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【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Lost in Time: Origin of Mankind【電子書籍】[ Anton Schulz ]

＜p＞After another passage through the Time Gate, Peter, originally from the 20th century, finds himself deep in the past, at the very dawn of humanity. Terrifying predators and a harsh landscape nearly bring him to his knees. He encounters two types of humans: the rough and bloodthirsty Neanderthals, and the not so different but somewhat friendlier early humans.＜/p＞ ＜p＞After initial, not so friendly contacts with the local people, he discovers that through solidarity and friendship, he can survive even in these conditions.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Amidst dangerous hunts and encounters with hostile warriors, he gradually learns about the existence of a mysterious civilization led by a mysterious bloodthirsty hybrid. It's only a matter of time before their paths cross.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Leave a message for the author via: antonschulzbooks@gmail.com＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】In Search of Lost Time - The Complete Seven-Book Series An Exploration of Memory, Love, and Time in French Society【電子書籍】[ Marcel Proust ]

＜p＞Marcel Proust'??s monumental series, "In Search of Lost Time," is a profound exploration of memory, time, and consciousness, elegantly rendered in rich, introspective prose. Spanning seven volumes, this literary masterpiece intricately weaves the narrator's reflections on the intricacies of life, societal change, and the fleeting nature of love. Proust's style is characterized by long, flowing sentences and vivid imagery, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the psychological depths of his characters and the nuances of their experiences within the Belle √?poque era. Through detailed observations and a unique narrative structure, Proust invites readers to contemplate the passage of time and its intimate effects on human identity and relationships. Marcel Proust (1871-1922), a prominent French novelist, drew upon his own life experiences and social milieu to craft this extensive work. His background in the affluent Parisian elite and his struggles with illness presented him with a unique perspective on the transience of life and the power of recollection. Influenced by his own introspective nature, Proust became fascinated with the workings of memory, which served as a catalyst for this profound exploration of human experience. Readers seeking a deep philosophical engagement with themes of time, loss, and desire will find "In Search of Lost Time" an essential addition to their literary canon. Proust'??s insights into the human condition resonate with timeless relevance, making this complete seven-book series an indispensable journey for anyone eager to delve into the complexities of life and memory.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Lost Evacuee【電子書籍】[ Cathy Sharp ]

＜p＞＜strong＞The brand new emotional and compelling novel from the bestselling author＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Will their new lives bring happiness, or heartache?＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the Blitz casts a dark shadow over London, Julie Miller, a teenaged orphan, is sent far away to keep her safe. Hoping this will be a new chapter after years of sadness, Julie voyages by ship across the Atlantic, and on the long passage, forges a bond with a young child called Beth, both of them dreaming of their new families and the happy like that awaits them.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Upon arrival, Julie quickly realises that reaching their destination is just the start of their journey, with many hardships for the orphans. But taking matters into her own hands, Julie is determined that she and Beth will have their happy ending…＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Silt Road The Story of a Lost River【電子書籍】[ Charles Rangeley-Wilson ]

＜p＞At the foot of a chalk hill a stream rises in a silent copse, and is soon lost under the car parks and streets of the town its waters once gave life to. Captivated by the fate of this forgotten stream Charles Rangeley-Wilson sets out one winter’s day to uncover its story.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Distilled into the timeless passage of the river’s flow, buried under the pavements that cover meadow, marsh and hill he finds dreamers and visionaries, a chronicle of paradises lost or never found, men who shaped the land and its history.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Franklin's Fate an investigation into what happened to the lost 1845 expedition of Sir John Franklin【電子書籍】[ John Roobol ]

＜p＞The 1845 North-West Passage expedition of Sir John Franklin in the ships HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, with a full company of 129 officers and men, none of whom ever saw England again, was one of the most heroic and courageous, maritime expeditions in history.＜br /＞ This enthralling book is the result of seven years of arduous research by retired geologist Dr. John Roobol, who weighs evidence gathered over more than 170 years, and offers a highly convincing interpretation of what really happened to the lost, heroic, expedition.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Lost Prince【電子書籍】[ Frances Hodgson Burnett ]

＜p＞There are many dreary and dingy rows of ugly houses in certain parts of London, but there certainly could not be any row more ugly or dingier than Philibert Place. There were stories that it had once been more attractive, but that had been so long ago that no one remembered the time. It stood back in its gloomy, narrow strips of uncared-for, smoky gardens, whose broken iron railings were supposed to protect it from the surging traffic of a road which was always roaring with the rattle of busses, cabs, drays, and vans, and the passing of people who were shabbily dressed and looked as if they were either going to hard work or coming from it, or hurrying to see if they could find some of it to do to keep themselves from going hungry. The brick fronts of the houses were blackened with smoke, their windows were nearly all dirty and hung with dingy curtains, or had no curtains at all; the strips of ground, which had once been intended to grow flowers in, had been trodden down into bare earth in which even weeds had forgotten to grow. One of them was used as a stone-cutter's yard, and cheap monuments, crosses, and slates were set out for sale, bearing inscriptions beginning with "Sacred to the Memory of." Another had piles of old lumber in it, another exhibited second-hand furniture, chairs with unsteady legs, sofas with horsehair stuffing bulging out of holes in their covering, mirrors with blotches or cracks in them. The insides of the houses were as gloomy as the outside. They were all exactly alike. In each a dark entrance passage led to narrow stairs going up to bedrooms, and to narrow steps going down to a basement kitchen. The back bedroom looked out on small, sooty, flagged yards, where thin cats quarreled, or sat on the coping of the brick walls hoping that sometime they might feel the sun; the front rooms looked over the noisy road, and through their windows came the roar and rattle of it. It was shabby and cheerless on the brightest days, and on foggy or rainy ones it was the most forlorn place in London.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】A Lost Lady: Willa Cather's Elegy for a Bygone Era【電子書籍】[ Willa Cather ]

