London 1593: als der junge Shakespeare gerade an "Romeo und Julia" arbeitet, lernt er die bezaubernde Viola De Lesseps kennen. Fortan dient ihm die junge Frau als Muse und Inspiration für sein neues Stück, obwohl ihre Hand längst einem anderen versprochen ist... Das Drehbuch zum Film von John Madden mit Gwyneth Paltrow und Joseph Fiennes in den Hauptrollen.
Ohne Netz - bk873; Bastei Lübbe; Marc Norman; pocket_book; 1982
Octopuses, squids, cuttlefishes and their relatives ("cephalopods") are some of the most "alien" creatures on earth. They have complex behaviours and many are experts at spectacular color and shape changes. They come in all shapes and sizes, from pygmy octopuses to giant scams (> 15 m long), and occur from shallow reefs to the deep sea (> 7,500 m deep). This guide includes information and images for species from around the world as well as general stories on their unique lives and bizarre habits. With over 800 photos of cephalopods taken in their natural habitat.
The book presents a comprehensive study of Devon's rich folkloric heritage, drawing together over a century of research from distinguished folklorists. It aims to consolidate and analyze the diverse folklore of the region, offering insights into its cultural significance and historical context. This extensive collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the traditions and stories that shape Devon's identity.
Wales is a land with a vast wealth of ghost stories, including fantastical animals, flickering death omens and unseen things that go bump in the night. Whether these tales are based on true events, or are the creations of active imaginations, is known only to those who have experienced them - but what is certain is that their power to delight and scare us remains undimmed to this day.
Londýnský dramatik Will Shakespeare má napsat novou hru a nutně potřebuje inspiraci. Tu nachází ve chvíli, když se nečekaně setká s půvabnou Lady Violou, která tolik miluje divadlo, že se vydává za muže, aby si mohla zahrát. Z lásky na první pohled se rozhoří osudový vztah, do něhož se zaplete i sama královna Alžběta I., a vznikne hra Romeo a Julie, která má obrovský úspěch. Milenci se však musí rozejít, neboť Viola je proti své vůli provdána a Will už je ženatý. Dokonale rozehraný, důmyslný a vtipný příběh těží i z dalších Shakespearových děl...
