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Gregorius synes fra fødslen dømt til en uhellig skæbne: Han er nemlig barn af et incestuøst søskendeforhold og ender, trods sine forsøg på at hæve sig over sit ophav, med selv at reproducere samme synd. Ganske uvidende om deres familieforhold, bliver han gift og får børn med sin biologiske mor. Men selv denne grotesk-nedarvede, skyldløse synd ændrer ikke ved, at Gregorius er den guddommeligt udvalgte, der ad de mest snørklede stier som pave skal føre kirken ind i en ny højtid.Den Udvalgte er et sent mesterværk af den aldrende Mann. Her gennemspiller han i et lystigt, til tider nærmest komisk tonefald, forfatterskabets grundtema: Skæbnens og de hylende drifters evige triumf over det civiliserede liv. Men også det enestående individs mulighed for med sin charme og kløgt at puste moral og fremskridt ind i verden.Den Udvalgte er en stor og kompleks fortælling om skyld og nåde, synd og tilgivelse. Romanen er skrevet med Manns eminente psykologisk indsigt og skarpe filosofiske blik for at skildre eksistensens brudflader. Bogen er et stilistisk kunststykke i sin sproglige transformation af middelaldereposset til moderne prosa  – mesterligt nyoversat af Per Øhrgaard, der også har skrevet bogens efterskrift.

“Den Fidus er der dog ved Galskaben, at Galskab holde man sin Afstand til! I Quarantaine-Dage burde alle lege Gale.”I Aaret 2020 er H.C. Andersen som alle i Kongeriget gaaet i Quarantaine, men paa sit Kammer i Nyhavn savner han saavel Adsprædelse som aldehaande Fornødenheder. Han holder Aanden rank ved at gjøre Papirèsclip til Prindserne og Prindsesserne, men en dag bliver hans Trang til at se Verden ham for stor, og han beslutter at gaae til Amalienborg og bede om Audiens.I H.C. Andersens Quarantaine-Dagbog faar Danmark sin høiest elskede Digtersøn tilbage for en kort Bemærkning i Nødens Stund.

Title: Romantic Comedy, Author: Curtis Sittenfeld, Publication Year: 2023-04-06, Publisher: Transworld Publ. Ltd UK, Language: eng

Roman. Lynende skarp og sjov satire. For alle fans af Brontë-søstrene og Jane Austen (Stella Gibbons bliver ofte sammenlignet med Jane Austen). Engelsk klassiker fra 1932 – aldrig ude af tryk i UK (ligger nr. 49 på The Guardians liste over de 100 vigtigste bøger nogensinde). Foreligger nu for første gang på dansk. Da overklassepigen Flora Poste bliver forældreløs, blot 19 år gammel, synes hun ikke, hun har andet valg end at forlade London og flytte ind hos nogle slægtninge i det mørke Sussex og lade sig forsørge af dem. Det er den excentriske familie Starkadder, der i fællesskab driver slægtsgården med det velklingende navn Den Rene Ynk, og de viser sig hurtigt hver især at have en masse at slås med. Heldigvis er Flora både viljestærk og praktisk anlagt, og hun beslutter sig for at give de enkelte familiemedlemmer en hjælpende hånd. Stella Gibbons (1902-1989) var en engelsk journalist, forfatter og digter. Cold Comfort Farm var hendes debutroman, og ingen af hendes senere bøger opnåede samme succes som den (heller ikke fortsættelsen til Cold Comfort Farm, Conference at Cold Comfort Farm).

Medusa, a gripping novel written by the acclaimed author Jessie Burton, will take you on an unforgettable journey. Published in 2023 by Bloomsbury UK, this book is a must-read for those who appreciate a blend of suspense and mythology. Set in a world filled with mystery and intrigue, Burton's storytelling will captivate you from the first page to the last. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from one of the most talented writers of our time. Experience the magic of Medusa and let it enchant you with its rich narrative and compelling characters.