＜p＞Embark on a journey through the changing landscape of the American West with Willa Cather's poignant novel, "＜strong＞A Lost Lady＜/strong＞." Immerse yourself in a tale of societal shifts, personal transformations, and the enduring spirit of a woman navigating the complexities of life in the early 20th century.＜/p＞ ＜h2＞As Cather unveils the story of Mrs. Forrester, witness the ebb and flow of fortune, the evolving relationships, and the impact of societal changes on individual lives. Each chapter is a canvas painted with the hues of nostalgia, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.＜/h2＞ ＜p＞But here's the thought-provoking question that echoes through the narrative: How do individuals adapt to the shifting tides of time, and what is lost or gained in the process? Cather's exploration prompts readers to reflect on the timeless themes of change, identity, and the passage of an era.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Explore the nuanced details of this literary gem, where each character is a reflection of the era's challenges and triumphs. Cather's prose not only captures a specific moment in history but also resonates with the universal experiences of love, loss, and the passage of time.＜/p＞ ＜h3＞Are you ready to accompany "＜strong＞A Lost Lady＜/strong＞" on her journey through the complexities of life in the American West? The landscape awaits your exploration.＜/h3＞ ＜p＞Engage with concise, evocative paragraphs that guide you through the emotional and historical terrain of Cather's novel. Each page is an opportunity to delve into the human condition and reflect on the choices that define our lives.＜/p＞ ＜h3＞Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of American literature. "＜strong＞A Lost Lady＜/strong＞" is not just a novel; it's an exploration of a bygone era and the enduring spirit of those who lived through it. Will you traverse the landscapes of change?＜/h3＞ ＜p＞Seize the opportunity to own a timeless portrayal of societal shifts. Purchase "＜strong＞A Lost Lady＜/strong＞" now, and let Cather's words transport you to a world where the echoes of the past resonate with the challenges of the present.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Legend of the Lost Artifacts【電子書籍】[ Eva Mclean ]

＜p＞Lainie Morales is a PhD in archaeology from a culturally diverse background with a passion for global history and culture. She gets a mysterious invitation from London, England, signed by Alexander Graham, asking her to help with ancient relics. Lainie loves archaeology and accepts the invitation, inviting her mentor Samuel Rivera to go with her.＜br /＞ At an old house in London, they meet Alexander Graham, who shows them ancient artefacts from South America. However, Alexander reveals his true colours and tries to use the artefacts to achieve his ambitions, threatening Lillian and Samuel with a gun. After finding out what Alexander was planning, Lillian and Samuel tried to escape in the dark. They finally managed to leave the manor house and go to Saint Malo in France.＜br /＞ In Saint Malo, they look for information about the markings on the artefact shard in an old bookshop. The shopkeeper helps them find a diary, but is then threatened by Lucas Morel. Lucas tells them to stop and they fight. Lillian and Samuel escape through the basement of the bookshop and follow the clue to an underground passage.＜br /＞ They meet many dangers in the underground passageways. First, they encounter mechanical traps and then attacks from metal blades and pale hands in the mist. At the moment of life and death, they rely on courage and wisdom, supporting each other, and find a secret door, temporarily escaping danger.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Lost Illusions【電子書籍】[ Honor? de Balzac ]

＜p＞The longest, without exception, of Balzac's books, and one which contains hardly any passage that is not very nearly of his best, Illusions Perdues suffers, I think, a little in point of composition from the mixture of the Angouleme scenes of its first and third parts with the purely Parisian interest of Un Grand Homme de Province. It is hardly possible to exaggerate the gain in distinctness and lucidity of arrangement derived from putting Les Deux Poetes and Eve et David (a much better title than that which has been preferred in the Edition Definitive) together in one volume, and reserving the greatness and decadence of Lucien de Rubempre for another. It is distinctly awkward that this should be divided, as it is itself an enormous episode, a sort of Herodotean parenthesis, rather than an integral part of the story. And, as a matter of fact, it joins on much more to the Splendeurs et Miseres des Courtisanes than to its actual companions. In fact, it is an instance of the somewhat haphazard and arbitrary way in which the actual division of the Comedie has worked, that it should, dealing as it does wholly and solely with Parisian life, be put in the Scenes de la Vie de Province, and should be separated from its natural conclusion not merely as a matter of volumes, but as a matter of divisions. In making the arrangement, however, it is necessary to remember Balzac's own scheme, especially as the connection of the three parts in other ways is too close to permit the wrenching of them asunder altogether and finally. This caution given, all that is necessary can be done by devoting the first part of the introduction entirely to the first and third or Angouleme parts, and by consecrating the latter part to the egregious Lucien by himself.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Covenant of Water An Oprah's Book Club Selection【電子書籍】[ Abraham Verghese ]

＜p＞＜strong＞OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK＜/strong＞＜br /＞ ＜strong＞INSTANT ＜em＞NEW YORK TIMES＜/em＞ BESTSELLER＜/strong＞＜br /＞ ＜strong＞SUBJECT OF A SIX-PART SUPER SOUL PODCAST SERIES HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY＜/strong＞＜br /＞ ＜strong＞ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞'One of the best books I've read in my entire life. It's epic. It's transportive . . . It was unputdownable!'＜/strong＞ ＜strong＞Oprah Winfrey, OprahDaily.com＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, ＜em＞The Covenant of Water＜/em＞ follows a family in southern India that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning - and in Kerala, water is everywhere.＜/p＞ ＜p＞At the turn of the century a twelve-year-old girl, grieving the death of her father, is sent by boat to her wedding, where she will meet her forty-year-old husband for the first time. From this poignant beginning, the young girl and future matriarch - known as Big Ammachi - will witness unthinkable changes at home and at large over the span of her extraordinary life, full of the joys and trials of love and the struggles of hardship.＜/p＞ ＜p＞A shimmering evocation of a lost India and of the passage of time itself, ＜em＞The Covenant of Water＜/em＞ is a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the hardships undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today. Imbued with humour, deep emotion and the essence of life, it is one of the most masterful literary novels published in recent years.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Swann's Way Exploring Time, Memory, and Love: A Deep Dive into Proustian Themes【電子書籍】[ Marcel Proust ]

