Wanderer on My Native Shore


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A personal guide and tribute to the ecology of the Atlantic Coast.










The Loved One


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"A work of art as rich and subtle and unnerving as anything its author has ever done" (New Yorker), The Loved One is Evelyn Waugh's cutting satire of 1940s California and the Anglo-American cultural divide. Following the death of a friend, the poet and pets' mortician Dennis Barlow finds himself entering the artificial Hollywood paradise of the Whispering Glades Memorial Park. Within its golden gates, death, American-style, is wrapped up and sold like a package holiday--and Dennis gets drawn into a bizarre love triangle with Aimée Thanatogenos, a naïve Californian corpse beautician, and Mr. Joyboy, a master of the embalmer's art. Waugh's dark and savage satire depicts a world where reputation, love, and death cost a very great deal.




The Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh ( 50 Books). Illustrated


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The Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh is a comprehensive collection that brings together 50 books by the acclaimed British author. This beautifully illustrated edition features some of Waugh's most famous works, including "Brideshead Revisited," "A Handful of Dust," "Scoop," "Decline and Fall," "Sword of Honor," and numerous others. In "Brideshead Revisited," readers are transported to the captivating world of the aristocratic Marchmain family, exploring themes of love, faith, and the passing of time. "A Handful of Dust" offers a scathing satire of the English upper class, highlighting the disintegration of a marriage and the pursuit of purpose in a seemingly empty existence. "Scoop" takes a humorous and biting look at the world of journalism and foreign correspondents, while "Decline and Fall" follows the misadventures of a young man navigating the absurdities of early 20th-century British society. With its witty prose, sharp social commentary, and insightful characterizations, this collection showcases the breadth and depth of Waugh's literary genius. The reader is taken on a journey through various settings, from the grandeur of Oxford and the English countryside to the tumultuous landscapes of war-torn Europe. Waugh's works deftly blend comedy, tragedy, and profound observations on human nature. "The Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh" offers an immersive reading experience, allowing fans of the author and new readers alike to explore the entire range of his remarkable storytelling. It is a testament to Waugh's enduring influence and enduring legacy in the world of literature. The Novels Decline and Fall Vile Bodies Black Mischief A Handful of Dust Scoop Put Out More Flags Brideshead Revisited The Loved One Helena Men at Arms Officers and Gentlemen The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold Unconditional Surrender The Sword of Honour The Short Stories The Autobiography A Little Learning




Modern Language Notes


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English & American Literature. Английская и американская литература


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В данном учебном пособии рассматриваются основные этапы развития английской и американской литературы, начиная с древнейших времен до наших дней.В книге даются краткие сведения об эпохе, в которую жил тот или иной писатель, о литературных направлениях, а также жизнеописание и характеристика творчества писателя и анализ основных его произведений.Цель пособия – познакомить учащихся с выдающимися писателями Англии и Америки и их произведениями и способствовать пробуждению у учащихся интереса к прозе и поэзии на английском языке.




Donahoe's Magazine


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