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Roy Lewis

    Este autor es conocido principalmente por su novela cómica de 1960, que explora con ingenio los orígenes de la humanidad y las dinámicas familiares a través de los ojos de un hijo prehistórico. Su prolífica carrera se extendió a la ficción con obras posteriores que ofrecen reinterpretaciones provocadoras de la era victoriana. Más allá de sus novelas, su escritura a menudo se cruzó con el periodismo, lo que dio lugar a una obra de no ficción. Su voz distintiva combina humor y aguda crítica social, haciendo de su ficción una lectura que invita a la reflexión.

    Roy Lewis
    Schooldays in Staffordshire on Old Picture Postcards
    MURDER IN THE BARN an addictive crime mystery full of twists (Arnold Landon Detective Mystery and Suspense, Band 1)
    Professional People
    A Question of Degree
    Professional People in England
    The Evolution Man
    • The Evolution Man

      • 224 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      Here is a typical Stone Age family, reimagined by Roy Lewis in this hilarious novel as characters in some glittering drawing-room comedy. Father, who has a scientific turn of mind, has just discovered fire. Mother makes sure the children finish supper, even when the plat du jour is toad. Uncle Vanya thinks that the species has been flirting with disaster ever since it began to chip flint into tools. While little Alexander has gotten himself in deep trouble by making the first cave artists are always so misunderstood.Long out of print, The Evolution Man  would make Charles Darwin turn over in his grave. Lewis has written a witty, intelligent satire of the lives of our remote ancestors, complete with highly revisionist accounts of everything from the origins of courtship to the staples of Pleistocene cuisine. It's the funniest thing to happen to prehistory since Raquel Welch donned a fur bikini in One Million B.C.

      The Evolution Man
    • A Question of Degree

      • 188 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      Set against the backdrop of a South Wales coal mine, a woman arrives from the north-east to search for her missing husband. Her quest leads her to an enquiry agent, but the discovery of her body raises questions in the local community. The investigation quickly unfolds as the local police connect the dots, especially after the husband admits to the crime. This gripping tale explores themes of loss, desperation, and the consequences of hidden truths.

      A Question of Degree
    • Professional People

      • 300 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been chosen by scholars for its importance, reflecting key themes and insights that shape our understanding of history and society.

      Professional People
    • Romanzo storico. La regina Vittoria non regnò per più di mezzo secolo, dovette abdicare nel 1848 davanti alla rivolta dei cartisti, i socialisti inglesi. Si stabili' un regime socialista mite e bucolico, interessato soprattutto a garantire il lavoro a tutti e mantenere l'uguaglianza.

      La Véritable Histoire du Dernier Roi Socialiste