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Irish Folk and Fairy Tales - James Stephens - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Irish Folk and Fairy Tales - James Stephens - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Immerse yourself in a world of fairy queens and Celtic warriors in this remarkable collection of Irish folk tales. Set in Medieval Ireland, this collection of 10 stories were gathered in the late 19th and early 20th century by writer James Stephens, described by James Joyce as ''my rival, the latest Irish genius''. The lyricism and humour within these retellings are unequalled and provide wonderful insight into the culture and traditions of Ireland. Drawn from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology, they include:• The Birth of Bran• The Enchanted Cav of Cesh Corran• Mongan''s Frenzy• The Carl of the Drab Coat

DKK 120.00
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Mafia Murders - M. A. Frasca - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Mafia Murders - M. A. Frasca - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Revenge killings, gangland shootouts, brutal executions and drownings - there was no escape from the Mob''s hitmen. Featuring historical photographs, Mafia Murders details the bloody ends of these infamous gangsters. Since the late 19th century, the Mafia has used intimidation and worse to exert its control over organized crime. Mafia Murders recalls the 100 most important executions by the Mob. In a world where family, turf wars and crime were big business, the relentless murders of rival bosses, stool pigeons, snitches, good cops, and dirty cops became part of everyday life.Discover the stories of the hit-men who lived and died by the gun in this fascinating tale of the American underworld.

DKK 120.00
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The Sonnets - William Shakespeare - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Sonnets - William Shakespeare - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

First published in 1609, Shakespeare''s Sonnets are considered some of the most beautiful poems in the English language. Wonderful lines, such as ''Shall I compare thee to a summer''s day'' or ''To me, fair friend, you can never be old'', evoke joy and tenderness, while others express deep passion and desire. Whether addressed to the Fair Youth, the Rival Poet, or the Dark Lady, these sonnets'' universal themes of love, death, and the passage of time hold a meaning for everyone, and it is unsurprising that they have been translated into every major written language. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Shakespeare Editions series brings together many of Shakespeare''s celebrated plays and poetry, presented with striking contemporary cover designs. Each edition is based on the First Folio and includes an informative introduction, glossary and timeline.

DKK 106.00
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Irish Fairy and Folk Tales - James Shepherd - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Irish Fairy and Folk Tales - James Shepherd - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Immerse yourself in a world of fairy queens and Celtic warriors in this remarkable collection of Irish folk tales. Set in Medieval Ireland, this collection of 10 stories were gathered in the late 19th and early 20th century by writer James Shepherd, described by James Joyce as ''my rival, the latest Irish genius''. The lyricism and humour within these retellings are unequalled and provide wonderful insight into the culture and traditions of Ireland. Drawn from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology, they include:• The Birth of Bran• The Enchanted Cav of Cesh Corran• Mongan''s Frenzy• The Carl of the Drab Coat ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

DKK 106.00
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Dangerous Liaisons - Pierre Choderlos De Laclos - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Dangerous Liaisons - Pierre Choderlos De Laclos - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Set in France during the Ancien Régime, Dangerous Liasons is an extraordinary tale of intrigue and moral depravity where our rival protagonists use seduction as a weapon. The Marquise de Mertheuil and the Vicomte de Valmont scheme and plot; one obsessed by her own vanity, the other by his lust for a virtuous, married woman. In the pursuit of their own entertainment, de Mertheuil and de Valmont play a dangerous game of seduction, attempting to manipulate the objects of their desire for their own gain. Deemed in later years to be something of a political novel that showed the aristocracy for what it really was, this is also a powerful psychological drama showing that those who live by the sword, often die by it.This edition is presented with a striking contemporary cover-design, bringing this timeless classic to modern readers. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

DKK 107.00
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories - Washington Irving - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories - Washington Irving - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Set in 1790, ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' tells the tale of superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane who seeks the hand of Katrina, but finds he has a rival for her affections in the form of Brom Bones Van Brunt who likes to play tricks on him. Turned down by Katrina, ''heavy-hearted and crestfallen'' he rides through the autumn night where he encounters a headless horseman in a classic American ghost story that is often referenced today. It''s a companion piece to ''Rip Van Winkle'', which you''ll also find here among many other great short stories from Washington Irving, who was a good friend of Charles Dickens and perhaps the first America author to earn a living from writing. Interestingly, Irving was the man who first popularized the name ''Gotham'' for New York City and he also invented the flying sequence for Santa Claus''s sleigh.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

DKK 99.00
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This handsome hardback edition presents the first collection in Arthur Conan Doyle''s classic Sherlock Holmes stories, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr Watson are featured here in a series of twelve of their earliest cases. They include A Scandal in Bohemia where Holmes is outwitted by an unexpected rival; The Red-Headed League , which begins with a bizarre newspaper advertisement for red-haired men; and The Adventure of the Speckled Band , in which the great detective traces a sinister whistling sound to its lethal source. First published month by month in The Strand magazine (1891-1892), the stories include 16 full-page illustrations by Sidney Paget, who created the image of Holmes in his signature deerstalker hat and Inverness cape.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text , presented with a gold embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

DKK 113.00
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories - Washington Irving - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories - Washington Irving - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This elegant collector''s edition presents Washington Irving''s terrifying tale, ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' alongside 15 other of his classic short stories, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges. ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' tells the tale of superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane who seeks the hand of Katrina, but finds he has a rival for her affections in the form of Brom Bones Van Brunt who likes to play tricks on him. Turned down by Katrina, ''heavy-hearted and crestfallen'' he rides through the autumn night where he encounters a headless horseman in a classic American ghost story that is often referenced today. It''s a companion piece to ''Rip Van Winkle'', which you''ll also find here among many other great short stories from Washington Irving.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains these classic and unabridged tales , presented with a gold embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

DKK 113.00
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