This lavish celebration of Misty, the groundbreaking 1970s British horror comic for girls, features essential stories like Moonchild, The Sentinels, Nightmare Academy and The Loving Cup, alongside critical essays in an oversized hardback.
Drawing on her own childhood experiences, the story explores themes of first love, sibling rivalry, and regret. Maggie Tulliver, raised at Dorlcote Mill, idolizes her brother Tom and seeks her parents' approval. However, her passionate, independent spirit and keen intellect create ongoing tension within her family. As she matures, the struggle between familial expectations and her own desires intensifies, leading her to navigate complex relationships with three distinct men: her proud brother, the hunchbacked Tom Wakem—son of their family's adversary—and the alluring yet perilous Stephen Guest. This poignant depiction of sibling dynamics is regarded as George Eliot's most autobiographical work and one of her most impactful. Mary Ann Evans, who began her literary journey as a translator and editor, published her first novel in 1857 under the pen name George Eliot. She would go on to write eight novels, including this one, Middlemarch, and Daniel Deronda.
AutorenBibliothek Henry James’ beeindruckendes viktorianisches Beziehungsdrama nun auch in der Autoren- Bibliothek: Im Mittelpunkt dieses eindringlichen psychologischen Romans steht das große Haus am Washington Square, in dem die tragisch-emanzipatorische Geschichte der jungen Erbin Catherine spielt. James schuf damit ein Werk von beeindruckender Modernität.
Part of the Lion Care series, this title offers the right level of help and explanation for children experiencing the problem of understanding ageing. Carolyn Nystrom gives reassurance to every child.