Bøger af Charles Williams

William's play, published in 1936, depicts the life of Thomas Cranmer, a leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of three successive monarchs. The fantastical element of the story lies in Cranmer's interactions with the character known as The Skeleton, whose purpose and role is uncertain. Charles Williams (1886-1945) was a British theologian, playwright, novelist and poet. As a member of the 'Inklings' literary group at Oxford, his work supported a strong sense of narrative. For Williams, spiritual exchanges were an undercurrent to life, and his literary explorations into Christian fantasy writing, such as 'Descent into Hell' (1937), earned him many followers. This classic work is now being republished in a new modern edition with a specially commissioned introductory biography.

'Seed of Adam and Other Plays' (1948) is a collection of existential verse by Charles Williams exploring death, fear and themes of Christian symbolism. Charles Williams (1886-1945) was a British theologian, playwright, novelist and poet. As a member of the 'Inklings' literary group at Oxford, his work supported a strong sense of narrative. For Williams, spiritual exchanges were an undercurrent to life, and his literary explorations into Christian fantasy writing earned him many followers. This classic work is now being republished in a new modern edition with a specially commissioned introductory biography.

Written in 1928, Williams' dramatic verse encapsulates the imagined circumstances of Shakespeare's experiences whilst writing his plays, and includes extracts of his plays within the scenes. Presented in two parts, Williams portrays the myth of Shakespeare, the man: at the Court, amongst friends, and as a working dramatist. Charles Williams (1886-1945) was a British theologian, playwright, novelist and poet. As a member of the 'Inklings' literary group at Oxford, his work supported a strong sense of narrative. For Williams, spiritual exchanges were an undercurrent to life, and his literary explorations into Christian fantasy writing, such as 'Descent into Hell' (1937), earned him many followers. This classic work is now being republished in a new modern edition with a specially commissioned introductory biography.

This work is Charles Williams' abridgement of a study on Shakespeare produced by Sir Edmund Chambers in 1930. Williams intended his version to chronicle Shakespeare's life in a more accessible and personal way. Charles Williams (1886-1945) was a British theologian, playwright, novelist and poet. As a member of the 'Inklings' literary group at Oxford, his work supported a strong sense of narrative. For Williams, spiritual exchanges were an undercurrent to life, and his literary explorations into Christian fantasy writing, such as 'Descent into Hell' (1937), earned him many followers. Chambers (1886-1954) was an English literary critic and Shakespeare scholar. This classic work is now being republished in a new modern edition with a specially commissioned introductory biography.

'Henry VII' is a biographical novel by Charles Williams depicting the life of the British monarch. For him, this was an attempt to shed light on a less-explored historical figure. Charles Williams (1886-1945) was a British theologian, playwright, novelist and poet. As a member of the 'Inklings' literary group at Oxford, his work supported a strong sense of narrative. He acknowledged the spiritual undercurrents present in life and his literary explorations into Christian fantasy writing, such as his 'Descent into Hell' (1937), earned him many followers. This classic work is now being republished in a new modern edition with a specially commissioned introductory biography.

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Williams¿ biographical account of the life of Sir Francis Bacon was first published in 1933. He identified five major modes of thought that he believed permeated Bacon¿s actions. William¿s biography also includes self-reflective elements of theological discussion, which was typical of his writing style. Charles Williams (1886-1945) was a British theologian, playwright, novelist and poet. As a member of the ¿Inklings¿ literary group at Oxford, his work supported a strong sense of narrative. For Williams, spiritual exchanges were an undercurrent to life, and his Christian fantasy writing, such as 'Descent into Hell' (1937), earned him many followers. This classic work is now being republished in a new modern edition with a specially commissioned introductory biography.

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'The English Poetic Mind' (1932) is Williams' discussion of the source of the poetic impulse, creativity and drive behind three prominent English poets: Shakespeare, Milton and Wordsworth. The text is reflective of Williams' imaginative and critical approach to literature and his appreciation of poetry and verse. Charles Williams (1886-1945) was a British theologian, playwright, novelist and poet. As a member of the 'Inklings' literary group at Oxford, his work supported a strong sense of narrative. For Williams, spiritual exchanges were an undercurrent to life, and his Christian fantasy writing, such as 'Descent into Hell' (1937), earned him many followers. This classic work is now being republished in a new modern edition with a specially commissioned introductory biography.

Det begyndte med en drøm...Den smukke Mrs. Osborne bad John Ingram finde "Dragoon" - en 70 fods skonnert, som åbenbart var stjålet og skjult et sted omkring Bahamasøerne. Ingram og hans arbejdsgiver fandt den. Tilsyneladende forladt, sat på grund på en sandbanke - og med lasten fuld af våben!Det endte som et mareridt...Den texasfødte amerikanske forfatter Charles Williams (1909-1975) fik sin litterære debut i 1951 med romanen "Hill Girl", der solgte mere end en million eksemplarer. Herefter udgav Williams stribevis af romaner, og han bliver af mange vurderet som en af sin tids bedste krimiforfattere. Adskillige af Williams‘ film blev desuden filmatiseret til enten TV eller det store lærred i både USA, Frankrig og Australien.

John Ingram og hans kone holder hvedebrødsdage ombord på "Saracen" langt ude på Stillehavet, hvor de sejler ind i et næsten helt vindstille område. Idyllen bliver afbrudt, da de opdager en synkende båd i nærheden. De redder den eneste ombordværende, en ung mand, der fortæller, at hans kone og et andet ægtepar er døde af madforgiftning, og at han har været nødt til at begrave dem til søs.John Ingram får mistanke - og han og hans kone kastes ud i en uhyggelig kamp på liv og død.Den texasfødte amerikanske forfatter Charles Williams (1909-1975) fik sin litterære debut i 1951 med romanen "Hill Girl", der solgte mere end en million eksemplarer. Herefter udgav Williams stribevis af romaner, og han bliver af mange vurderet som en af sin tids bedste krimiforfattere. Adskillige af Williams‘ film blev desuden filmatiseret til enten TV eller det store lærred i både USA, Frankrig og Australien.

Eric Romstead får et chok, da han vender hjem fra en rejse til Europa og opdager, at hans far er blevet myrdet – skudt og efterladt på en losseplads i en lille by i Nevada. Endnu mere rystet bliver han, da det lokale politi mener at kunne bevise, at hans far var dybt involveret i narkotikahandel.I faderens hus finder Eric en pose fuld af heroin og – i badekarret – en ung kvinde, meget smuk og meget død!Eric begynder at jage sin fars mordere, men i løbet af kort tid går det op for ham, at han selv bliver jaget.Den texasfødte amerikanske forfatter Charles Williams (1909-1975) fik sin litterære debut i 1951 med romanen "Hill Girl", der solgte mere end en million eksemplarer. Herefter udgav Williams stribevis af romaner, og han bliver af mange vurderet som en af sin tids bedste krimiforfattere. Adskillige af Williams‘ film blev desuden filmatiseret til enten TV eller det store lærred i både USA, Frankrig og Australien.