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Richard Flanagan
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Alfred
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The Narrow Road to the Deep North
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A novel of the cruelty of war, and tenuousness of life and the impossibility of love.Richard Flanagan's story — of Dorrigo Evans, an Australian doctor haunted by a love affair with his uncle's wife — journeys from the caves of Tasmanian trappers in the early twentieth century to a crumbling pre-war beachside hotel, from a Thai jungle prison to a Japanese snow festival, from the Changi gallows to a chance meeting of lovers on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.Taking its title from 17th-century haiku poet Basho's travel journal, The Narrow Road To The Deep North is about the impossibility of love. At its heart is one day in a Japanese slave labour camp in August 1943. As the day builds to its horrific climax, Dorrigo Evans battles and fails in his quest to save the lives of his fellow POWs, a man is killed for no reason, and a love story unfolds.
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Atonement is Ian McEwan's ninth novel and his first since the Booker Prize-winning Amsterdam in 1998. But whereas Amsterdam was a slim, sleek piece, Atonement is a more sturdy, ambitious work, allowing McEwan more room to play, think and experiment. We meet 13-year-old Briony Tallis in the summer of 1935, as she attempts to stage a production of her new drama The Trials of Arabella to welcome home her elder, idolised brother Leon. But she soon discovers that her cousins, the glamorous Lola and the twin boys Jackson and Pierrot, aren't up to the task, and directorial ambitions are abandoned as more interesting preoccupations come onto the scene. The charlady's son Robbie Turner appears to be forcing Briony's sister Cecilia to strip in the Fountain and sends her obscene letters; Leon has brought home a dim chocolate magnate keen for a war to promote his new "Army Amo" bar; and upstairs Briony's migraine-stricken mother Emily keeps tabs on the house from her bed. Soon, secrets emerge that change the lives of everyone present... The interwar upper-middle-class setting of the book's long, masterfully sustained opening section might recall Virginia Woolf or Henry Green, but as we move forward--eventually to the turn of the 21st century--the novel's central concerns emerge, and McEwan's voice becomes clear, even personal. For at heart, Atonement is about the pleasures, pains and dangers of writing, and perhaps even more, about the challenge of controlling what readers make of your writing. McEwan shouldn't have any doubts about readers of Atonement: this is a thoughtful, provocative and at times moving book that will have readers applauding.--Alan Stewart
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Siegfried Sassoon
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Faber
War Poems (Poetry Classics)
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Siegfried Sassoon, who lived through World War One and who died in 1967, was, as the introduction to this book tells us, irritated in his later years at always being thought of as a "war poet". Understandable perhaps from the point of view of the poet: readers on the other hand might wish to demur. The poems gathered here and chronologically ordered, thereby tracing the course of the war, are an extraordinary testimony to the almost unimaginable experiences of a combatant in that bitter conflict. Moving from the patriotic optimism of the first few poems (" ... fighting for our freedom, we are free") to the anguish and anger of the later work (where "hope, with furtive eyes and grappling fists / Flounders in mud ... "), there comes a point when the reality of trench-warfare and its aftershocks move beyond comprehension: Sassoon knows this, and it becomes a powerful element in his art. As a book, the images have a cumulative relentlessness that make it almost impossible to read more than a few poems in one sitting. Unlike the avant-garde experiments developing in Europe in the first decades of this century, Sassoon's verse is formally conservative--but this was perhaps necessary, for as one reads the poems, one feels that the form, the classically inflected tropes, the metre and rhyme, apart from ironising the rhetoric of glory and battle were necessary techniques for containing the emotion (and indeed, a tone of barely controlled irony may have been the only means by which these angry observations would have been considered publishable at the time). When Sassoon's line begins to fragment, as it does in several of the later poems, it is under the extreme pressure to express the inexpressible. Compassion and sympathy are omnipresent here, in their full etymological sense of suffering with or alongside others--something the higher echelons of command (those " ... old men who died / Slow, natural deaths--old men with ugly souls") were never able or willing to contemplate. But Sassoon intuited the future of warfare, could sense that this was not "the war to end all wars": the mock-religious invocation of the final poem prefigures the vicious euphemisms of more recent conflicts: "Grant us the power to prove, by poison gases, / The needlessness of shedding human blood." Sassoon's bile-black irony signals a deep-felt pessimism: it was with good reason. --Burhan Tufail
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Zadie Smith, Graham Greene |
Vintage
Classics
The Quiet American : Discover Graham Green's prescient political masterpiece
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An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here.Into the intrigue and violence of Indo-China comes Pyle, a young idealistic American sent to promote democracy through a mysterious 'Third Force'. As his naive optimism starts to cause bloodshed, his friend Fowler, a cynical foreign correspondent, finds it hard to stand aside and watch. But even as he intervenes he wonders why: for the sake of politics, or for love?