＜p＞In "Swann's Way," the first volume of Marcel Proust's monumental work "In Search of Lost Time," the author masterfully weaves a narrative rich in introspection and memory, establishing a new paradigm in literary style. Through the use of stream-of-consciousness and intricate character sketches, Proust explores themes of love, art, and time, employing vivid imagery and detailed observations that evoke a profound sense of nostalgia. The novel's fragmented structure and temporal shifts invite readers to ponder the complexities of human experience, culminating in a meditation on the nature of remembrance itself. Marcel Proust, a French novelist and essayist, was deeply influenced by his own experiences of love and societal observation, often drawing from his affluent upbringing in Paris. His intimate understanding of the nuances of social interactions and the psychological depth of human emotions lends authenticity to the characters in "Swann's Way." Proust's delicate exploration of passion, particularly through the lens of Charles Swann's yearning for Odette, reflects not only personal struggles but also broader philosophical inquiries into desire and identity. This seminal work is essential for any reader seeking to comprehend the intricacies of human consciousness and the passage of time. Proust's evocative prose beckons readers to reflect deeply on their own memories and experiences. "Swann's Way" stands as a timeless exploration of art and love, inviting an engagement with both its narrative and philosophical depths.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Simplicius: On Aristotle Physics 1?8 General Introduction to the 12 Volumes of Translations【電子書籍】

＜p＞Supporting the twelve volumes of translation of Simplicius' great commentary on Aristotle's ＜em＞Physics＜/em＞, all published by Bloomsbury in the ＜em＞Ancient Commentators on Aristotle＜/em＞ series, between 1992 and 2021, this volume presents a general introduction to the commentary. It covers the philosophical aims of Simplicius' commentaries on the ＜em＞Physics＜/em＞ and the related text ＜em＞On the Heaven＜/em＞; Simplicius' methods and his use of earlier sources; and key themes and comparison with Philoponus' commentary on the same text.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Simplicius treats the ＜em＞Physics＜/em＞ as a universal study of the principles of all natural things underlying the account of the cosmos in ＜em＞On the Heaven＜/em＞. In both treatises, he responds at every stage to the now lost Peripatetic commentaries of Alexander of Aphrodisias, which set Aristotle in opposition to Plato and to earlier thinkers such as Parmenides, Empedocles and Anaxagoras. On each passage, Simplicius after going through Alexander's commentary raises difficulties for the text of Aristotle as interpreted by Alexander. Then, after making observations about details of the text, and often going back to a direct reading of the older philosophers (for whom he is now often our main source, as he is for Alexander's commentary), he proposes his own solution to the difficulties, introduced with a modest 'perhaps', which reads Aristotle as in harmony with Plato and earlier thinkers.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Mary Norton of New Jersey Congressional Trailblazer【電子書籍】[ David L. Porter ]

＜p＞Mary Norton of New Jersey: Congressional Trailblazer tells the compelling story of Mary Norton, who served in the United States House of Representatives for 13 terms from 1925 to 1951, featuring her significant role as a congressional pioneer for women and American workers. The daughter of Irish immigrants, Norton grew up in a Roman Catholic, working-class family and was prodded to enter politics by Jersey City mayor Frank Hague. One of the first five women elected to the United States Congress, she cut a fresh path for women of ordinary means as the first female elected to the House from the Democratic Party, an eastern state, or urban center east of the Mississippi River.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Norton’s political career paralleled mayor Hague’s tight control of Jersey City and president Franklin Roosevelt’s national leadership during the Depression and World War II. Norton’s connection with Hague’s Jersey City Democratic Party political machine clouded her career, but Hague seldom tried to influence her legislative behavior.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Norton, the first woman to chair four House committees including a major committee, consistently supported legislation helping economically disadvantaged Americans and encouraged women to enter politics. At the helm of the District of Columbia Committee from 1931 to 1937, she served as unofficial mayor of Washington, D.C. and helped enact long-needed political, economic, and social legislation for its citizens. Her most valuable work came as head of the powerful Labor Committee from 1937 to 1947. Norton helped secure House passage of the landmark Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, establishing a national minimum hourly wage and maximum workweek. She sought to improve working conditions for America’s newly industrialized workers and defended the Wagner Act of 1935, allowing employees to bargain collectively for the value of their work.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Norton also helped secure federal funding for several Hudson County projects benefitting her Irish, Roman Catholic, working-class constituents. The expansion of mayor Hague’s gargantuan Medical Center Complex and the construction of Roosevelt Stadium provided numerous jobs for unemployed Hudson County residents. Norton, who never lost an election and was reelected by decisive margins, was the first woman elected as a freeholder in New Jersey and to direct a state Democratic Party.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Sweet and Thorough Hucow Cleaning The Betty Series, #3【電子書籍】[ Xassie Xhali ]

