A Book Of Masques

Author : Curtis Craddock
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780765389619

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An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors by Curtis Craddock Pdf

An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors is Curtis Craddock's delightful and engrossing fantasy debut featuring a genius heroine and her guardian, a royal musketeer, which Brandon Sanderson calls, "A great read!" Born with a physical disability, no magical talent, and a precocious intellect, Princess Isabelle des Zephyrs has lived her life being underestimated by her family and her kingdom. The only person who appreciates her true self is Jean-Claude, the fatherly musketeer who had guarded her since birth. All shall change, however, when an unlikely marriage proposal is offered, to the second son of a dying king in an empire collapsing into civil war. But the last two women betrothed to this prince were murdered, and a sorcerer-assassin is bent on making Isabelle the third. Isabelle and Jean-Claude plunge into a great maze of prophecy, intrigue, and betrayal, where everyone wears masks of glamour and lies. Step by dangerous step, Isabelle must unravel the lies of her enemies and discovers a truth more perilous than any deception. “A setting fabulous and strange, heroes to cheer for, villains to detest, a twisty, tricky plot — I love this novel!” —Lawrence Watt Evans “A thrilling adventure full of palace intrigue, mysterious ancient mechanisms, and aerial sailing ships!” —David D. Levine At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Gerald Eades Bentley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1967-04-02
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0521054559

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A Book of Masques by Gerald Eades Bentley Pdf

The English court masque was one of the most extravagant and spectacular forms of entertainment ever produced, the most important period being between 1600 and 1640 when the writers included some of the best-known poets and dramatists of the age. This volume, first published in 1967, was the first selection of masques to be published in England in the twentieth century. It consists of fourteen masques, each specially edited with an introduction and commentary by a different scholar, including Ben Jonson, James Shirley, Samuel Daniel, Thomas Campion, Francis Beaumont, William Browne, Thomas Middleton, Thomas Nabbes and William Davenant. Professor Gerald Eades Bentley examines the masque as Jonson conceived it and the clash that took place between Jonson and his collaborator as designer, Inigo Jones. There is also a final essay on the influence of the masque on the drama of the period. A group of 48 plates has been prepared many of them reproducing designs by Inigo Jones.

Author : Patricia Briggs
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101443590

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Masques by Patricia Briggs Pdf

Experience the fantasy and adventure of #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Brigg's first published novel—the thrilling start of the Sianim series... After an upbringing of proper behavior and oppressive expectations, Aralorn fled her noble birthright for a life of adventure as a mercenary spy. But her latest mission involves more peril than she ever imagined. Agents of Sianim have asked her to gather intelligence on the increasingly popular and powerful sorcerer Geoffrey ae'Magi. Soon Aralorn comes to see past the man's striking charisma—and into a soul as corrupt and black as endless night. And few have the will to resist the sinister might of Geoffrey and his minions. So Aralorn, aided by her enigmatic companion, Wolf, join the growing rebellion against the ae'Magi. But in a war against an enemy armed with the powers of illusion, how do you know who the true enemy is—or where he will strike next?

Author : Christopher Golden
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1998-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101525302

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Of Masques and Martyrs by Christopher Golden Pdf

Led by Peter Octavian, the Shadows continue their battle against the ruthless Hannibal and his vampiric minions, who mean to enslave humanity-and devour all in their path.

Author : V. S. Naipaul
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307399977

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The Masque of Africa by V. S. Naipaul Pdf

Understanding Africa is critical for all concerned with the world today: in what promises to be his final great work of reportage, one of the keenest observers of the continent surveys the effects of belief and religion on the disparate peoples of Africa. The Masque of Africa is Nobel Prize-winning V. S. Naipaul's first major work of non-fiction to be published since his internationally bestselling Beyond Belief. Like all of Naipaul's great works of non-fiction, The Masque of Africa is superficially a book of travels — full of people, stories and landscapes he visits — but it also encompasses a larger narrative and purpose: to judge the effects of belief (whether in indigenous animisms, faiths imposed by other cultures, or even the cults of leaders and mythical history) upon the progress of civilization.