”De bedste tekster er herligt svimlende angreb på den gængse verdensorden og logik” Martin Bastkjær, Information ”Får dine hjernevindinger til at baske rundt i begejstring og latter”Louise Hvilshøj Andersen Trankjær, Skrivforlivet.dk Noget så sjældent som et skønlitterært, eksperimenterende 'opslagsværk', født af forfatterens frustration over den positivistiske videnskabsforståelse der er ved at smadre planeten. Læs forunderlige artikler om: Abe; Abrikos; Behemoth; Birk; Birkemus; Bjørn; Børsteorm; Catocala; Ceder; Dekapode; Demiurg … Der alle springer videre tilsyneladende vilkårligt via deres afsluttende (”Se også …”). Ja, enhver encyklopædi er i sandhed ikke sandheden, men en labyrint, der hele tiden henviser til andet! Af forfatteren til bl.a. Englen over din nabos hus (Tiderne Skifter 2013) og Kvartet til tidens ende (Jensen & Dalgaard 2018).

Institut for Venterettigheder blev grundlagt, da René Magritte en eftermiddag ventede på en sporvogn, der aldrig kom. Romanens fortæller, ETC, er arkivar på instituttet og beretter ved hjælp af indkomne, anonyme dokumenter om menneskets forsøg på at finde ro i verden og hvile for øjet.Klaūs Rød Frederiksen (f. 1965) debuterede som forfatter med den litterært eksperimenterende roman Henrik, Omkuld (2016) og senest er udkommet romanen En suite (2021); Magritteruten er hans til dato mest tilgængelige – men stadig eksperimenterende – tekst, udsprunget af bl.a. forfatterens fascination af og kærlighed til fotografiet som medie og René Magritte som poet.Måske er Margritteruten en erkendelsesfilosofisk kortprosa-essay-arkivroman om skønhed.

"I was mostly a Good Dog until they sold me out to animal control, okay? But if it's a choice between Oz, with its creepy little singing dudes, and being behind bars in gray old Kansas, I'll choose the place where animals talk and run the show for now, thanks. It's not my fault that the kid is stuck here too, or that she stumbled into a tug-of-war over a pair of slippers that don't even taste good. Now one witch in good eyeliner calls her pretty and we're off on a quest? Teenagers. I try to tell her she's falling in with the wrong crowd when she befriends a freaking hedge wizard made of straw, that blue jay with revolutionary aspirations, and the walking tin can. Still, I'm not one to judge when there's the small matter of a coup in the Forest Kingdom.... Look, something really stinks in Oz, and this Wizard guy and the witches positively reek of it. As usual, it's going to be up to a sensible little dog to do a big dog's job and get to the bottom of it. And trust me: Little dogs can get away with anything"--

Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy come from two different worlds. She loves her country estate existence. He was born for London's high society. If his aunts have anything to say about it (and they always do), Darcy's future depends on finding a bride with connections to the nobility. Can Darcy and Elizabeth overcome their families, fears, and the constant berating of London's gossipmongers to follow their hearts?

"Sturgeon, Nebula, and Ignyte Awards finalist R.S.A. Garcia's fantasy debut novel--the first in a duology--in which Caribbean mythology meets The Witcher, introduces a world where women warrior-magicians rule, and a child princess and her bodyguard must flee an attempted coup and evade the wave of darkness sent to kill her-fans of Rebecca Roanhorse, John Gwynne, and Ava Reid's The Wolf and the Woodsman will find much to love in The Nightward"--

