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.
Pufftail the tabby cat was a prince among strays. He was charming, adventurous, a gentleman of the road - not for him a life purring around the shins of a Two Footer. Now that he's old and grey-whiskered, he can laze in the sun, telling the story of his life to his admiring young grandkitten. But not all of his memories are happy. He's been thrown out of a moving car, been experimented on in a science lab and joined the violent Cat Brotherhood.
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
The narrative explores the profound impact of the "Death of God" on 19th-century thought, highlighting how scientific advancements, particularly Darwin's theories, led to widespread abandonment of traditional beliefs. Through the lives of influential figures like Gibbon, Kant, and Freud, it examines the multifaceted origins of religious doubt. The Church of England, despite its wealth and influence, is depicted as spiritually hollow. This shift sparked revolutionary politics, literary expressions, and the early feminist movement, creating a lasting sense of existential loss that resonates today.
In 'Dante In Love', Wilson presents a study on an artist and his world, arguing that without an understanding of medieval Florence, it is impossible to comprehend the meaning of 'The Divine Comedy'. It also lays bear the enigma of the man who never wrote about the mother of his children, yet immortalized the mysterious Beatrice.
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
