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Ariel: A Shelley Romance

by André Maurois ...

In the year 1809 George III appointed as Headmaster of Eton, Dr. Keate, a terrible little man who considered the flogging-block a necessary station on the road to perfection, and who ended a sermon on the Sixth Beatitude by saying, “Now, boys, be pure in heart! For if not, I’ll flog you until you are!” The county gentlemen and merchant princes who put their sons under his care were not displeased ... Read more

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In the year 1809 George III appointed as Headmaster of Eton, Dr. Keate, a terrible little man who considered the flogging-block a necessary station on the road to perfection, and who ended a sermon on the Sixth Beatitude by saying, “Now, boys, be pure in heart! For if not, I’ll flog you until you are!” The county gentlemen and merchant princes who put their sons under his care were not displeased
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Labyrinths

by Jorge Luis Borges, André Maurois ...

The classic by Latin America's finest writer of the twentieth century—a true literary sensation—with an introduction by cyber-author William Gibson.The groundbreaking trans-genre work of Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) has been insinuating itself into the structure, stance, and very breath of world literature for well over half a century. Multi-layered, self-referential, elusive, ... Read more

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The classic by Latin America's finest writer of the twentieth century—a true literary sensation—with an introduction by cyber-author William Gibson.The groundbreaking trans-genre work of Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) has been insinuating itself into the structure, stance, and very breath of world literature for well over half a century. Multi-layered, self-referential, elusive,
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General Bramble

by André Maurois ...

The novel is a satirical portrayal of the experiences of a French general during World War I. It follows the adventures and misadventures of General Bramble, who is depicted as a somewhat bumbling and eccentric character. Through the eyes of the narrator, Lieutenant Grange, readers are taken on a journey that offers a humorous and often critical commentary on the absurdities of war, military ... Read more

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The novel is a satirical portrayal of the experiences of a French general during World War I. It follows the adventures and misadventures of General Bramble, who is depicted as a somewhat bumbling and eccentric character. Through the eyes of the narrator, Lieutenant Grange, readers are taken on a journey that offers a humorous and often critical commentary on the absurdities of war, military
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The Silence of Colonel Bramble

by André Maurois ...

Character Portraits: The novel features a colorful cast of characters, each representing different aspects of British and French culture. Colonel Bramble, with his silence and stoicism, is the focal point of the group, while other characters include Major Parker, Dr. O'Grady, and Captain Norton, all of whom contribute to the humorous and sometimes poignant situations that arise. The interactions ... Read more

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Character Portraits: The novel features a colorful cast of characters, each representing different aspects of British and French culture. Colonel Bramble, with his silence and stoicism, is the focal point of the group, while other characters include Major Parker, Dr. O'Grady, and Captain Norton, all of whom contribute to the humorous and sometimes poignant situations that arise. The interactions
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A Voyage to the Island of the Articoles

by Andre Maurois ...

"Dangerous, charming, and funny, this elegant miniature rediscovery will delight even brilliant minds."—Simon Van BooyAndré Maurois' novella, published in the same year as Margaret Mead's Coming of Age in Samoa, is about a couple who become shipwrecked on an uncharted South Seas Island and discover a race of literary zealots for whom every subject and feeling needs to be expressed as a form of ... Read more

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"Dangerous, charming, and funny, this elegant miniature rediscovery will delight even brilliant minds."—Simon Van BooyAndré Maurois' novella, published in the same year as Margaret Mead's Coming of Age in Samoa, is about a couple who become shipwrecked on an uncharted South Seas Island and discover a race of literary zealots for whom every subject and feeling needs to be expressed as a form of
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Alexandre Dumas - A Great Life in Brief

by Andre Maurois ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Ariel (A Shelley Romance)

by André Maurois ...