The beloved multimillion-copy-bestselling novel and basis of the Tony Award-winning musical and movie, in a deluxe hardback edition with green stained edges, a ribbon marker, and an elegant foil-stamped cover.With millions of copies in print around the world, Gregory Maguire's Wicked is established not only as a commentary on our time but as a novel to revisit for years to come. Wicked relishes the inspired inventions of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, while playing sleight of hand with our collective memories of the 1939 MGM film starring Margaret Hamilton (and Judy Garland). In this fast-paced, fantastically real, and supremely entertaining novel, Maguire has populated the largely unknown world of Oz with the power of his own imagination. Years before Dorothy and her dog crash-land, another little girl makes her presence known in Oz. This girl, Elphaba, is born with emerald-green skin--no easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or overcome the natural disasters of flood and famine. Still, Elphaba is smart, and by the time she enters Shiz University, she becomes a member of a charmed circle of Oz's most promising young citizens.But Elphaba's Oz is no utopia. The Wizard's secret police are everywhere. Animals--those creatures with voices, souls, and minds--are threatened with exile. Young Elphaba, green and wild and misunderstood, is determined to protect the Animals--even if it means combating the mysterious Wizard, even if it means risking her single chance at romance. Ever wiser in guilt and sorrow, she can find herself grateful when the world declares her a witch. And she can even make herself glad for that young girl from Kansas. Recognized as an iconoclastic tour de force on its initial publication, the novel has inspired the blockbuster musical of the same name--one of the longest-running plays in Broadway history. Popular, indeed. But while the novel's distant cousins hail from the traditions of magical realism, mythopoeic fantasy, and sprawling nineteenth-century sagas of moral urgency, Maguire's Wicked is as unique as its green-skinned witch.

From the acclaimed author of Wahala, a "vibrant" (Charmaine Wilkerson) retelling of Mansfield Park, exploring identity, culture, race, and love.Quiet Funke is happy in Nigeria. She loves her art teacher mother, her professor father, and even her annoying little brother (most of the time). But when tragedy strikes, she's sent to England, a place she knows only from her mother's stories. To her dismay, she finds the much-lauded estate dilapidated, the food tasteless, the weather grey. Worse still, her mother's family are cold and distant. With one exception: her cousin Liv.Free-spirited Liv has always wanted to break free of her joyless family. She becomes fiercely protective of her little cousin, and her warmth and kindness give Funke a place to heal. The two girls grow into adulthood the closest of friends.But the choices their mothers made haunt Funke and Liv and when a second tragedy occurs their friendship is torn apart. Against the long shadow of their shared family history, each woman will struggle to chart a path forward, separated by country, misunderstanding, and ambition. Moving between Somerset and Lagos over the course of two decades, This Motherless Land is a sweeping examination of identity, culture, race, and love that asks how we find belonging and whether a family's generational wrongs can be righted.

"A riotous adventure through the ages of Greek mythology, populated by a cast of vivid, glittering characters. Luna McNamara strikes the perfect note of irreverent humor and furious emotion in this fabulous novel. An absolute joy!" ? JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of Ariadne and ElektraThe god of desire is cursed to fall for a spirited young mortal woman, but if she looks upon his face they will be parted forever in this utterly transporting reimagining of Greek mythology?an epic adventure and love story for the ages, sure to satisfy fans of Madeline Miller and V.E. SchwabWho said true love is a myth?A prophecy claims that Psyche, princess of Mycenae, will defeat a monster feared even by the gods. Rebelling against her society's expectations for women, Psyche spends her youth mastering blade and bow, preparing to meet her destiny.When Psyche angers the love goddess Aphrodite, she sends Eros, god of desire, to deliver a cruel curse. After eons watching humanity twist his gifts, the last thing Eros wants is to become involved in the chaos of the mortal world. But when he pricks himself with the arrow intended for Psyche, Eros finds himself doomed to yearn for a woman who will be torn from him the moment their eyes meet.Thrown together by fate, headstrong Psyche and world-weary Eros will face challenges greater than they could have ever imagined. And as the Trojan War begins and divine powers try to keep them apart, the pair must determine if the curse could become something more . . . before it's too late.A joyous and subversive tale of gods, monsters, and the human heart and soul, Psyche and Eros dazzles the senses while exploring notions of trust, sacrifice, and what it truly means to be a hero. With unforgettably vivid characters, spellbinding prose, and delicious tension, Luna McNamara has crafted a shimmering and propulsive debut novel about a love so strong it defies the will of Olympus."An enthralling tale of adventure, romance, and star-crossed lovers.? ? SUE LYNN TAN, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess"Startlingly lovely. This is Greek mythology as it's meant to be told?witty, indulgent, deeply felt." ? GRACE D. LI, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief"Every page is a breathless, swoonworthy adventure." ? ROSHANI CHOKSHI, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride

