Author : Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher : Random House
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 17,21 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Carols, English
ISBN : 0552549096
Good King Wenceslas looked out On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep and crisp and even . . . The age-old carol of Good King Wenceslas and his page--who set out on a bitter winter night to deliver the spirit of Christmas--is retold in this lavishly illustrated storybook. The majestic images in rich, soft oil pastels are a perfect complement to this much-loved tale.
Author : Lionel Davidson
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 40,65 MB
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0571329934
The award-winning debut thriller from the bestselling author of Kolymsky Heights 'Quite simply the best thriller writer around.' Spectator Nicolas Whistler is young, bored and in debt. When an opportunity to make some money arises, he can't turn it down. He is sent to Prague to carry out a simple assignment, but he soon finds himself trapped between the secret police and the clutches of the mysterious Vlasta. Whether he likes it or not, Nicolas is now a spy. 'Fast-moving, exciting, often extraordinarily funny.' Sunday Times 'Brilliant. Don't miss it.' Observer
Author : Balázs Nagy
Publisher : Central European University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 20,70 MB
Release : 2001-10-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9633865565
One of the few autobiographies to have survived from the Middle Ages, this life history of one of the most influential rulers of the fourteenth century, Charles IV of Bohemia, covers his life from birth until his election as King of Germany in 1346. Charles IV describes his childhood, spent mainly in the court of French kings, his juvenile years, his marriage and his first steps into the international political scene during the early part of the fourteenth century. A unique addition to this volume is the first ever English translation of the Legend of Saint Wenceslas, written by Charles IV of Luxemburg. This is the first autobiography to contain both the Latin narrative sources and a complete English-language translation.
Author : Mary Reed Newland
Publisher : Harper San Francisco
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 18,24 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Carols, English
ISBN : 9780816404742
Illustrated text of the well-known carol is accompanied by a brief history of the real Wenceslas, duke of Bohemia, and how the song about him came to be written.
Author : Andrew Lawrence Roberts
Publisher : Central European University Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 32,22 MB
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789637326271
Emphasizing the importance of popular culture and the wealth of knowledge that can be gained through an analysis of the daily lives and practices of individuals, this book serves as an introduction to Czech popular culture. It includes 600 entries, cross-referenced to allow readers to pursue particular topics in greater depth.
Author : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 27,67 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Art, Gothic
ISBN : 1588391612
This catalogue accompanies the Fall 2005 exhibition that celebrates the flowering of art in medieval Prague, when the city became not only an imperial but also an intellectual and artistic capital of Europe. Scholars trace the distinctly Bohemian art that developed during the reigns of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and his sons; the artistic achievements of master craftsmen; and the rebuilding of Prague Castle and of Saint Vitus' Cathedral. -- Metropolitan Museum of Art website.
Author : Carol Ann Duffy
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 17,55 MB
Release : 2012-11-22
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1447213343
Beginning with the King's Cook, who is preparing a sumptuous Christmas Pie, Wenceslas takes us to a medieval feast. The lords and ladies are at their places, the wine is in full flow, the musicians are playing in the gallery and the entertainment has begun. All should be perfect. But when the good King looks up from his table he sees something more than just snow, falling deep and crisp and even . . . Richly illustrated by Stuart Kolakovic, this gorgeous poem captures the age-old magic of Christmas. In reimagining the much-loved carol of King Wenceslas, Carol Ann Duffy's wonderful poem offers merriment and festive cheer, but also celebrates what is truly important at this special time of year: the simple acts of kindness that each of us can show another.
Author : The Daughters of Saint Paul
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 21,4 MB
Release : 2022-07-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1982158034
More and more people-- especially millennials-- are turning to religion as a source of comfort and solace in our increasingly chaotic world. Rather than live a cloistered life of seclusion, the Daughters of Saint Paul actively embrace social media to evangelize, collectively calling themselves the #MediaNuns. In this collective memoir, eight of these Sisters share their own discernment journeys, struggles and crises of faith that they have overcome, and episodes from their daily lives. They offer practical takeaways and tips for living a more spiritually-fulfilled life, no matter your religious affiliation. -- adapted from jacket
Author : John Thompson
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 17,31 MB
Release : 2005-07-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1495011321
(Willis). A piano series for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands.
Author : Katy Huth Jones
Publisher :
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 17,34 MB
Release : 2016-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780819875358
"The story of St. Wenceslaus as told by his servant, Poidevin"--
