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В книге представлено множество образцов английского юмора в переводе СМ. Рабинович относящихся к разным периодам английской истории и к разным литературным жанрам, от комической эпитафии и лимерика и до поэмы, совершенно разной тональности от доброго «детского» юмора и до родственного свифтовскому безысходного сарказма и очень характерного для англичан макабрического «черного юмора». Английский юм…
В книге представлено множество образцов английского юмора в переводе СМ. Рабинович относящихся к разным периодам английской истории и к разным литературным жанрам, от комической эпитафии и лимерика и до поэмы, совершенно разной тональности от доброго «детского» юмора и до родственного свифтовскому безысходного сарказма и очень характерного для англичан макабрического «черного юмора». Английский юм…
В книге представлено множество образцов английского юмора в переводе СМ. Рабинович относящихся к разным периодам английской истории и к разным литературным жанрам, от комической эпитафии и лимерика и до поэмы, совершенно разной тональности от доброго «детского» юмора и до родственного свифтовскому безысходного сарказма и очень характерного для англичан макабрического «черного юмора». Английский юм…
В книге представлено множество образцов английского юмора в переводе СМ. Рабинович относящихся к разным периодам английской истории и к разным литературным жанрам, от комической эпитафии и лимерика и до поэмы, совершенно разной тональности от доброго «детского» юмора и до родственного свифтовскому безысходного сарказма и очень характерного для англичан макабрического «черного юмора». Английский юм…
Два тома эксклюзивного иллюстрированного издания бессмертной комической эпопеи Ярослава Гашека «Похождения бравого солдата Швейка» включают в себя все четыре книги романа, а также исследование С. В. Никольского, в котором освещается творческая история создания знаменитой эпопеи и ее главного героя – одного из самых известных образов мировой литературы XX века, документально доказывается существова…
Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world.When Flashman was inveigled into a game of pontoon with Disraeli and Lord George Bentinck, he was making an unconscious choice about his own future – would it lie in the House of Commons …
The best treat of all…Sweet Dreams Chocolate Company has been in the Sterling family for generations. But now it looks as if they’re about to lose their beloved shop to the bank. How can the town of Icicle Falls possibly cope without the famous Sterling treats? It won’t be easy for Samantha Sterling to save her company, though… Its fate is in the hands of her arch-enemy, Blake Preston, the bank …
Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world.In this volume of The Flashman Papers, Flashman, the arch-cad and toady, matches his wits, his talents for deceit and malice, and above all his speed in evasion against the most brilliant…
‘Few writers in the genre today have Hill’s gifts: formidable intelligence, quick humour, compassion and a prose style that blends elegance and grace’ Donna Leon, Sunday TimesHurrying out of St Monkey’s church one day, Joe Sixsmith stumbles across a boy’s corpse in a cardboard box and into more trouble than he’s ever known.His casebook is full to bursting: retired colonial Mrs C. demands to know h…
He set her up. They’ll bring him down.Emily Charlton does not do the suburbs. A successful stylist and image consultant to Hollywood stars, she cut her teeth as assistant to legendary fashion editor Miranda Priestly in New York. But with Snapchatting millennials stealing her clients, Emily needs to get back in the game – and fast.She holes up at the home of her oldest friend Miriam in the upscale …
He set her up. They’ll bring him down.Emily Charlton does not do the suburbs. A successful stylist and image consultant to Hollywood stars, she cut her teeth as assistant to legendary fashion editor Miranda Priestly in New York. But with Snapchatting millennials stealing her clients, Emily needs to get back in the game – and fast.She holes up at the home of her oldest friend Miriam in the upscale …
Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world.Expelled from Rugby for drunkenness, and none too welcome at home after seducing his father’s mistress, the young Flashman embarks on a military career with Lord Cardigan’s Hussars.En rou…
'A gorgeously sparkly romance about letting go and learning to love again. The perfect Christmas read!' – Julia Williams, bestselling author of Coming Home for ChristmasThe most wonderful time of the year?Jewellery designer Skylar isn’t so sure. Especially if she has to spend it with cynical, aloof Alec. So what if he’s a famous historian? He’s also determined to think the worst of her and when a …
Every woman needs her Cathy Kelly time – lose yourself with this warm and enjoyable short story perfect for a relaxing break.Elsie loves her regular letters from her sister Maisie in Chicago. Maisie emigrated to America forty-five years ago but the sisters keep in touch monthly. The letters cross the Atlantic, back and forth, filled with news about their families, their hopes, dreams and successes…
A hilarious, heart-warming read about normal women who decide to ditch the weighing scales and love themselves just the way they are.Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Bridesmaids.Can the curvy girls have their cake and eat it?Meet best friends Pixie, Ellie, Katie and Jane. Fed up with always struggling to lose weight, they start a social club where size doesn’t matter. Soon it’s the most pop…