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Bunner Sisters = Сестры Баннер: на англ.яз

Fri, 24 May 2024 09:40:06 +0000

Автор: Wharton Edith, «Bunner Sisters = Сестры Баннер: на англ.яз»: Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. «Bunner Sisters» is a novel that takes place in a run-down neighborhood of New York City. The two Bunner sisters, young Evelina and the ever Ann Eliza, keep a small shop selling artificial flowers and simple things like buttons, trims, and ribbons. Their life is boring and unrewarding, but they manage to keep it going with their dedication and love. However, their life changes after the birthday gift of a clock that draws attention a mysterious clockmaker Herbert Ramy.

The Descent of Man and Other Stories = Сошествие человека: на англ.яз

Fri, 24 May 2024 09:40:06 +0000

Автор: Wharton E., «The Descent of Man and Other Stories. Сошествие человека: на англ.яз»: Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. This volume includes many wonderful short stories like «The Other Two,» «Expiation,» «The Lady’s Maid’s Bell,» and the title story «The Descent of Man.»

The Valley of Decision = Долина решимости: на англ.яз

Fri, 24 May 2024 09:40:06 +0000

Автор: Wharton Edith, «The Valley of Decision = Долина решимости: на англ.яз»: Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. Her first novel «The Valley of Decision» is set in eighteenth-century Italy. It follows a young man Odo Valsecca, who inherits a dukedom. During the French Revolution, he joins the rebel forces, and that decision brings the struggle as he must he must overcome the traditions of feudalism, to which he belongs.

The Hermit and the Wild Woman = Отшельник и дикая женщина: на англ.яз

Fri, 24 May 2024 07:56:05 +0000

Автор: Wharton E., «The Hermit and the Wild Woman. Отшельник и дикая женщина: на англ.яз»: Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. This book is a collection of classic short stories like «The Last Asset,» «The Pretext,» «The Verdict,» and «The Pot-Boiler.»

Sanctuary and The Long Run = Святилище: на англ.яз

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:33:06 +0000

Автор: Wharton Edith, «Sanctuary and The Long Run. Святилище (на английском языке)»: Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. This volume includes two masterful works: nature versus nurture tale «Sanctuary» and a touching short story «The Long Run.»

The Glimpses of the Moon = Взгляды Луны: на англ.яз

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:38:07 +0000

Автор: Wharton Edith, «The Glimpses of the Moon = Взгляды Луны: на англ.яз»: Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. «The Glimpses of the Moon» tells the story of two young and poor New Yorkers, Nick Lansing, and Susy Branch, who are in love and want to marry but can’t decide to do this without the wealth. They both agree to separate when even one of them finds a wealthy partner. However, as they honeymoon with wealthy friends goes on, jealousy and conscience make the idyll crumble.

The Reef = Риф, или Там, где разбивается счастье: на англ.яз

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:10:24 +0000

Автор: Wharton Edith, «The Reef = Риф, или Там, где разбивается счастье: на англ.яз»: Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. «The Reef is a novel that takes place in Paris and rural France and features mostly American characters. It tells the story of a romance between a widow Anna Leath and her former lover, an American diplomat George Darrow. When Darrow is almost ready to join Anna in France, he receives a telegram ordering him to wait because of an «unexpected obstacle. » Offended and disappointed, he soon meets a young actor Sophy Viner and enters into a romantic affair.