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Free Kindle Classic Book of the Day – Grimm’s Fairy Stories
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Grimm’s Fairy Stories Jacob Grimm |
Book Review – The House of Dr. Edwardes
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The House of Dr. Edwardes Frances Beeding |
This psychological thriller was actually written by John Palmer and Hilary A. Saunders, under the pseudonym “Francis Beeding”. Both British authors have written extensively under pseudonym “Francis Beeding” during 1920s and 1930s.
The most striking quality of The House of Doctor Edwardes is the sense of uncertainty that lingers on every scene which makes a great mystery. From the first page of the prologue, authors make the air the characters live and breathe in appear to sizzle with electricity. Fans of Hitchcock should pay special attention to The House of Dr. Edwardes. Contrasting with other adaptations, Spellbound deviates quite dramatically from its source. Not only do the differences present interesting insights into Hitchcock’s creative vision, but also they ensure that even Hitchcock fans familiar with Spellbound will find a great deal in the book that will astonish and delight.
The “house” is in fact a lunatic asylum in France, and Dr. Edwardes is the head psychiatrist there. Although he is a highly respected doctor, there is something clearly wrong.
This work has a lot to say about insanity, authority and fear. It is interesting that the two very different approaches were taken by authors and Hitchcock to best give life to these ideas. Hitchcock borrowed heavily from Freudian psychoanalysis and its emphasis on dreams, repression and need. In fact, Spellbound opens with Shakespeare’s proverb “The Fault… is Not in Our Stars, But in Ourselves…”and words on the screen announcing that its purpose is to highlight the virtues of psychoanalysis in banishing mental illness and restoring reason.
Salvador Dali’s surrealistic interpolations serve as bright illustrations of the illogical throughout the movie. Authors on the other hand owe less to Freud, displaying much closer similarities with the dark landscapes of the Gothic novels, especially Emily Bronte’s opus magnum Wuthering Heights. The result is a compelling work which is part mystery, part modern gothic. The House of Dr. Edwardes is a fascinating novel that continues to provoke and inspire readers and artists.
Very highly recommended.
12 Free Kindle Non-Fiction Books – HarperOne Select Series
Posted: August 17th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: free books, now on kindle | Tags: mindfulness | No Comments »You can pre-order the below books for free to be delivered on 07 February 2012.
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The Art of Mindfulness: A HarperOne Select Thich Nhat Hanh |
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Mindful Eating: A HarperOne Select Thich Nhat Hanh |
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The Beauty of Slowing Down: A HarperOne Select Carl Honore |
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The Practice of Saying No: A HarperOne Select Barbara Brown Taylor |
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Accepting the Invitation to Live an Authentic Life: A HarperOne Select Oriah |
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How Adults Are Hijacking Childhood: A HarperOne Select Carl Honore |
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Try Me Vegan Weekend: A HarperOne Select Kim Barnouin |
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Eating with Peace and Moderation: A HarperOne Select Mariel Hemingway |
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Talking to Your Daughter About Sex: A HarperOne Select Charles Sophy |
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Preventing Damage to Children During Divorce: A HarperOne Select Michele Lowrance |
15 New Free Kindle Books – 17 August 2011
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The Last Breath Osman Nuri Topbas |
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Investor’s Library: Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis, and Income Investing (Collection) Harry Domash |
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Be a Dividend Millionaire: A Proven, Low-Risk Approach That Will Generate Income for the Long Term Paul Rubillo |
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Mobile DNA: Finding Treasure in Junk (FT Press Science) Haig H. Kazazian |
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The Trouble With Green Liv James |
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My Lady Gisborne: A Love Story (The Gisbornes) Charlotte Hawkins |
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Frost Moon Anthony Francis |
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The Written (Emaneska Series) Ben Galley |
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Ancient Awakening (The Ancient) Matthew Bryan Laube |
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The Hawk And His Boy (The Tormay Trilogy #1) Christopher Bunn |
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Burly and Grum and the Secret City (A Burly and Grum Tale) Kate Tenbeth |
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Death With A Conscience Andre Cruz |
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The Fifth Beauty Ellison James |
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The Sorrow King Andersen Prunty |
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Broken Bulbs Eddie Wright |
Free Kindle Classic Book of the Day – Gulliver’s Travels
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Gulliver’s Travels Jonathan Swift |
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