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  • Tolstoy

    The Life and Faith of the Novelist

    by Romain Rolland ...
    Translated by Bernard Miall ...
    A life of Tolstoy by the Frenchman who corresponded with him as a young student and got a long letter back that changed his life. Rolland writes as a disciple but not a blind one, and the account of the last flight from Yasnaya Polyana is very fine. ... Read more

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  • Pelle the Conqueror

    by Martin Andersen Nexø ...
    Translated by Jessie Muir, Bernard Miall ...
    Pelle is still just a young boy when his father decides to move them from Sweden to the Danish island of Bornholm in search of riches. Those riches-of course-being nonexistent, they fall into the life of farm laborers. As Pelle grows up among the other lowly and poor residents of the island, their cares and worries seep into him, and he finds himself part of a greater struggle for their dignity ... Read more

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  • Pelle the Conqueror — Complete (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Danish Social Realist Saga of Bornholm Poverty, Migration, Labor Struggle, and Political Awakening

    by Martin Andersen Nexø, Olive Briarford ...
    Translated by Jessie Muir, Bernard Miall ...
    Pelle the Conqueror — Complete is Martin Andersen Nexø's monumental four-volume novel tracing Pelle Karlsson's passage from impoverished Swedish immigrant child on Bornholm to conscious participant in the organized Danish working class. Combining social realism with Bildungsroman and collective epic, the book renders rural servitude, urban labor, hunger, solidarity, and political awakening in ... Read more

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  • The Classic Collection of Maurice Maeterlinck. Nobel Prize 1911. Illustrated

    The Blue Bird, The Life of the Bee, Our Friend the Dog and others

    by Maurice Maeterlinck ...
    Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos, Alfred Sutro, Bernard Miall ...
    Maurice Polydore Marie Bernard Maeterlinck was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist who was Flemish but wrote in French. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911 "in appreciation of his many-sided literary activities, and especially of his dramatic works, which are distinguished by a wealth of imagination and by a poetic fancy, which reveals, sometimes in the guise of a fairy tale, ... Read more

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  • The Seven Wives of Bluebeard

    1920

    by Anatole France ...
    Translated by D. B. Stewart ...
    In "The Seven Wives of Bluebeard," Anatole France weaves a rich tapestry of allegory and social commentary, drawing upon the famous folk tale to explore themes of desire, jealousy, and the complexities of love. This novel showcases France's exquisite prose, characterized by its wit and irony, while also delving into the darker aspects of human nature. Set against a backdrop of late 19th-century ... Read more

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  • Poems

    Enriched edition. Exploring Nature, Life, and Mystical Themes in Symbolist Poetry

    by Maurice Maeterlinck, Garrett Ewing ...
    Translated by Bernard Miall ...
    In "Poems," Maurice Maeterlinck crafts a haunting collection that reflects his affinity for the mystical and the ephemeral aspects of existence. Written in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, Maeterlinck's literary style intertwines symbolism with rich imagery, echoing the broader movement of Symbolism that permeated European literature during that era. Through masterful use of language, he ... Read more

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  • Poems

    by Maurice Maeterlinck ...
    Translated by Bernard Miall ...
    In "Poems," Maurice Maeterlinck explores the depths of human emotion and the complexities of existence through a lyrical and contemplative lens. The collection reveals Maeterlinck's signature Symbolist style, characterized by vivid imagery and rich symbolism, inviting readers into a realm where the ordinary transcends into the extraordinary. His exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the ... Read more

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  • Pelle the Conqueror — Complete

    Enriched edition.

    by Martin Andersen Nexø, Quinn Theodore ...
    Translated by Jessie Muir, Bernard Miall ...
    In "Pelle the Conqueror — Complete," Martin Andersen Nexø crafts an epic saga that delves into the life of a boy named Pelle, born into a bleak existence as a peasant in late 19th-century Denmark. Through rich, vivid prose and a poignant narrative style, Nexø explores themes of social injustice, human resilience, and the complexities of the human condition within the framework of the burgeoning ... Read more

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  • Belgians Under the German Eagle

    Surviving occupation: resilience and resistance in wartime Belgium

    by Jean Massart ...
    Translated by Bernard Miall ...
    In "Belgians Under the German Eagle," Jean Massart explores the profound impact of German occupation on Belgian society during World War I. Utilizing a combination of rigorous historical analysis and vivid narrative prose, Massart intricately weaves personal testimonies with broader socio-political contexts, illuminating the complexities of daily life under oppression. His literary style resonates ... Read more

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  • The Life of the Scorpion

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Fascinating World of Misunderstood Creatures

    by Jean-Henri Fabre, Penelope Hightower ...
    Translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos, Bernard Miall ...
    In "The Life of the Scorpion," Jean-Henri Fabre, a pioneering figure in entomology, delves into the intricate world of scorpions, revealing their complex behaviors and habitats through meticulous observation and vivid prose. Fabre adopts a naturalist style that interweaves scientific detail with literary finesse, seamlessly blending objective analysis and poetic imagery. This work exemplifies the ... Read more

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  • Pelle the Conqueror — Complete

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Struggle and Perseverance in 19th Century Denmark

    by Martin Andersen Nexø, Amber Bradley ...
    Translated by Bernard Miall, Jessie Muir ...
    In "Pelle the Conqueror '— Complete," Martin Andersen Nexø presents a sweeping narrative centered around the life of Pelle, a young boy who embodies the struggle of the working class in late 19th-century Denmark. The book is distinguished by its rich, realistic prose and deep psychological insight, set against the backdrop of the industrial revolution's harsh realities. Nexø's literary style ... Read more

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  • Monsieur Bergeret in Paris

    Exploring Parisian Society and Politics Through Monsieur Bergeret's Intellectual Satire and Social Commentary

    by Anatole France ...
    Translated by Bérengère Drillien ...
    In "Monsieur Bergeret in Paris," Anatole France crafts a nuanced narrative that intricately weaves social commentary with rich character studies, set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Paris. Through the eyes of the titular character, a devoted educator and a lover of all things intellectual, France explores themes of disillusionment, the search for meaning, and the tensions between ... Read more

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