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  • NIGHTS IN LONDON (Cram Edition)
    Thomas Burke
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of NIGHTS IN LONDON pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Explore the vibrant tapestry of early 20th-century London with Thomas Burke’s 'Nights in London.' This captivating work delves into the heart of London’s social life and customs, offering a glimpse into the c...
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    25,14 €

  • Limehouse Nights (Cram Edition)
    Thomas Burke
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Limehouse Nights pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Venture into the shadowy alleyways of London’s Limehouse district with Thomas Burke’s 'Limehouse Nights,' a collection of evocative short stories. Published in the early 20th century, these tales offer a glim...
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    20,94 €

  • London in my Time
    Thomas Burke
    Smoke curls above bustling pavements, lamplight flickers across rain-slicked cobbles, and the pulse of a restless city thrums beneath every page. In these evocative recollections, the reader is swept through the hidden arteries of Victorian London and the early 20th century metropolis-a world where grandeur and grit collide, and the ordinary lives of London people become extrao...
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    18,01 €

  • The Sun in Splendour
    Thomas Burke
    'The Sun in Splendour' is an evocative and immersive novel that captures the vibrant, gritty essence of early 20th-century London. Set primarily in Islington and the surrounding districts, the narrative centers on a public house of the same name, which serves as a vital crossroads for a diverse cast of characters navigating the complexities of urban life. Through its pages, Tho...
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    27,12 €

  • The English Inn
    Thomas Burke
    'The English Inn' is an evocative exploration of one of England’s most cherished social institutions. Written by the acclaimed essayist Thomas Burke, this work delves into the rich history and enduring charm of the traditional English hostelry. From the medieval pilgrim’s rest to the bustling coaching inns of the Georgian era, Burke traces the evolution of these establishments,...
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    20,97 €

  • Death in Venice
    Kenneth Burke / Thomas Mann
    'Death in Venice' is a masterpiece of psychological fiction that explores the complex intersection of artistic discipline and repressed desire. The story follows Gustav von Aschenbach, a celebrated and austere German writer who, seeking creative rejuvenation, travels to the decaying splendor of Venice. While there, he becomes profoundly captivated by the ethereal beauty of a yo...
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    25,15 €

  • The Book of the Inn
    Thomas Burke
    'The Book of the Inn' is a delightful and comprehensive anthology celebrating the storied history and enduring charm of the English hostelry. Compiled by Thomas Burke, this collection brings together a diverse array of prose and poetry that spans several centuries, offering a nostalgic and scholarly look at the inn as a central pillar of British social life.Through the eyes of ...
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    27,91 €

  • Limehouse Nights
    Thomas Burke
    'Limehouse Nights Tales of Chinatown' is a seminal collection of short stories that captures the gritty, atmospheric reality of London’s East End in the early 20th century. Written by Thomas Burke, these stories explore the labyrinthine streets and docklands of Limehouse, a district then known for its vibrant yet dangerous Chinatown. Through a series of evocative and often brut...
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    26,16 €

  • The Wind and the Rain
    Thomas Burke
    'The Wind and the Rain: A Book of Confessions' is a lyrical and evocative autobiographical work by Thomas Burke, the celebrated chronicler of London’s East End. Moving beyond the gritty realism of his earlier short stories, this narrative provides a deeply personal exploration of the author’s formative years, charting a journey from a childhood of poverty in Limehouse to the be...
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    26,18 €

  • The Flower of Life
    Thomas Burke
    'The Flower of Life' is a poignant and evocative novel by Thomas Burke that chronicles the long, humble life of Jane Cameron. Set against the backdrop of late Victorian and early twentieth-century London, the story follows Jane from her youth through a series of struggles, domestic service, and personal loss. Burke, renowned for his mastery of urban atmosphere, provides a deepl...
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    20,08 €

  • Nights In London
    Thomas Burke
    Nights in London presents an evocative portrait of the city s nocturnal rhythm, focusing on the unseen splendor of everyday streets and people after dark. Beginning with an ode to the transformation of london at dusk, the narrative reveals the city s quiet poetry and allure once the bustle of daylight fades. The essays are deeply personal, drawing on moments from the author s c...
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    14,53 €

  • Death In Venice
    Thomas Mann / Kenneth Burke
    Unveil the haunting allure of 'Death in Venice,' a timeless masterpiece by Nobel laureate Thomas Mann, now resurrected from obscurity by Alpha Editions. Once out of print for decades, this restored edition is not merely a reprint but a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, crafted for today’s and future generations.Journey into the depths of human desire and artistic obsess...
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    11,80 €

  • Death in Venice
    Kenneth Burke / Thomas Mann
    In Thomas Mann’s masterful novella, 'Death in Venice,' explore the depths of the human psyche as a celebrated artist confronts mortality and the allure of beauty. Facing middle age, the protagonist journeys to Venice, seeking solace and inspiration, but instead finds himself captivated by an unexpected and unsettling infatuation.This landmark of classical literature delves into...
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    17,30 €

