Résultats pour "Anonymous" dans Littérature, romans et fiction

5 novembre 1605. Guy Fawkes tente de faire sauter le palais de Westminster le jour de l'ouverture de la Chambre des lords. 5 novembre 2020. Le groupe Anonymous diffuse sur l'ensemble des chaînes télévisées du monde entier un message étrangement menaçant : "Nous sommes Anonymous. Nous sommes légion. Nous n'oublions pas. Nous ne pardonnons pas. Redoutez-nous. Souviens-toi du 5 novembre !"

Murderer is a title she never expected to wear. Friend? Sure. Boss? Hell yes. But murderer? Never. If only she hadn’t threatened exactly that, just before someone winds up dead, and her fingerprints are all over the murder weapon. All he wanted was to live a quiet life, without all the danger and darkness of his past. Those plans are blown when he’s accused of a crime he has nothing to do with, leaving him with a hard decision…remain in the shadows, or do what he can to help a friend?

My world is on fire, and I’m obsessed with the girl who lit the match. Bloodied knuckles and a lifeless body at my feet confirm it: Penny is my demise. My gentlemanly façade is nothing but a memory. My sins are seeping through my shirt like ink. I tried to leave her. Couldn’t do it. I tried to snuff the life out of her. Couldn’t do that, either. So we’ll slow dance in the flames until I’m nothing but ash and embers. I’ll only rise like a phoenix when she’s gone. The problem is, I’d never let her go.

Ce sont huit contes, provenant d'Inde qui nous font réfléchir sur la dualité, sur le silence et la parole, le vide et le plein, le réel et son reflet, l'action et l'inaction, sur l'existence à travers de petites histoires comme de petites paraboles. Comme des os à méditer.

Eigentlich läuft gerade alles sehr gut im Leben von Zack, Ned und dem Rest der Clique. Nach den schrecklichen Erlebnissen in CyberLondon ist der Alltag wieder eingekehrt und die Freunde testen ihr eigenes CyberGame, um es für die Veröffentlichung fertigzustellen. Doch dann tauchen Zacks Eltern überraschend in London auf und in der CyberWorld sucht ein Unbekannter die Aufmerksamkeit der Freunde – mit äußerst drastischen Mitteln.

No good ever comes from a red-head in a stolen dress with her worldly possessions at her feet. I should have known she was trouble when smoke and sin followed her into my bar and she challenged me to a game. She may have won my watch, but she started a war. As she slipped my Breitling off my wrist and onto her own, she gleefully announced she was the luckiest girl in the world. Yeah, lucky to everyone but me.

The Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda are our oldest written sources for Norse mythology. When it comes to the norse myths, they are the closest thing we have to listening these stories as the vikings actually told them, around those ancient campfires so long ago. It is my hope that you will enjoy this collection, and that the two books will work in tandem to broaden and deepen your appreciation for these epic and mystical stories, and the enigmatic culture that spawned them.

Tysjachi ljudej mogut umeret' iz-za torgovogo konflikta ili tonkostej zakona prestolonasledija. Konflikt reshen, na tron posazhen pravil'nyj korol' - armija uhodit. No v jetot raz vse budet ne tak - eshhe nikto v sovremennoj istorii ne pytalsja zatejat' vojnu so stol' strannoj i zhestokoj cel'ju. No vse kogda-nibud' sluchaetsja vpervye. V strategicheski vazhnyj gornyj prohod s severa gonjat zhitelej so vsej Nurii.

Mir, perezhivshij armageddon, polon paradoksov. Zdes' na jekvatore zelenejut svetlye dubravy, a na poljusah prodolzhajut tajat' ledniki. Perezhiv krushenie zemli i nebes, ucelevshie osvaivajut to, chto poshhadila vojna Drevnih. Zapoved' "podelis' s blizhnim" zdes' neizvestna, gotov'tes' k novomu peredelu mira - zdes' stanovitsja tesno.

'Addictive' Amazon reviewer 'Impossible to put down' Amazon reviewer 'Twists and turns galore' Amazon reviewer From the internationally bestselling authors of The Wife Between Us comes this electrifying new psychological thriller about truth, lies and deadly obsession . . . When Jessica signs up...

If youre familiar with Dickens classic novel, The Old Curiosity Shop, youll remember the enchanting tale of Nell Trent—a beautiful and virtuous orphan, barely fourteen, living with her beloved grandfather in a whimsical shop filled with curiosities. In this delightful series of stories set in the same period as the novel, we revisit the lovable and eccentric characters that Dickens introduced us to. Although these tales are not penned by Dickens himself, they wonderfully capture the spirit and charm of the original, allowing us to revel in the adventures of the people and England we hold ...

Step into the whimsical world of Lazarillo de Tormes, a timeless tale from the Spanish Golden Age that has influenced literary giants like Cervantes in Don Quixote. This charming yet poignant collection of stories follows the life of young Lazarillo, a homeless street urchin driven to seek out various masters after his father’s arrest and his mother’s poverty leave him alone in the world. Each master proves to be more unscrupulous than the last, forcing Lazarillo to rely on his cunning and resourcefulness to survive. With a sharp eye for the absurdities of society, this clever boy ...

In this ground-breaking book, Gillian Anderson collects and introduces the anonymous sexual fantasies of hundreds of women from around the world (along with her own anonymous fantasy). The fantasies are extraordinary: they are full of desire, fear, intimacy, shame, satisfaction and, ultimately, liberation. From fantasising about someone off-limits to conjuring a scene with multiple partners, from sex that is gentle and tender to passionate and playful, these letters provide a window into the most secret part of our minds.

Based on events that took place between 960 and 1020 AD, Njál 's Saga is a mesmerizing drama about a multigenerational cycle of violence and retribution, and the feuds and passions that perpetuate it. The eponymous sage Njál, known for his keen legal mind, is one of Iceland's pre-eminent men, along with Gunnar of Hlidarendi, a fierce and formidable warrior married to the diabolical Hallgerd, whose conniving instigates the interminable pattern of romance, action and brutality - until one unforgivable act ends it all.

He’s a well-traveled consultant arriving home at a metropolitan airport. He’s also become accustomed to extra scrutiny for his brown skin and many-stamped passport. But when he’s whisked away, isolated, and chained in a stark white room without explanation, his reality crumbles. Because what he doesn’t know is the most damning evidence against him.

Beowulf by Anonymous. This is a short but beautiful book, and the Gummere translation really captures the feel of the Old English. Beowulf tells the story of a mysterious young warrior who saves the Spear-Danes from the terrible monster Grendel and his venomous mother. Long a mainstay of English Literature 101 courses at universities around the world, it is not only one of the oldest, but one of the most exciting English folktales ever invented. The sections are all short -- no more than 10 pages each -- and contain several sections of the poem.

Dive into the ancient world as we explore the timeless tale of Gilgamesh, a legendary king on a quest for immortality, and the captivating narrative of The Great Deluge. Discover the profound themes of friendship, mortality, and the human experience that resonate through these epic stories, revealing the wisdom of ancient civilizations.

Dive into the enchanting world of Arthurian legend with Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. This timeless tale explores themes of honor, bravery, and the quest for identity as the noble knight Gawain embarks on a daunting journey to face a mysterious challenger. Get ready for an adventure filled with intrigue, moral dilemmas, and the magic of chivalry.

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