Books written by male authors (3593)
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Satantango by László Krasznahorkai EN
HungaryDescription:
Tells the story of a small hamlet in Hungary, near the end of the Communist period, on the brink of collapse following years of failure, betrayal, and aborted dreams.
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Saturday Is for Funerals by Unity Dow, Myron Essex EN
BotswanaDescription:
Dow and Essex tell the true story of lives in Botswana ravaged by AIDS. Witness the actions of community leaders, medical professionals, research scientists, and educators of all types to see how an unprecedented epidemic of death and destruction is being stopped in its tracks.
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Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan EN
NigeriaDescription:
Each story in this jubilantly acclaimed collection pays testament to the wisdom and resilience of children, even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances. A family living in a makeshift shanty in urban Kenya scurries to find gifts of any kind for the impending Christmas holiday. A Rwandan girl relates her family's struggles to maintain a facade of normalcy amid unspeakable acts. A young brother and sister cope with their uncle's attempt to sell them into slavery. Aboard a bus filled with refugees-a microcosm of today's Africa-a Muslim boy summons his faith to bear a treacherous ride acr... continue
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Scafandrul şi fluturele by Jean-Dominique Bauby RO
FranceDescription:
Bestseller international, vandut in peste un milion de exemplare si tradus in 30 de limbi, cartea lui Jean-Dominique Bauby sta la baza filmului lui Julian Schnabel, distins in 2008 cu Globul de Aur.
Ce inseamna, de fapt, sa fii viu? Care ne sunt, cu adevarat, bucuriile vietii? Cine - sau ce - din noi traieste, se-ndragosteste, cauta, uita, iarta? Cata suferinta incape intr-un trup, cata nefericire intr-un suflet? De ce trebuie sa murim?
Publicat la cateva zile dupa moartea autorului, victima a unui accident vascular, "Scafandrul si fluturele" este una dintre cele mai zguduitoare ... continue
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Schachnovelle by Stefan Zweig DE
AustriaDescription:
Als der Rechtsanwalt Dr. B. eine Reise auf einem Passagierdampfer antritt, ahnt er nicht, dass sich der bekannte Schachweltmeister Mirko Czentovic ebenfalls an Bord befindet. Fasziniert von diesem Genie bittet Dr. B.um ein Duell. Dabei werden traumatische Erinnerungen in ihm wachgerufen, denn das »Spiel der Könige« erlernte er einst als Gefangener der Gestapo. Im Duell gegen Czentovic prallen nun nicht nur zwei unterschiedliche Spielideen aufeinander, sondern auch zwei Lebenswelten.
Die »Schachnovelle« ist Stefan Zweigs letztes und wohl bekanntestes Werk, das nu... continue
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Scheißrentiere by Magne Hovden DE
NorwayDescription:
Die Nordnorweger Leif und Roy träumen davon, das schnelle Geld zu machen. Da hat Leif eine geniale Idee: ein Erlebniscamp, in dem gestresste Urlauber wie Samen leben und im Kontakt mit der Natur wieder zu sich finden können. Braucht ja niemand zu wissen, dass Leif und Roy in Wirklichkeit wenig Ahnung von den Traditionen der Samen haben. Doch manche Touristen stellen echt viele Fragen ...
Turkey2229.
JapanDescription:
"The novella that first propelled Dazai into the literary elite of post-war Japan. Essentially the start of Dazai's career, Schoolgirl gained notoriety for its ironic and inventive use of language. Now it illuminates the prevalent social structures of a lost time, as well as the struggle of the individual against them--a theme that occupied Dazai's life both personally and professionally. This new translation preserves the playful language of the original and offers the reader a new window into the mind of one of the greatest Japanese authors of the 20th century"--Page 4 of cover.
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Schtum by Jem Lester EN
Country: Europe / 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
'Will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you think' Graeme Simsion Inspired by the author's experiences with his own son, SHTUM is a novel about three generations of a family learning how to get along. Ten-year-old Jonah lives in a world of his own. He likes colours and feathers and the feel of fresh air on his skin. He dislikes sudden loud noises and any change to his daily routine. Jonah has never spoken, yet somehow he communicates better than all of the adults in his life. 'Fiercely funny ... an unforgettable first novel' The Times 'A book with true heart and soul' Joanna Cannon, autho... continue