17 results for 'Carpentier, Alejo'

A haunting novel of nineteenth-century Haiti, The Kingdom of This World is a masterful exploration of the brutal struggle for liberation. Set in the aftermath of Haiti's independence from French...

Four short stories featuring the detective Father Brown, adapted for young readers. These mysteries, written by G. K. Chesterton, have been adapted for a younger audience by Nancy Carpentier Brown...

Alejo Carpentier's "Explosion in a Cathedral" is a masterpiece of Latin American fiction that reintroduces English-language readers to this giant of the genre. In its first new English translation in...

This book explores the complex and multifaceted history of magic realism through the writings of three key thinkers: art historian Franz Roh, novelist Alejo Carpentier, and cultural critic Fredric...

Alejo Carpentier's "El recurso del método" presents a fictional account of a dictator in an archetypal Latin American country, drawing heavily from the author's own experiences and knowledge of 1920s...

A new translation of Alejo Carpentier's seminal work introduces English-language readers to this giant of Latin American fiction.In this Penguin Classic, a disillusioned composer embarks on a journey...

La consagración de la primavera is a novel that explores some of the most significant social and political events of the 20th century. Against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and the rise of...

Inferno by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle A science fiction writer's life takes a dramatic turn when he finds himself at the gates of hell. After being thrown from his luxury apartment, Allen...

Set in the vibrant and tumultuous world of 19th-century Haiti, El reino de este mundo is a captivating tale of passion and intrigue. Against the backdrop of the Bonapartist court, Carpentier...

El Señor Presidente by Miguel Angel Asturias is a powerful denunciation of the dictatorships that once plagued Hispanoamérica. This novel tells the story of a fictional president who, through his own...

Linda Hutcheon examines the modes and techniques of narcissistic fiction in this original study. Narcissistic narrative is fiction that includes commentary on its own narrative and linguistic nature,...

Carol Ann Duffy's Christmas Eve at The Moon Under Water is a festive poem adorned with sumptuous illustrations by Margaux Carpentier. On this enchanting Christmas Eve, anything is possible in a...

In "In the Ring With Jack Dempsey - Part II 1919 - 1923", Adam J Pollack delves into the most significant moments of Jack Dempsey's career, from his successful title defenses to his personal life...

Darwin's Tree of Life explores the incredible diversity of life on earth, tracing its evolution from 6 billion years ago to the present day. This beautifully illustrated book reveals how plants and...

Jack Dempsey was instrumental in creating the first million-dollar gate, a milestone event that took place in 1921 when he faced Georges Carpentier, the French heavyweight champion. Dempsey's victory...

Darwin's Tree of Life explores the incredible diversity of life on earth, tracing the evolution of plants and animals from 6 billion years ago to the present day. This beautifully illustrated book...

Jack Dempsey was instrumental in creating the first million-dollar gate. In 1921, he faced Georges Carpentier, the French heavyweight champion, and went on to annihilate his opponent. This momentous...