Stefan Scheuermann verkent het boeiende samenspel tussen geschiedenis en fictie. Zijn werk duikt in de fantastische aard van de wereld en onderzoekt hoe dun de lijn kan zijn tussen wat er gebeurde en wat we ons voorstellen. Scheuermanns literaire projecten bestrijken een breed scala aan genres, van linguïstische vergelijking tot literaire geschiedenis, en van biografie tot fictie. Zijn schrijven biedt lezers een uniek perspectief op de grenzen van de werkelijkheid.
The narrative unfolds through the eyes of an old Scottish storyteller who captivates the community of Kinghorn by unveiling the profound truths behind their history. Central to his tale is the life of King Alexander III, whose passing marked the beginning of a tumultuous era. As the storyteller reveals the deeper, more intricate layers of these events, the audience discovers that the legends they thought they knew are merely shadows of a much grander reality.
Set against the backdrop of a plague-ridden Hungarian village, the story follows Kyra, a neglected teenager who escapes to find refuge with a traveling Gypsy kumpania. As she integrates into their community, she transforms their lives while experiencing deep emotional connections, including love, joy, grief, and betrayal. Her journey not only reshapes her identity but also leaves a lasting impact on those around her, exploring themes of belonging, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships.
Anika, a twelve-year-old girl, faces a dramatic shift in her life as she relocates from Edinburgh to her grandmother's farm. Struggling with the transition, she finds herself in a precarious situation in a dark alley. It is there that she meets Edward, a well-dressed cat who unexpectedly offers his assistance, setting the stage for an adventure filled with unexpected friendships and challenges.
The story follows Anna Koob, a lively girl from a middle-class German family in 1566, who becomes a beloved figure in her village. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is called to the home of a baron at the request of his dying daughter. This pivotal moment leads to a series of events that profoundly shape Anna's destiny, intertwining her fate with the aristocracy and revealing the complexities of her world.
The journey of Wikerus, a young German noble, unfolds as he joins the Teutonic Order during the Fifth Crusade, where he encounters the enigmatic Swan Knight, guardian of the Holy Grail. After the crusade, Wikerus seeks solace in a Bavarian valley, experiencing love and conflict. His quest for meaning leads him to wander the Holy Roman Empire as a philosopher and poet, ultimately shaping the legendary tale of Tannhäuser. The narrative weaves themes of adventure, romance, and the struggle between duty and desire.
Verena, a teenage girl from suburban America, is drawn into a centuries-old mission to safeguard the Holy Grail as the newest Swan Knight, a lineage stemming from the legendary Grail Knight Parsifal. As she embraces her destiny, she is transported to the Sweeter Realm, where the Grail has remained hidden for ages. This second installment of The Swan Knights Trilogy explores her journey of self-discovery and the responsibilities that come with her newfound role in a mystical legacy.
An American teenager named Verena becomes captivated by Germany and King Ludwig II of Bavaria, whose mysterious death in 1886 fuels her curiosity. Her obsession drives her to uncover a manuscript penned by Ludwig, unveiling hidden secrets tied to an ancient quest for the Holy Grail. As she delves deeper, Verena learns about the Swan Knights, descendants of the legendary Grail Knight Parsifal, and discovers a portal that may lead to the Grail's concealed location, intertwining her fate with history and legend.
The book explores how Dr. Samuel Johnson's public image influenced Romantic and Victorian literature, highlighting the significance of his portrayal in the works of contemporary writers. It argues that understanding the cultural context and perceptions of Johnson during his time is crucial for grasping the depth of literary references to him. By analyzing various sources and the ways authors utilized Johnson's image, the study reveals the evolving nature of his influence and the diminishing impact of these references in modern readings.
This book is a guide to speaking and writing like a Jane Austen character. With more than 1,400 of Jane Austen's most elegant and witty phrases, quoted directly from her major novels, unfinished work, short stories, juvenilia, and personal letters, all placed into categories of expressional needs, with translations into the common phrases of today, this phrase thesaurus is a guide to conversing like the heroes, heroines, and villains of Jane Austen's sublime body of work. This book also serves as a study into the evolution of English expression, from the late 18th century to today. Jane Austen's letters to her sister, Cassandra, were the equivalent of today's phone calls, e-mails, and texts, giving us voyeuristic insight into normal, daily expressions Jane Austen never intended to be published. For the words that have fallen out of use, this book contains a glossary of original definitions, written with Austen-esque wit and sarcasm. An ocean of the loveliest phrases from one of English Literature's most celebrated writers, whose increasing acclaim has brought her elegant phrases into popular culture, is captured in this book.
