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Gordon Williams

    Deze auteur verwierf bekendheid als Gordon Maclean Williams, een Schotse romanschrijver die zich later in Londen als journalist vestigde. Zijn literaire werk kenmerkt zich door een doordringende verkenning van de menselijke natuur en maatschappelijke thema's, waarbij hij vaak een krachtige vertelstijl hanteerde. Williams schuwde controversiële onderwerpen niet, zoals blijkt uit de filmische bewerkingen van zijn werk die aanzienlijke discussies opriepen. Zijn vermogen om boeiende en tot nadenken stemmende verhalen te creëren, maakt hem tot een belangrijke stem in de literatuur.

    POMEROY
    Victory Over the Kingdom of Darkness
    Revolt of the Micronauts
    Macbeth
    Straw Dogs
    The Camp
    • Author Gordon Williams is best know for Straw Dogs (originally titled The Siege of Trencher's Farm) and the Booker shortlisted From Scenes Like These. When he wrote The Camp Williams had the benefit of his newsman's eye for detail and the immediacy of his own, ex-conscript's, experiences at the sharp end of the Cold War. He was stationed at RAF Gutersloh - the closest air base to the East German border. But for the young conscripts in The Camp, their real enemy lay elsewhere. The Camp relates their coming of age in the mid 1950s in a small town in Germany. It was the first book Williams wrote, and does not pander to the usual cosy image of national service. The reviews were excellent: 'A story of power, oppression and self preservation... Impressive' --The Times Literary Supplement. 'A talent at once so harsh and controlled' --The Spectator. 'The Camp earns high honours' --The Sunday Times This new edition of The Camp was published by reinkarnation on the 50th anniversary of the ending of conscription in the UK.

      The Camp
    • Straw Dogs

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen
      3,5(97)Tarief

      A disturbing evocation of how an insular, xenophobic society can react to an outsider. It is also a shocking exploration of the violence at the heart of even the most mild-mannered of men, asking the question: how far will a man go to protect his family and his home?

      Straw Dogs
    • Macbeth

      • 88bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen

      Part of The New Penguin Shakespeare series, this text looks at Macbeth with an introduction, a list of further reading, commentary and a short account of the textual problems of the play. The series is used and recommended by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

      Macbeth
    • Victory Over the Kingdom of Darkness

      • 418bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen

      Victory Over the Kingdom of Darkness is the definitive book on spiritual warfare. Based on information mined from the Bible and from many years of experience helping people to be freed from demonic oppression, this book by Rev. Gordon Williams should be a text in every seminary and should be part of every church and every home library. Overcome demonic interference in your life and home. Learn: - How to recognize the source of your struggles - How to drive demonic interference from your home and church - How to recognize the authority of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and our Heavenly Father - How to recognize the devil, Satan, and demons for what they are - How to be skilled in spiritual warfare - How to bring balance and clarity to the subject of the devil, Satan and demons.

      Victory Over the Kingdom of Darkness
    • POMEROY

      An American Diplomat

      • 332bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      John Stockley Pomeroy is a charismatic rogue from a prestigious Tennessee family, known for his cardsharp skills and adventurous spirit. Set in the opulent backdrop of Edwardian London, this tale weaves a story of intrigue and deception, showcasing the escapades of this charming anti-hero as he navigates the complexities of high society.

      POMEROY
    • Big Morning Blues

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      Set against the gritty backdrop of Soho, the novel explores the dark and violent realities of its subculture through a keen observational lens. Gordon Williams draws from real-life events, which adds a layer of authenticity to the narrative. The story is described as a passionate and tragic comedy, showcasing his uninhibited writing style. While some reviews highlight its unrelenting sleaziness, others praise its humor and depth, reflecting the complex nature of the characters and their environment.

      Big Morning Blues
    • V hladovějícím světě vypukne hon na údajné viníky – vědce, a ve zmatku bojů je tajná kolonie mikronautů zapomenuta. Samotnou kolonii však ohrožuje konflikt mezi diktaturou v Arkadii II a jejími odpůrci, kteří uprchli a dávají přednost nebezpečnému životu ve volné přírodě.

      Vzpoura mikronautů
    • Svět mikronautů

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      3,9(13)Tarief

      Po zničení kolonie miniaturizovaných lidí – mikronautů – je vybudována Arkadie II, tentokrát však jako trestanecká kolonie s vojenskou diktaturou. Rozvoj kolonie je uměle omezován, takže původní cíl projektu se zdá být ztracen. Když pak skupina mikronautů uprchne z chráněného Skleníku do svobodné, ale zároveň i nebezpečné přírody, začne na ně nemilosrdný hon.

      Svět mikronautů
    • Svět budoucnosti je sužován hladem. Skupina průzkumníků – mikronautů – má ověřit odvážné řešení: pětinásobné zmenšení lidí, kterým by mohly k obživě stačit poslední zbytky přírody. Mikronauti se musí nejen naučit žít v nových podmínkách, ale i čelit nepřátelům celého projektu miniaturizace, kteří jej považují za plýtvání beztak již omezenými zdroji.

      Mikronauti