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Viet Thanh Nguyen
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Grove
Press
The Sympathizer : A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction)
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This book could be a good read for someone who enjoys suspenseful spy novels with a unique twist. The Sympathizer stands out because it navigates the complexities of identity and captures the aftermath of the Vietnam War in a truly gripping way. Readers will be drawn in by the protagonist's dual identity and torn loyalties, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read.
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Ian McEwan
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Vintage
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Atonement : Discover the modern classic that has sold over two million copies.
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Atonement is a heart-wrenching tale of love, betrayal, guilt, and redemption. Ian McEwan's writing is intense and brilliantly captures the psyche of his characters. The plot is complex and keeps the reader engrossed till the end. The book is best suited for those who enjoy family drama and psychological fiction.
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Richard Flanagan
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Vintage
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
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If you're drawn to stories that delve into the complexities of life, love, and memory, especially against the backdrop of war's unforgiving nature, "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" may resonate deeply with you. As you follow Dorrigo Evans' life, his trials as a POW, and the rippling effects of war on both captors and captives, you'll find a narrative woven with such emotional gravity that it sticks with you long after the last page. This book doesn't just recount history; it explores the human condition in the face of it.
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Joseph Conrad
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Legend
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Heart of Darkness
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"Heart of Darkness" isn't just a voyage up the Congo River; it's a journey into the depths of the human psyche. Conrad's gripping narrative unfolds the harrowing effects of colonialism and greed, wrapped in eloquent prose. You should read this if you appreciate literary classics that challenge moral perspectives and grapple with the complexities of human nature and corruption.
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Homer, E.V. Rieu, Peter Jones |
London:
Penguin
The Iliad
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The Iliad is a classic that tells the story of Achilles, a brave warrior at the heart of the Trojan War. This book is ideal for those who enjoy historical fiction, action, and adventure. The powerful description of the battles and the philosophical discussions on fate and mortality are some of the unique features that make this book a must-read. Overall, The Iliad is a timeless masterpiece that will leave readers enthralled and intellectually stimulated.
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Thomas Pynchon
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Random
House
Publishing
Group
Gravity's Rainbow
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We could tell you the year is 1944, that the main character is called Tyrone Slothrop and that he has a problem because bombs are falling across Europe and crashing to earth at the exact locations of his sexual conquests. But that doesn't really begin to cover it.Reading this book is like falling down a rabbit hole into an outlandish, sinister, mysterious, absurd, compulsive netherworld. As the Financial Times said, 'you must forget earlier notions about life and letters and even the Novel.' Forty years since publication, Gravity's Rainbow has lost none of its power to enthral.
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Robert Olen Butler
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No
Exit
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A Good Scent From A Strange Mountain
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The Vietnam War continues to play itself out in fiction, autobiography, and history books, but no American author has captured the experiences of the Vietnamese themselves--and caught their voices--more tellingly than Robert Olen Butler, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1993 for A Good Scent From a Strange Mountain. The 15 stories collected here, all written in the first person, blend Vietnamese folklore, the terrible, lingering memories of war, American pop culture and family drama. Butler's literary ventriloquism, as he mines the experiences of a people with a great literary tradition of their own, is uncanny; but his talents as a writer of universal truths is what makes this a collection for the ages.