＜p＞In this heartwarming tale, follow the journey of a young hucow as she navigates the challenges of her new life at the hucow ranch. Feeling lost and unsure after she rejects a bull for trying to access her unopened passage, she catches the attention of Farmer Anthony, a compassionate and caring soul.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As Farmer Anthony takes her under his wing, he patiently guides her through the ways of being a hucow with kindness and understanding. Together, they forge a deep bond that goes beyond mere instruction, leading our protagonist to embrace her first deep cleaning of her entire body and find her place in the ranch community.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Dive into a world where compassion and love prevail, and witness the transformative power of genuine connections. Join us on this journey of growth and BDSM style tenderness, as we explore the profound connection between Farmer Anthony and his beloved hucow prot?g?.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This scene contains extremely strong themes. Please be aware it features:＜br /＞ *Clamps＜br /＞ *Stretching＜br /＞ *Enema play＜br /＞ *Enema cramps＜br /＞ *Medical Play＜br /＞ *Strong BDSM elements＜br /＞ *Breast bondage＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Within A Budding Grove A Timeless Journey Through Desire and Reflection【電子書籍】[ Marcel Proust ]

＜p＞Within A Budding Grove, the second volume of Marcel Proust's monumental masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time, intricately explores the themes of memory, time, and the nature of art through a richly woven narrative style that blends introspective prose with vivid imagery. Proust employs a stream-of-consciousness technique, allowing characters'?? thoughts and feelings to intertwine in a manner that reflects the fluidity of human experience. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century French society, the novel delves into the complexities of adolescence, desire, and the ephemeral nature of beauty, revealing the protagonist's evolving understanding of love and existence as he navigates the intricacies of social life and artistic ambition. Marcel Proust, a notable figure in French literature, was deeply influenced by his own experiences of love, loss, and sociocultural dynamics, which drive the thematic explorations in this work. His personal struggles with illness and a restless search for meaning transformed his reflections on the passage of time into profound literary observations. This novel exemplifies Proust's belief in the close interplay between recollection and self-discovery, rendered with precision and lyrical beauty. For readers intrigued by the intersections of memory, identity, and society, Within A Budding Grove is essential. This volume invites a deep engagement with its lyrical prose and richly textured characters, ultimately offering insights into universal human experiences. Proust's work challenges us to confront the past, prompting reflection on our own lives and the fleeting moments that shape our identities.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Cities of the Plain A Poetic Exploration of Love, Desire, and Memory in 20th Century France【電子書籍】[ Marcel Proust ]

＜p＞In "Cities of the Plain," the concluding volume of Marcel Proust's monumental work "In Search of Lost Time," the author intricately weaves a tapestry of memory, desire, and time. Employing his hallmark style of long, flowing sentences and profound psychological insights, Proust delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly the tension between art and life, as well as the ephemeral nature of beauty and love. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century France, this narrative explores the interactions and misunderstandings among an ensemble of characters, ultimately encapsulating themes of longing, loss, and the eternal quest for understanding oneself amidst societal constraints. The book's literary context is steeped in a post-impressionistic nuance, seamlessly blending the personal and the universal, which reinforces its poignant reflections on existence. Marcel Proust (1871-1922), a French novelist, essayist, and critic, is renowned for his exploratory and introspective writing style. His own experiences with love, loss, and creative endeavors profoundly influenced his works. Proust was known to have drawn from his rich Parisian upbringing and his contemplative nature, which shaped his unique perspective on the passage of time and the depth of human emotions. "Cities of the Plain" is a profound and thought-provoking read for those seeking to explore the intricacies of memory and identity. Ideal for both seasoned Proust enthusiasts and new readers, it invites contemplation and reflection on life's ephemeral moments, offering an inimitable glimpse into the labyrinth of the human soul and the societal constructs that envelop it.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Guermantes Way Exploring Social Hierarchy and Memory in French Aristocracy【電子書籍】[ Marcel Proust ]

＜p＞In "The Guermantes Way," the third volume of Marcel Proust'??s monumental work "In Search of Lost Time," the narrative delves into the complexities of social dynamics, identity, and the passage of time within the confines of French aristocracy. Proust'??s lyrical prose and stream-of-consciousness technique intertwine intricate character studies with rich descriptions, immersing readers in the world of the Guermantes, a noble family emblematic of societal change. Through the protagonist, Marcel, the novel explores themes of jealousy, aspiration, and existential reflection, encapsulating the transformative experience of art and memory against the backdrop of early 20th-century Parisian society. Marcel Proust, born in 1871 into a well-to-do family, was deeply influenced by his own experiences of societal exclusion and his fascination with art and literature. His acute observations and personal struggles with identity and social belonging provide the impetus for the nuanced characters and settings within "The Guermantes Way." Proust'??s own relationships with the elite, coupled with his introspective nature, significantly shape the narrative'??s exploration of love and rejection. This book is essential for readers interested in the intricacies of human emotions and the philosophical underpinnings of time. Proust'??s masterful prose invites readers to reflect on their perceptions of memory and society, making it a transformative journey for both casual and serious readers alike.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Shuffled Off【電子書籍】[ Robert J. McCarter ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Sometimes death wakes you up...＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Death comes for us all, but when JJ Lynch dies, it's one hell of a wakeup call. He's forced out of the rut of his going-nowhere meat-life and must embrace his new after-life. With a gallows sense of humor, JJ fights his way through the five stages of grief on a journey you will never forget.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Along the way he has to confront the bardo (his own personal hell) and delicately tie up his loose ends. If he's not careful, one of his loved ones will die.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Life is not easy, even when you're a ghost.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Using technology developed at the University of Arizona, JJ communicates from beyond the veil to tell his mind-bending story of life beyond death in his own words.＜/p＞ ＜p＞"...JJ's heartrending passage, kicking and screaming, through Elisabeth K?bler-Ross' five stages of grief for his lost life, is relatable for any reader who has lost a loved one too soon. The wry humor and raw emotional truth of JJ's journey will have readers rooting for him from death to eternity." Kirkus Reviews＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Swann's Way Journey into the Depths of Memory and Identity【電子書籍】[ Marcel Proust ]