When plotting mistletoe mischief, always check for lurking gentlemen-especially the tall, dark, and brooding kind.It was supposed to be a simple holiday mission: whisk away heartbroken Jane and ailing Charlotte to London's glittering festivities for some much-needed Christmas cheer. But as I, Elizabeth Bennet, quickly learned, nothing's ever simple when a certain gentleman is involved.For starters, there is Mr. Darcy, always appearing at the most inopportune moments-like under the very mistletoe branch I had my sights on! Between plum pudding, party mishaps, and an uncanny ability to be exactly where I don't want him, Mr. Darcy might just be the biggest holiday hurdle. It is just my luck that he happens to be a dazzling kisser.Will we find joy, love, and a few stolen kisses amidst the yuletide chaos? Or will I have to pen another guide titled, 'How to Keep Stubborn Gentlemen From Stealing Your Heart'?Join me in a festive frolic where hearts, hopes, and mistletoe hang in the balance.

Elizabeth engineers a happily-ever-after... When Sir Walter Elliot dies, his two unmarried daughters are swiftly and unceremoniously evicted from Kellynch by their cousin. Taking refuge in London they settle the last of their father's affairs - while taking heed to their own. Elizabeth Elliot is determined to marry well and will make every use of this last chance she has for herself and, when Anne is not suitably concerned with her own future, for her sister too. Fate sees fit to help her, by causing a handsome figure form Anne's past to cross their paths again. A New Life in London is a sweet regency retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion.

** Previously published under the title A Quiet Reunion** A second chance in BathAnne Elliot reunites with her family eager to put her past behind her, where it belongs. Her future may not be happy but at least it is predictable, and her present is vastly improved by a growing friendship with her father's cousin, the amiable Mr Elliot.Free of obligations, Captain Frederick Wentworth arrives in Bath unsure what his future holds. Seeing Anne again convinces him there is none for him but her, but is he too late? A Reunion in Bath is a sweet regency retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion.

A collection of poems alongside gritty monochrome illustrations - transitioning from darkly humorous to disturbing. Some material may not be suitable for children.

"The third and final installment in Nisha Sharma's ... Shakespeare-inspired rom-com trilogy--an ode to Twelfth Night--is the perfect friends-to-lovers romp featuring an accidental wedding, meddling families, and plenty of sizzling chemistry"--

"The third book in the Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery series, which finds the amateur sleuths facing their most daunting challenge yet: preventing the murder of the imperious Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Someone is trying to kill Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Esteemed aunt of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, generous patroness of Mr. William Collins, a woman of rank who rules over the estate of Rosings Park with an unimpeachable sense of propriety-who would dare? Lady Catherine summons her grand-nephew, Mr. Jonathan Darcy, and his investigative companion, Miss Juliet Tilney, to find out. After a year apart, Jonathan and Juliet are thrilled to be reunited, even if the circumstances-finding whoever has thus far sabotaged Lady Catherine's carriage, shot at her, and nearly pushed her down the stairs-are less than ideal. Also less than ideal: their respective fathers, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and Mr. Henry Tilney, have accompanied the young detectives to Rosings, and the two men do not interact with the same felicity enjoyed by their children. With attempts against Lady Catherine escalating, and no one among the list of prime suspects seemingly capable of committing all of the attacks, the pressure on Jonathan and Juliet mounts-even as more gentle feelings between the two of them begin to bloom. The race is now on to provoke two confessions: one from the attempted murderer before it is too late-and one, perhaps, of love"--

