Rodmoor
Author : John Cowper Powys
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Page : 492 pages
File Size : 13,73 MB
Release : 1916
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DESCENTS OF MEMORY
Author : Morine Krissdottir
Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 47,83 MB
Release : 2007-09-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Book Description
John Cowper Powys's works have been described as 'the only novels produced by an English writer that can fairly be compared to the fictions of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky ? with an immensity to which only Blake could provide a parallel in English literature' (George Steiner, The New Yorker). His talents were manifested by such books as his Autobiography, Wolf Solent, Weymouth Sands, and A Glastonbury Romance.In this, Powys's first comprehensive biography, eminent scholar Morine Krissdottir delves into the life of the writer, from his childhood in Derbyshire through his celebrated lecture tours through England and the US; from his life's loves to his relationship with his own writing. Krissdottir demonstrates that Powys - known as much for his essays, letters, poetry, and philosophy as he was for his fiction - was a man whose writing had a scope matched only by the breadth of his life. Using primary sources, never-before-seen archival materials (including photos), and Powys's own writings, Krissdottir pieces together this life in a way that will be impossible to forget
Ducdame
Author : John Cowper Powys
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 27,88 MB
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0571286992
Book Description
Ducdame was John Cowper Powys' fourth novel published in 1925. It is set in Dorset. The protagonist, Rook Ashover (a wonderfully Powysian name) is an introverted young squire with a dilemma: to go on loving his mistress, Netta Page, or, make a respectable marriage and produce an heir. Of his early novels (pre- Wolf Solent) this one is often considered to be the most carefully constructed and best organized. Like them all it contains a gallery of rich, complex characters and glorious writing.
Suspended Judgments
Author : John Cowper Powys
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 21,28 MB
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
"Suspended Judgments: Essays on Books and Sensations" by John Cowper Powys is a thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating collection of essays that delves into the realms of literature and human emotions. Powys' erudite and introspective writing style transports readers on a journey through a myriad of books and sensations, exploring the profound impact of literature on the human psyche. With astute observations and eloquent prose, Powys delves into the depths of human consciousness, shedding light on the mysteries of the human mind and the power of imagination. Each essay offers a unique perspective, inviting readers to contemplate the intricate interplay between literature and the human experience. "Suspended Judgments" is a captivating exploration of the nuances of human perception and the transformative power of literature.
Not Safe After Dark, and Other Stories
Author : Peter Robinson
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 29,51 MB
Release : 2009-02-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1551991942
Book Description
Peter Robinson’s first collection of short crime fiction to be published in Canada spans his writing career and reveals his impeccable grasp of both mystery and suspense writing. The sixteen stories are set in places as far flung as Inspector Alan Banks’s turf in Yorkshire, Robinson’s own neighbourhood in Toronto, and in Los Angeles and Florida. They also reach back in time: to 1873 to an utopian milltown in northern England, to Thomas Hardy country in 1939, and to a small Yorkshire town during the Second World War. The collection also includes a novella, featuring Robinson’ s celebrated sleuth Inspector Banks. Going Home is a chilling yet profoundly moving tale of just how hard it can be to visit one’s elderly parents, even for only a few days. Four of the stories have won awards: ‘Innocence” won the Crime Writers of Canada Best Short Story Award in 1991, and “The Two Ladies of Rose Cottage” won the Mystery Readers International’s Macavity Award in 1998 and was nominated for both the Agatha and Arthur Ellis awards. “Murder in Utopia” won Robinson his fifth Arthur Ellis Award in 2001, the same year that “Missing in Action” won the Edgar Award.
Atlantis
Author : John Cowper Powys
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 10,34 MB
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 057128700X
Book Description
Published in 1954, John Cowper Powys called this novel, a 'long romance about Odysseus in his extreme old age, hoisting sail once more from Ithaca'. As usual there is a large cast of human characters but Powys also gives life and speech to inanimates such as a stone pillar, a wooden club,and an olive shoot. The descent to the drowned world of Atlantis towards the end of the novel is memorably described, indeed, Powys himself called it 'the best part of the book'. Many of Powys's themes, such as the benefits of matriarchy, the wickedness of priests and the evils of modern science which condones vivisection are given full rein in this odd but compelling work.
The Complex Vision
Author : John Cowper Powys
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 34,36 MB
Release : 2019-12-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN :
Book Description
"The Complex Vision" by John Cowper Powys. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Wood and Stone
Author : John Cowper Powys
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 45,86 MB
Release : 2021-05-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
Wood and Stone is a fascinating novel known for its remarkable characters and incredibly vivid descriptions. It's a story of two cousins, Lacrima and Gladys. Lacrima is continuously tortured by her cousin, Gladys, who takes pleasure in teasing her to the point of terror. But when her most intense scheme to torment Lacrima turns against Gladys, she receives a massive blow to her ego. Powys presented a large and wonderfully sketched cast of characters in this work. They were loosely divided between the well-constituted and the ill constituted. The story is set in south Somerset, where John Cowper Powys was brought up, and the village of Nevilton is inspired by Montacute, where his father was vicar for several years. The descriptions of nature, the atmosphere, botanicals, and animals are captivating, and there is a constant awareness of past histories, landmarks, and industries. Powys successfully maintains a stable emotional bond with the readers throughout the story.
Supreme Court
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Page : 1126 pages
File Size : 41,26 MB
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After My Fashion
Author : John Cowper Powys
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 23,82 MB
Release : 2009-06-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0571253040
Book Description
After My Fashion has an unusual publishing history. Although it was John Cowper Powys' third novel and written in 1920, it wasn't published until 1980. It seems that when his US publisher turned it down Powys made no effort to place it elsewhere. Indeed, when Powys had finished a book he tended to be oddly indifferent to its fate. The novel has two other unusual features: its locations (Sussex and Greenwich Village); and Isadora Duncan being the inspiration for Elise, the dancer and mistress of the protagonist, Richard Storm (based quite largely on Powys himself). As one would expect from Powys the writing is vivid, not least in the descriptions of the Sussex landscape and the bohemian milieu of Greenwich Village.
