Blanchard Jerrold (1826-1884) was both journalist and playwright, with “Cool as a Cucumber” the most successful of his plays. He was also editor of “Lloyd”s Weekly News”.
Gustav Doré (1832-1883) was an amazingly gifted artist and among his many works are illustrated editions of “Paradise Lost”, the Bible and “The Idylls of the Kings”.
Peter Ackroy’s many publications include “London: the Biography” (2000) and “The Lambs of London” (2004).
48 Ebooks bởi Peter Ackroyd
Blanchard Jerrold: London: A Pilgrimage
‘London: A Pilgrimage’ was conceived in 1868 by the journalist and playwright Blanchard Jerrold. Accompanied by the famous artist Gustave Doré, Jerrold prowled every corner of the heaving metropolis, …
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Peter Ackroyd: Queer London
Londons größter lebender Chronist über die »gay history« seiner Stadt
Das römische Londinium war übersät mit »Wolfshöhlen«, Bordellen und heißen Bädern, in denen es hoch herging. Homosexualität g …
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William Shakespeare: Complete Works of William Shakespeare
The Complete Works of Shakespeare contains the recognized canon of the bard’s plays, and his sonnets and poems. The texts were edited by the late Professor Peter Alexander, making it one of the most …
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Peter Ackroyd: Brief Guide to William Shakespeare
An accessible and entertaining journey through the life, times, and work of the Bard – Enigma. Master of language. The greatest comedian in history? The most famous writer in the world. But isn’t he …
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Peter Ackroyd & Thomas Wright: London: A Traveller’s Reader
Loved and hated in equal measure, London was for centuries the world’s greatest city. Its streets, teeming with history, have always worn a variety of influences, reflecting the diverse crowds who …
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Peter Ackroyd: The Death of King Arthur
An immortal story of chivalry, treachery and death told anew for our times The legend of King Arthur has retained its appeal and popularity through the ages: Mordred”s treason, the knightly exploits …
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Edgar Allan Poe: The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings
The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings is a collection that displays the full force of Edgar Allen Poe”s mastery of both Gothic horror and the short story form. This Penguin Classics edit …
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Peter Ackroyd: Three Brothers
Three Brothers follows the fortunes of Harry, Daniel and Sam Hanway, born on a post-war council estate in Camden Town. Marked out from the start by curious coincidence, each boy is forced to make his …
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Peter Ackroyd: Queer City
Droll, provocative and crammed to busting with startling facts Simon Callow, Guardian In this powerful Sunday Times bestseller Peter Ackroyd looks at London in a whole new way through the history and …
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Peter Ackroyd: The Book of the Prophet Isaiah
This is the text of the book of Isaiah, the first and foremost of the 17 ”prophetic” books of the Old Testament. Contrasting with images of wrath and destruction are visions of an age of peace and …
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Charles Dickens: The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Charles Dickens”s final, unfinished novel has inspired generations of speculation … Choirmaster John Jasper is a man of deep hypocrisy. His public reputation is flawless yet privately he leads an …
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Peter Ackroyd: Mr Cadmus
Two apparently harmless women reside in cottages one building apart in the idyllic English village of Little Camborne. Miss Finch and Miss Swallow, cousins, have put their pasts behind them and …
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Charles Dickens: Christmas Stories
After the success of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ name became so synonymous with Christmas that on hearing of his death in 1870 a young girl in London asked, "Mr. Dickens dead? Then will …
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Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum
This selection of Poe”s critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates an intense interest in aesthetic issues and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest …
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Virginia Woolf: Orlando
Virginia Woolf’s most unusual and fantastic creation, a funny, exuberant tale that examines the very nature of sexuality. WITH INTRODUCTIONS BY PETER ACKROYD AND MARGARET REYNOLDS As his tale begins, …
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Various: Jack The Ripper and the East End
In 1888, Whitechapel – at the heart of the inner East End – was the most (in)famous place in the country, widely imagined as a site of the blackest and deepest horror. Its streets and alleys were see …
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Arthur Conan Doyle: Sign of Four
As a dense yellow fog swirls through the streets of London, a deep melancholy has descended on Sherlock Holmes, who sits in a cocaine-induced haze at 221B Baker Street. His mood is only lifted by a …
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Peter Ackroyd: Venedig
Die großartig erzählte Biografie eines einmaligen Sehnsuchtsorts
Alles an Venedig ist einmalig: die Lage, die Geschichte, die Bedeutung. Peter Ackroyd, der vielfach ausgezeichnete britische Schri …
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Peter Ackroyd: Queer City
A history of the development of London as a European epicenter of queer life.In Queer City, the acclaimed Peter Ackroyd looks at London in a whole new way-through the complete history and experiences …
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Peter Ackroyd: London – Die Biographie
Eine großartige Geschichte der Weltstadt London
»London ist so groß und wild, dass es alles in sich enthält«, schreibt Peter Ackroyd und erkundet diese Stadt wie ein menschliches Wesen, das uns b …
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Peter Ackroyd: Colors of London
Celebrated novelist, biographer, and critic Peter Ackroyd paints a vivid picture of one of the world’s greatest cities in this brilliant and original work, exploring how the city’s many hues have com …
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Peter Ackroyd: Colours of London
Celebrated novelist, biographer and critic Peter Ackroyd paints a vivid picture of one of the world’s greatest cities in this brilliant and original work, exploring how the city’s many hues have come …
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