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The Greatest Novels of Alexandre Dumas is a remarkable compilation that showcases Dumas's masterful storytelling, rich character development, and intricate plotting, reflective of 19th-century French literature's romanticism and adventure tradition. This anthology delves into timeless themes of honor, revenge, and redemption, inviting readers into a world of political intrigue and swashbuckling heroism that defines such iconic works as "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Three Musketeers." Dumas's vibrant prose is characterized by lively dialogue and dramatic tension, creating a thrilling reading experience that actively engages the audience's imagination. Alexandre Dumas, born in 1802, was...
Alexandre Dumas: 40+ Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & True Crime Stories (Illustrated) presents a comprehensive anthology of Dumas's illustrious body of work, showcasing the rich tapestry of his narratives steeped in history, heroism, and intrigue. This collection not only emphasizes Dumas's signature narrative flair—marked by vivid characterizations, intricate plots, and a penchant for dramatic flourish—but also situates his writing within the broader context of 19th-century literature, where themes of adventure and morality intertwine. The illustrations included serve to enhance the reader's immersion into Dumas's world, adding a visual dimension to his already captivating prose...
In "ALEXANDRE DUMAS Premium Collection - 27 Novels in One Volume," readers are presented with a magnificent compendium of Dumas' most celebrated works, characterized by his signature blend of adventure, romance, and historical drama. This collection spans a diverse array of genres, showcasing Dumas' skillful storytelling that captivates the imagination while exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, justice, and the complexity of human relationships. The eloquent prose is marked by rich character development and intricate plots, ensuring that each tale resonates with the essence of 19th-century French literature, set against the backdrop of tumultuous historical events like the French Revolutio...
Silver Medalist, 2011 Independent Publisher Book Awards in U.S. North-East - Best Regional Non-Fiction Category "When you truly fall in love, whether with a person or a place, you make everything else fit around it. The last eight years of my life have been a love affair with this place." — Gwendolyn Bounds, author of The Little Chapel By the River For centuries, writers have drawn inspiration from the Hudson River and its surroundings. John Burroughs, James Fenimore Cooper, Washington Irving, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Edith Wharton all lived and worked in the region immortalized by the Hudson River School of painters. In River of Words, author Nina Shengold and photographer Jennifer Ma...
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Set in 2018 against the backdrop of an overcrowded, fetid refugee camp on the beautiful Greek island of Samos, The Good Deed follows the stories of four women living in the camp and an American tourist who comes to Samos to escape her own dark secret. When the tourist does a "good deed," she triggers a crisis that brings her and the refugee women into a conflict that escalates dramatically as each character struggles for what she needs.
Interviews with 15 successful female New Yorkers from such fields as medicine, politics, business, and the arts.
The earliest known ancestor of the Whitney family in America was Henry Whitney (1620-1672) who was born in England and immigrated to America in about 1649. One of his children was John Whitney (1644?-1720) who married Elizabeth Smith and was the father of eleven children. Their many descendants live throughout the United States.
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