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  • Apples Be Ripe
    Llewelyn Powys
    'Apples Be Ripe' is a lyrical and provocative novel by Llewelyn Powys that challenges the rigid social and moral conventions of its era. The narrative follows Chris Holbech, a disillusioned schoolmaster who chooses to abandon his stifling, conventional life in favor of a wandering, hedonistic existence in the English countryside. Seeking a more authentic connection to the natur...
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    26,16 €

  • Henry Hudson
    Llewelyn Powys
    'Henry Hudson' is a compelling biographical account of one of history’s most enigmatic and tragic maritime figures. Written by Llewelyn Powys, this work delves into the four perilous voyages undertaken by Hudson as he sought the elusive Northwest Passage and a shorter route to the riches of the East. Powys masterfully reconstructs the atmosphere of the early 17th-century Age of...
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    25,29 €

  • An Hour on Christianity
    Llewelyn Powys
    'An Hour on Christianity' is a compelling and critical examination of the Christian faith, penned by the noted essayist and philosopher Llewelyn Powys. In this concise yet incisive work, Powys utilizes his signature prose to explore the historical underpinnings and spiritual claims of the religion, approaching the subject with a blend of poetic sensibility and rigorous skeptici...
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    21,10 €

  • Thirteen Worthies
    Llewelyn Powys
    'Thirteen Worthies' is an evocative collection of biographical essays by the celebrated writer Llewelyn Powys. In this volume, Powys presents a series of intimate and scholarly portraits of historical figures who have left an indelible mark on literature and culture. Through his characteristic lyrical style and keen psychological insight, Powys explores the lives and temperamen...
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    23,13 €

  • The Verdict of Bridlegoose
    Llewelyn Powys
    'The Verdict of Bridlegoose' is a compelling autobiographical account and travel memoir by the renowned British essayist Llewelyn Powys. Capturing his experiences and observations during a multi-year stay in the United States in the 1920s, the work offers a vivid and often acerbic portrait of the American landscape and its burgeoning literary culture. Powys brings his distincti...
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    21,12 €

  • Skin for Skin
    Llewelyn Powys
    'Skin for Skin' is a profound and intensely personal autobiographical work by Llewelyn Powys, reflecting on his long struggle with pulmonary tuberculosis and his confrontation with mortality. Written with a raw, unflinching honesty, the narrative follows Powys through various sanitariums and remote landscapes, from the Swiss Alps to the Dorset countryside, as he grapples with h...
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    21,12 €

  • Cup-Bearers of Wine and Hellebore
    Llewelyn Powys
    'Cup-Bearers of Wine and Hellebore' is a compelling collection of literary and philosophical essays by the esteemed British writer Llewelyn Powys. In this work, Powys explores the dual nature of human existence and the intellectual legacy of several profound historical figures. The title itself serves as a metaphor for the mixture of intoxication and medicinal bitterness-wine a...
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    17,33 €

  • The Cradle of God
    Llewelyn Powys
    'The Cradle of God' is a lyrical and evocative exploration of the origins of Western religious tradition. Llewelyn Powys journeys through the rugged landscapes of Palestine, examining the historical and spiritual soil from which Judaism and Christianity emerged. Writing with the keen eye of a philosopher and the sensitivity of a poet, Powys delves into the lives of biblical pat...
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    26,12 €