Brigitte FoucardMartinéz Boeken

Verne v knize zpracoval napínavý příběh patnácti chlapců, kteří měli vyjet na prázdninový výlet jachtou na moře. Během příprav k vyplutí v Aucklandu na Novém Zélandu odešla posádka na břeh a loď s chlapci na palubě se díky nedopatření dostala na moře. Zde byla hroznou bouří zahnána přes celý Pacifik k břehům neobydleného ostrova, kde ztroskotala. Podoba románového ostrova Hanover je smyšlená, nicméně ostrov toho jména nedaleko pobřeží Chile skutečně existuje. Tak se z městských školáků, z nichž nejmladšímu bylo osm a nejstaršímu čtrnáct let, stali robinzoni, odkázaní jen sami na sebe. Většina z nich byli Britové, nejstarší byl Američan a dva chlapci byli Francouzi. Jejich prázdninový výlet se protáhl na dlouhé dva roky. Za tu dobu si chlapci na ostrově vybudovali vzkvétající osadu, kde každý pracoval podle svých sil a schopností a podřizoval se nutné kázni. Proto mohli úspěšně čelit všem nebezpečím a překlenout i vážnou roztržku, která hrozila rozdělit osadu na dva tábory. Když na ostrově přistála skupina pirátů, podařilo se jim za pomoci dvou dospělých lidí z bývalé posádky pirátské lodi nad zločinci zvítězit a po mnohých útrapách se navrátit zpět do vlasti. V této knize Verne opět ukázal (jako v mnoha jiných svých dílech) sílu kolektivu, který je schopen dosáhnout takových výsledků, jakých by nikdy nemohl člověk dosáhnout sám.

Des « noces vermeilles » de Marguerite de Valois et Henri de Navarre, prélude au massacre des protestants, à la mort de Charles IX baignant dans une rosée de sang, les deux années qui s'écoulent comptent parmi les plus cruelles de l'histoire de France. Guerres civiles de religion, luttes d'influence au sein de la famille royale, complots et assassinats politiques forment la trame sombre sur laquelle se détache la figure de Margot. Beauté incomparable, dame galante, cette fille de France est aussi une femme de lettres doublée d'une redoutable politique ; Marguerite est avant tout une Valois, fille de roi, sœur de roi, femme de roi. Et le brave La Mole, ce jeune gentilhomme protestant réfugié dans l'alcôve royale pour échapper à ses assassins la nuit de la Saint-Barthélemy, sait que l'amour qu'il voue à cette perle le précipitera au cœur d'intrigues de pouvoir où la vie d'un homme n'a guère de poids.

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CLASSIC FICTION (PRE C 1945). A historical romance, this novel tells of the adventures of the hot-headed young Gascon, d'Artagnan and his three companions Athos, Porthos and Aramis as they gallantly defend the Queen of France, using their wit and their swords.

Under the canvas of a small caravan, a young woman dies after a painful illness, leaving her little girl, Perrine, on the harsh pavement of Paris. The child must now navigate alone along paths filled with hostile figures: cantankerous old men, unyielding foremen, shrill scolds, and distrustful peasants. This vibrant yet absurd humanity ruminates on the bitterness of buried pains, creating a world haunted by the grimacing masks of the human carnival. Against this harsh and contrasting backdrop, the portrait of a brave and delicate little soul unfolds.

Ontdek de fantastische wereld van Jules Verne! Een reis om de aarde in 80 dagen, oftewel in 1.920 uur of 115.200 minuten – is dat mogelijk? In 1872 gaat de excentrieke gentleman Phileas Fogg een schijnbaar kansloze weddenschap aan en zet zijn vermogen op het spel. Samen met zijn levenslustige dienaar Jean Passepartout, 20.000 pond in zijn bagage en een benijdenswaardige innerlijke rust, begint Fogg onmiddellijk aan zijn avontuur. Dit markeert het begin van een van de bekendste literaire races tegen de tijd en een turbulente reis vol onvoorziene gebeurtenissen. Het is niet alleen de tijd die dreigt de reizigers in te halen. Jules Vernes klassieker is een meeslepende vertelling over avontuur, doorzettingsvermogen en de kracht van de menselijke geest. De lezer wordt meegenomen op een reis door een wereld vol wonderen en uitdagingen die de verbeelding prikkelen.

