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Pub. Date
2013.
Language
Français
Description
In a remote English village, three sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, live a simple life with their brother, Branwell, and their father, the pastor Patrick Bronte. Although compelled to take posts as governesses or private tutors, the four siblings nurture their artistic aspirations. Branwell's poems begin to interest other writers and each of the sisters publishes a successful novel. The family's good fortune, however, is short lived, and soon...
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"At first glance, Old English bears very little resemblance to English as it exists today. In fact, in many ways, it feels like a completely different language from its modern descendant. However, if you look at this language through the lens of history, you can trace the origins of the modern version from its early ancestor. This glimpse into the past opens the door to a fascinating historical and linguistic lineage--one that reveals a rich, multifaceted...
Series
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Four castaways embark on a journey beyond their wildest dreams in this glorious romantic adventure. When deadly bubonic plague breaks out on a coastal steamer, four passengers steal a lifeboat and set out on a mission of survival. They land on a remote Malayan island and soon shed all trappings of their former selves. But when the native guide is suddenly murdered, they find themselves at the mercy of hostile islanders and must use their newfound...
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Their names are synonymous with some of English literature's most timeless and celebrated novels. The real life story of the famous Bronte sisters, however, is steeped in even greater controversy and heartbreak than the lives of their tragic characters.
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