Автор: Edwards Andrew And Suzanne Название: His Master`s Reflection: Travels with John Polidori, Lord Byron`s Doctor and Author of the Vampyre ISBN: 1845199537 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781845199531 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 32820.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Qualifying as a doctor in 1815 at the tender age of nineteen, John Polidori was employed less than a year later by the poet, Lord Byron, as his travelling physician. The precocious medic was seemingly destined for a bright future that would enable him to combine his profession with a love of literature. In His Masters Reflection, the authors follow Polidoris footsteps as he accompanies Byron through Europe to Switzerland where they eventually meet the Shelleys and Claire Clairmont. Fulfilling his fathers prophecy, the fateful summer will prove to have a devastating impact on Polidoris life and legacy. Byrons keen wit and elevated status would leave the sensitive doctor feeling isolated and undervalued. Fuelled by acerbic comments from the poets friends, Byron finally releases Polidori from his contract, leaving the penniless medic to wander over the Alps on foot to Italy, his fathers homeland. Despite attempts at establishing himself as a doctor to the expatriate community, he has to admit defeat and return to England. Still harbouring literary ambitions, his one chance at fame is cruelly denied when The Vampyre, the story he had written in Geneva, is attributed to Byron. Gossip and retelling of events have cast Polidori in the role of a petulant plagiarist. Concussion from a riding accident deeply affected Polidoris temperament and behaviour, leaving questions surrounding his death, which history has recorded as suicide by prussic acid, despite the coroners verdict of visitation by God. The authors delve into his final years in an attempt to redress the balance. The handsome Polidori was more than just his masters reflection.
Автор: Edwards, Andrew Edwards, Suzanne Название: Down to the sunless sea ISBN: 1789761255 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781789761252 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 39970.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: DOWN TO THE SUNLESS SEA explores the time Coleridge spent in Gibraltar, Malta, Sicily and mainland Italy, where he had planned to recover his health, escape the clutches of opium and gain inspiration from the landscape; however, the reality would prove very different. After his short sojourn in Gibraltar, Coleridge arrived in Malta, where he became acquainted with the British Governor, Alexander Ball. He settled into Maltese life, initially taking on the role of acting Under-Secretary. Travelling to Sicily, Coleridge embraced the islands landscapes but was shaken to find the opium poppy was an important local crop. The Mediterranean would not prove the solution to his addiction. He visited the Consul, G. F. Leckie, and was invited to stay with him at a house on the site of Timoleons Roman villa. The poet visited the antiquities of Syracuse and at the opera house encountered the soprano, Anna-Cecilia Bertozzi, nearly succumbing to her charms. Back in Malta, he was offered rooms in the Treasury building (now the Casino Maltese) and took up the post of Public Secretary. Legal pronouncements in Italian bear Coleridges signature. Leaving behind these matters of state, he drifted through the Italian peninsula, engaging with a coterie of artistic ex-pats when in Rome. His listless, half-hearted, and financially embarrassed attempts at the Grand Tour included a narrow escape from French troops. Coleridges Mediterranean sojourn impacted on his life and writing, not to mention his health, which saw a marked decline, leading to his final years in Highgate under the roof of a friendly doctor. Down to the Sunless Sea is a literary reflection on the fact that the sun-filled Mediterranean was not the tonic he had first imagined.
Автор: Edwards, Suzanne Название: Essential Book of Shamanism ISBN: 1838572899 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781838572891 Издательство: Arcturus Рейтинг: Цена: 7030.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A travel writing classic, available for the first time in 20 years.The inspiration behind the Sunday Times bestseller A Theatre for Dreamers, in paperback April `21. New introduction by Polly Samson. `These are blissful reissues that will bring Grecian heat and light to your life, and much more besides`Editor`s Travel Choice. The Bookseller
This deluxe foil-stamped hardback introduces to the oldest spiritual practice on the planet - shamanism - written by expert spiritualist Suzanne Edwards.
Shamanic practice is within all of us - an altered state of consciousness that allows us to connect with and interpret messages from the world of spirit. Featuring beautiful full-color illustrations, this Wibalin-bound hardback introduces us to classical shamanic thought as well as modern techniques and practical exercises to connect with our spirit guides and allies. Includes: - Shamanic drums and why drumming is important in shamanism - How to journey to Lower, Middle and Upper Worlds to meet with spirits and allies - How to recognize your power animal - How to create objects of power to help you in your shamanic journeying At once practical, empowering and deeply thought-provoking, this accessible book will help you get started on the shamanic path and achieve a lasting connection to your spiritual self. ABOUT THE SERIES: Elements is a series of spiritual development titles, each focusing on different aspects of healing and divination. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated hardbacks are the perfect entryway into ancient spiritual practices.
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