＜p＞In 'Swann's Way', the inaugural volume of Proust's monumental seven-part series 'In Search of Lost Time', the narrative unfolds through a rich tapestry of memory, time, and desire. Proust employs a stream-of-consciousness style that intricately depicts the protagonist's introspections and associations, blending tender recollections with philosophical musings. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century French society, the novel explores themes of love, art, and social ambition, primarily through the lens of Charles Swann's unrequited love for Odette de Cr√?cy, establishing a profound exploration of the complexities of human emotion and perception. Marcel Proust, a key figure in early 20th-century literature, was deeply influenced by his own life experiences, particularly his reflections on memory and the passage of time. His upbringing in bourgeois Parisian society and struggles with illness informed his exploration of existential questions in his writing. 'Swann's Way' draws from his personal encounters and relationships, serving as a polished gem that illuminates the intricacies of both intimate and societal connections. Readers seeking a profound, introspective journey into the labyrinth of memory and identity will find 'Swann's Way' an indispensable exploration. This novel invites readers to reflective engagement, making it not just a story but an experience that resonates on both intellectual and emotional levels.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Witch of Sulphur Mountain: The Supernatural Life of Agnes Baron, Meher Baba's Beloved Watchdog【電子書籍】[ David Madison ]

＜p＞"Baba, if you want Meher Mount I’ll keep it for you through hellfire and damnation!"＜/p＞ ＜p＞With these words fiery Agnes Baron commences the remaining 46 years of her hard-scrabble life devoted to Indian mystic Meher Baba who claims to be the Avatar (God in human form). She will get plenty of both. Two years prior in 1946, at Meher Baba’s behest, she, Jean Adriel, and other Baba-lovers found and established Meher Mount, an idyllic 172-acre retreat atop Sulphur Mountain in Ojai, CA. By the time she made her vow, Jean and the others had departed, leaving Meher Mount in her hands. But how will she keep “Baba’s Place” out of the hands of covetous schemers? She doesn’t own it. Jean does. And if Jean wants to sell it, there’s nothing she can do. Or is there? It brings out the witch in her. For this Meher Baba nicknames Agnes "Agni," Sanskrit word for fire, and dubs her his “Beloved Watchdog.” For 10 years she worries herself more than any dog its bone that it will be sold from under Baba’s feet. Shortly before his only visit to Meher Mount, on August 2, 1956, Agni gets Meher Mount in her name. But her worries aren’t over. A single woman without means, she finds work as a substitute teacher, and sells strawberries she grows, and lives with the haunting fear she won’t be able to make the mortgage payments, and the bank will seize it. Some who covet the property try to make her a ward of the state.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Agnes Baron’s remarkable life is written in the form of an idyll, a narrative poem in heroic verse. And heroic aptly describes her 87-year odyssey. Shortly after graduating in 1928 with a sociology degree from Antioch College, known for turning out revolutionaries, Agnes departs for war-torn Europe, on fire to help “My Friends Abroad.” Working as a freelance journalist, she chronicles the plight of the Jews fleeing anti-Semitism, and goes to Lisbon where she “bullies” bureaucrats for passports, and shipping companies and captains for passage. She travels the Balkan states, chronicling the plight of the underdogs: the poor, sick, oppressed, and downtrodden. In Spain she graphically depicts the atrocities of the Spanish Civil War, the bombings by German and Italian planes of Guernica and Barcelona. Throughout Europe she raises the alarm of the growing Nazi menace, and with the outbreak of WWII, the mounting horrors of the holocaust. After 13 years, sickened with man’s inhumanity to man, Agnes abandons her faith in God and returns to San Francisco, lost. “I hated humanity. I just wanted everybody to die. Blow them to hell. I just hated everybody. I was so in the deeps of despair that I gave myself arthritis of the spine. Then I stumbled on this lovely Quaker lady, and I went to one of her meetings. She went to Vedanta. I thought, Well if she goes to Vedanta it must be respectable. So I went up the hill and walked into the Vedanta Temple, and for the first time I had a ray of hope. There must be some hope for humanity. . . .”＜/p＞ ＜p＞She embraces Vedanta, and asks the swami of the Vedanta Temple if he will accept her as a nun. “I don’t take women,” he tells her, “but my brother swami in Hollywood does.” She goes there, he accepts her, and she lives the life of a Vedanta nun for two years, but still she does not find peace. Then she realizes why. She has to let God back into her heart. She does. But then she catches the swami in an indiscretion, and leaves him in disgust, telling him, “You're a fallen guru.”＜/p＞ ＜p＞She goes to a nearby Vedanta temple, Ananda Ashrama, is accepted, but then is told her typing late at night is keeping others awake. The swami tells her of another place two miles up the road, the New Life Center, devoted to an Indian guru. She wants nothing more to do with gurus, but she needs a place where she can write in peace. She goes there, rents a little place on a hill, and tells the owner, Jean Adriel, “Look, I don’t want anything to do with your damned [this under her breath] guru.” His name is Meher Baba.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Swann's Way【電子書籍】[ Marcel Proust ]

