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L'Ange De L'abîme
''L’Ange de l’abîme'' (in English: ''The Angel of the Abyss'') is a dystopian novel by Pierre Bordage, published by in 2004. It is the second volume of the ''Prophecies'' trilogy, following ''L'Évangile du serpent''. The narrative follows the initiatory journey of two teenagers, Stef and Pibe, through a Europe devastated by a Religious war, holy war between Christian forces led by the Archangel Michael and Muslim groups referred to as "ousamas." The novel also features the interwoven stories of approximately twenty additional characters, presented in the form of short Novel, narratives within the main plot. Inspired by the September 11 attacks, events of September 11, 2001, ''L'Ange de l'abîme'' revisits themes common in Bordage’s work, including Religion, religious extremism and the coming-of-age journey. The novel was generally well received by literary critics, though opinions varied. Summary In ''L’Ange de l’abîme'', Europe and the Islamic nations are depicted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Bordage
Pierre Bordage (born 29 January 1955 in La Réorthe, Vendée) is a French science fiction author. He won the Cosmos 2000 prize in 1996 for his novel ''La Citadelle Hyponéros''. Pierre Bordage is one of France's best-selling science fiction writers. With more than 20 novels published in just over a decade, his books often touch on the spiritual aspects of society, in a style that combines the best of classic adventure stories with reflection on the future and the present. Bordage's books are Bestseller, bestsellers in France, and have been translated in several European countries (Russia, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Romania, etc.) but there still remains the difficulty of getting published in English, especially in the United States. He was winner of the 2008 Cezam Prix Littéraire Inter CE for ''Porteur d’âmes''. He was influenced by Philip José Farmer, Robert A. Heinlein, Frank Herbert, Orson Scott Card, and ''Star Wars''. Bibliography Rohel le conquérant ''Rohel the conque ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel
An angel is a spiritual (without a physical body), heavenly, or supernatural being, usually humanoid with bird-like wings, often depicted as a messenger or intermediary between God (the transcendent) and humanity (the profane) in various traditions like the Abrahamic religions. Other roles include protectors and guides for humans, such as guardian angels and servants of God. In Western belief-systems the term is often used to distinguish benevolent from malevolent intermediary beings. Emphasizing the distance between God and mankind, revelation-based belief-systems require angels to bridge the gap between the earthly and the transcendent realm. Angels play a lesser role in monistic belief-systems, since the gap is non-existent. However, angelic beings might be conceived as aid to achieve a proper relationship with the divine. Abrahamic religions describe angelic hierarchies, which vary by religion and sect. Some angels have specific names (such as Gabriel or Mich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Relations
International relations (IR, and also referred to as international studies, international politics, or international affairs) is an academic discipline. In a broader sense, the study of IR, in addition to multilateral relations, concerns all activities among states—such as war, diplomacy, trade, and foreign policy—as well as relations with and among other international actors, such as intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs), international legal bodies, and multinational corporations (MNCs). International relations is generally classified as a major multidiscipline of political science, along with comparative politics, political methodology, political theory, and public administration. It often draws heavily from other fields, including anthropology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, and sociology. There are several schools of thought within IR, of which the most prominent are realism, l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bifrost (magazine)
''Bifrost'' is a French science fiction magazine that is published every three months. It was first published in 1996. In October 2021, the Stephen King Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author. Dubbed the "King of Horror", he is widely known for his horror novels and has also explored other genres, among them Thriller (genre), suspense, crime fiction, crime, scienc ... short story "Willie the Weirdo" was first published in French in issue 104 of ''Bifrost'' under the title "Willie le Zinzin". References 1996 establishments in France Literary magazines published in France French-language magazines French science fiction Magazines established in 1996 Science fiction magazines Triannual magazines {{France-lit-mag-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urban Fantasy
Urban fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy, placing supernatural elements in a contemporary urban area, urban-affected setting. The combination provides the writer with a platform for classic fantasy tropes, quixotic plot-elements, and unusual characters—without demanding the creation of an entire imaginary world. Precursors of urban fantasy are found in popular fiction of the 19th century and the present use of the term dates back to the 1970s. Much of its audience was established in the 1930s-50s with the success of light supernatural fare in the movies (and later on TV). The genre's current publishing popularity began in 1980s North America, as writers and publishers were encouraged by the success of Stephen King and Anne Rice. Characteristics Urban fantasy combines imaginary/unrealistic elements of plot, character, theme, or setting with a largely-familiar world—combining the familiar and the strange. The world does not have to imitate the real world, but can instead be set ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Berton
