Literary essays

Este libro reúne un conjunto de ensayos que, desde distintas vertientes del análisis literario, incursionan en obras de diversos géneros y autores para sentar algunas tesis en torno a los mismos mediante un trabajo de argumentación propio y diálogo constante con cada uno de los textos y los postulados y los principios operatorios de las tendencias de análisis.

Olympe de Gouges war eine der bedeutendsten Frauen der Französischen Revolution, eine Vorkämpferin für Frauenrechte.

One of the greatest travellers in Scotland, Martin Martin was also a native Gaelic speaker.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world.

"Wenn du die Hölle verdienen willst, brauchst du nur im Bett zu bleiben.

In his 1914 work "e;Dreams"e;, Bergson explores the world of dreaming and in particular why we dream.

Now on ebook, the brilliant debut by Eula Biss, author of On Immunity and Notes from No Man's Land"e;We tell ourselves stories in order to live,"e; writes Joan Didion, with a certain skepticism.

In his moving essay, Samuel Johnson offers wise words on confronting grief at the loss of a loved one.

The psychological effects of colour have long been known and are today widely harnessed in everything from advertising to interior design.

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Visionary English Socialist and pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement, William Morris argued that all work should be a source of pride and satisfaction, and that everyone should be entitled to beautiful surroundings no matter what their class.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world.

In these inspiring essays about why we read, Proust explores all the pleasures and trials that we take from books, as well as explaining the beauty of Ruskin and his work, and the joys of losing yourself in literature as a child.

Tengo la teoría de que el objeto va a volver, con toda su realidad, su dignidad, su belleza, su apelación a los cinco sentidos.

Los escritos de Patrizia Di Patre remiten continuamente a disciplinas tan diferentes como la física cuántica o la anatomía, y todo porque existe en ella la convicción de que cualquier búsqueda, ya sea científica o artística, aspira en realidad a encontrar unos absolutos inmersos en sistemas lingüísticos diferentes.

Asistimos en la actualidad a una revitalización de la filosofía política, después de décadas de casi abandono.

"e;Socialism and the Family"e; contains two essays written by H.

This vintage book contains a fascinating reflective essay on the themes, facts, and fiction in Alexandre Dumas's historical novel "e;The Man in the Iron Mask"e;.

This volume contains Edgar Allen Poe's non-fiction work, "e;Eureka: A Prose Poem"e;.

La autora analiza pinturas y dibujos realizados por Picasso en el verano de 1906 en Gósol.

In strange and uncertain times, where better to turn than Octavia E.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world.

With essays taking the reader from London to Bali, theatre to library and from election campaigns to television, The Meaning of Recognition collects the best of Clive James on art, culture and politics from 2001-2005.

Presenting acclaimed essays from one of contemporary science fiction's most imaginative wordsmiths, this collection shows that Robert Silverberg's nonfiction is as witty and original as his fiction and full of acute observations and matter-of-fact insights.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world.

These are easily the most challenging essays on the planet.

Originally published in 1896, "e;The Political Situation"e; is a work of political commentary on the governance of South Africa.

Ein Buch aus Fragen, das Antworten gibt.

Octavia Hill (1838-1912) was an English social reformer who concentrated on the welfare of city dwellers.

Don't lose track, she moves fast.

Estética del error es una invitación a repensar qué es el arte, qué son la belleza y la verdad.

Perfect for any student of the violin, full of helpful and easy to follow exercises that will have you enjoying and progressing in your play.

Al iluminar una enfermedad que afecta a millones de personas pero que sigue siendo ampliamente malentendida, este libro trata de la oscuridad de la depresión, pero también trata de supervivencia y redención.

From an intimate and moving letter to his grieving wife on the death of their daughter, to elegant writings on morality, happiness and the avoidance of anger, Plutarch s powerful words of consolation and inspiration still offer timeless wisdom and guidance today.

L'actualitat dels grans autors com Montaigne és permanent i múltiple.

»Patriotismus ist von Natur aus defensiv, militärisch wie kulturell.

At a time when opinion trumps facts and truth is treated as nothing more than another perspective, free speech has become a battleground.

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This vintage book contains short stories, essays, articles and others writings by American author Willa Cather.

Es war bald klar, dass Corona keinen Stein auf dem anderen lassen würde.

20-something and uncertain about her future, Florentyna Leow is exhilarated when an old acquaintance offers her an opportunity for work and cohabitation in a little house in the hills of Kyoto.

¿Qué es un héroe?

'An anthology to treasure and return to' ELINOR CLEGHORN'Uniquely compelling, dynamic and powerful' LUCY JONES'Deeply affecting' TOM SHAKESPEARE'Promises to change the landscape of nature writing' LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONESA first-of-its-kind anthology of nature writing by authors living with chronic illness and physical disabilityWITH A FOREWORD BY SAMANTHA WALTONThrough twenty-five pieces, the writers of Moving Mountains offer a vision of nature that encompasses the close up, the microscopic, and the vast.

Se reúnen textos de escritores procedentes de culturas diferentes y de territorios muy distantes del continente: mazahua (Chiapas), totonaco (este de México), Dule (Panamá), Shuar Chicham (Ecuador), tsotsil (Chiapas), Mapuzungun (mapuche, Argentina) y zoque (Chiapas).

'any service I may have rendered my countrymen in my active life I may also extend to them.

Whether calling for an end to the capitalist system, addressing the crowds after the Russian Revolution, or attacking Stalin during his years of exile, Trotsky s speeches give an extraordinary insight into a man whose words and actions determined the fates of millions.

Ambrose Bierce was well known for his biting wit and cynical approach to life.