＜p＞Embark on an extraordinary journey through memory and time with Marcel Proust's ＜strong＞Swann's Way＜/strong＞. As the first volume of the monumental work ＜em＞In Search of Lost Time＜/em＞, this novel introduces readers to Proust's richly detailed world of introspection and social observation.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞What secrets lie hidden in the corridors of memory, and how do they shape our perceptions of love and society? Discover the enigmatic Charles Swann's quest for meaning and connection as he navigates the intricate web of relationships and experiences that define his life.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Swann's Way＜/strong＞ delves deep into themes of time, art, and human longing through its exploration of Swann's experiences and reflections. Proust's masterful prose captures the nuances of emotion and memory, offering a profound meditation on the nature of existence and the passage of time.＜/p＞ ＜p＞With its innovative narrative style and evocative descriptions, this novel invites readers to ponder their own experiences and the elusive nature of memory.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Are you ready to immerse yourself in the intricate tapestry of Proust's literary masterpiece? Dive into Swann's Way and experience the profound beauty of this timeless classic.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with one of literature’s greatest works. Purchase ＜strong＞Swann's Way＜/strong＞ today and embark on a journey through the depths of human consciousness.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Tales of War【電子書籍】[ Lord Dunsany ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Tales of War＜/strong＞ by Lord Dunsany provides an evocative portrayal of World War I, offering a nuanced view of the conflict from multiple perspectives. Published in the early 20th century, this collection captures the raw and visceral experiences of the war, focusing on both British and German soldiers, as well as their families.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Lord Dunsany's writing delves into the trenches of the Great War, portraying not just the brutality of battle but also the personal stories of those caught in its midst. Through a series of vivid and compelling narratives, readers gain insight into the lives of soldiers, their comrades, and their loved ones.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞“The bullets were snapping over thick to keep them down while the Boche went on, on the right: machine guns, of course. The barrage was screaming well over and dropping far back, and their wire was still all right just in front of them, when they put up a head to look. There was the left platoon of the battalion. One doesn’t bother, somehow, so much about another battalion as one’s own. One’s own gets sort of homely. And there they were wondering how their own officer was getting on, and the few fellows with them, on his defensive flank. The bombs were going off thick. All the Daleswood men were firing half right. It sounded from the noise as if it couldn’t last long, as if it would soon be decisive, and the battle be won, or lost, just there on the right, and perhaps the war ended. They didn’t notice the left. Nothing to speak of.”＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞This passage exemplifies Dunsany’s ability to convey the intensity and immediacy of the wartime experience, making “Tales of War” a poignant and impactful read. The stories within this book are not just historical accounts but deeply personal reflections on the impact of war on human lives.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Discover the depth and humanity behind the headlines with Tales of War by Lord Dunsany. Explore the profound and often harrowing realities of World War I through the eyes of those who lived it.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Get your copy of ＜strong＞Tales of War＜/strong＞ today and delve into a collection that brings history and human experience to life.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Morning of The Mogul【電子書籍】[ Hichem Karoui ]

＜p＞## The Morning of the Mogul＜br /＞ *A Novel of Intrigue, Betrayal, and Absurdity*＜/p＞ ＜p＞**What if one ordinary morning you were dragged from your desk, stripped of your name, and informed that you were the key to a conspiracy you've never even heard of?**＜/p＞ ＜p＞Bassam Bourasin is a diligentーif slightly eccentricーbank clerk from the small Tunisian town of 'Ouja. One day he is arrested without warning, rebaptised "Prisoner 1228", and confined in a sinister "State hotel" that is nothing more than a gilded jail for disgraced ministers, crooked financiers, and hardened criminals.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Inside this absurd labyrinth, Vassam must fend off kitchen black-marketeers, a hulking inmate nicknamed Frankenstein, and a psychiatrist whose cure feels worse than the disease. Haunted by memories of the mother and fianc?e he lost in a mysterious tragedy back home, he begins to suspect that his arrest is part of a plot reaching the highest echelons of power. Armed with nothing but wit, naivety, and a notebook, he turns reluctant secret agent, documenting every whispered password and hidden passage in search of the truth.＜/p＞ ＜p＞### Why You'll Keep Turning the Pages＜br /＞ * Political satire meets psychological thriller, set against the backdrop of a revolution in flux.＜br /＞ * A razor-sharp exploration of identity: when your name is stolen, who are you really?.＜br /＞ * Dark humour worthy of Kafka or Orwell, revealing the thin line between sanity and madness.＜br /＞ * An ever-twisting conspiracy of secret societies and "mind-hackers" where nothingーabsolutely nothingーis what it seems.＜/p＞ ＜p＞### Perfect For Readers Who Enjoy＜br /＞ ? Orwell's *1984* or Kafka's *The Trial*＜br /＞ ? Blackly comic political intrigue＜br /＞ ? Stories that question reality, destiny, and freedomーbecause in Bassam's world, everything is *Mektub* (pre-ordained).＜/p＞ ＜p＞Will Bassam expose the truth and reclaim his life, or become just another pawn sacrificed to an invisible empire? Dive into *The Morning of the Mogul* and decide for yourself.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

古本, フィクション, 文学, 英語で予約する, 洋書【古本】 Month in the Country - J L Carr (NYRB Classics) 【紙書籍】 9780940322479

タイトル: Month in the Country著者: J L Carr出版社: NYRB Classics出版日: 2000年10月31日古本ほぼ新品。傷みが少なく、しっかりと製本された、優れた、マークのないコピーです。リサイクル可能なアメリカ製の封筒で発送します。すべての注文に 100% 返金保証付き。A short, spellbinding novel about a WWI veteran finding a way to re-enter--and fully embrace--normal life while spending the summer in an idyllic English village. In J. L. Carr's deeply charged poetic novel, Tom Birkin, a veteran of the Great War and a broken marriage, arrives in the remote Yorkshire village of Oxgodby where he is to restore a recently discovered medieval mural in the local church. Living in the bell tower, surrounded by the resplendent countryside of high summer, and laboring each day to uncover an anonymous painter's depiction of the apocalypse, Birkin finds that he himself has been restored to a new, and hopeful, attachment to life. But summer ends, and with the work done, Birkin must leave. Now, long after, as he reflects on the passage of time and the power of art, he finds in his memories some consolation for all that has been lost.