Author : Dianne Gaspas
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486420547

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Native American Masks Coloring Book by Dianne Gaspas Pdf

An authentic array of traditional Native American masks appear in this fun-filled coloring book. Well-researched and accurately rendered, they derive from ritual and recreational traditions of American Indians across the continent, from the eastern Iroquois to the western Hopi and the northwestern Kwakiutl and Tlingit. Each mask is accompanied by a caption identifying its motif and tribe of origin. Dover Original. 30 full-page black-and-white illustrations. 5 color illustrations on covers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Masques
ISBN : LCCN:66014189

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A Book of Masques by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Bevington,Peter Holbrook
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1998-11-19
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0521594367

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The Politics of the Stuart Court Masque by David Bevington,Peter Holbrook Pdf

A 1998 collection which takes an alternative look at the courtly masque in early seventeenth-century England.

Author : Remy de Gourmont
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-19
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4057664591845

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The Book of Masks by Remy de Gourmont Pdf

"The Book of Masks" by Remy de Gourmont (translated by Jacob Howard Lewis). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : SAMPI Books
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9786561330183

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The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death", Prince Prospero isolates himself and his wealthy guests to avoid a deadly plague. Despite his efforts to escape death, it invades his masked ball, proving that no one can escape fate.

Author : Michael M. Cutler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0887761011

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Hockey Masks and the Great Goalies who Wear Them by Michael M. Cutler Pdf

Reproductions of the artfully decorated fiberglass masks worn by professional hockey goalies are accompanied by players' comments on the value of masks in preventing injuries

Author : J.N. Williamson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786042494

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Dark Masques by J.N. Williamson Pdf

LOOK BEHIND THE MASQUES—IF YOU DARE . . . Enter a shadowy realm where nothing—and no one—is as it appears. A place hidden from view, nestled in the darkest recesses of your mind, awaiting the perfect moment to reveal itself—only to scare you blind. In this collection of unforgettable horror stories, discover the terrifying truth as told by today’s greatest masters of the macabre—classic twisted tales that will reach out from the past and draw you into the depths of their darkness. Prepare to enter a nightmarish reality in which seeing is disbelieving, your eyes can deceive you . . . and DARK MASQUES conceal the ultimate in terror. . . . “A superior collecton.”—Publishers Weekly “Terrifying!”—Los Angeles Times “Definitely worthwhile!”—Locus

Author : Bethany Griffin
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781780621210

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The Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin Pdf

A sexy, post-Apocalyptic reimagining of Poe's gothic horror story of the same name. It's 1870 and a deadly virus has decimated the population of North America. Masked corpse-collectors roam the streets, removing the bodies before the contagion can spread. Though Araby tries to escape it all with drugs and parties, even at her most intoxicated she can't forget her brother's death - or her guilt for causing it. But things begin to change when William, the fascinating proprietor of The Debauchery Club where she searches for oblivion, and Elliott, nephew of the insane dictator, enter her life. One wants her heart, and the other her name. Convinced that he has won over his uncle's army, Elliott believes that having Araby on his arm will charm the populace into supporting a new government. After all, her father is the inventor of the mask which prevents the spread of the plague and saved civilisation - for those who can afford it... But Araby's greatest interest is that his plans will make protective masks available to all citizens and, in particular, to Will's young siblings, whom she has come to love despite herself. But nothing is what it seems. A new contagion called the Red Death is sweeping the city and a shocking revelation about the origin of the new virus puts Araby's life in danger. The mob wants her. The rebels want her. And both boys want her. In this superb two-book series, what and whom Araby chooses may just decide the fate of humanity...

Author : Ben Jonson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Masques
ISBN : UOMDLP:afw2415:0001.001

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Masques and Entertainments by Ben Jonson Pdf

Author : Patricia Briggs
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002-02-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0441009166

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Dragon Bones by Patricia Briggs Pdf

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs comes the first “thrilling”* novel in the Hurog duology. Most everyone thinks Ward of Hurog is a simple-minded fool—and that’s just fine by him. But few people know that his foolishness is (very convincingly) feigned. And that it’s the only thing that’s saved him from death. When his abusive father dies, Ward becomes the new lord of Hurog...until a nobleman declares that he is too dim-witted to rule. Ward knows he cannot play the fool any longer. To regain his kingdom, he must prove himself worthy—and quickly. Riding into a war that’s heating up on the border, Ward is sure he’s on the fast track to glory. But soon his mission takes a deadly serious turn. For he has seen a pile of magical dragon bones hidden deep beneath Hurog Keep. The bones can be dangerous in the wrong hands, and Ward is certain his enemies will stop at nothing to possess them...