Brev- og dagbogsromaner

Til den ven jeg aldrig har kendt, der er tilegnet den franske forfatter og fotograf Hervé Guibert, er både en roman, et alternativt kunstnerportræt og en øm og kritisk selvransagelse. I parallelle spor udforskes emner som venskab og kønsidentitet, det økologiske kollaps, invasive arter, kærlighed, ensomhed og livet med litteraturen, samt fortællingen om den romerske kejser Hadrian og hans unge elsker Antinoos.

Ny bog af forfatteren til Haren med de ravgule øjne“Fra Proust og parisiske rigdomme til Holocausts rædsler …en fremragende og følsom fortælling” The GuardianDen jødiske familie Camondo fra Konstantinopel etablerede sig 1870’erne i Paris som bankfolk, filantroper og kunstsamlere, en fast bestanddel af belle époque-kultureliten, men blev med tiden mål for voldsom antisemitisme – ligesom Edmund de Waals slægtninge, familien Ephrussi, der boede i samme gade. Grev Moïse de Camondo skabte et spektakulært hus og fyldte det med kunst. Efter sønnen Nissims død i Første Verdenskrig blev huset testamenteret til den franske stat som museum for Nissim. Og så rykkede nazisterne ind.Da den verdenskendte britiske keramiker Edmund de Waal blev inviteret til at skabe en udstilling i Musée Nissim de Camondo, begyndte han at skrive breve til den afdøde greve: 58 breve med dybt personlige overvejelser om assimilation, melankoli, familie, kunst, historiens omskiftelser, skønhed og værdien af erindring.

The dust never really settles in a haunted priory, and Prudence Honeysett learns that valuable lesson all too quickly. An idyllic stretch of quiet passes following the disaster in the priory's garden, and normalcy hints at a return with the final stages of the priory grounds' beautification and the upgrading of the interior with newly purchased antiques and - well - "antiques". Trouble once again brews when Prudence and Frederick go on a shopping spree, and they unwittingly purchase an item that's apparently haunted by a dead letch. But ghostly warnings tend to come in riddles, and a frenzied search for the mystery item turns into yet another dip in the waters of frayed nerves, late night tipples, and terrified young servants being harassed by the image of a lascivious dead man in the mirror. In the meantime, Freddy gets whisked off to help a neighboring French gentleman whose Medieval hall is haunted by a lost servant who, literally, can't find her way around the maze of passageways and rooms. Freddy's attention is now divided, leaving Prudence to sort out priory troubles with a bit of help from an overly zealous friend. Throw in a generous dose of a young man's clumsy sexual awakening, a visiting dandy who's also a purveyor of literary smut, and a servant suddenly allowed a note-book into which he can share his energetic accounts (and marvelous art) of the madness within St. Grimald priory's walls, and readers are in for another madcap epistolary adventure over tea.

An epistolary, fictional account of one woman moving towards happiness in the black community of Colombia's Pacific coast.After a long absence, Vel has come home to Chocó - to the Afro-Colombian community, to her family, to the sea. This is where the Pacific meets the Caribbean, where she's establishing herself anew. And the record she keeps is a series of letters to a friend, clarifying for herself where she stands, as she describes that homecoming to another. Vel works to build a literary centre, writing career, and festival with and for the people there. But her return to Chocó is also a claim-staking of her decision to pursue happiness now; an account of her immersion in the towns and rivers and forests she came from; and a redefinition of her relationship to sex and love in real time. And Tidal Waters is a vision of how creating something (for your community, for yourself) is a way of reading and writing your way into a known place and a new self.

This edition of Jane Austen's letters was edited by Fanny Knight's son Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen (the first Baron Brabourne, lived 1829-1893), and was published in 1884. The Letters of Jane Austen (1884) publishes these letters for the first time, and sets them in a family context drawn from the reminiscences of those who knew Austen personally. This first of two volumes begins with a biographical essay and then includes letters from 1796 to 1807.This is a wonderful book and gift for any Jane Austen admirer!It's a wonderful and enchanting read and in a beautiful layout with some illustrations and printed on cream paper. Enjoy Jane Austen's letters to her sister Cassandra and dive into the Regency England and see it with Jane's eyes ...

