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Biografie, Engelse schrijfsters

Janet Lewis Saidi – Jane Austen

Janet Lewis Saidi Jane Austen biografie review, recensie en informatie boek over de Engelse schrijfster. Op 30 september 2025 verschijnt bij Adams Media in de reeks Pocket Portraits de biografie van Jane Austen, de schrijfster uit Engeland. Een Nederlandse vertaling van het boek is niet verkrijgbaar.

Janet Lewis Saidi Jane Austen biografie review en recensie

Als er in de media een boekbespreking, review of recensie verschijnt van Jane Austen, The Original Romance Novelist, de biografie van de Engelse schrijfster, geschreven door Janet Lewis Saidi, dan besteden we er op deze pagina aandacht aan.

Janet Lewis Saidi Jane Austen

Jane Austen

The Original Romance Novelist

  • Auteur: Janet Lewis Saidi
  • Soort boek: biografie
  • Taal: Engels
  • Uitgever: Adams Media
  • Reeks: Pocket Portraits
  • Verschijnt: 30 september 2025
  • Omvang: 240 pagina’s
  • Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook / luisterboek
  • Prijs: $ 17,00 / $ 10,99 / $ 17,99
  • Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris

Flaptekst van de biografie van schrijfster Jane Austen

Take a trip back in time to the Regency-era life of Jane Austen, one of literature’s most beloved novelists, with this captivating exploration of her works and the timeless themes of romance, family, and society.

Pocket Portraits: Jane Austen takes you through the moments of Jane Austen’s life—some well-known and some which may be unexpected. These are the moments that shaped her six published novels, which draw deeply on themes of family, agency, philosophy, and love. From excerpts of her swoon-worthy tales like Pride and Prejudice and Emma to insight into Austen’s social commentary and why her works still leave their mark on contemporary pop culture, this book paints a vivid portrait of the complicated woman behind the quill.

This beautifully curated book is both an inspiring biography and a celebration of literary brilliance. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Austen or just beginning your literary adventure, Pocket Portraits: Jane Austen will leave you fascinated, inspired, and longing for more.

Janet Lewis Saidi is the creator of The Austen Connection, a public-humanities and journalism project that connects Austen’s literature to the pop-culture and current events of our world today. The project has been featured in numerous publications such as Electric Lit, The Christian Science Monitor, and at national and international conferences such as Melbourne’s AustenCon and the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) AGM. A professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, Janet has taught writing, editing, and producing for fourteen years. In addition to her work as a producer at KBIA, her journalistic work has appeared on NPR, the BBC, PBS, and in Los Angeles Times and The Christian Science Monitor.

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Amerikaanse Schrijvers, Biografie

Levi Lionel Leland – Edgar Allan Poe

Levi Lionel Leland Edgar Allan Poe biografie review, recensie en informatie boek over de meester van het macabere. Op 25 september 2025 verschijnt bij Adams Media in de reeks Pocket Portraits de biografie van Edgar Allan Poe, de Amerikaanse schrijver. Een Nederlandse vertaling van het boek is niet verkrijgbaar.

Levi Lionel Leland Edgar Allan Poe biografie review en recensie

Als er in de media een boekbespreking, review of recensie verschijnt van Edgar Allan Poe, The Master of the Macabre, de biografie van de Amerikaanse schrijver Edgar Allen Poe, geschreven door Levi Lionel Leland, dan besteden we er op deze pagina aandacht aan.

Levi Lionel Leland Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe

The Master of the Macabre

  • Auteur: Levi Lionel Leland (Verenigde Staten)
  • Soort boek: biografie
  • Taal; Engels
  • Uitgever: Adams Media
  • Reeks: Pocket Portraits
  • Verschijnt: 25 september 2025
  • Omvang: 240 pagina’s
  • Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook / luisterboek
  • Prijs: $ 17,00 / $ 10,99 / $ 17,99
  • Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris

Levi Lionel Leland Edgar Allan Poe biografie review en recensie

Als er in de media een boekbespreking, review of recensie verschijnt van Edgar Allan Poe, The Master of the Macabre, de biografie van de Amerikaanse schrijver Edgar Allen Poe, geschreven door Levi Lionel Leland, dan besteden we er op deze pagina aandacht aan.

