parker dorothy the custard heart
Parker Dorothy The Custard Heart
Wise-cracking and heartbreaking, these tales of women on the edge by the legendary wit Dorothy Parker show the darkness beneath the surface of the Jazz Age.
668 Руб.
Parker D. The Custard Heart
Wise-cracking and heartbreaking, these tales of women on the edge by the legendary wit Dorothy Parker show the darkness beneath the surface of the Jazz Age. Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York's underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.
216 Руб.
Parker D. The Custard Heart
Wise-cracking and heartbreaking, these tales of women on the edge by the legendary wit Dorothy Parker show the darkness beneath the surface of the Jazz Age. Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York's underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.
216 Руб.
Parker Dorothy The Collected Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker, more than any of her contemporaries, captured the spirit of the Jazz Age in her poetry and prose, and The Collected Dorothy Parker includes an introduction by Brendan Gill in Penguin Modern Classics. Dorothy Parker was the most talked-about woman of her day, notorious as the hard-drinking bad girl with a talent for stinging repartee and endlessly quotable one-liners. The decadent 1920s and 1930s in New York were a time of great experiment and daring for women. For the rich, life seemed a continual party, but the excesses took their emotional toll. In the bitingly witty poems and stories collected here, along with her articles and reviews, she brilliantly captures the spirit of the decadent Jazz Age in New York, exposing both the dazzle and the darkness. But beneath the sharp perceptions and acidic humour, much of her work poignantly expresses the deep vulnerability of a troubled, self-destructive woman who, in the words of philosopher Irwin Edman, was 'a Sappho who could combine a heartbreak with a wisecrack'. Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) was born in West End, New Jersey, and grew up in New York. In 1916 she sold some of her poetry to the editor of Vogue, and was subsequently given an editorial position on the magazine. She then became drama critic of Vanity Fair and the central figure of the celebrated Algonquin Round Table, whose members included George S. Kaufman and Harpo Marx. Her collections of poems included Enough Rope (1926) and Not So Deep as a Well (1936), and her collections of stories included Here Lies (1939); in addition, she collaborated on and wrote screenplays including the Oscar-winning A Star is Born (1937), and Alfred Hitchcock's Saboteur (1942).
4840 Руб.
Maupassant Guy de, Calvino Italo, Bowen Elizabeth Love Stories
Love Stories brings together a captivating assortment of short stories inspired by romantic entanglement in its many forms: first love, infatuation, obsession, unrequited love, marriage, adultery, jealousy, and the complicated bonds of those who have spent their lives together. A tremendous array of writers evoke a variety of moods, from the raw, erotic passion of D. H. Lawrence and Colette to the wickedly cynical comedy of Dorothy Parker and Roald Dahl; from the agonizing madness of jealousy in Vladimir Nabokov’s ‘That in Aleppo Once . . .’ to the yearning romantic illusions in Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘Winter Dreams’. Objects of passion include a glamorous silent-movie starlet in Elizabeth Bowen’s haunting ‘Dead Mabelle’, a faithful ghost in Yasunari Kawabata’s ‘Immortality’, and in Margaret Atwood’s ‘Bluebeard’s Egg’ a heart surgeon who spends his days penetrating the mysteries of the human heart but who seems oddly emotionally opaque himself. Jhumpa Lahiri plumbs the depths of a couple sundered by tragedy while Lorrie Moore movingly portrays a husband and wife brought together by it.
2879 Руб.
Humorous Quotations. Brilliant Wisecracks and Oneliners
This book delves into the archives of history, literature, the silver screen, and popular culture to uncover a hilarious collection of wise, cynical, outrageous, and just plain funny quotes from the world’s sharpest wits. Includes contributions from Mark Twain, Groucho Marx, Dorothy Parker, Will Ferrell, Mae West, Robin Williams, Tina Fey, Stephen Fry, Jay Leno, and many more.
1447 Руб.
Mackinnon Mairi The Wizard of Oz. Level 3
The scarecrow would like brains, the tin man wants a heart and the lion wants to be brave, while Dorothy just wants to go home. Who can help them? The wonderful Wizard of Oz, of course! Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).
998 Руб.
Baum L. The Wizard of Oz
Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title — offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. .This edition of The Wizard of Oz includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Jane Yolen. .In a terrifying instant of darkness, a tornado snatches up Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto, whirling them on the wild wind out of Kansas and straight to Oz. .In this wondrous world of sorcery and danger, Munchkins, flying monkeys, talking mice and fighting trees, all Dorothy wants to do is go home... .Together with the Scarecrow who wants a brain, the Tin Man who wants a heart, and the Cowardly Lion who wants courage, Dorothy and Toto must follow the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of the Emerald City. But before the wizard of Oz will grant their wishes, Dorothy and her friends must do the impossible - Destroy the all-powerful Wicked Witch of the West....