[TUHT-TVAH]: ET PRINCIP ELLER EN SANDHED, DER UNDERBYGGER VORES OPLEVELSE AF DEN UNIVERSELLE VIRKELIGHED Den britisk fødte munk S.B. Keshava Swami har i mere end 20 år været tilknyttet Bhaktivedanta Manor, det historiske åndelige fristed doneret af George Harrison, hvorfra han bl.a. har udviklet School of Bhakti, ledt talrige kurser i vedisk teologi og skrevet ti bøger. Én af disse bøger er ”TATTVA – SE UD INDEFRA” – en samling kortfattede essayistiske blogindlæg, som giver en letforståelig og tilgængelig indgang til Bhakti Yoga og derigennem en alternativ og inspirerende måde at være til i verden på. I vor tids fortravlede materialistiske klima kan vores vision, forståelse og interaktion med verden være på et meget overfladisk niveau. Til trods for denne altgennemtrængende indflydelse har mange filosoffer, teologer, videnskabsmænd og andre store tænkere diskuteret og debatteret med henblik på at forstå verden på en mere dybsindig måde. Østens vismænd var ikke anderledes. I en ældgammel samling af litteratur kendt som Vedaerne, dokumenterede de en åndelig forståelse af selvet, universet og det dybere formål med livets rejse. Dette er kendt som ’tattva’ – de grundlæggende sandheder og principper, som understøtter den universelle virkelighed. Viden om denne tattva kan hjælpe en til at udmærke sig på alle niveauer – fysisk, følelsesmæssigt, socialt og vigtigst af alt, åndeligt. I denne bog diskuteres elementerne af denne tattva. De korte artikler spænder over en bred vifte af områder som filosofi, teologi, psykologi, sociologi og spiritualitet. Håbet er, at de forskellige artikler vil give stof til eftertanke i en verden, der – bevidst eller ubevidst – længes efter friske perspektiver og nye paradigmer. Kort om forfatteren: Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Swami er en spirituel forfatter, samfunds-mentor, lærer og verdensrejsende. I 2002, efter at have dimitteret fra UCL med en bachelorgrad i virksomhedsledelse, antog han munkelivet på fuld tid for at opbygge sin viden, fordybe sin åndelighed og dele disse tidløse principper med det øvrige samfund.

Fanny Burney's renowned epistolary novel is a satirical tale detailing a young woman's journey through eighteenth-century London's fashionable society. Evelina is an early example of romanticism, sensibility, and the novel of manners. Evelina Anville is a beautiful young woman who falls into the wrong circles after leaving her secluded home for the first time. The story takes place in both London and Hot Wells, Bristol, in a series of letters. Evelina encounters a host of memorable characters and is whisked away by romance, yet until her aristocratic father acknowledges her as his legitimate daughter, she will never be able to marry the man she truly loves. This sharp satire of high-society London captures the complexities of Georgian society, offering a vivid and entertaining portrait of eighteenth-century England life. Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this volume, written by Queen Charlotte's Keeper of the Robes, Fanny Burney. This new edition features an author biography by Henry Gardiner Adams.

Horror stories.Paranormal experiences.These have occupied the popular imagination since time immemorial.What will you do when you encounter a ghost in the classroom or find that your roommate has been possessed?From ghost nurses in hospitals to poltergeists in vacation homes,this epistolary novel narrates the story of a young medical resident who starts encountering paranormal activity in his line of work.When things get overwhelmingly spooky,he reaches out for help.Does his psychic aunt really hold the answer? Based on true stories.

Lysningen er en inderlig og bevægende dagbog: et forsøg på at genvinde en tro på livet gennem skriftens helende kraft. Gennem tanker om hverdagslivet i og omkring København, nu og da afbrudt af mindre rejser, med inddragelse af en række forfattere, søger fortælleren at komme frem til en forståelse af, hvad det vil sige at leve i denne tid.”Ensomme steder er fælles steder. Steder der venter på os og lever i os. Derude hvor ensomheden ophæver ensomheden. Derude hvor jeg ikke længere skal lade som om. Hvor verden svarer tilbage og det bliver muligt at høre noget, fordi jeg faktisk ikke er alene og aldrig har været det. Steder der viser os at vi faktisk engang har været forbundne med noget andet end os selv.”

Die Anthologiebandausgabe der ersten 5 Werke von Markus B. Bolli, bürgl. Markus Bolli, umfasst alle bis jetzt erschienenen Werke des Künstlers und diese sind inbegriffen neu editiert und korrigiert.

Presented in the form of an epistolary essay, Virginia Woolf offers her reflections on the art of poetry, sharing her thoughts on its purpose, its challenges, and its place in modern literature.First published in 1932, A Letter to a Young Poet is Woolf's insightful and thought-provoking response to a request from writer John Lehmann for her views on contemporary poetry. This essay provides a rare glimpse into the mind of one of England's most celebrated writers, making it an essential read for fans of Woolf's work and for anyone interested in the craft of writing.This edition also includes Woolf's essay Craftsmanship, a 1937 BBC broadcast in which she explores the intricacies of language and the writer's role in shaping it. Together, these essays highlight Woolf's profound understanding of the written word and her innovative approach to literary expression. Republished by Read & Co. Great Essays, this brand-new edition brings together these two significant essays, offering readers a deeper appreciation of Woolf's literary legacy and her enduring impact on the world of letters.

