John Crowley Ordre des livres (chronologique)

And Go Like This collects thirteen stories from a master of all trades. Reading John Crowley’s stories is to see almost-familiar lives running parallel to our own, secret histories that never quite happened, memories that might be real or might be invented. In the thirteen stories collected here, Crowley sets his imagination free to roam from a 20th century Shakespeare festival to spring break at a future Yale in his Edgar Award winning story “Spring Break”. And in the previously unpublished “Anosognosia” the world brought about by one John C.’s high-school accident may or may not exist.

"Crowley is generous, obsessed, fascinating, gripping. Really, I think Crowley is so good that he has left everybody else in the dust."—Peter Straub From award-winning author John Crowley comes a novel that masterfully blends history and magic in Flint and Mirror. As ancient Irish clans fought to preserve their lands and their way of life, the Queen and her generals fought to tame the wild land and make it English. Hugh O'Neill, lord of the North, dubbed Earl of Tyrone by the Queen, is a divided man: the Queen gives to Hugh her love, and her commandments, through a little mirror of obsidian which he can never discard; and the ancient peoples of Ireland arise from their underworld to make Hugh their champion, the token of their vow a chip of flint. From the masterful author of Little, Big comes an exquisite fantasy of heartbreaking proportion.

Phantastische Literatur: Zeitreisegeschichte mit vielen Wendungen und Tücken...

Die epische Saga über das Reich der Krähen, die Welt der Menschen und die unsterbliche Kunst des Geschichtenerzählens. Dar Eichling ist die erste Krähe der Weltgeschichte, die einen eigenen Namen bekommt. Sie erfindet eine Sprache für das Krähenvolk, fliegt in die Anderswelt und stiehlt versehentlich die Unsterblichkeit. In zahlreichen Leben freundet sie sich mit Menschen aus verschiedenen Epochen an und entdeckt an der Seite des Heiligen Brendan Amerika – immer auf der Suche nach der Wahrheit über Leben und Tod. Bis sie in einer Zeit, in der unsere Welt bereits in Trümmern liegt, einen Menschen findet, dem sie ihre Geschichte erzählen kann. Denn wahre Unsterblichkeit liegt in den Geschichten, die immer weiter erzählt werden ...

Celebrating its 400th anniversary, this edition features one of Western literature's most extraordinary tales, now enhanced with new illustrations. The book invites readers to explore its unique narrative and rich themes, offering a fresh perspective on a classic story that has captivated audiences for centuries.

A powerfully moving quest for truth in a post-apocalyptic landscape from the WORLD FANTASY AWARD-winning author of LITTLE, BIG.

Set against the backdrop of the Cuban missile crisis, the narrative explores the profound connection between an exiled Russian poet and his American translator. Their relationship highlights the significance of language and the impact of forbidden words during a pivotal historical moment, illustrating how literature can influence the course of events and personal lives alike. The novel weaves themes of exile, identity, and the power of communication into a rich tapestry of emotional and political tension.

Set in the 1940s, the story unfolds in Oklahoma, where a massive airplane factory emerges amid World War II. Women, seeking independence beyond traditional roles, flock to this new workplace. Vi escapes a failing ranch, Connie pursues freedom from an unfaithful husband, and Diane seeks a more authentic life. Their paths converge with Prosper Olander, a disabled artist whose presence transforms their lives in unexpected ways, highlighting themes of liberation, resilience, and the search for identity during turbulent times.

En una tormentosa noche de 1816, Mary Shelley y Lord Byron se enfrentaron al desafío de escribir la mejor historia de miedo. Como resultado, Mary Shelley creó a Frankenstein, mientras que Lord Byron cejó en su empeño y abandonó el relato, consolidando toda su producción literaria en una extraordinaria obra poética. Pero ¿y si lo hubiera terminado? Hoy, siglos más tarde, una historiadora encuentra documentos que demuestran que el mítico autor romántico llegó a escribir la novela, titulada La tierra del ocaso, y que el manuscrito fue salvado de la destrucción y cifrado en un misterioso código por su hija. Literatura y matemáticas se dan la mano en una investigación apasionante para descifrar la obra perdida de Lord Byron, en un acto de suplantación literaria sin precedentes. John Crowley teje una compleja historia de traiciones, misterios y venganza. La novela perdida de Lord Byron es una sorprendente narración capaz de transportarnos de una época a otra, una lectura que atrapa hasta el final. En esta novela «confluyen magistralmente el Romanticismo con la Era de la Información: cada una de sus páginas desprende autenticidad. John Crowley es un magnífico narrador e inventor de historias» (Harold Bloom).

Exploring themes of legacy and identity, the narrative centers on Ada, Lord Byron's abandoned daughter, who discovers a long-lost manuscript her father never published. As she reads and annotates the work, she seeks to understand the father she yearned for. Simultaneously, a modern young woman, learning about the manuscript and Ada's deep connection to Byron, embarks on her own journey of reconnection with her estranged father, whose past is marred by a grave crime. The novel intertwines personal histories with literary intrigue.