Hermann Stiehl Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate; this far from civilization the boys can do anything they want. Anything. They attempt to forge their own society, failing, however, in the face of terror, sin and evil. And as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far from reality as the hope of being rescued. Labeled a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse, Lord of the Flies is perhaps our most memorable tale about “the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart.”

Mitten im 18. Jahrhundert verlassen die Zwillinge Colin und Bea die Schweiz, um eine lange Reise nach China anzutreten: Er hat ein außergewöhnliches Talent als Uhrmacher, und der Kaiser benötigt seine Fähigkeiten; sie hat eine bezaubernde Schönheit geschenkt bekommen. Doch erst als sie die fabelhafte Stadt Ayuthia mit ihren tausend goldenen Kuppeln erreichen, begegnen die beiden Geschwister ihrem Schicksal: Colin verliebt sich in eine Frau, die der Herrscher ganz für sich beanspruchen will, während Bea sich von einer Leidenschaft mitreißen lässt, die sie zum Verrat führen wird...

Exploring the pressures of societal expectations, the novel follows Laurence, a seemingly perfect woman in 1960s Paris, who juggles a successful career, a loving family, and a lover. Despite her outward success, she struggles with the relentless pursuit of perfection that has overshadowed her happiness. The turning point comes when her daughter, Catherine, begins to express her frustrations about the world's injustices, prompting Laurence to confront her own sacrifices and desires. Translated by Lauren Elkin, this work delves into themes of feminism and identity.

One man's vision of erecting a magnificent cathedral spire heralds apocalypse in this epic tale of obsession by the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, William Golding (recorded by Benedict Cumberbatch as an audiobook). There were three sorts of people.