Lebensklug, humorvoll und herzzerreiß DER Klassiker für alle Katzenfreunde endlich als Neuausgabe.Pufftail ist ein Streuner, ein bisschen zerrupft und mit vielen Jahren auf dem Buckel. Er hat wahrlich viel erlebt; und es ist eine wahre Freude, den Erzählungen dieses alten, stolzen Katers zuzuhören, der mehr über die Menschen weiß als sie selber. Sein abenteuerliches Leben ist eine zauberhafte, amüsante und anrührende Geschichte für alle Katzenliebhaber.«Wenn du erst so viele Jahre auf der Welt bist wie ich, wirst du auch voller Erinnerungen sein, die du gern jemandem mitteilen möchtest, und ich hoffe, dass du ein Enkelkätzchen haben wirst, wie ich jetzt, das geduldig dasitzt und dir zuhört.»
Andrew N. Wilson wurde 1950 in England geboren. In seiner Heimat hat er zahlreiche Biografien sowie Bücher mit historischem Hintergrund veröffentlicht.
Set against the backdrop of the mid-1960s and the late 1990s, the story intertwines mystery and comedy as Julian Ramsay investigates the murder of wealthy Virgil D. Everett, Jr., whose death may be linked to the elusive Lampitt Papers. As Ramsay performs his one-man show about James Lampitt, he reflects on a transformative era marked by scientific and theological upheaval. This engaging narrative promises to captivate both fans of the Lampitt family saga and new readers alike, offering a blend of wit and insight.
Set against the backdrop of modern London, this novel explores the lives of diverse characters navigating ambition, greed, and moral dilemmas. It delves into the complexities of social class and the pursuit of success, highlighting the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty. As the story unfolds, it captures the vibrant yet chaotic essence of urban life, revealing how personal choices intertwine with broader societal issues. Through sharp wit and keen observation, the narrative offers a compelling commentary on contemporary society.
Charles Dickens was a superb public performer, a great orator and one of the most famous of the Eminent Victorians. Slight of build, with a frenzied, hyper-energetic personality, Dickens looked much older than his fifty-eight years when he died--an occasion marked by a crowded funeral at Westminster Abbey, despite his waking wishes for a small affair. Experiencing the worst and best of life during the Victorian Age, Dickens was not merely the conduit through whom some of the most beloved characters in literature came into the world. He was one of them. Filled with the twists, pathos, and unusual characters that sprang from this novelist's extraordinary imagination, The Mystery of Charles Dickens looks back from the legendary writer's death to recall the key events in his life. In doing so, he seeks to understand Dickens' creative genius and enduring popularity. Following his life from cradle to grave, it becomes clear that Dickens's fiction drew from his life--a fact he acknowledged. Like Oliver Twist, Dickens suffered a wretched childhood, then grew up to become not only a respectable gentleman but an artist of prodigious popularity. Dickens knew firsthand the poverty and pain his characters endured, including the scandal of a failed marriage. Going beyond standard narrative biography, A.N. Wilson brilliantly revisits the wellspring of Dickens's vast and wild imagination, to reveal at long last why his novels captured the hearts of nineteenth century readers--and why they continue to resonate today
a tale of human courage and resistance' - Lady Antonia Fraser'I loved this
book, not read without shedding a tear, reminding us that true democracy goes
hand-in-hand with true kingship' - Roy Strong
This work includes A.N. Wilson on 'The Gospel According to Matthew', Nick Cave on 'The Gospel According to Mark', Richard Holloway on 'The Gospel According to Luke', Blake Morrison on 'The Gospel According to John' and the King James Bible text of all four Gospels.
A. N. Wilson has been thinking about the Bible, and reading it, since he read theology for a year at university. Martin Luther King was 'reading the Bible' when he started the Civil Rights movement. When Michelangelo painted the fresco cycles in the Sistine Chapel, he was 'reading the Bible'. In The Book of the People A. N. Wilson explores how readers and thinkers have approached the Bible, and how it might be read today. Charting his own relationship with the Bible over a lifetime of writing, Wilson argues that it remains relevant even in a largely secular society, as a philosophical work, a work of literature and a cultural touchstone that the western world has answered to for nearly two thousand years. He challenges the way fundamentalists whether believers or non-believers - have misused the Bible, either by neglecting and failing to recognize its cultural significance, or by using it as a weapon against those with whom they disagree. Erudite, witty and accessible, The Book of the People seeks to reclaim the Good Book as our seminal work of literature, and a book for the imagination.
The narrative explores a revolution ignited by Goethe, emphasizing the themes of subjectivism, individualism, and the quest for freedom. Through its characters and philosophical insights, it delves into the transformative impact of these ideas on society and personal identity, showcasing the struggle for self-expression and autonomy. The book invites readers to reflect on the enduring relevance of Goethe's influence in shaping modern thought and the ongoing pursuit of liberation in various forms.