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Chan Ling Yap
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Marshall
Cavendish
International
(asia)
New Beginnings
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"New Beginnings" takes the readers on an emotional journey through the historical events of the Taiping Rebellion and Opium War in China, leading them to the promised land of Malaya. It tells the tale of one man's fight against the scourge of opium and rise to fortune, offering a unique insight into the struggles faced by our ancestors and their triumphs. A must-read for history enthusiasts and those seeking inspiration.
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Druart Ruth
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Hachette
While Paris Slept
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If you're drawn to post-war stories that capture the endurance of the human spirit, "While Paris Slept" is a poignant choice. Ruth Druart weaves the lives of Jean-Luc and a young Jewish woman in a tapestry of survival, sacrifice, and the lingering effects of war. It's a novel that not only takes you back in time but also sheds light on the complexities of choice and its impact on the future, perfect for anyone who treasures historical depth and emotional resonance.
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Nevil Shute
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Vintage
Classics
What Happened to the Corbetts
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An aerial bomb attack on Southampton destroys the city’s infrastructure and leaves the inhabitants at the mercy of cholera and further assaults. This story follows the trials and tribulations of the Corbett family as they try to get to safety in the midst of the devastation.
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Michael Ondaatje
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Random
House
Of
Canada
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The English Patient
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With ravishing beauty and unsettling intelligence, Michael Ondaatje's Booker Prize-winning novel traces the intersection of four damaged lives in an Italian villa at the end of World War II. Hana, the exhausted nurse; the maimed thief, Caravaggio; the wary sapper, Kip: each is haunted by the riddle of the English patient, the nameless, burned man who lies in an upstairs room and whose memories of passion, betrayal,and rescue illuminates this book like flashes of heat lightening.
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This book could be a good read for someone who appreciates the transformative power of fiction. "Mister Pip" takes you to a small village on a tropical island, engulfed in war. Matilda and the other children's lives are forever changed when their only white neighbor, Mr. Watts, introduces them to the world of Charles Dickens. As you follow their journey of survival through the power of storytelling, you'll be captivated by the way imagination and beliefs are challenged by the harsh realities of war. "Mister Pip" is a beautifully written masterpiece that reminds us of the lasting impact literature can have on our lives.
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O Thiam Chin
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Epigram
Books
Now That It's Over
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"Now That It's Over" could provide a unique literary experience if you're interested in how life-altering events can abruptly change our destinies. This award-winning narrative intricately captures the emotional and physical devastation of a natural disaster, while also exploring the backstories and complexities of its characters' lives. It's a poignant read that could resonate deeply with anyone fascinated by the intertwining of personal histories and larger-than-life events.
Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in nineteenth-century New England.
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Thomas Kyd, John Ford, John Webster |
Methuen
Drama
Four Revenge Tragedies : The Spanish Tragedy, The Revenger's Tragedy, 'Tis Pity She's A Whore and The White Devil
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Francis Bacon described revenge as a 'kind of wild justice'. Then as now, early modern playwrights and their theatre-going public were fascinated by the anarchic energies that a desire for retribution unleashes. Rather than rehearsing familiar conventions, each of these plays presents a unique social and cultural milieu where dark fantasies of revenge are variously played out.In Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy a grieving father seeks public justice for the murder of his son by envious princelings. When his attempts are thwarted he turns a court spectacle of murder into the 'real' thing. Blackly comic in its tone and style, The Revenger's Tragedy (anon.) presents vengeance as mimetic art, witty and cruel. Ford's ' Tis Pity She's a Whore represents an innovative re-working of the genre as a brother's love for his sister leads to his spectacular revenge on his rival, her husband, in a society in which brutal retaliation for perceived wrong is the norm. In Webster's The White Devil crimes of passion ignite revenge in the courts of the Italian city states.This student edition contains fully annotated, modernized texts of each play together with an introduction discussing the dramatic and poetic style of each play, focusing on its action and play of ideas.
