve the original text and artwork, ensuring that these timeless pieces remain available to contemporary readers.

      Dames And Daughters Of The French Court
    • 2006

      March

      • 304bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen
      3,6(313)Tarief

      From Louisa May Alcotts beloved classic Little Women, Geraldine Brooks has animated thecharacter of the absent father, March, and crafted a story "filled with the ache of love and marriage and with the power of war upon the mind and heart of one unforgettable man" (Sue Monk Kidd). With "pitch-perfect writing" (USA Today), Brooks follows March as he leaves behind his family to aid the Union cause in the Civil War. His experiences will utterly change his marriage and challenge his most ardently held beliefs. A lushly written, wholly original tale steeped in the details of another time, March secures Geraldine Brookss place as a renowned author of historical fiction.

      March
    • 2005

      Dames and Daughters of Colonial Days

      • 312bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen
      3,4(12)Tarief

      This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, reflecting its historical significance. While it may have imperfections such as marks and flawed pages due to its age, the reprint aims to preserve and promote the cultural value of the literature. It is part of a commitment to make important works accessible in high-quality, affordable editions that stay true to the original content.

      Dames and Daughters of Colonial Days