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Testament of Youth

by Vera Brittain; Mark Bostridge ...

For nearly a decade I have wanted; with a growing sense of urgency; to write something which would show what the whole War and post-war period — roughly; from the years leading up to 1914 until about 1935 — has meant to the men and women of my generation; the generation of those boys and girls who grew up just before the war broke out. I wanted to give too; if I could; an impression of the changes ... Read more

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For nearly a decade I have wanted; with a growing sense of urgency; to write something which would show what the whole War and post-war period — roughly; from the years leading up to 1914 until about 1935 — has meant to the men and women of my generation; the generation of those boys and girls who grew up just before the war broke out. I wanted to give too; if I could; an impression of the changes
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Testament of Youth: Witnessing the Tumult of War and Resilience

by Vera Brittain;Mark Bostridge;et al. ...

Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain; Mark Bostridge; et al.: Embark on a deeply personal and poignant journey through the tumultuous years of World War I with Vera Brittain's "Testament of Youth." This autobiographical account, expertly edited by Mark Bostridge and others, offers an intimate glimpse into the author's experiences as a nurse and her reflections on the devastating impact of war on ... Read more

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Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain; Mark Bostridge; et al.: Embark on a deeply personal and poignant journey through the tumultuous years of World War I with Vera Brittain's "Testament of Youth." This autobiographical account, expertly edited by Mark Bostridge and others, offers an intimate glimpse into the author's experiences as a nurse and her reflections on the devastating impact of war on
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Vera Brittain and the First World War

The Story of Testament of Youth

by Mark Bostridge ...

The inspiration for the film Testament of Youth, this book from Mark Bostridge (Vera Brittain's biographer) tells the story of a remarkable woman and her extraordinary account of the destructive power of war.In the midst of her studies at Oxford when war broke out across Europe, Vera Brittain left university in 1915 to become a V.A.D (Voluntary Aid Detachment) nurse, treating soldiers in London, ... Read more

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The inspiration for the film Testament of Youth, this book from Mark Bostridge (Vera Brittain's biographer) tells the story of a remarkable woman and her extraordinary account of the destructive power of war.In the midst of her studies at Oxford when war broke out across Europe, Vera Brittain left university in 1915 to become a V.A.D (Voluntary Aid Detachment) nurse, treating soldiers in London,
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In Pursuit of Love

A Journey in the Footsteps of Obsession

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'Profound, shattering and utterly immersive' Frances Wilson'Blurring the edges of biography and autobiography, Bostridge displays a profound empathy for Adele, even at her most baffing and elusive' Literary ReviewIn this unforgettably shattering memoir, Mark Bostridge finds himself haunted by the daughter of Victor Hugo. More than a century after her mysterious disappearance, he pursues Adele on ... Read more

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'Profound, shattering and utterly immersive' Frances Wilson'Blurring the edges of biography and autobiography, Bostridge displays a profound empathy for Adele, even at her most baffing and elusive' Literary ReviewIn this unforgettably shattering memoir, Mark Bostridge finds himself haunted by the daughter of Victor Hugo. More than a century after her mysterious disappearance, he pursues Adele on
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The Fateful Year

England 1914

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The Fateful Year by Mark Bostridge is the story of England in 1914. War with Germany, so often imagined and predicted, finally broke out when people were least prepared for it.Here, among a crowded cast of unforgettable characters, are suffragettes, armed with axes, destroying works of art, schoolchildren going on strike in support of their teachers, and celebrity aviators thrilling spectators by ... Read more

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The Fateful Year by Mark Bostridge is the story of England in 1914. War with Germany, so often imagined and predicted, finally broke out when people were least prepared for it.Here, among a crowded cast of unforgettable characters, are suffragettes, armed with axes, destroying works of art, schoolchildren going on strike in support of their teachers, and celebrity aviators thrilling spectators by
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Britten's Century

Celebrating 100 Years of Britten

Edited by Mark Bostridge ...

2013 marks the centenary of the birth of Benjamin Britten. Here is an outstanding collection of essays to mark the event.Britten's Century considers various aspects of Britten's life and work. The book is written by biographers, performers and music critics. Here is a wealth of subject matter - Britten's operatic output, his orchestral works, his contribution to the revival of English song ... Read more

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2013 marks the centenary of the birth of Benjamin Britten. Here is an outstanding collection of essays to mark the event.Britten's Century considers various aspects of Britten's life and work. The book is written by biographers, performers and music critics. Here is a wealth of subject matter - Britten's operatic output, his orchestral works, his contribution to the revival of English song
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Letters from a Lost Generation

First World War letters of Vera Brittain and four friends

by Mark Bostridge, Alan Bishop ...

Narrated by Amanda Root, Full Cast, Jonathan Firth ...