Guardian Angels Battle for Human Souls: Leuviah (Guardian Angel) is assigned to guide and protect Lyle as he journeys through the hurdles of life. There will be trials for both Leuviah and Lyle. Demons are present, working hard to corrupt Lyle to do evil and damn his soul to Hell. At times, Lyle will question his relationship with God. Leuviah works diligently to keep him on God's path. There are periods in his journey, Lyle falls to the dark side. With a herculean effort, guidance from Briathos (Mentor), Leuviah charges forward to guide Lyle on a spiritual path. In the end, will Lyle be in God's graces as he ascends from this life to the next? "Author DL Render's imaginative, fantastic vision of guardian angels helping earth's humans focuses on protagonist, Lyle, and his assigned guardian angel, Leuviah, as they journey through life's challenges and hurdles, together every step of the way, with Leauviah doing her best to keep Lyle on the straight and narrow spiritual path to God, avoiding the pitfalls set by demons along the way. This highly creative manuscript could be considered, in many ways, to be both a wonderful, fitting tribute and worthy companion novel to C.S. Lewis's famous The Screwtape Letters. What is especially interesting about the story is that it acts as an almost exact mirror image of said work, where this manuscript offers the other side of the coin, the heavenly side, replete with a mentoring guardian angel helping one of the protégé guardian angels (much like the supervising Screwtape overseeing the rookie demon in Lewis's masterpiece.) Great job with this; fans of Lewis and others should enjoy this!" Bret Hoveskeland Senior Editor Salem Author Services DL Render grew up in Waterford, Michigan, the second of 8 children. After graduading high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy. Completing 20 years of service, August 12th, 1994. Graduated from Old Dominion University in 1986. He is a dedicated father of 4 daughters and 1 son. During his world travels, he experienced and saw others survive what should have been life ending events. Many were thought to be miracles. He often wondered, was it Guardian Angels, doing God's work, protecting their assigned Humans? This became the catalyst for; "Guardian Angels Battle for Human Souls."

DA KRIGEN SKILTE DEM AD, BRAGTE DERES ORD DEM TÆTTERE SAMMEN.AUGUST, 1914. England er i krig. Da Evie Elliott sender broren Will og hans bedste ven Thomas mod fronten tror hun – ligesom alle andre – at krigen vil være ovre inden jul, hvor de tre har planer om at fejre højtiden på de romantiske caféer i Paris. Men historien vil det anderledes.Mens krigen står på, indleder Evie og Thomas en brevkorrespondance, hvor de deler håb og frygt for fremtiden. Men kan kærligheden få lov at blomstre imellem dem, eller kommer historien i vejen?JULEN, 1968. Stålsat på at stede fortidens spøgelser til hvile, vender Thomas tilbage til Paris med en dyrebar stak breve i hånden. Da han ankommer, venter der ham en sidste kuvert.En sidste jul i Paris er en fortælling om Den Store Krigs omkostninger, om uudslukkelig kærlighed og om juletidens lysende håb, der lever og dør i Paris.

En datter har mistet sin mor. Tre børn har mistet deres mormor. Og en mand har mistet sin kone. I bogen »Om 100 dage er det hele bedre« lukker forfatter Pernille Darling Rasmussen os med ind i en personlig sorg og sorgproces i forbindelse med tabet af sin mor, og hun giver os samtidig et bud på, hvordan man kan give sin sorg en håndgribelig ramme, hvor man aktivt forholder sig til den. Helt konkret ved at se på den som et lille fristed at træde ind i, væk fra dagligdagens trummerum, hvor der skrives et lille dagbogsnotat og tegnes en lille skitse – hver dag, i hundrede dage. Sorgen bliver herved afgrænset i tid og rum. Den bliver paradoksalt nok skemalagt, men vigtigst af alt, den får opmærksomhed.Gennem små, korte dagbogsbidder får man scener fra en hverdag fyldt med alt og ingenting: bekymringer, afsavn, glæder, usikkerhed, sysler og samvær. Bogens tone og sprog er på én gang ærlig, let og dybsindig og indholdet lindrende og inspirerende, uanset om man har eller endnu ikke har haft sorgen tæt inde på livet. Dertil kommer illustrationerne fra forfatterens egen hånd, der både supplerer indholdet og bliver en oplevelse i sig selv.