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Old Calabria

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Norman Douglas's Old Calabria turns southern Italy into a landscape where beauty, history, and decay are inseparable. In Lucera, he finds a hill town of quiet dignity: clean streets, a modest garden, a cypress cemetery, and above all the Suabian castle, whose walls, relics, and legends preserve the memory of Frederick II, Manfred, and the town's remarkable Saracen past. Douglas's amused satire ... Read more

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Norman Douglas's Old Calabria turns southern Italy into a landscape where beauty, history, and decay are inseparable. In Lucera, he finds a hill town of quiet dignity: clean streets, a modest garden, a cypress cemetery, and above all the Suabian castle, whose walls, relics, and legends preserve the memory of Frederick II, Manfred, and the town's remarkable Saracen past. Douglas's amused satire
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South Wind

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"South Wind" is a satirical and humorous novel that is set on the fictional Mediterranean island of Nepenthe. The story revolves around the eccentric and diverse group of characters living on the island, including artists, writers, expatriates, and various other colorful individuals. The island itself is described as a paradise, and the novel explores the lifestyle and personalities of its ... Read more

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"South Wind" is a satirical and humorous novel that is set on the fictional Mediterranean island of Nepenthe. The story revolves around the eccentric and diverse group of characters living on the island, including artists, writers, expatriates, and various other colorful individuals. The island itself is described as a paradise, and the novel explores the lifestyle and personalities of its
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Some Limericks

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THIS book is not intended to be representative of Chinese literature as a whole. I have chosen and arranged chronologically various pieces which interested me and which it seemed possible to translate adequately. An account of the history and technique of Chinese poetry will be found in the introduction to my last book. [*1] Learned reviewers must not suppose that I have failed to appreciate the ... Read more

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THIS book is not intended to be representative of Chinese literature as a whole. I have chosen and arranged chronologically various pieces which interested me and which it seemed possible to translate adequately. An account of the history and technique of Chinese poetry will be found in the introduction to my last book. [*1] Learned reviewers must not suppose that I have failed to appreciate the
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South wind

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The narrative concerns twelve days during which Thomas Heard, a bishop returning to England from his diocese in Africa, yields his moral vigour to various influences. Philosophical hedonism pervades much of Douglas's writing, and the novel's discussion of moral and sexual issues caused considerable debate. ... Read more

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The narrative concerns twelve days during which Thomas Heard, a bishop returning to England from his diocese in Africa, yields his moral vigour to various influences. Philosophical hedonism pervades much of Douglas's writing, and the novel's discussion of moral and sexual issues caused considerable debate.
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Some Limericks

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Collection of limericks by author Douglas, famed for his “South Wind” in an earlier era. ... Read more

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Collection of limericks by author Douglas, famed for his “South Wind” in an earlier era.
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Fountains in the Sand: Rambles Among the Oases of Tunisia

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"Fountains in the Sand: Rambles Among the Oases of Tunisia" by Norman Douglas is a captivating travel narrative that explores the enchanting landscapes and rich cultures of Tunisia. Douglas, with his keen observational skills and poetic prose, takes readers on a journey through the arid deserts and lush oases, painting vivid pictures of the scenery and the people he encounters. His reflections on ... Read more

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"Fountains in the Sand: Rambles Among the Oases of Tunisia" by Norman Douglas is a captivating travel narrative that explores the enchanting landscapes and rich cultures of Tunisia. Douglas, with his keen observational skills and poetic prose, takes readers on a journey through the arid deserts and lush oases, painting vivid pictures of the scenery and the people he encounters. His reflections on
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Old Calabria

by Norman Douglas ...

"Old Calabria" by Norman Douglas is a captivating exploration of the southern Italian region of Calabria, known for its rugged landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Douglas paints a portrait of a land steeped in history, tradition, and the complexities of rural life. His observations reveal the beauty and challenges faced by the locals, as well ... Read more

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"Old Calabria" by Norman Douglas is a captivating exploration of the southern Italian region of Calabria, known for its rugged landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Douglas paints a portrait of a land steeped in history, tradition, and the complexities of rural life. His observations reveal the beauty and challenges faced by the locals, as well
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South Wind (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Mediterranean Satire of Expatriates, Moral Skeptics, and Island Temptations

by Norman Douglas, June Umberley ...