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Bluffs: The Ghost Of The Missing Hiker【電子書籍】[ JT WULF ]

＜p＞In the shadow of the Scarborough Bluffs, a legend persists about Thomas Finch, a hiker who vanished in the early 1800s while searching for treasure. Rumor has it his ghost, along with that of Dame Simcoe, still haunt the area. Daniel, a tech-savvy urban explorer, sets out to debunk this myth. He gathers his friends Ben and Olivia to explore the Bluffs and prove the story is a fabrication. Olivia, a history student, is eager to uncover more about Finch and Dame Simcoe, while Ben is reluctant but intrigued by the mystery. As they embark on their hike using old maps and historical accounts, an eerie atmosphere envelops them. Olivia shares tales of Dame Simcoe, heightening their unease. When they discover a hidden cave entrance matching Finch's journal entries, Daniel insists on entering despite Ben's warnings.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Inside the cave, strange occurrences unsettle the groupーdisembodied whispers and flickering lights chill the air. Daniel dismisses these as natural phenomena, but Ben grows increasingly fearful. They stumble upon Finch's long-lost camp and fragments of his journal that reveal his descent into madness and a deal made with Dame Simcoe. The group becomes separated when Ben panics after a hallucination of Finch and flees deeper into the cave. Meanwhile, Daniel and Olivia investigate a mysterious inscription on the wall but lose track of Ben. They encounter Dame Simcoe's ghostly figure making cryptic pronouncements about protecting the "treasure" and punishing those who violate the Bluffs. Ben has a terrifying encounter with Finch's tormented ghost reliving his final moments of despair and pleading for help. However, Finch's madness renders his directions incoherent.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Daniel and Olivia find Ben deeply shaken but unharmed. Together they attempt to escape as paranormal activity intensifies around them. Olivia realizes that the treasure isn't physical but instead represents a legacy of pain tied to the land. She tries to appease Dame Simcoe by acknowledging the Bluffs' history and suffering. This revelation draws Finch's ghost back to them; seeking redemption, he guides them through a hidden passage leading out of the cave before they can be trapped forever. Reaching the surface leaves them forever changedーDaniel sheds his skepticism; Ben is traumatized; Olivia feels enlightened yet saddened by their experience. As they leave behind the silent Bluffs, Dame Simcoe's faint whisper drifts on the windーa reminder that some legends are best left undisturbed. The fate of the treasure remains ambiguous, suggesting that what was buried stays buried.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Shadows on the Tide【電子書籍】[ Rafae Gonz?lez ]

＜p＞＜em＞Shadows on the Tide＜/em＞ plunges you into Muros de la Costa, a mist-shrouded fishing village on Spain’s Atlantic shore, where the creak of wooden piers and the salt-laden air conceal a network of horrors. Seven-year-old Ioana Popescu vanishes on a routine errand for bread, and two disparate souls race against time to unearth the truth buried beneath decades of silence.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Marcos Varela, a former Guardia Civil detective haunted by a case that derailed his career, returns to the coast determined to atone for past failures. Alongside him is Clara D?az, an intrepid local journalist desperate to illuminate the untold stories of her community. Their investigation is sparked by subtle cluesーa single boot print with a diamond-grid sole, an anchor-shaped button, a stray seagull featherーand guided by the whispered counsel of Ferm?n, a retired fisherman who knows every hidden passage in the abandoned cannery.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As they delve into crumbling arcades of stone, moonlit tunnels beneath water-stained tanks, and the ramshackle shanty of a clandestine scrap-dealer, Marcos and Clara unearth a ring of child exploitation operating behind the scenes of the mussel harvest. Together, they orchestrate daring night raids: slipping through underground corridors, freeing terrified youngsters from makeshift cages, and outmaneuvering armed accomplices under the glare of a full moon.＜/p＞ ＜p＞But ＜em＞Shadows on the Tide＜/em＞ is more than a gripping thriller. It confronts deep ethical questions: Should identities be concealed to protect victims, or unveiled to galvanize public outcry? Can a journalist’s duty to inform coexist with a detective’s vow of silence until the rescue is secure? Clara wrestles with her editor’s pressure for sensational headlines, while Marcos struggles to silence the echoes of orders that once cost lives.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Over ten atmospheric chaptersーfrom the cozy warmth of the seaside bakery to the stark gloom of submerged holding cellsーthe novel weaves a tapestry of suspense, moral reckoning, and community resilience. When they finally expose Salvador “El Poncho” Ramos and his cohorts, the climax unfolds in a packed dockside press conference, radio helicopters overhead and national crews watching as truth overtakes fear.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In the poignant epilogue, Muros de la Costa reclaims its soul: children return to sunlight, grateful families rebuild their lives, and the village’s battered heart beats anew. A single sea-polished shell, gifted by Ioana to Clara, becomes a symbol of remembrance and hopeーproof that the tides may wash away footprints, but also restore what was lost.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Shadows on the Tide＜/em＞ is a tribute to courage, compassion, and the power of storyーwhere every misty morning and every creaking board speaks to the light that emerges from even the deepest shadows.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Slipthk War: Pleroma The Slipthk War【電子書籍】[ D?v?n ]