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3 hours 23 min

A selection of the powerful and poignant wartime letters of Vera Brittain and her friends.‘If war spares me,’ wrote Vera Brittain to her brother Edward in 1916, ‘it will be my one aim to immortalise in a book the story of us four.’ Seventeen years later, Vera was to achieve her aim with the acclaimed Testament of Youth.This series of letters was the inspiration behind Testament. Written between ... Read more

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A selection of the powerful and poignant wartime letters of Vera Brittain and her friends.‘If war spares me,’ wrote Vera Brittain to her brother Edward in 1916, ‘it will be my one aim to immortalise in a book the story of us four.’ Seventeen years later, Vera was to achieve her aim with the acclaimed Testament of Youth.This series of letters was the inspiration behind Testament. Written between
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In Pursuit of Love

A Journey in the Footsteps of Obsession

by Mark Bostridge ...

Narrated by John Hastings ...

Unabridged

10 hours 42 min

Bloomsbury presents In Pursuit of Love by Mark Bostridge, read by John Hastings.From Normandy to the Caribbean Islands, this innovative biographical pursuit follows Adèle Hugo on her reckless journey of unrequited love – and the writer who chased after her more than 150 years later.It’s 1863. The daughter of the most famous writer in the world, Victor Hugo, who has ambitions as a writer and ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents In Pursuit of Love by Mark Bostridge, read by John Hastings.From Normandy to the Caribbean Islands, this innovative biographical pursuit follows Adèle Hugo on her reckless journey of unrequited love – and the writer who chased after her more than 150 years later.It’s 1863. The daughter of the most famous writer in the world, Victor Hugo, who has ambitions as a writer and
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First Lensman

by E. E. Smith ...

In the not too distance future, while fleets of commercial space ships travel between the planets of numerous solar systems, a traveler named Virgil Samms visits the planet Arisia. There he becomes the first wearer of the Lens, the almost-living symbol of the forces of law and order. As the first Lensman, Samms helps to form the Galactic Patrol, a battalion of Lensmen who are larger than life ... Read more

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In the not too distance future, while fleets of commercial space ships travel between the planets of numerous solar systems, a traveler named Virgil Samms visits the planet Arisia. There he becomes the first wearer of the Lens, the almost-living symbol of the forces of law and order. As the first Lensman, Samms helps to form the Galactic Patrol, a battalion of Lensmen who are larger than life
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Galactic Patrol

Interstellar Warfare and Adventure in a Galactic Empire

by E. E. Smith ...

In "Galactic Patrol," E. E. Smith crafts a richly imaginative science fiction narrative that introduces readers to a universe teeming with interstellar conflict and moral dilemmas. The novel is notable for its vivid world-building and the intricate design of space exploration and alien societies. Smith, often credited as a pioneer of the space opera genre, employs a grandiose literary style ... Read more

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In "Galactic Patrol," E. E. Smith crafts a richly imaginative science fiction narrative that introduces readers to a universe teeming with interstellar conflict and moral dilemmas. The novel is notable for its vivid world-building and the intricate design of space exploration and alien societies. Smith, often credited as a pioneer of the space opera genre, employs a grandiose literary style
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Gray Lensman

Enriched edition. An Intergalactic Saga of Space Battles and Moral Dilemmas

by E. E. Smith, Jared Covington ...

In "Gray Lensman," E. E. Smith masterfully continues the saga of the Lensmen universe, weaving an intricate tapestry of science fiction that explores the clash between good and evil. Set against the backdrop of a galactic struggle, the narrative plunges readers into an expansive cosmos filled with wonder, innovation, and profound moral dilemmas. Smith employs a vivid, almost lyrical style, ... Read more

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In "Gray Lensman," E. E. Smith masterfully continues the saga of the Lensmen universe, weaving an intricate tapestry of science fiction that explores the clash between good and evil. Set against the backdrop of a galactic struggle, the narrative plunges readers into an expansive cosmos filled with wonder, innovation, and profound moral dilemmas. Smith employs a vivid, almost lyrical style,
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Testament of Youth

An unforgettable true story of love and loss in World War I

by Vera Brittain ...

Narrated by Sheila Mitchell ...

Unabridged

23 hours 54 min

A British woman recalls coming of age during World War I in this unforgettable true story of young love, war and how to make sense of the darkest times'One of the most powerful and widely read war memoirs of all time' Guardian'A haunting elegy for a lost generation' The Times'Should be compulsory reading' Daily MailIn 1914 when war was declared, Vera Brittain was twenty, preparing ... ... Read more

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A British woman recalls coming of age during World War I in this unforgettable true story of young love, war and how to make sense of the darkest times'One of the most powerful and widely read war memoirs of all time' Guardian'A haunting elegy for a lost generation' The Times'Should be compulsory reading' Daily MailIn 1914 when war was declared, Vera Brittain was twenty, preparing ...
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