Benjamin Berton in 2014 Benjamin Berton (born 1974, Valenciennes) is a French writer. Biography Benjamin Berton graduated from the Institut d’études politiques de Paris and received a D.E.A. in social and cultural history. ''Sauvageons'', a chronicle of the lives of northern teenagers who lack direction, won the prix Goncourt du premier roman in 2000 as well as the Prix littéraire de la vocation the same year. He lives in Le Mans, where the action of ''La Chambre à remonter le temps'' takes place. Works * 2000: ''Sauvageons'' * 2001: ''Classe Affaires'' * 2004: ''Pirates'' * 2007: ''Foudres de guerre'' * 2009: ''Alain Delon est une star au Japon'' * 2011: ''La Chambre à remonter le temps'' * 2014: ''Le Nuage radioactif'' * 2015: ''J'étais la terreur'' * 2022: ''Dreamworld: The fabulous life of Daniel Treacy and his band Television Personalities'' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayerdhal
Yal Ayerdhal (26 January 195927 October 2015) was a French thriller (genre), thriller and science fiction writer from Lyon. His later work preferred the thriller genre; ''Transparences'', ''Resurgences'' and ''Rainbow Warriors'' play with various genres. ''Rainbow Warriors'' (published at the end of May 2013) flirts with political fiction with most protagonists being LGBTQ. He received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire in 2005 for ''Transparences'' and in 1993 for his novel ''Demain une oasis''. He is considered one of the leading names in both genres. He shared the Prix Tour Eiffel with co-author Jean-Claude Dunyach for their 1999 novel ''Étoiles mourantes''. He also received an award for his novel ''Parleur ou les chroniques d'un rêve enclavé'' and two for ''Transparences'', a Thriller (genre), thriller. He also received the Cyrano award for lifetime achievement in the service of genre fiction and its actors. Ayerdhal was born in the La Croix-Rousse area of Lyon. In addition t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice G
Maurice may refer to: *Maurice (name), a given name and surname, including a list of people with the name Places * or Mauritius, an island country in the Indian Ocean *Maurice, Iowa, a city *Maurice, Louisiana, a village *Maurice River, a tributary of the Delaware River in New Jersey Other uses * ''Maurice'' (2015 film), a Canadian short drama film * Maurice (horse), a Thoroughbred racehorse * ''Maurice'' (novel), a 1913 novel by E. M. Forster, published in 1971 ** ''Maurice'' (1987 film), a British film based on the novel * ''Maurice'' (Shelley), a children's story by Mary Shelley *Maurice, a character from the Madagascar ''franchise'' *Maurices, an American retail clothing chain *Maurice or Maryse, a type of cooking spatula See also *Church of Saint Maurice (other) * *Maurice Debate, a 1918 debate in the British House of Commons *Maurice Lacroix, Swiss manufacturer of mechanical timepieces, clocks, and watches *Mauricie, Quebec, Canada *Moritz (other) *Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction
Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. These concepts may include information technology and robotics, biological manipulations, space exploration, time travel, Parallel universes in fiction, parallel universes, and extraterrestrials in fiction, extraterrestrial life. The genre often explores human responses to the consequences of projected or imagined scientific advances. Science fiction is related to fantasy (together abbreviated wikt:SF&F, SF&F), Horror fiction, horror, and superhero fiction, and it contains many #Subgenres, subgenres. The genre's precise Definitions of science fiction, definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Major subgenres include hard science fiction, ''hard'' science fiction, which emphasizes scientific accuracy, and soft science fiction, ''soft'' science fiction, which focuses on social sciences. Other no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guardian Angel
A guardian angel is a type of angel that is assigned to protect and guide a particular person, group or nation. Belief in tutelary deity, tutelary beings can be traced throughout all antiquity. The idea of angels that guard over people played a major role in Judaism#History, Ancient Judaism. In Christianity, the hierarchy of angels was extensively developed in the 5th century by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite. The theology of angels and tutelary spirits has undergone many changes since the 5th century. The belief is that guardian angels serve to protect whichever person God assigns them to. The Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels is celebrated on 2 October. The idea of a guardian angel is central to the 15th-century book ''The Book of Abramelin, The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage'' by Abraham of Worms, a German Christian Kabbalah, Cabalist. In 1897, this book was translated into English by Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers (1854–1918), a co-founder of the He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Première (magazine)
''Première'' is a French film magazine based in Paris and published by Hachette Filipacchi since 1976. Editions are, or have been, published in other markets. History The French film magazine ''Première'' was launched in November 1976 by Jean-Pierre Frimbois and Marc Esposito and originally published by the Lagardère Group. Since 2016, it has been published by Hildegarde. US edition The U.S. version of the magazine was launched by News Corporation, based in New York City and Los Angeles, with its July/August 1987 edition. Their mission was to "reflect The Second Golden Age of the Movies". Susan Lyne was the founding editor, and among those working for the magazine was Peter Biskind, who spent a decade at the magazine as executive editor. He said that, early on, the magazine "gave us a lot of freedom to do hard-hitting, in-depth reporting." Critic Glenn Kenny joined the US staff in June 1996, and served as a critic and later as senior editor until it ceased publication. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
