Books written by male authors (3569)
1621.
Lucky Per by Henrik Pontoppidan EN
DenmarkDescription:
A true neglected classic, this sweeping 1904 novel is a Modernist masterpiece and arguably "the great Danish novel"-- but is only newly available in English. Lucky Per is a bildungsroman about the ambitious son of a clergyman who rejects his faith and flees his restricted life in the Danish countryside for the capital city. Per is a gifted young man who arrives in Copenhagen believing that "you had to hunt down luck as if it were a wild creature, a crooked-fanged beast . . . and capture and bind it." Per's love interest, a Jewish heiress, is both the strongest character in the book and one of ... continue
1622.
Luka and the Fire of Life : A Novel by Salman Rushdie EN
IndiaDescription:
“You’ve reached the age at which people in this family cross the border into the magical world. It’s your turn for an adventure—yes, it’s finally here!” So says Haroun to his younger brother, twelve-year-old Luka. The adventure begins one beautiful starry night in the land of Alifbay, when Luka’s father, Rashid, falls suddenly into a sleep so deep that nothing and no one can rouse him. To save him from slipping away entirely, Luka embarks on a journey through the world of magic with his loyal companions, Bear, the dog, and Dog, the bear. Together they encounter a slew of fantastical creatures,... continue
1623.
Luuanda: estórias by José Luandino Vieira PT
AngolaDescription:
As três narrativas aqui reunidas retratam a dura realidade dos musseques angolanos - os bairros pobres de Luanda, onde o próprio autor viveu. Essas histórias curtas, buscam na oralidade inspiração para recriar a linguagem e nos fazem lembrar da nossa própria trajetória literária.
1624.
GreeceDescription:
Aristophanes helped shape comedy.... despite their often fantasical premises, were fairly consistently concerned with contemporary politics and social institutions. ... mildly aristocratic... patriotic ... suspicious of social innovation.... sympathetic to the struggles of the common people.... unrestrained in insult...exuberantly bawdy.
1625.
France1626.
Uruguay1627.
Mañana y tarde by Jon Fosse ES
NorwayDescription:
Un niño que se llamará Johannes llega al mundo. Fallece un anciano llamado Johannes. Entre estos dos puntos, Jon Fosse nos da los detalles de toda una vida, crudamente comprimidos.
Comenzando con los pensamientos del padre de Johannes cuando su esposa se pone de parto, y terminando con los propios pensamientos de Johannes cuando se embarca en un día de su vida en el que todo es exactamente igual, pero totalmente diferente, Mañana y tarde es una obra sobre el hermoso sueño de que nuestras vidas tienen sentido. Los momentos a lo largo de la novela son simples,... continue
Somalia1629.
Maana En La Batalla Piensa En Mi by Franco Javier Marias ES
SpainDescription:
Víctor Francés, un escritor frustrado que presta su pluma a otros, es invitado a cenar a casa de Marta Téllez, una hermosa mujer casada a la que apenas conoce y cuyo marido está de viaje en Londres. La noche promete pero, antes de poder consumar el adulterio, Marta comienza a sentirse mal y muere. Víctor huye entonces de esa casa ajena, dejando a un niño de dos años durmiendo em una de las habitaciones y una mujer muerta. En un Madrid invernal y nocturno, el narrador se convertirá desde ese momento en una sombra que se finge quien no es, que disimula sus intenciones, que no quiere ni busca nad... continue
1630.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare EN
Country: Europe / 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
Offers explanatory notes on pages facing the text of the play, as well as an introduction to Shakespeare's language, life, and theater.