A sharp, audacious debut that announced a major American talent, this volume pairs a celebrated novella with five short stories exploring Jewish American life in the mid‑20th century. The title novella follows a young man from Newark who becomes romantically involved with a wealthy suburban woman, exposing tensions of class, assimilation, desire, and identity. With wit and psychological precision, the book examines the pull between tradition and upward mobility, and the uneasy promise of the American dream. Philip Roth, one of the most significant American writers of the 20th century, is already unmistakable here—probing, comic, and unafraid of controversy. Readers drawn to character‑driven fiction, social observation, and questions of cultural belonging will find this an incisive and enduring work.
Set in the uneasy prosperity of the late 1970s, this third installment of John Updike’s celebrated Rabbit series finds Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom comfortably middle-aged and financially secure, co-owner of a Toyota dealership inherited from his father-in-law. Yet affluence brings its own anxieties. As he navigates a troubled relationship with his son, shifting social currents, and the compromises of long marriage, Rabbit confronts questions of desire, responsibility, and spiritual restlessness beneath the sheen of success. Updike, one of the foremost American novelists of the twentieth century, won the Pulitzer Prize for this volume. With sharp social observation and psychological nuance, he captures the textures of American middle-class life, making this a compelling portrait of prosperity shadowed by doubt.
A late, playful satire by the Nobel Prize–winning author of *The Grapes of Wrath*, this novel imagines a modern France that, weary of political instability, restores its monarchy and plucks an obscure descendant to become king. The mild-mannered new ruler soon finds himself a pawn of politicians, industrial interests, and international pressures, as tradition collides with media spectacle and Cold War realities. With wit and irony, the story explores power, nationalism, public opinion, and the uneasy fit between idealism and authority. Both light in tone and sharp in observation, it offers an unusual glimpse of its author’s comic side while retaining his keen eye for human folly and political absurdity.
A daring and controversial novel that blends psychoanalysis, erotic fantasy, and historical tragedy, this work follows Lisa Erdman, a young woman who becomes a patient of Sigmund Freud in early 20th-century Vienna. Through case notes, letters, poetry, and shifting narrative styles, the story explores trauma, repression, sexuality, and the limits of psychoanalytic understanding. The novel ultimately moves beyond the consulting room toward the catastrophic events of the Holocaust, confronting the relationship between private suffering and collective horror. Written by British poet and novelist D. M. Thomas, and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, it is formally inventive, intellectually ambitious, and haunting—likely to appeal to readers interested in psychological fiction, modernist experimentation, and challenging historical themes.
A daring political satire set in the fictional West African nation of Kush, this novel is narrated by Colonel Ellellou, a U.S.-educated military ruler who seizes power in a coup and attempts to steer his impoverished, drought-stricken country between superpower pressures and internal unrest. Through Ellellou’s wry, self-justifying voice, the book explores postcolonial identity, Cold War politics, religion, race, and the uneasy ties between America and the developing world. By the Pulitzer Prize–winning American novelist best known for the Rabbit series, it showcases his gift for psychological nuance and moral ambiguity while venturing into bold geopolitical terrain. Readers interested in literary fiction that blends satire with serious political inquiry will find it both provocative and darkly comic.
Set in an affluent upper-class suburb in the late 1980s, this chilling tale by master storyteller Joyce Carol Oates reveals the dark side of the American Dream. A close-knit group of friends draws closer, and then apart, when scandal and tragedy erupt among them.
A work of reportage and social history, this book examines the lives of Native Americans—particularly the Oglala Sioux of Pine Ridge Reservation—at a moment of profound cultural and economic crisis. Earl Shorris, later known for his advocacy of the humanities in public life, brings a journalist’s eye and a moral urgency to his portrait of poverty, displacement, and the erosion of traditional belief systems. The “Great Spirit” of the title evokes both spiritual loss and the broader collapse of indigenous autonomy under modern American pressures. Blending interviews, observation, and historical context, this is a searching, humane account of survival and dignity amid systemic neglect, of interest to readers of social justice, American history, and Native studies.