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Rice Without Rain is an inspiring story about Jinda's fight for justice against the exorbitant land rent. The book highlights the struggle of poverty-stricken farmers in rural Thailand and their eventual rally in Bangkok which ends up in a massacre. The book is a compassionate and deeply sensitive portrayal of human endeavor and is an unforgettable novel for anyone who believes in standing up for what is right.
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George R.R. Martin
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Harpervoyager
A Storm of Swords: Part 1 Steel and Snow
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If you relish in complex characters and multifaceted political plots, "A Storm of Swords: Part 1 Steel and Snow" won't disappoint. It's an epic continuation of the battle for the Iron Throne, filled with unexpected twists and alliances. The richly woven narrative captures the icy breath of impending winter and the heat of a land torn by war. You'll be immersed in the vividly realized world George R.R. Martin is famous for, where every character's move can turn the tides of fate.
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Jane Austen
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Penguin
Persuasion
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If you cherish a romantic tale with depth, "Persuasion" could be your perfect match. Jane Austen masterfully weaves a narrative that captures the pangs of love once lost and the delicate dance of courtship in a society preoccupied with social standing. Anne Elliot's journey offers not just an escape into the grandeur of Regency England but a heartfelt exploration of love's second chances.
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Patrick O'Brian
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Harpercollins
Publishers
Ltd.
The Nutmeg of Consolation
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The Nutmeg of Consolation is a must-read for fans of historical fiction who enjoy adventurous tales of the high-seas. The complex relationships between the characters make for a captivating story, as Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin navigate the dangers of not only pirates but also penal settlements in New South Wales. This book is a classic tale that will transport readers to a different time and place, providing excitement and intrigue until the very end.
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Jack London
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Scholastic
Book
Services
Jack London's Stories of the North
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Recommended for fans of outdoor exploration. The stories depict harsh environments and the strength of the human spirit against the elements. The author's vivid descriptions transport readers to a different time and place.
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Geoffrey Strachan, Nathacha Appanah |
Maclehose
The Last Brother
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"The Last Brother" hits home with a poignant tale of friendship amidst dark times. Raj's innocence contrasts sharply with the grim reality of war and his journey with David is sure to tug at your heartstrings. If you seek a story that blends the beauty of childhood bonds with the harshness of history, this book could resonate deeply with you.
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Angela Rodel, Милен Русков, Milen Ruskov |
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Thrown into Nature
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If you're curious about a humorous, yet dark, take on the old world and its eccentricities, "Thrown into Nature" will amuse you with its sharp wit. It deftly tackles the serious implications of ignorance and quackery with laugh-out-loud adventures in 16th-century Europe, all through the eyes of an unforgettable, bumbling assistant. This is historical fiction with a zesty twist.
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Clarisse Zimra, Assia Djebar, Marjolijn De Jager |
University
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Virginia
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Women of Algiers in Their Apartment
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"Women of Algiers in Their Apartment" is an impactful read for those interested in exploring the lived experiences of oppressed women, particularly those in postcolonial societies. Assia Djebar's writing style is both innovative and lyrical as it illuminates the struggles faced by Algerian women - from being cloistered to grappling with the implications of reticence, the connection of language to oppression and the impact of war on both women and men. This book's strength lies in its unapologetic portrayal of the plight of urban Algerian women as they navigate a postcolonial society that has denied and subjugated them even as it celebrates the liberation of men. Highly recommended for those interested in women's stories of struggle and victory.
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Charles Dickens, Pauline Francis |
Evans
Brothers
Oliver Twist
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Oliver Twist could be a good read for you because it takes you on a journey through the life of a poor orphan who overcomes immense struggles. The book portrays the harsh realities of Victorian society and delves into themes of poverty, injustice, and hope. With its engaging storytelling and memorable characters, this timeless classic will keep you hooked from start to finish.