Flaptekst van de biografie van Edgar Allan Poe

Step into the fascinating and gothic world of Edgar Allan Poe, the master of macabre, with this compelling literary biography that unravels his dark genius, iconic works, and enduring influence on gothic literature.

Discover the tumultuous life of Edgar Allan Poe, the legendary gothic author, marked by literary genius and personal tragedy, and explore the haunting themes that defined his timeless creations. From excerpts of his chilling tales like The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven to insightful commentary and unforgettable quotes about and from Poe himself, this book paints a vivid portrait of the man behind the pen.

This beautifully curated book is both an inspiring biography and a celebration of literary brilliance. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Poe or just beginning your literary adventure, Pocket Portraits: Edgar Allan Poe will leave you fascinated, inspired, and longing for more.

Levi Lionel Leland is a born and raised Rhode Islander with a near lifelong passion for Edgar Allan Poe and his works. After visiting every Poe Museum or house in the country, he focused his attention homeward, learning all that he could about Poe’s time in Providence and creating the Edgar Allan Poe RI website and A Walking Tour of Poe’s Providence, where he shares his research and passion for our favorite gothic poet.

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Biografie, Engelse schrijvers, Fantasyboeken, Fantasyschrijvers

Don Marshall – J.R.R. Tolkien

Don Marshall J.R.R. Tolkien biografie review, recensie en informatie boek over de Engelse schrijver. Op 25 november 2025 verschijnt bij Adams Media in de reeks Pocket Portraits de biografie van J.R.R. Tolkien, de fantasyschrijver uit Engeland. Een Nederlandse vertaling van het boek is niet verkrijgbaar.

Don Marshall J.R.R. Tolkien biografie review en recensie

Als er in de media een boekbespreking, review of recensie verschijnt van J.R.R. Tolkien, The Father of Modern Fantasy, de biografie van de Engelse schrijver, geschreven door Don Marshall, dan besteden we er op deze pagina aandacht aan.

Don Marshall J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien

The Father of Modern Fantasy

  • Auteur: Don Marshall
  • Soort boek: biografie
  • Taal: Engels
  • Uitgever: Adams Media
  • Reeks: Pocket Portraits
  • Verschijnt: 25 november 2025
  • Omvang: 240 pagina’s
  • Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook / luisterboek
  • Prijs: $ 17,00 / $ 10,99 / $ 17,99
  • Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris

Flaptekst van de biografie J.R.R. Tolkien

Explore the extraordinary life of J.R.R. Tolkien, the legendary creator of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, in this captivating literary biography that celebrates the father of modern fantasy and his profound influence on fantasy literature and mythological storytelling.

This captivating volume goes beyond the epic tales of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to explore J.R.R. Tolkien’s incredible life and the experiences that shaped his legendary works. From his early days as a linguist to his passion for mythology and languages, this book provides fascinating insights into Tolkien’s extraordinary mind.

This beautifully curated book is both an inspiring biography and a celebration of literary brilliance. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Tolkien or just beginning your literary adventure, Pocket Portraits: J.R.R. Tolkien will leave you fascinated, inspired, and longing for more.

Don Marshall, known as “The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy” across the internet, has been inspiring fans and the nerd world at large with his Tolkien tidbits for years. With a decade of experience working in radio and television, Don’s skills have segued into a very successful TikTok account, which reached viral status in 2020 and continues to entertain and inform the Tolkien fandom at large. Outside of his Tolkienian interests, Don enjoys spending time with his wife Nat Marshall, their dogs River and Lucy, and their tortoise Wash.

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Engelse geschiedenis, Ierland, Kelten, Mythologie, Schotland, Wales

Sorcha & Aron Hegarty – Celtic Mythology

Sorcha & Aron Hegarty Celtic Mythology review, recensie en informatie boek over de goden, godinnen en helden van de Kelten. Op 19 augustus 2025 verschijnt bij Adams Media het Engelstalige boek over de Keltische mythologie, geschreven door Sorcha & Aron Hegarty en met illustraties van Anna Stead. Een Nederlandse vertaling van het boek is niet verkrijgbaar.

