Bøger af James Demille

Four friends happen upon a strange copper cylinder which holds a bizarre and wonderful manuscript. As they make their way through it, we are returned from the narrative at points as they offer their thoughts and ideas about what is written within. The tale within the cylinder was, we come to know, written by one Adam More: a British Sailor who, on his return voyage home from Tasmania, finds himself shipwrecked. Passing through a volcanic tunnel, More discovers a lost society of death worshipers, whose antithetical values lie in direct contrast with those of the civilized western world. Part love story, part parable, part satire, and part fantasy, this often overlooked title serves as a solid foundation upon which far more well-known books in this same vein, in the following years and decades, were built.

A Comedy of Terrors is a novel written by James DeMille and first published in 1872. The book is a satirical take on the Gothic genre and follows the misadventures of a group of travelers who find themselves stranded in a mysterious castle in the Carpathian Mountains. The group includes a young American couple, a British lord, a French artist, and a German scientist. As they explore the castle, they encounter a series of bizarre and terrifying events, including ghosts, secret passages, and a mad scientist's laboratory. However, as the story unfolds, the travelers begin to suspect that the horrors they are experiencing are not entirely real and that they may be part of an elaborate hoax. A Comedy of Terrors is a witty and entertaining parody of the Gothic genre, poking fun at the conventions and clich�����s of the genre while delivering a thrilling and suspenseful story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Helena's Household: A Tale of Rome in the First Century is a historical fiction novel written by James DeMille and published in 1882. Set in Rome during the first century, the book follows the life of Helena, a young woman who is forced to leave her home and family to become a slave in the household of a wealthy Roman family. As Helena adjusts to her new life, she becomes embroiled in the political and social intrigues of the Roman elite. She forms alliances with other slaves and even falls in love with a fellow servant. However, she also faces danger and betrayal from those who would use her for their own gain.Throughout the novel, DeMille provides a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Rome, from the opulent homes of the wealthy to the squalid conditions of the city's poor. He also explores themes of power, class, and gender, as well as the complexities of relationships between slaves and their masters.Helena's Household is a gripping and immersive historical novel that offers a glimpse into the world of ancient Rome and the struggles of those who lived within it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.