Orpheus, Greek Mythology

The myth of Icarus is an ageless story of failure at the hands of pride, similar to that of Phaeton. It is a fundamental part of Greek mythology and of modern culture...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM 'Riveting, heart-wrenching and full of Old Hollywood glamour' BuzzFeed'This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama' PopSugarFrom the author of Daisy Jones & The Six in which a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine. Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is det…

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “If you're looking for a book to take on holiday this summer, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has got all the glitz and glamour to make it a perfect beach read.” -Bustle From the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six-an entrancing and “wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet” (PopSugar) as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity …

Phaeton is the son of Apollo and a mortal woman, and his heart's desire is to be seen but once driving his father's chariot, the one used by the god to make the sun travel in the sky...

At once comic, tragic and erotic, Venus & Adonis (1593) is a poem by William Shakespeare based on passages from Ovid's Metamorphoses. This new Dutch translation by Hafid Bouazza of Shakespeare's text is illustrated by Marlene Dumas, with her complete suite of thirty-three works on paper reproduced throughout. The poem tells the story of Venus, the goddess of love, and her attempts to seduce the hunter Adonis. It is a complex, kaleidoscopic work in which love takes center stage - Venus's lustful yearning for Adonis ripples throughout, each stanza and line tinged with unrequited longing. Through a series of expressive ink washes, Dumas paints new passion into the poem - bodies bleed into one another, lips part in sighs of passion. As Venus declares, “Graze on my lips, and if those hills be dry, / Stray lower, where the pleasant fountains lie.” Like Shakespeare before her, Dumas opens up a seemingly unending flow between light and dark, love and death, pleasure and pain.

Originally named Violet, Vi was born in the undercity of Zaun, a place rife with poverty, crime, and chaos. After witnessing the tragic death of her parents during her childhood, she was left to rely on her younger sister, Powder (later known as Jinx). Vi harbors a deep hatred for evil and oppression, particularly despising the privileged elite of Piltover. Growing up in the harsh environment of the Lanes, Vi developed a strong sense of justice and a fierce, albeit reckless, personality. Her desire to protect those she loves led her to hone her agility and combat skills, but her impulsive nature often resulted in painful choices and growth. After being released from prison, Vi spares no effort to reclaim her sister Powder, but her hesitation and reluctance inadvertently accelerate Powder's transformation into the unhinged Jinx. Jinx's madness and obsession repeatedly pit the sisters against each other. Unable to save her sister or single-handedly change the fate of the undercity, Vi's …

The dazzling new love story and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick from the TikTok sensation and Sunday Times bestselling author of Beach Read and Funny Story.AN INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!'Emily knows how to craft a love story like the all-time greats' -- Taylor Jenkins Reid, bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo'A new Emily Henry novel is an event, ushering in longer days and promises of summer' The Skinny-----When Margaret Ives, the famously reclusive heiress, invites eternal optimist Alice Scott to the balmy Little Crescent Island, Alice knows this is it: her big break. And even more rare: a chance to impress her family with a Serious Publication.The catch? Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud, Hayden Anderson, is sure of the same thing.The proposal? A one-month trial period to unearth the truth behind one of the most scandalous families of the 20th Century, after which she'll choose who'll tell her story.The problem? Margaret is only giving eac…

In dit boek lees je drie spannende liefdesverhalen uit de oudheid. Orpheus in de onderwereld gaat over Orpheus en Eurydice. Niets kan hun liefde stoppen, zelfs niet de dood. Ook in Pyramus en Thisbe spelen liefde en dood een grote rol. En dan is er nog De draad van Ariadne. Zal Ariadne wél lang en gelukkig leven met haar grote liefde Theseus? Auteur: Marian Hoefnagel Voor: volwassenen en jongeren vanaf 12 jaar Leesniveau: A2/B1 72 pagina's Gebonden

***THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER***'Tipped to be this summer's biggest read' SUNDAY TIMES'A richly drawn page-turner' OBSERVER'Quite possibly our favourite TJR novel yet' COSMOPOLITAN'I absolutely adored this' BRYONY GORDON'A breathtaking, quietly staggering tale of female empowerment, desire, and our place in the universe' HEAT'Unputdownable' GRAZIAREADERS ARE SAYING...'So emotional by the end that I could hardly speak' - Reader Review, 5*****'Melted my heart by the end' - Reader Review, 5*****'Taylor Jenkins Reid is the master of a really great love story' - Reader Review, 5*****'Taylor Jenkins Reid's best book yet' - Reader Review, 5*****An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston's Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond…

A dream...it's something you do for yourself, not for others.Prime 1 Studio is proud to present the second piece to our Legacy Art series: LABR-02S: 1/6 Scale Legacy Art Kentaro Miura Berserk Griffith Bonus Version from Berserk!Kentaro Miura was the creator and artist of the manga series Berserk. His tragic passing left a huge void, not just in the Japanese manga and anime world, but also in the hearts of his dearest fans. The artists at Prime 1 Studio have come together to bring you another breathtaking piece to pay homage to his monumental legacy. Griffith's tale is one of ambition, a compelling and tragic narrative that delves into the depths of human nature. From humble beginnings as a charismatic and enigmatic leader of the Band of the Falcon, he rises to become a formidable figure in the war-torn world. Griffith's ambition drives him to great heights and ultimately to his own downfall, leading him to sacrifice his humanity to become God Hand's fifth member, known as Femto. At 22 …