Wolfgang Krege (1939-2005) wurde in Berlin geboren, wuchs dort auf und studierte später an der Freien Universität Philosophie. Er war Lexikonredakteur, Werbetexter und Verlagslektor. Ab 1970 war er auch als Übersetzer tätig (Anthony Burgess, Annie Proulx, Amélie Nothomb und viele andere). Große Bekanntheit erlangte er vor allem durch seine Übersetzungen der Texte von J.R.R. Tolkien (»Das Silmarillion «, »Der Hobbit«), besonders durch die Neuübersetzung des »Herrn der Ringe«.
26 Ebooks von Humphrey Carpenter
Humphrey Carpenter: W. H. Auden
W. H. Auden disapproved of literary biography. Or did he? The truth is far more equivocal than at first seems apparent. There is no denying he delivered himself of such unambiguous pronouncements as …
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€16.11
Humphrey Carpenter: Secret Gardens
Covering the period from the publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to Winnie-the-Pooh, Humphrey Carpenter examines the lives and writings of Lewis Carroll, Kenneth Grahame, George …
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€17.48
Humphrey Carpenter: Brideshead Generation
'[The Brideshead Generation] has both style and substance, and is above all an enjoyable companion. It has a wildly amusing cast, here controlled by a skilful director.' Evening …
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€15.00
Humphrey Carpenter: Geniuses Together
In Humphrey Carpenter's own words, 'This is the story of the longest-ever literary party, which went on in Montparnasse, on the Left Bank, throughout the 1920s.''This book', …
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€17.45
J. R. R. Tolkien: LETTERS OF J. R. R. TOLKIE EB
A comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life (1914-1973) of one of the world’s most famous storytellers.‘It is not possible even at great length to ‚pot‘ The Lord of the Rings in a …
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€8.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Inklings
Critically acclaimed, award-winning biography of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and the brilliant group of writers to come out of Oxford during the Second World War.C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and their …
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€7.79
Humphrey Carpenter: J. R. R. TOLKIEN EPUB ED EB
The original authorised biography, and the only one written by an author who actually met J.R.R. Tolkien.In the 25 years since Tolkien’s death in September 1973, millions have read The Hobbit, The …
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€8.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Spike Milligan
Spike Milligan was one of our best-loved comics as well as one of our most original. In this first major assessment of Spike’s life and career, the highly respected biographer Humphrey Carpenter has …
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€3.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!As a rule, magic carpets don’t turn up in schools, but this is exactly what happens when Class Three’s new teacher flies in through the classroom window …
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€7.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika Joins the Circus
When Class Three and Mr Majeika go to the circus, it“s definitely not as fun as they imagined. Everyone“s a bit old, creaky and rubbish really! So when Mr Majeika casts a small spell to help the pe …
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€4.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika and the School Trip
More amazing adventures with Mr Majeika, the ex-wizard, turned teacher, and his class at St Barty’s School. This time there’s a trip down a magic river, a battle to save St Barty’s from the wrecking …
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Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika and the School Inspector
‚Use of magic by teacher strictly forbidden.’Poor Mr Majeika goes to the bottom of the class when the school inspector comes to call. Things don’t get any easier when Mr Majeika turns himself into a …
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Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika and the Ghost Train
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!’Do be careful, Mr Majeika, there might be real ghosts in there.’When Class Three and Mr Majeika get on board a ghost train, they are in for a surprise. …
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€4.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika and the Lost Spell Book
A super magical story featuring Mr Majeika, the popular wizard turned teacher!Fun and magic combine as usual in this new Mr Majeika story. The pupils in Class 3 at St Barty’s School are not impressed …
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€7.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika and the School Caretaker
When old Mr Jenks retires, St Barty’s School advertises for a new caretaker. Unfortunately there’s only one applicant – Hamish Bigmore’s Uncle Wilf who is just as rude and bad-tempered as Hamish. …
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€4.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika on the Internet
Class Three has got a new computer and while exploring it, Mr Majeika manages to get the whole class trapped in the school website. Many adventures follow and Class Three meet bizarre characters …
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€4.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika and the Music Teacher
‚Music teacher? What music teacher?’The sudden arrival of a new music teacher throws St barty’s School into confusion. Mysterious smells start coming from the staffroom and creepy-crawlies appear out …
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€7.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika and the School Book Week
‚Oh dear, ‚ said Mr Majeika, ‚I seem to have made the spell too strong.’Class Three has fun during Book Week, when famous storybook characters suddenly appear! But there’s trouble ahead with …
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€4.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika Vanishes
Class 3 are sure that something is very wrong when Mr Majeika leaves school without saying goodbye. When they find a message from him saying he“s been arrested by the Silly Crime Squad, they are …
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€4.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika and the School Play
‚I really am quite useless as a wizard.’But Class Three thinks Mr Majeika is an excellent wizard, particularly when his spells go wrong! First Hamish Bigmore ends up on TV, then a real giant appears …
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€7.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika and the Haunted Hotel
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!Oh, don’t be cowards, ‚ said Jody. ‚I’m sure it’s perfectly safe.’Mysteriously stranded in the fog at night. Mr Majeika and Class Three find themselves …
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€7.99
Humphrey Carpenter: Mr Majeika and the Dinner Lady
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around! “Sometimes, “ whispered Jody. “I think school dinners would be all right if it wasn“t for her.“ Mrs Chipchase, the nasty dinner lady, makes lunch h …
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Henry Hardy: The Book of Isaiah: Personal Impressions of Isaiah Berlin
This collection of pen-portraits of the renowned public intellectual Isaiah Berlin, published to mark the centenary of his birth, brings him vividly to life from many vantage-points: essential readin …
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€27.99
Henry Hardy: The Book of Isaiah: Personal Impressions of Isaiah Berlin
Isaiah Berlin was born a century ago. One of the most celebrated British thinkers of the twentieth century, he was a tireless champion of freedom and diversity against control and conformity. His …
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€23.99
Humphrey Carpenter: J.R.R. Tolkien
Die autorisierte Biographie über den größten Fantasieautor aller Zeiten, den Schöpfer von Mittelerde
Wer ist der Mann, der hinter der Schöpfung des »Hobbit«, des »Herr der Ringe« und des …
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€11.99
J. R. R. Tolkien: LETTERS OF J R R TOLKIEN EB
The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the world’s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with …
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€27.20
