Blixen, Karen 1885-1962

Karen Blixen's Babettes gæstebud ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2001 in Danish and held by 1,064 libraries worldwide
With the mysterious arrival of Babette, a refugee from France's civil war, life for two pious sisters and their tiny hamlet begins to change. Before long, Babette has convinced them to try something other than boiled codfish and ale bread--a gourmet French meal! Her feast scandalizes the elders, except for the visiting General. Just who is this strangely talented Babette, who has terrified this pious town with the prospect of losing their souls for enjoying too much earthly pleasure? Includes original theatrical trailer.

Out of Africa by Karen Blixen ( Book )
188 editions published between 1937 and 2011 in 19 languages and held by 508 libraries worldwide
An account of the author's life on a coffee farm in Kenya.

Out of Africa by Karen Blixen ( Book )
132 editions published between 1937 and 2009 in 14 languages and held by 494 libraries worldwide
In 1914 Karen Blixen went to Kenya to run a coffee farm; its failure in 1931 caused her to return to Denmark where she wrote this classic account of her experiences. A poignant farewell to her beloved farm, this work describes her friendships and her affection for the animals and landscape.

La Ferme africaine by Karen Blixen ( Book )
14 editions published between 1942 and 2005 in French and held by 71 libraries worldwide
Publié en 1937, le récit de Karen Blixen fait l'objet d'une nouvelle traduction, uniquement à partir du texte original en danois pour retrouver la musicalité de la langue de la romancière, dont la culture et le style ont été profondément ancrés dans la culture classique et dans la littérature du XIXe siècle.

Skæbne-Anekdoter by Karen Blixen ( Book )
38 editions published between 1958 and 2008 in 11 languages and held by 61 libraries worldwide

Seven Gothic tales by Isak Dinesen ( Book )
8 editions published between 1934 and 2002 in English and held by 59 libraries worldwide
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Last tales by Karen Blixen ( Book )
51 editions published between 1957 and 2001 in 12 languages and held by 58 libraries worldwide
Loin du côté vécu et presque autobiographique de La Ferme Africaine, l'autre versant de son oeuvre est marqué par des oeuvres d'imagination fantastique et baroque comme les Contes d'hiver.

Vinter-Eventyr by Karen Blixen ( Book )
59 editions published between 1942 and 2008 in 12 languages and held by 56 libraries worldwide

Seven Gothic tales by Karen Blixen ( Book )
84 editions published between 1934 and 2007 in 17 languages and held by 53 libraries worldwide
... Et voici des jeunes filles déguisées en cavaliers, des soeurs qui s'entretiennent avec le fantôme de leur frère, des vrais et faux cardinaux, des seigneurs qui poursuivent leurs bien-aimées au galop de leurs chevaux, des auberges où de vieux princes boivent des vins aromatiques tout en philosophant avant de se battre en duel avec leur meilleur ami...

Efterladte fortællinger by Karen Blixen ( Book )
21 editions published between 1975 and 1999 in 6 languages and held by 50 libraries worldwide