A passionate and psychologically intense novel exploring the intertwined lives of two sisters, Ursula and Gudrun Brangwen, and their relationships with two very different men. Set in the English Midlands before and after the First World War, the story examines love, desire, power, and the search for personal freedom in a rapidly changing industrial society. Through complex emotional and intellectual conflicts, the characters grapple with questions of intimacy, individuality, and the possibilities—and limits—of human connection. D. H. Lawrence, known for his bold exploration of sexuality and inner life, brings lyrical prose and fierce insight to this provocative and enduring modern classic.
Duhovita i romantična priča smještena u doba engleske regencije prati britku i znatiželjnu junakinju iz slavne obitelji Bridgerton te tajanstvenog plemića koji pokušava razotkriti obiteljsku zagonetku. Kada joj u ruke dospije stari dnevnik pisan na talijanskom, započinje potraga za skrivenim istinama, a usput se rađa i strast koja prkosi početnim nesporazumima. Roman spaja duhovite dijaloge, nježnu romantiku i obiteljsku dinamiku po kojoj je autorica svjetski poznata, osobito zahvaljujući serijalu o Bridgertonima. Idealno štivo za ljubitelje povijesnih ljubavnih romana s dozom misterija i šarma.
Topla i nježna grafička novela o odrastanju, prvoj ljubavi i pronalaženju vlastitog identiteta. Priča prati Charlieja, povučenog i osjetljivog srednjoškolca, i Nicka, popularnog sportaša, čije se prijateljstvo postupno razvija u romantičnu vezu. Kroz njihove odnose s prijateljima i obitelji obrađuju se teme prihvaćanja, coming outa, mentalnog zdravlja, prijateljstva i podrške. Stil je jednostavan, duhovit i emotivan, s prepoznatljivim ilustracijama koje naglašavaju toplinu priče. Autorica je britanska spisateljica poznata po suvremenim YA naslovima koji otvoreno i empatično prikazuju LGBTQ+ iskustva. Idealan izbor za čitatelje koji traže iskrenu, dirljivu i optimističnu priču o ljubavi i odrastanju.
When Sam, who desperately wants a pet, gets some strange candy and Insta-Gro pets at HorrorLand, his purchases wreak havoc at home and at his new job at a pet store that sells only hamsters.
A playful and affectionate guide to the language and culture of Minnesota, this book explores the distinctive speech patterns, expressions, and social customs of the Upper Midwest. With wit and keen observation, it decodes the famous “Minnesota nice,” the elongated vowels, the understated humor, and the subtle rules of conversation that define the region. Blending linguistic insight with comedy, it offers both natives and outsiders a chance to recognize themselves—and their neighbors—on the page. The author, a Minnesota humorist and radio personality, brings insider knowledge and a sharp ear for everyday speech, making this a charming and entertaining celebration of regional identity.
The first installment in the Heroes of Olympus series, this novel returns to the world of modern demigods introduced in the Percy Jackson books. A teenage boy awakens on a school trip with no memory of who he is, only to discover he is the son of a powerful god. Alongside two newfound friends, he is swept into a dangerous quest to rescue a missing goddess and prevent a looming catastrophe. Blending Greek and Roman mythology with contemporary adventure, the story explores identity, loyalty, courage, and the bonds of friendship. Rick Riordan, celebrated for making classical myths accessible and exciting for young readers, delivers fast-paced action, humor, and heart that will appeal to fans of fantasy and mythology alike.
Rana zbirka poezije Marijana Matkovića, istaknutog hrvatskog književnika, dramatičara i kasnijeg kulturnog djelatnika, donosi stihove obilježene mladenačkom senzibilnošću i snažnim unutarnjim previranjima. U pjesmama se osjeća težnja prema izlasku iz tame – bilo osobne, bilo društvene – prema svjetlu spoznaje, nade i duhovnog rasta. Zbirka svjedoči o formiranju autora koji će kasnije ostaviti važan trag u hrvatskoj književnosti, osobito u drami. Zanimljiva je kao dokument jednog književnog početka, ali i kao poetski izraz univerzalnih tema tjeskobe, traženja smisla i vjere u preobrazbu.
Biblioteka uporednih prevoda.