Published in 1917, South Wind is Norman Douglas's most celebrated novel: a sunlit, ironic comedy of ideas set on the fictional Mediterranean island of Nepenthe, transparently inspired by Capri. Its loose plot follows Bishop Thomas Heard among expatriates, eccentrics, aesthetes, and moral skeptics, while the island's warm sirocco seems to dissolve northern certainties. Elegant, conversational, and ... Read more

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Published in 1917, South Wind is Norman Douglas's most celebrated novel: a sunlit, ironic comedy of ideas set on the fictional Mediterranean island of Nepenthe, transparently inspired by Capri. Its loose plot follows Bishop Thomas Heard among expatriates, eccentrics, aesthetes, and moral skeptics, while the island's warm sirocco seems to dissolve northern certainties. Elegant, conversational, and
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Fountains in the Sand: Rambles Among the Oases of Tunisia (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Edwardian Travels Through Tunisian Oases, Desert Ruins, and Colonial North Africa

by Norman Douglas, June Umberley ...

Fountains in the Sand: Rambles Among the Oases of Tunisia is a refined example of early twentieth-century travel literature, combining itinerary, antiquarian curiosity, natural observation, and sharply etched social commentary. Douglas moves through the Tunisian south with an eye for the physical drama of desert oases—water, palms, ruins, heat, and habitation—while placing these scenes within ... Read more

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Fountains in the Sand: Rambles Among the Oases of Tunisia is a refined example of early twentieth-century travel literature, combining itinerary, antiquarian curiosity, natural observation, and sharply etched social commentary. Douglas moves through the Tunisian south with an eye for the physical drama of desert oases—water, palms, ruins, heat, and habitation—while placing these scenes within
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Fountains In The Sand

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by Norman Douglas ...

Norman Douglas's Tunisian journey begins as a search for the southern oases of Gafsa, Tozeur, and Nefta, but the country quickly overturns his expectations. Drawn off the usual route and onto a bleak inland railway, he encounters cold winds, ruined Roman remains, phosphate mines, bureaucratic absurdities, and the hard improvisations of frontier life before finally reaching Gafsa by mule cart. ... Read more

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Norman Douglas's Tunisian journey begins as a search for the southern oases of Gafsa, Tozeur, and Nefta, but the country quickly overturns his expectations. Drawn off the usual route and onto a bleak inland railway, he encounters cold winds, ruined Roman remains, phosphate mines, bureaucratic absurdities, and the hard improvisations of frontier life before finally reaching Gafsa by mule cart.
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South Wind

by Norman Douglas ...

South Wind is a novel by British writer Norman Douglas, first published in 1917. The novel is set on the fictional island of Nepenthe, located in the Mediterranean Sea, and follows the lives of the island's eccentric residents and visitors.The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, as well as its satirical and often irreverent tone. The book's portrayal of sex ... Read more

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South Wind is a novel by British writer Norman Douglas, first published in 1917. The novel is set on the fictional island of Nepenthe, located in the Mediterranean Sea, and follows the lives of the island's eccentric residents and visitors.The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, as well as its satirical and often irreverent tone. The book's portrayal of sex
... Read more
South Wind

by Norman Douglas ...

In "South Wind," Norman Douglas intricately weaves a narrative that explores the themes of passion, hedonism, and existential reflection against the backdrop of an idyllic Mediterranean island. Portrayed through rich, evocative prose, the novel captures the lush landscapes, intertwined lives, and moral ambiguities of a group of expatriates seeking refuge and pleasure. The literary style is ... Read more

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In "South Wind," Norman Douglas intricately weaves a narrative that explores the themes of passion, hedonism, and existential reflection against the backdrop of an idyllic Mediterranean island. Portrayed through rich, evocative prose, the novel captures the lush landscapes, intertwined lives, and moral ambiguities of a group of expatriates seeking refuge and pleasure. The literary style is
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