Wildlife 野生动物 出版社: BloomsburyPublishingPLC;第NewEd版(2006年10月2日) 语言: 英语 平装: 176页 ISBN-10: 0747585237 ISBN-13: 978-0747585237 商品重量: 120g 尺寸: 12.8x1.2x19.9cm
基本信息 出版社: Vintage Classics (2012年7月5日) 平装: 320页 语种： 英语 ISBN: 0099561549 条形码: 9780099561545 商品尺寸: 13 x 2 x 19.8 cm 商品重量: 222 g ASIN: 0099561549 商品描述 媒体推荐 "I was stunned by it... It s beautifully written in simple but brilliant prose, a novel of an ordinary life, an examination of a quiet tragedy, the work of a great but little-known writer" (Ruth Rendell Guardian ) "A masterpiece of sad lucidity, as moving as it is psychologically compelling" (Peter Kemp Sunday Times ) "It is a remarkably affecting story, told in quiet, unshowy prose" (Stefan Collini Times Literary Supplement ) "In recent times I have owed more to word of mouth than to the statements of reviewers, when it comes to finding my way to rewarding work published or reissued This is also true, or truer still, of Stoner " (Karl Miller Times Literary Supplement ) "My favourite book of the year...a masterpiece―beautifully written with a rare tenderness
日本的神话充满了天神，神灵和怪物。它借鉴了佛教和神道教的传统来解释日本岛世界的本质以及天皇一族的天上地位。帝国宫廷的武士阶层和乡村的自然精神代表了日本社会的平行和相互依存的方面，Flame Tree的 神话和传奇 系列的这本引人入胜的新书通过古代传说和民间传说对此进行了探讨。 Japan's mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the island of Japan, and the heavenly status of the long line of emperors. The warrior class of the imperial court, and the natural spirits of the countryside represent parallel and interdependent aspects of Japanese society, explored through ancient legend and folklore in this fascinating new book in the Flame Tree Myths and Legend series.
The classic tale of thrilling science fiction adventure. Verne s incredible underwater adventure is one of the earliest and most influential science fiction novels, being published first in French in 1869, with translations for the North American and British markets swiftly following. It was an immediate success, with its fantastical armoury, innovative scientific inventions and strong, twisting narrative. The story is driven by Captain Nemo and his whale-shaped undersea ship, the Nautilus, which begins as an instrument of terror but becomes, ultimately, a saviour of humanity. This is a must-have read for all lovers of science fiction and fantasy.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and fantasy to science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.
It s Ray s and Sandra s first family holiday in Greece, on the island of Vasilema. The skies are cloudier than anywhere else in Greece, and they re intrigued by local eccentricities―the lack of mirrors, the outsize beach umbrellas, the saint s day celebrated with an odd nocturnal ritual. Why are there islanders who seem to follow the family wherever they go? Why do Sandra and the teenage grandchildren have strangely similar dreams? Has Sandra been granted a wish she didn t know she made? Before their holiday is over, some of the family may learn too much about the secret that keeps the island alive.FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launching in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