Jane Austen fans will find much to enjoy in Charles Swensen's clever take on Sense and Sensibility. In Miss Austen's Mistake the "real" Colonel Brandon--who is, incidentally, an actual friend of the "real" Miss Austen--reviews the novel's events from an entirely new perspective, one he claims is much closer to the truth. Fact or fiction? It's great fun and can leave heads spinning. --Linda Watanabe McFerrin, author of Navigating the Divide and Dead Love

Fifty years on from her legendary kidnapping, the definitive novel has finally been written. On the night that Patty Hearst was kidnapped in 1974, journalist Roger D. Rapoport was a short drive away in his Bay Area home. He quickly became one of the primary reporters covering the saga as it unfolded in real time. His reporting gave local and national readers a window into one of the most bizarre and polarizing crimes in U.S. history. Now, fifty years later, he has written a novel that draws us back to that time. In this compelling new book, he explores alternative theories of the crime and delves into the complex psychology of many of the key actors in a drama that kept the country riveted. Using the techniques of fiction, Rapoport gives voice to much of the story that fell outside of the bounds of journalistic coverage. With Rapoport's wry sensibility and insider knowledge Searching for Patty Hearst is able to go beyond the tabloid headlines to tell the story in depth. Why did Patty participate in the kidnapping of a high school student hours before six of the SLA kidnappers were killed in a firefight with the Los Angeles police department? Did celebrity coroner Thomas Noguchi mishandle the autopsies of six SLA victims? Why did Patty's lawyers dump her fiance Steve Weed as a key witness at her trial at the last minute?Does the city of Stockholm having anything to do with this? It's often said that fiction can offer insights into the truth that reporting can't. If that is the case, the story of Patty Hearst, the SLA, and the kidnapping that carved them into the American psyche just may be told here for the first time.--James Sparling

For fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz, a fiendishly fun locked room murder mystery from the author of the indie darling Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone ?this time set on a train full of mystery writers, agents, editors, and fans.Ernest Cunningham returns in a deliciously witty locked room (train) mystery.When the Australian Mystery Writers' Society invited me to their crime-writing festival aboard the Ghan, the famous train between Darwin and Adelaide, I was hoping for some inspiration for my second book. Fiction, this time: I needed a break from real people killing each other. Obviously, that didn't pan out.The program is a who's who of crime writing royalty:the debut writer (me!)the forensic science writerthe blockbuster writerthe legal thriller writerthe literary writerthe psychological suspense writerBut when one of us is murdered, the remaining authors quickly turn into five detectives. Together, we should know how to solve a crime.Of course, we should also know how to commit one. How can you find a killer when all the suspects know how to get away with murder?

Der in der Mitte des 15. Jahrhunderts an der römischen Kurie ausgetragene Streit zwischen den beiden Humanisten Lorenzo Valla (1406-1457) und Poggio Bracciolini (1380-1459) gehört zu den bedeutendsten Literaturdebatten der Vormoderne. Insgesamt acht Invektiven richteten beide Gelehrte gegeneinander und forderten jeweils die soziale Ächtung des anderen. Primärer Gegenstand der Auseinandersetzung bildeten ihre unterschiedlichen Auffassungen der lateinischen Sprache, was in der sich noch in der Experimentierphase befindlichen humanistischen Bewegung auf große Resonanz stieß. Ihre Mitglieder sahen sich zu einer öffentlichen Positionierung genötigt und beteiligten sich mitunter selbst an dem Disput. Die Studie bietet die erste systematische Untersuchung des Streits und arbeitet einerseits die divergenten literarischen Nachahmungsverständnisse der beiden Opponenten und andererseits die sozio-literarische Konfiguration des Disputs heraus, der die gesamte humanistische Bewegung mobilisierte. Der Beitrag beleuchtet einen durch den Streit ausgelösten Ausdifferenzierungsprozess, der für die Stabilisierung des Humanismus sowohl als eigenständiges soziales Feld als auch als Gedankengebäude von immenser Bedeutung war