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  • The Anatomy of Dandyism With Some Observations on Beau Brummell
    D. B. Wyndham Lewis
    'The Anatomy of Dandyism With Some Observations on Beau Brummell' is a sophisticated and analytical exploration of the philosophy, aesthetics, and social significance of the dandy. Written with wit and historical insight, the work examines dandyism not merely as a matter of fashion, but as a rigorous discipline of the self and a distinct cultural movement. Central to the narrat...
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    20,21 €

  • Francois Villon
    D. B. Wyndham Lewis / Hilaire Belloc
    'Francois Villon' is a comprehensive and evocative biographical study of one of France’s most enigmatic and influential literary figures. Written by D. B. Wyndham Lewis with contributions from Hilaire Belloc, this work delves deep into the turbulent life of the 15th-century poet, criminal, and wanderer. The narrative captures the gritty reality of medieval Paris, tracing Villon...
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    27,89 €

  • On Straw and Other Conceits
    D. B. W. Lewis
    'On Straw and Other Conceits' is a spirited collection of essays and satirical reflections by the celebrated British humorist and journalist D.B. Wyndham Lewis. Known for his sharp wit and distinctive command of the English language, Lewis explores a wide array of seemingly mundane topics, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary through a unique lens of irony and intel...
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    20,98 €

  • King Spider
    D. B. Wyndham Lewis
    'King Spider' is a masterful biographical study of Louis XI of France, one of history’s most complex and enigmatic monarchs. Written by the acclaimed biographer D. B. Wyndham Lewis, this work delves into the life of the ruler known as the 'Universal Spider' for his intricate webs of diplomacy and political intrigue. Set against the backdrop of the late 15th century, the book ex...
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    29,71 €

  • François Villon
    D. B. Wyndham Lewis
    'François Villon: A Documentary Survey' provides an in-depth exploration of the life and works of one of France’s most enigmatic and celebrated medieval poets. Written by D. B. Wyndham Lewis, this scholarly yet accessible work delves into the historical documents and literary output of the man often referred to as the 'vagabond poet.' Through meticulous research, the author re...
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    27,86 €

  • A Christmas Book
    D. B. Wyndham Lewis / G. C. HESELTINE
    'A Christmas Book' is an evocative and scholarly anthology that gathers a diverse array of literature, carols, recipes, and lore dedicated to the festive season. Compiled by D. B. Wyndham Lewis and G. C. Heseltine, this collection serves as a vibrant tapestry of Christmas traditions, spanning centuries of history and culture. The volume includes everything from medieval chronic...
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    26,03 €

  • A Christmas Book
    D. B. Wyndham Lewis / G. C. HESELTINE
    'A Christmas Book an Anthology for Moderns' is a sophisticated and eclectic collection of literature celebrating the holiday season. Curated by D. B. Wyndham Lewis and G. C. Heseltine, this volume brings together a rich tapestry of prose, poetry, and historical accounts that capture the spirit of Christmas across the ages. Far from a mere collection of sentimental tales, this a...
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    26,03 €

  • At the Sign of the Blue Moon
    D. B. Wyndham Lewis
    'At the Sign of the Blue Moon' is a spirited and witty collection of humorous essays and satirical sketches that capture the vibrant intellectual landscape of the early twentieth century. Written by the celebrated journalist and author D. B. Wyndham Lewis, this volume showcases a mastery of the comedic form through its sharp observations on society, manners, and the everyday ab...
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    26,12 €

  • At the Blue Moon Again
    D. B. Wyndham Lewis
    'At the Blue Moon Again' is a spirited collection of humorous essays and satirical observations by the celebrated British journalist and author D. B. Wyndham Lewis. Known for his sharp wit and distinctive literary voice, Lewis offers a series of vignettes that lampoon the social conventions, intellectual pretensions, and daily eccentricities of the early twentieth century.This ...
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    25,26 €

  • The Paris Mouse
    D. B. Lewis
    'The Paris Mouse' tells the enchanting story of the Christmas Eve adventure of a small mouse named 'Antoine' in the City of Lights.This rhyming story is enhanced with magical illustrations which help to bring Antoine, his friends, and Christmas in Paris to life for the reader.Interwoven with the engaging story is a message of kindness, friendship and the possibility of Christma...
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    31,91 €

  • Please, No Clothes for Christmas
    D. B Lewis
    'Please, No Clothes for Christmas', recounts a childs letter to Grandparents with hilarious descriptions and illustrations of past Christmas presents.This whimsical, rhyming picture book will appeal to children of all ages.From the author of 'Gertrude’s Garden.' ...
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    14,90 €

  • Is It Still Murder
    B.S. Aubrey J. Harness / M.A. Cecelia A. Maurer / Ph.D. MSW Sherry Lewis Henry
    Days before Christmas of ’64, Olive Lewis was found sprawled on her living room floor, dead from a bullet to the back of her head. Her entire Arkansas town suspected one man of pulling the trigger: Cecil, her husband. But high-ranking officials, including Olive’s brother, a powerful attorney with plenty of pull, ruled her death a suicide.Sherry Lewis, the twenty-two-year-old da...
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    11,97 €

  • Legacies
    D. B. Lewis / DBLewis
    Edward Williams and Anna Griffiths, children of two close family friends, who had known each other virtually from birth and who had pledged each to the other as children, as young adults are called upon to honour that pledge.Edward, son of Charles Williams, is now a Geologist, and has returned from an oil exploration ship in the Timor Sea, where he was traumatised by the events...
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    18,13 €

  • The Soul of Marshal Gilles de Raiz - With Some Account of His Life and Times, His Abominable Crimes, and His Expiation
    D. B. Wyndham Lewis / DBWyndham Lewis
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    32,58 €

  • Out of the Dark
    D. B. Lewis / DBLewis
    The second in a series of novels named ’Ends & Means’ is set in the University sector and considers the effect of matters beyond the control of individuals, on their responsibilities and behaviour.Disasters, man-made or otherwise have effects far beyond those immediately affected. The consequences ripple from the source with no regard to the limits of personal trauma.In October...
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    20,35 €

  • Ends and Means
    D. B. Lewis / DBLewis
    This novel is set in the University sector. It explores two themes of major importance in education and research. The first addresses what is proper and acceptable behaviour between academic staff and the students in their care. What seems at first a matter of indiscipline in examination marking becomes a moral issue of ’marks for sexual favours’ with racial overtones that culm...
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    20,20 €