348 Руб.
Baum L. The Wizard of Oz
Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title — offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. .This edition of The Wizard of Oz includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Jane Yolen. .In a terrifying instant of darkness, a tornado snatches up Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto, whirling them on the wild wind out of Kansas and straight to Oz. .In this wondrous world of sorcery and danger, Munchkins, flying monkeys, talking mice and fighting trees, all Dorothy wants to do is go home... .Together with the Scarecrow who wants a brain, the Tin Man who wants a heart, and the Cowardly Lion who wants courage, Dorothy and Toto must follow the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of the Emerald City. But before the wizard of Oz will grant their wishes, Dorothy and her friends must do the impossible - Destroy the all-powerful Wicked Witch of the West....
348 Руб.
Parker Dorothy Big Blonde
Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Dorothy Parker was the most talked-about woman of the decadent 1920s, notorious as a hard-drinking bad girl with a talent for endlessly quotable one-liners. In the stories collected here, she brilliantly captures the spirit of the decadent Jazz Age in New York, exposing both the dazzle and the darkness. This selection includes among others 'The Standard of Living', 'Mr Durant' and her masterpiece, 'Big Blonde'.
2534 Руб.
Morpurgo Michael Barney the Horse and Other Tales From the Farm
Full of friendship and adventure, this charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees is perfect to read together, and celebrates the way the countryside and its animals can leave an impression on a child’s heart forever. Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child’s week on the farm. Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb, meet a boy who saves a family of swallows, and discover how Barney the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him. From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child’s heart forever.
2622 Руб.
Paul Gill The Manhattan Girls
New York City, 1921 An impossible dream. The war is over, the twenties are roaring, but in the depths of the city that never sleeps, Dorothy Parker is struggling to make her mark in a man's world. A broken woman. She's penniless, she's unemployed and her marriage is on the rocks when she starts a bridge group with three extraordinary women - but will they be able to save her from herself? A fight for survival. When tragedy strikes, and everything Dorothy holds dear is threatened, it's up to Peggy, Winifred and Jane to help her confront the truth before it's too late. Because the stakes may be life or death… A new novel from the internationally bestselling author, Sex and the City meets the 1920s in this sweeping tale of love, loss and the everlasting bonds of friendship. Perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Dinah Jefferies and Chanel Cleeton.
1814 Руб.
Walliams David Grandpa's Great Escape
The eighth novel from Number One bestselling author, David Walliams - now available in paperback! Jack's Grandpa… - wears his slippers to the supermarket - serves up Spam a la Custard for dinner - and often doesn't remember Jack's name But he can still take to the skies in a speeding Spitfire and save the day… An exquisite portrait of the bond between a small boy and his beloved Grandpa - this book takes readers on an incredible journey with Spitfires over London and Great Escapes through the city in a high octane adventure full of comedy and heart. Illustrated by the award-winning Tony Ross.
1694 Руб.
Mlynowski Sarah Abby in Oz
Abby's not in Smithville anymore! When Abby - plus her three best friends - land in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, they are ready to follow the Yellow Brick Road to find their way back home. But they'll have to acquire some brains, heart, and courage along the way to avoid the Wicked Witch of the West . . . and will they get to meet Dorothy? This second Special Edition is longer and packed with extra magic, plus fun games and activities at the end!
3359 Руб.
Mlynowski Sarah Abby in Oz
Follow the yellow brick road... I'm with my best friends Robin and Frankie (and my sometimes friend, Penny) when a tornado scoops us up and whisks us away. As soon as we land, I can tell we're not in Smithville anymore - we've been transported into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! We're excited to meet Dorothy and Toto... but the story isn't going as planned. The Wicked Witch of the East locks us in her dungeon, so we have no way of getting the magic slippers that will take Dorothy home. Plus, the Emerald City is under attack, and the Wizard himself may be in danger! Now we have to: - Befriend the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow - Flee the flying monkeys - Learn to steer a hot-air balloon - Find the courage, heart, and smarts to save the day ...or we'll never escape - and everyone knows there's no place like home! This edition is extra-magical, featuring puzzles, games, and a note from the author.
1488 Руб.
Custard Apples, pcs
Get ready to indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of this tropical fruit! These Custard Apples are hand-picked and carefully selected to ensure that you receive only the freshest and highest quality fruit. With its unique flavor profile, this fruit is sure to delight your taste buds with its rich and velvety texture. Each bite is like a spoonful of custard, making it a perfect dessert or snack option. Not only is it delicious, but it is also packed with essential vitamins and minerals that are great for your health. These Custard Apples are sold by the piece, so you can order as many or as little as you need. Dont miss out on the chance to taste this exotic fruit - order now and experience the sweet and creamy goodness of Custard Apples! 1 pc = 300-400 grams (approx.)
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