Le commissaire Maigret a la visite de la grande perche, une femme qu'il a jadis arrêtée, venue lui demander de l'aide. Une collection de lectures dans un français adapté à l'apprentissage de la langue avec le CD MP3.

Originally published: Chicago: Rand McNally, 1922. (The Windermere series). With a new introductory note.

Poor, plain spinster Bette is compelled to survive on the condescending patronage of her socially superior relatives in Paris: her beautiful, saintly cousin Adeline, the philandering Baron Hulot and their daughter Hortense. Already deeply resentful of their wealth, when Bette learns that the man she is in love with plans to marry Hortense, she becomes consumed by the desire to exact her revenge and dedicates herself to the destruction of the Hulot family, plotting their ruin with patient, silent malice. Cousin Bette is a gripping tale of violent jealousy, sexual passion and treachery, and a brilliant portrayal of the grasping, bourgeois society of 1840s Paris. The culmination of the Comédie humaine, Balzac's epic chronicle of his times, it is one of his greatest triumphs as a novelist.

The story centers on François, an abandoned child navigating the challenges of love and belonging in the French countryside. George Sand masterfully depicts the intricacies of rural life in nineteenth-century France, highlighting the contrast between the warmth of human relationships and the harsh realities faced by peasants. Through François's journey, the narrative explores deep emotional themes, making it a compelling and poignant read.

Headstrong and naïve, the young Italian aristocrat Fabrizio del Dongo is determined to defy the wrath of his right-wing father and go to war to fight for Napoleon. He stumbles on the Battle of Waterloo, ill-prepared, yet filled with enthusiasm for war and glory. Finally heeding advice, Fabrizio sneaks back to Milan, only to become embroiled in a series of amorous exploits, fuelled by his impetuous nature and the political chicanery of his aunt Gina and her wily lover. Judged by Balzac to be the most important French novel of its time, The Charterhouse of Parma is a compelling novel of extravagance and daring, blending the intrigues of the Italian court with the romance and excitement of youth. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

One of the defining novels of the entire crime genre, Gaston Leroux's The Mystery of the Yellow Room has inspired readers and writers including Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr, and is now republished in hardback in the Detective Club series with a brand new introduction.

This translation of Lancelot brings to English-language readers, the fourth of Chretien's five surviving romantic Arthurian poems. This poem was the first to introduce Lancelot as an important figure in the King Arthur legend.

Au début du XIXe siecle, Jacquou et ses parents vivent comme métayers au domaine du comte de Nansac. Victimes de la cruauté du comte, les parents meurent et Jacquou veut se venger.

Two years after his wife's death, Germain is encouraged to move on and find a new woman and home to accommodate his three growing children. He travels to visit a single woman who is eager to start a new family. Following his daughter's death, Père Maurice has provided constant support for his son-in-law Germain. But after two years, he pushes him to find a new wife. Germain is a young man with three children in need of a mother. Maurice sends him to visit the daughter of a friend, who is also widowed and interested in remarrying. Germain reluctantly agrees, taking his son and the teenager Mary, who is seeking employment. The trip proves to be an eye-opening experience for the duo who form an unexpected bond. Similar to Sand's previous work, Indiana, The Devil's Pool examines the obligations of marriage. The story illustrates how duty and perception take priority over love and kindness. It's a dichotomy that continues to present itself, regardless of one's social or political status. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Devil's Pool is both modern and readable.

The story follows Tartarin, a character with an exaggerated sense of heroism, as he embarks on humorous adventures in the picturesque landscapes of Provence. Through satire and comedy, the novel cleverly critiques French society's quirks and idiosyncrasies. Daudet's lighthearted narrative explores themes of heroism, identity, and the human spirit, providing a joyful and imaginative escape for readers. With its vivid portrayal of Southern France and engaging storytelling, the book delivers a delightful blend of adventure and humor.

Un lord anglais découvre la momie d'une jeune fille et en tombe amoureux. Un papyrus placé dans la tombe, conte l'histoire de la mystérieuse "endormie"... À Thèbes, en Égypte, au temps de Moïse, Tahoser, jeune et séduisante Égyptienne brûle d'amour pour Toëri, un bel inconnu. Mais Toëri appartient au peuple esclave des Hébreux et aime Ra'hel. Tahoser en a le coeur brisé... Pendant ce temps, Pharaon la poursuit d'un amour dont elle ne veut pas...