Katarina Velika: Romansirana biografija o Katarini Velikoj
Gina Kaus
Catherine the Great is a historical novel by Austrian author Gina Kaus. The work deals with the political rise of Catherine II. The Great, one of the most influential rulers of the 18th century, and depicts the court intrigues, power, and reforms she used
Paris on the eve and during World War I. Young Richard Dalleau, full of ambition and a hunger for life, embarks on a journey of success, love and moral trials that will lead him into a vortex of misfortune.
"Alcestis" is a modern reworking of the ancient myth about Queen Alcestis who willingly sacrifices her own life to save her husband Admetus. A drama about love, sacrifice and human moral responsibility.
The novella Miss Elsa (1924) depicts the inner monologue of a young girl from the Viennese bourgeoisie who faces a moral dilemma, family ruin, and her own sexuality in just a few dramatic hours.
Hrvatski štamparski zavod d.d., 1925.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
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German literature • Historical novel • Biography
A popular biography of the great composer, a biographical work that traces Beethoven's turbulent life, creativity, personal dramas and genius. Wartime edition of the Jos. Čaklović Publishing House with 16 illustrations.
Spark of Life follows a group of inmates in a Nazi concentration camp who, despite the constant terror, retain their moral strength and humanity. The novel depicts the struggle of the spirit against systematic destruction and the need for hope.
"Silence in the Forest" by Ludwig Ganghofer is a popular romance novel set in the Tyrolean mountains and forests – a story of love, passion, jealousy and aristocratic life. Classic Ganghofer's native prose.