＜p＞The war has become more than war.＜/p＞ ＜p＞It is no longer a clash of forcesーbut a collision of truths, a convergence of archetypes, a reawakening of memories buried beneath the bones of time. The cataclysm unleashed by the Ash'Ara has peeled back the final veil, revealing what has always lingered behind the dream of existence: the Pleroma.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Here, at the threshold of form and formlessness, the illusion of separation begins to dissolve.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Elo-D?v?nーonce merely D?v?n, now fused with Elo-Ravin, the divine spark of remembrance, and Naviel, the echo of cosmic thoughtーhas become the axis of a deeper unraveling. His body, mind, and soul are no longer distinct. He is dreamt by the cosmos even as he dreams it. Every step he takes echoes across the lattice of being, stirring gods, guardians, and forgotten sentience from their long silence.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The companions that journey with him are no longer what they were.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Alind, bearer of compassion and conduit of grace, now resonates with the pulse of the Pleroma, her presence bending reality to the shape of empathy.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Divinity, the formless, who was once a whisper, has become a force of harmonic disruptionーa daughter of the void who sings to awaken truth from its prison of certainty.＜/p＞ ＜p＞E?χa, cloaked in paradox, holds the mirror to all things and reveals the nature of choice through her very breath.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Even the once-exiled ?????ーthe fallen sentinel of the Eastーmust confront the core of his undoing as the ancient Elders reemerge to reclaim dominion over what was never theirs to begin with.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Together, they pass through realms of myth and memory, across the Threshold of the Echoed Self, through the Spheres of the Forgotten Ones, and into the Chamber of Infinite Conjunctions, where identity is not static but fluidーtranscendent, recursive, and always in the act of becoming.＜/p＞ ＜p＞But not all forces wish for healing.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Beneath the shimmering membrane of the Pleroma stirs Ravhel-Suun, the great betrayer, the wound given voice. He is not merely an antagonist, but a living symptom of the cosmic splitーthe dissonance between knowing and being. He seeks not destruction, but correction. Not vengeance, but integration on his terms. His design is not chaos, but symmetry. Perfect, soulless, silent.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the group reaches the Heart of the Pleroma, they are each shown what was lost: their true names, their divine echoes, the original threads that once wove them into the great harmonic whole. It is there they confront the being older than Sophia, bearing both the fracture and the seed. And it is there that the first breath ever spoken speaks again.＜/p＞ ＜p＞What is the Slipthk but the consequence of forgetting?＜/p＞ ＜p＞What is the war but a plea for remembrance?＜/p＞ ＜p＞In the final arc of this installment, reality itself bends under the weight of their choices. The fabric of time strains as timelines collapse, reweave, and echo into eternity. And from the soul of Ravhel-Suun, a hidden corridor opensーThe Wound, a living passage through the very origin of division.＜/p＞ ＜p＞To pass through is to lose everything. To remember what lies beyond is to die and become something entirely new.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Slipthk War: Pleroma is not a continuationーit is an ascension. A metaphysical climax of symbol, silence, and soul. It invites the reader into a realm where philosophy becomes flesh, where myth births consequence, and where the truest battle is fought not between good and evil, but between dissonance and harmony, between forgetting and remembering, between exile… and return.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This is where the gods bleed.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Where the self shatters.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Where the truth is whole, and the whole is broken.＜/p＞ ＜p＞And from that brokenness, a new dawn waits to be born.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Accelerating the Clock【電子書籍】[ Astern Blatt ]

＜p＞＜em＞"Accelerating the Clock"＜/em＞ is a poignant exploration of love and loss, told through the symbolism of clocks and the relentless march of time. It follows Noah and Emilia, whose relationship gradually unravels as they become prisoners of their perceptions of time slipping away. From hopeful beginnings, they drift into silence, broken gears, and frozen moments, ultimately accepting that some love cannot be rewound. Their actionsーsilent gestures, futile repairs, and silent goodbyesーhighlight the inevitable decay of what once was. As their internal clocks stop ticking, they retreat into solitude, haunted by memories and the weight of lost moments. The story culminates in a bleak acknowledgment: some clocks are meant to be stopped forever, and some love stories are destined to fade into silence, leaving behind only the echoes of what once was. A haunting meditation on the passage of time, regret, and the impossibility of reclaiming what has slipped beyond reach.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Passionate Year A Tale of Love and Discovery in a Post-War Era【電子書籍】[ James Hilton ]

＜p＞In "The Passionate Year," James Hilton crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the complexity of human emotions through the lens of love, nostalgia, and the bittersweet passage of time. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, Hilton employs a lyrical, reflective prose that captures the nuances of intimacy and longing. The novel is framed by a delicate exploration of the protagonist'??s memories, evoking a rich tapestry of emotion that resonates deeply within readers, showcasing Hilton's adeptness in blending realism with a romantic idealism prevalent in early 20th-century literature. James Hilton, a distinguished British novelist and screenwriter, is best known for his works such as "Lost Horizon" and "Goodbye, Mr. Chips." His keen observations of society, coupled with a personal experience of love and loss, inform the emotional depth found in "The Passionate Year." Hilton'??s background in the tumultuous interwar period and his reflections on the changing social landscape of post-World War I Britain profoundly influence this novel, as he navigates the delicate interplay between personal aspiration and societal expectation. This novel is highly recommended for readers seeking an evocative journey through the intricacies of love and memory. Hilton'??s insightful prose invites readers to reflect upon their own experiences, making it a timeless exploration of the human heart. A must-read for fans of literary fiction, "The Passionate Year" promises to leave a lasting impression and provoke thoughtful contemplation.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Splashing the memories【電子書籍】[ Astern Blatt ]

＜p＞＜em＞"Splashing the Memories"＜/em＞ is a poetic exploration of love and loss, set against the vivid symbolism of water's constant flow and change. The story follows Noah and Emilia as their once-hopeful relationship gradually dissolves into emotional turbulence, trust erodes, and memories fragment like broken reflections. Through a series of vivid, action-driven scenes, the narrative depicts their struggle to hold onto love amid doubt, regret, and inevitable separation. As their connection ebbs and their worlds drift apart, they become trapped in a cycle of longing, silence, and despair, culminating in a profound ending where hope is drowned, and the story fades into emotional oblivion. Ultimately, the novel captures the relentless, unstoppable passage of time and the tragic beauty of love lost to the inexorable currents of change.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。