Frederick Rolfe Bücher
Dieser englische Romanautor, Künstler, Fantast und Exzentriker ist auch unter dem Namen Baron Corvo bekannt. Seine Schriften tauchen tief in komplexe Themen wie Identität und Verlangen ein, gekennzeichnet durch einen reichen und detaillierten Prosa-Stil. Mit einer ausgeprägten Stimme und einer unkonventionellen Perspektive bietet sein Werk den Lesern ein einzigartig fesselndes und unvergessliches literarisches Erlebnis.
The Weird of the Wanderer by Frederick Rolfe, Fiction, Literary, Action & Adventure
- 248 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
The story revolves around a remarkably well-preserved mummy of a handsome nineteen-year-old boy, dating back nearly two millennia. Unlike typical mummies, this one shows no signs of decay and retains a soft texture, resembling a young sleeper. Intriguingly, it also appears to have never been eviscerated, raising questions about its preservation and the circumstances surrounding the boy's death. The narrative invites exploration of ancient practices and the mysteries of life and death.
Hadrian the VII
- 388 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Novel about an Englishman expelled from the seminary who unexpectedly becomes pope.
Agricultural and Pastoral Prospects of South Africa
- 336 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
In his own Image
- 436 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
How I Was Buried Alive
- 766 Seiten
- 27 Lesestunden
Frederick Rolfe's gripping firsthand account of being buried alive is a harrowing read that's not for the faint of heart. This book serves as both a cautionary tale and a tribute to the resiliency of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horror.
A History of the Borgias
- 452 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
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