This work presents a fictionalized biography of Percy Bysshe Shelley, introducing the significant events of his life. Shelley was one of the major English Romantic poets with an interesting and diverse life. The writer did a great job portraying his free-spiritedness, his romantic nature, and the way he fought for what he believed in. ... Read more

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This work presents a fictionalized biography of Percy Bysshe Shelley, introducing the significant events of his life. Shelley was one of the major English Romantic poets with an interesting and diverse life. The writer did a great job portraying his free-spiritedness, his romantic nature, and the way he fought for what he believed in.
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The Silence of Colonel Bramble

by André Maurois ...

"The Silence of Colonel Bramble" by André Maurois is a very funny novella. The story is set in the trenches and reveals the author's memories of the First World War. Maurois plays the role of Aurelle, who is the French interpreter. Aurelle uses his poems to intersperse his reminiscences. He finds the British very hard to make out! The book is not a war memoir but about British people, their way of ... Read more

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"The Silence of Colonel Bramble" by André Maurois is a very funny novella. The story is set in the trenches and reveals the author's memories of the First World War. Maurois plays the role of Aurelle, who is the French interpreter. Aurelle uses his poems to intersperse his reminiscences. He finds the British very hard to make out! The book is not a war memoir but about British people, their way of
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Climates

A Novel

by Andre Maurois ...

Translated by Adriana Hunter ...

Written in 1928 by French biographer and novelist Andre Maurois, Climates became a best seller in France and all over Europe. The first 100,000 copies printed of its Russian translation sold out the day they appeared in Moscow bookstores. This magnificently written novel about a double conjugal failure is imbued with subtle yet profound psychological insights of a caliber that arguably rivals ... Read more

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Written in 1928 by French biographer and novelist Andre Maurois, Climates became a best seller in France and all over Europe. The first 100,000 copies printed of its Russian translation sold out the day they appeared in Moscow bookstores. This magnificently written novel about a double conjugal failure is imbued with subtle yet profound psychological insights of a caliber that arguably rivals
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The Silence of Colonel Bramble

by André Maurois ...

In "The Silence of Colonel Bramble," André Maurois intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships and the ramifications of war on individual lives. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I France, the novel delves into themes of love, silence, and the burdens of memory. Maurois employs a nuanced literary style characterized by sharp dialogue and vivid ... Read more

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In "The Silence of Colonel Bramble," André Maurois intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships and the ramifications of war on individual lives. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I France, the novel delves into themes of love, silence, and the burdens of memory. Maurois employs a nuanced literary style characterized by sharp dialogue and vivid
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General Bramble

Exploring the complexities of duty, sacrifice, and honor in wartime through vivid character studies and historical fiction

by André Maurois ...

Translated by Ronald Boswell, Jules Castier ...

In "General Bramble," Andr√© Maurois crafts a poignant exploration of the absurdities and complexities of military life during World War I, presenting the titular character as a well-meaning but inept officer. The narrative deftly combines humor, satire, and poignant moral inquiry, a reflection of the disillusionment prevalent in post-war literature. Maurois employs a rich, descriptive prose ... Read more

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In "General Bramble," Andr√© Maurois crafts a poignant exploration of the absurdities and complexities of military life during World War I, presenting the titular character as a well-meaning but inept officer. The narrative deftly combines humor, satire, and poignant moral inquiry, a reflection of the disillusionment prevalent in post-war literature. Maurois employs a rich, descriptive prose
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General Bramble (WWI Centenary Series)

by André Maurois ...

Series series WWI Centenary Series
This early work by André Maurois was originally published in 1921 and we are now republishing it as part of our WWI Centenary Series. 'General Bramble' is a cute comic work and a sequel to 'The Silence of Colonel Bramble'. It is translated from the original French by Jules Castier and Ronald Boswell. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new ... Read more

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This early work by André Maurois was originally published in 1921 and we are now republishing it as part of our WWI Centenary Series. 'General Bramble' is a cute comic work and a sequel to 'The Silence of Colonel Bramble'. It is translated from the original French by Jules Castier and Ronald Boswell. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new
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