Bøger af Edwin Lester Arnold

Lepidus the Centurion: A Roman of Today is a historical fiction novel written by Edwin Lester Arnold. The book is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of Lepidus, a centurion who finds himself transported through time to the present day. As Lepidus navigates the modern world, he must confront the differences between his own time and the present, including technology, language, and social norms. He also struggles with the loss of his former life and the challenges of adapting to a new time and place. Throughout the novel, Lepidus reflects on his experiences in ancient Rome, including his military service and his relationships with friends and family. He also learns about the legacy of Rome in the modern world and the ways in which its culture and values continue to influence contemporary society. Overall, Lepidus the Centurion: A Roman of Today is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between ancient and modern cultures, and the enduring impact of history on the present.1901. This book is a work of fiction set in modern day Rome wherein Lepidus takes the reader on a journey of his civilization and life. The chapters are entitled: I exhume myself; sleeper awakened; and rehabilitated; some dinner and an alarm; Centurion plays centaur; interrupted explanation; Roman reflects; she comes; old love and the new; chapter of accidents; strange discovery; we picnic with our ancestors; love, the immortal; hero turns cynic; Lepidus philosophizes; some reproaches and a proposal; so as by fire; last resort; spoils to the victor, death to the vanquished.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edwin Lester Linden Arnold (14 May 1857 - 1 March 1935) was an English author. Most of his works were issued under his working name of Edwin Lester Arnold. Arnold was born in Swanscombe, Kent, as son of Sir Edwin Arnold. Most of his childhood was spent in India, but he returned to England to study agriculture and ornithology. He became a journalist in 1883, and published his first books A Holiday In Scandinavia (1877) and Bird Life In England (1887) before writing his first novel The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician, the adventures of a warrior who goes in and out of an unexplained state of suspended animation in order to be a witness to invasions or attempted invasions of England. Phra was first published in 24 parts in the prestigious Illustrated London News, and later published in book form in the United States and the United Kingdom. Arnold later wrote other novels, including Rutherford the Twice-Born (1892) and Lepidus the Centurion: A Roman of Today (1901), both of which flopped commercially. In 1905 Arnold published his best known novel, Lieut. Gullivar Jones: His Vacation, also known as Gulliver of Mars, (1905). Its initial reception was lukewarm, leading Arnold to stop writing fiction altogether.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1901 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1901 Edition.

Many believe that Edgar Rice Burroughs' inspiration to create his world of Barsoom came from this novel. Transported to Mars in a most unexpected fashion, Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, U.S.N., promptly found himself head-over-heels in adventure and romance. Mars was a planet of ruined cities, ancient peoples, copper-skinned swordsmen, and weird and awesome monsters. There was a princess to be rescued, a River of Death to be navigated, and a strange prophecy to be fulfilled

A classic historical fantasy revolving around immortality, a theme that was dear to Edwin Lester Arnold and the writers of the late 19th Century. Marcus Lepidus accepts the position of Centurion to be near the maiden he was in love with, only to meet a premature death. Centuries later, he is brought back to life and finds himself in world much different from his own and while he tries to adapt to his new life he also offers a unique view on the modern and perhaps more civilized world. Mystery, history and romance mix in a tale that overcomes the boundaries of time. This version includes the full text of the 1901 edition, a short biography of the author and the complete bibliography of Arnold's fictional and non-fictional works.

Stranded on Mars Lieutenant Gullivar Jones must fight his way across a strange world covered by lush forests and populated by strange beasts. He will meet decaying societies and barbarians, and ancient cities whose splendors now lie under a pile of bones in a rush along the mythical River of Death, to save Heru, the beautiful Martian princess he fell in love with. Half the way between the utopian visions of H.G. Wells and the science fiction romance of E.R. Burroughs, this classic novel is the spark that started it all! This version includes the full text of the 1905 edition, a short biography of the author and the complete bibliography of Arnold's fictional and non-fictional works.

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre " Gulliver of Mars . Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le conserver.

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als Gulliver of Mars . Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Französische übersetzt, damit heutige und zukünftige Generationen es lesen und bewahren können.

Gulliver of Mars is the tale of Lieutenant Gulliver Jones of the United States Navy who magically appears on Mars. In a fortunate incident he manages to save the life of Martian Princess Heru who sticks with him, as his quick return to Earth is not possible. Gulliver learns a lot about the culture of Martian society as they get through many adventures, going down a River of Death.

Tracks Adventures Of A Man In England As He Is Reborn Through Many Incarnations, From The Time Of Julius Caesar, To Elizabethan England.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.