Sorcha & Aron Hegarty Celtic Mythology review en recensie

Als er in de media een boekbespreking, recensie of review verschijnt van Celtic Mythology, het boek van Sorcha en Aron Hegarty, dan besteden we er op deze pagina aandacht aan.

Sorcha Hegarty & Aron Hegarty Celtic Mythology

Celtic Mythology

The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook

  • Auteurs: Sorcha Hegarty, Aron Hegarty (Verenigde Staten)
  • Illustraties: Anna Stead
  • Soort boek: Keltische mythologie
  • Taal: Engels
  • Uitgever: Adams Media
  • Reeks: World Mythology and Folklore Series
  • Verschijnt: 19 augustus 2025
  • Omvang: 256 pagina’s
  • Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook / luisterboek
  • Prijs: $ 16,99 / $ 10,99 / $ 19,99
  • Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris

Flaptekst van het boek over Keltische mythologie van Sorcha & Aron Hegarty

Discover the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from Celtic mythology with this beautiful book that captures the ancient stories and tales that captivated the Celts.

Prepare to be entertained as you learn about the many myths and legends of the Celtic people. From the storytelling duo behind the Candlelit Tales, this collection weaves together the stories of those heroes, deities, and monsters that make up the mythology.

Drawing together the mythology and tales of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, this book is a comprehensive collection of the fascinating gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters that make up the compendium of Celtic myths and legends. Celtic Mythology offers an accessible exploration of the rich tapestry of stories and characters that define Celtic culture and have fascinated people for centuries.

Sorcha Hegarty and Aron Hegarty are storytelling siblings with a deep love of Celtic myths and a passion for sharing stories. Based in Ireland, they created Candlelit Tales in 2014 and have grown their storytelling business to include a short tour in North America. With a decade of research and storytelling under their belts, Aron and Sorcha are content experts with an ongoing drive to learn more about the tales they tell. As their fanbase grows, they become even more passionate about sharing their stories with the world.

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Encyclopedie, Japan

Thersa Matsuura – The Book of Japanese Foklore

Thersa Matsuura The Book of Japanese Foklore recensie en informatie over de inhoud van de encyclopedie. Op 30 april 2024 verschijnt bij uitgeverij Adams Media het boek An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth, geschreven door Thersa Matsuura die al ruim dertig jaar in Japan woont. Op deze pagina lees je informatie over de inhoud van het boek, de schrijfster en over de uitgave. Er is geen Nederlandse vertaling van het boek verkrijgbaar of aangekondigd.

Thersa Matsuura The Book of Japanese Foklore recensie

Als er in de media een boekbespreking, recensie of review verschijnt van The Book of Japanese Folklore, geschreven door Thersa Matsuura, dan besteden we er op deze pagina aandacht aan.

Thersa Matsuura The Book of Japanese Foklore

The Book of Japanese Foklore

An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth

  • Auteur: Thersa Matsuura (Verenigde Staten)
  • Soort boek: boek over Japan, encyclopedie
  • Taal: Engels
  • Uitgever: Adams Media
  • Verschijnt: 30 april 2024
  • Omvang: 240 pagina’s
  • Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook
  • Prijs: $16.99 / $10.99
  • Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol

Flaptekst van het boek over Japanse folklore

Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan.

Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan’s folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today.

From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. This gorgeous package is complete with stained edges and stunning four-color illustrations. With information on their cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale tied to that particular yokai, and how it’s been spun into today’s popular culture, this handsome tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games.

Adventure, mystery, and amazing tales await in The Book of Japanese Folklore.

Thersa Matsuura is an American expat who has lived in Japan for over thirty years. Her fluency in the language allows her to explore her favorite part of Japanese culture: all the myths, legends, folktales, and superstitions. Thersa retells these Japanese folktales and ghost stories on her popular podcast Uncanny Japan. Thersa has also published two short story collections, including A Robe of Feathers and Other Stories and The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales, a collection of horror stories inspired by Japanese folktakes, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award in 2017.

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