  • Limehouse Nights
    Thomas Burke
    Venture into the shadowy alleyways of London’s Limehouse district with Thomas Burke’s 'Limehouse Nights,' a collection of evocative short stories. Published in the early 20th century, these tales offer a glimpse into a vibrant and often overlooked corner of urban life, focusing on the experiences of Chinese immigrants and the unique atmosphere of this historic neighborhood.Burk...
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    20,16 €

  • The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse
    Thomas Burke
    'Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse' by Thomas Burke offers a glimpse into a unique corner of early 20th-century London. This collection of poems, imbued with the spirit of Chinese immigrants in the Limehouse district, provides a fascinating window into a specific cultural experience.Blending elements of poetry and humorous fiction, the book explores themes related to Chinese ...
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    15,55 €

  • The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse
    Thomas Burke
    The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not ...
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    19,76 €

  • Limehouse Nights
    Thomas Burke
    Limehouse Nights, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies. ...
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    16,59 €

  • Nights in London
    Thomas Burke
    Nights in London, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanne...
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    18,25 €

  • Catholic history of Liverpool
    Thomas Burke
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    12,19 €

  • Eastbound into the Cosmos
    Thomas Burke
    American culture is strange—and appears even stranger after a hiatus. Cue Everett, back in Chicagoland after living in China. His father has just died, and re-entry to his former life is increasingly complicated. On top of that, while he was abroad everyone Everett cared about dove off the deep end. Exhibit A: Everett’s mom, recently widowed, with a newfound faith in healing cr...
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    19,91 €

  • Johnson Looked Back
    Thomas Burke
    This volume presents the weird fiction of the British writer Thomas Burke (1886–1945), author of the scintillating horror collection Night-Pieces (1935). But Burke—celebrated for his evocative tales of London’s Chinatown, gathered in Limehouse Nights and other volumes—wrote other weird tales, scattered through his many other collections. One of the most distinctive is “Johnson ...
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    19,91 €

  • The Wind and the Rain
    Thomas Burke
    “The Wind and the Rain - A Book of Confessions” is a 1924 novel by Thomas Burke. A charming tale of childhood and innocence, this volume is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Burke’s seminal work. Thomas Burke (29 November 1886 – 22 September 1945) was a British writer most famous for his “Limehouse Nights”, a 1916 collection of stories based on life in the poor London ...
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    26,43 €

  • Dark Nights
    Thomas Burke
    “Dark Nights” is a collection of short stories by Thomas Burke, originally appearing in various English and American periodicals. Thomas Burke (29 November 1886 – 22 September 1945) was a British writer most famous for his “Limehouse Nights”, a 1916 collection of stories based on life in the poor London district of Limehouse. This volume will appeal to all lovers of the short s...
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    21,31 €

  • Will Someone Lead Me to a Pub?
    Thomas Burke
    'Will Someone Lead me to a Pub' is 1937 guide to the public houses and taverns of London, both new and old. ’The Pub’ is a veritable English institution and integral part of English society, dating back to time immemorial-and London has been home to some of the most famous and historic of these English drinking houses. This entertaining collection of notes on contemporary drink...
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    17,80 €

  • Out and About London
    Thomas Burke
    Within this volume Burke makes contemporary observations of London and compares it to how it was in the past, especially before the war. It offers an authentic insight into everyday London life a century ago and is highly recommended for those with an interest in London’s colourful history. Contents include: 'Round the 1917', 'Back to Dockland', 'Chinatown Revisited', 'Soho Car...
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    26,88 €

  • Night-Pieces (Valancourt 20th Century Classics)
    Thomas Burke
    Perhaps no writer of the early 20th century had a better knowledge of London than Thomas Burke (1886-1945), and his collection Night-Pieces (1935) contains eighteen of his most haunting tales of that immense city’s dark back alleys, shadowy courts, and mysterious houses. In Burke’s London, anything might happen. You might turn round a corner and find yourself back in your child...
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    21,59 €

  • Limehouse Nights
    Thomas Burke
    Limehouse Nights is the greatest work of Thomas Burke, a collection of stories written about the seedy and poverty stricken district of London known as Limehouse. This classic work, originally published in 1917, is now being republished with a new introductory biography. Thomas Burke, born in Clapham, London in 1886, considered himself a true Londoner and the large majority of ...
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    23,32 €

  • London in My Time
    Thomas Burke
    A fascinating collection of stories by Thomas Burke. Burke became the voice of the poor at the turn of the 20th century. This classic work, originally published in 1934, is now being republished with a new introductory biography. Thomas Burke, born in Clapham, London in 1886, considered himself a true Londoner and the large majority of his writings are on the subject of everyda...
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    32,59 €

  • Nights in Town
    Thomas Burke
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    25,38 €

  • The Real East End
    Thomas Burke
    This classic work, originally published in 1932, is now being republished with a new introductory biography. Thomas Burke, born in Clapham, London in 1886, considered himself a true Londoner and the large majority of his writings are on the subject of everyday life in London. We are republishing this classic work with a new biographical introduction. ...
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    33,78 €


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