Na pitanje koji su uzroci debljine i može li se na njih utjecati vrlo sažet odgovor je: Znanstvena istraživanja su pokazala da je debljina bolest stila života koji je produkt današnje civilizacije. Unatoč tome, većina oboljelih živi u uvjerenju da je debljina bolest prehrane. Poremećaj prehrane zaista postoji i jedan je od neposrednih pokretača debljine, ali je on tek “vrh sante leda”, dok su ispod površine skrivene snažne društvene sile koje uzrokuju nezdrav stil života. Dakle, da bi se problem razumio važno je istražiti povezanosti kulture i stila života i njihovog utjecaja na prehranu, tjelesnu aktivnost i spavanje. Debljina je prva knjiga koja pokazuje rezultate studija o primjeni dijeta u liječenju i daje objašnjenje dugoročne neučinkovitosti dijeta. “Dijete nemaju nikakvu dugotrajnu korist u liječenju debljine, jer predstavljaju krajnje dehumaniziran, ‘robotiziran’ način prehrane, koji je dugotrajno neizdrživ. Zato nikakva snaga volje ne pomaže u dugotrajnom pridržavanju dijeta. Ljudska prehrana je spontana i automatizirana.” U knjizi su rastumačeni uzroci i mehanizmi nastanka debljine, patofiziološki mehanizmi, komplikacije, prevencija i liječenje, te prepreke i opasnosti koje stoje na tom putu. Knjiga Debljina na znanstven, a širem krugu čitatelja dostupan način, razlaže fenomen debljine i sveobuhvatnom argumentacijom uvodi čitatelja u srž problema.Debljina je izvorno djelo, prva knjiga u nas koja se sveobuhvatno bavi problemom debljine s javnozdravstvenog, medicinskog, sociološkog, kulturološkog i gospodarskog aspekta. Ova interdisciplinarnost je novost u pristupu problemu debljine u našoj literaturi i predstavlja posebnu kvalitetu knjige. prof.dr.Mirko Koršić
Prva verzija romana Ljubavnik lady Chatterley. Predgovor: Frieda Lawrence
Sadržaj: Josip Badalić: Bolska rukovet stare lirike hrvatske (Pjesme A. Hrvatske; Pjesme B. Hrvatsko-talijanske); Uspomene na Vatroslava Jagića; Iz korespondencije hrvatskih pisaca itd.
Kačićevi imitatori u Makarskom primorju do polovine 19. stoljeća.
Mladi željezničar Jakov Abs poginuo je jednoga maglovitog jutra u studenome prelazeći poprijeko kolodvor kako bi skratio put do tramvaja. Ali kako je Jakov uvijek išao preko tračnica i radio sedam godina na željeznici, njegova smrt izaziva čuđenje. U priči koja slijedi rekonstruiraju se posljednji tjedni njegova života kroz priče ljudi tijesno povezanih s njim – od prijateljice iz djetinjstva i nesuđene djevojke Gesine Cresspahl te njezina oca do agenata koji su ih pratili. Pitanje je li se Jakov ubio ili je posrijedi tek nesretni slučaj nije toliko važno jer njegova smrt nedvojbeno pokazuje njegovu nemogućnost da se, ma koliko pametan i vješt bio, snađe u okolnostima u kojima je teško razlučiti prijatelja od špijuna te dobro od zla. U svojemu prvom objavljenom romanu Uwe Johnson na avangardni način pripovijeda o mladiću razapetom između suprotstavljenih ideologija dviju njemačkih država u pedesetim godinama 20. stoljeća. Roman odlikuje pomno razrađena naracija, pa Nagađanja o Jakovu mnogi nazivaju pravim foknerijanskim djelom, a nema sumnje da je riječ o iznimnome književnom svjedočanstvu poslijeratnoga podijeljenog svijeta. Jedan od velikih romana 20. stoljeća, suvremeni klasik koji je aktualan i sada, na početku 21. stoljeća. Weltbild
Zdravi su oni pojedinci i zajednice koji pripovijedaju svoju prošlost vođeni istinom i pravdom, vođeni odgovornošću za posljedice svojih riječi, svojih priča. Oni koji su sposobni suočiti se sa svojom prošlošću, kako onom stradalničkom tako i svojim opasnim sjećanjima te svoj identitet graditi bez mitova o vječnoj žrtvi i vječnoj bezgrešnosti, nego i od zaborava koji je rezultat praštanja. Ljudi koji praštaju, koji zaboravljaju, koji se ne lijepe za besplodne podatke i znanja mentalno su zdraviji, etičniji; oni su i solidarniji prema stradalima izvan svoje zajednice. – autor
