Mythology genre books (109)


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Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Greece flag Greece
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“Dripping with atmosphere and edged with danger, Threads That Bind weaves together a gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance, and modern myth. You won’t be able to put this one down.” —Alexandra Bracken, New York Times bestselling author of Lore In a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, a descendant of the Greek Fates must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sisters, her soulmate, and her city, for fans of Song of Achilles. Descendants of the Fates are always born in threes: one to weave, one to draw, and one to cut the threads that connect people to... continue

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Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis EN

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Country: Europe / Ireland flag Ireland
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Fascinated by the myth of Cupid and Psyche throughout his life, C. S. Lewis reimagines their story from the perspective of Psyche's sister, Orual. 'I saw well why the gods do not speak to us openly, nor let us answer . . . Why should they hear the babble that we think we mean? How can they meet us face to face till we have faces?' Till We Have Faces is a brilliant examination of envy, betrayal, loss, blame, grief, guilt, and conversion. In this, his final - and most mature and masterful - novel, Lewis reminds us of our own fallibility and the role of a higher power in our lives.

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Troll : A Love Story by Johanna Sinisalo EN

Rating: 4 (2 votes)
Country: Europe / Finland flag Finland
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Returning to his apartment, Angel finds a group of drunken teenagers taunting a wounded troll, so Angel decides to take him in, a decision that changes Angel's life forever.

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Undine by Friedrich de La Motte Fouqué EN

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Country: Europe / Germany flag Germany
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Undine is a novel by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque concerning Undine, a water spirit who marries a Knight named Huldebrand in order to gain a soul. It is an early German romance, which has been translated into English and other languages. During the nineteenth century the book was very popular and was, according to The Times in 1843, "a book which, of all others, if you ask for it at a foreign library, you are sure to find engaged."

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Viy by Nikolai Gogol EN

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Country: Europe / Ukraine flag Ukraine
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Three students. A deserted house. A witch. This horror novella boasts an abundance of supernatural encounters, dazzling effects, and folktale elements. Included in the cycle ‘Mirgorod’, this is one of Gogol’s most successful works and has witnessed some notable movie adaptations. Considered one of the most prominent figures in the short story genre, Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was born in Ukraine. Both a writer and a dramatist, he is known for the unconventional nature of his works, so much so that they often touch upon folklore and fantasy. He has been attached to a range of different literary ... continue

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When the Whales Leave by Yuri Rytkheu EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Russia flag Russia
Description:
Nau cannot remember a time when she was not one with the world around her: with the fast breeze, the green grass, the high clouds, and the endless blue sky. But her greatest joy is to descend from her little spit of land to the sea, where the whales gather each morning, gaily spouting rainbows. Then, one day, she finds a man in the mist where a whale should be: Reu, who has taken human form out of his Great Love for her. Together they become parents first to two whales, and then to mankind. Their children grow up, Reu passes on, and still Nau lives. But with each new generation, the old woman'... continue

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Women who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Description:
'Women Who Run With The Wolves isn't just another book. It is a gift of profound insight, wisdom and love. An oracle from one who knows.' Alice WalkerIn the classic Women Who Run With The Wolves, Clarissa Pinkola Estes tells us about the '

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Wounded Little Gods by Eliza Victoria EN

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Country: Asia / Philippines flag Philippines
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"Regina was born and raised in the small town of Heridos, where gods and spirits walked the earth. Until they didn’t. Ten years ago, the whole town produced a bad harvest -- rice grains as black as soot -- and the people of the town moved on, away from the soil and the farms, believing the gods and spirits have abandoned them. It is ten years later, on a Friday before a long weekend, and Regina ends her shift at an office in Makati. She walks home with a new colleague named Diana. Diana, following a strange and disturbing conversation with Regina, does not appear at the office on Monday, and t... continue

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Красота-это горе by Эка Курниаван RU

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Country: Asia / Indonesia flag Indonesia
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Эпический роман индонезийца Эки Курниавана — удивительный синтез истории, мифов, сатиры, семейной саги, романтических приключений и магического реализма. Жизнь прекрасной Деви Аю и ее четырех дочерей — это череда ужасающих, невероятных, чувственных, любовных, безумных и трогательных эпизодов, которые складываются в одну большую историю, наполненную множеством смыслов и уровней. Однажды майским днем Деви Аю поднялась из могилы, где пролежала двадцать один год, вернулась домой и села за стол… Так начинается один из самых удивительных романов наших дней, в котором отчетливы отголоски Николая Гого... continue