The endurance of a work of art such as Samson Agonistes, this book suggests, derives from its incorporation of the principle of change as the very foundation of its permanence.
Richard McCormick examines the concepts of postmodernity and postmodernism as they apply to West Germany, discussing them against the background of cultural and political upheaval in that country since the 1960s, rather than exclusively in the more familiar setting of intellectual history.
Addressing all readers who value the beauty of language, Anna Balakian examines the work of five twentieth-century poets--Yeats, Valry, Rilke, Stevens, and Guilln--to show how the linguistic richness of the symbolist tradition continued well into the modern period.
In The Silence of Heaven, the world renowned Israeli novelist Amos Oz introduces us to an extraordinary masterpiece of Hebrew literature that is just now appearing in English, S.
Combining analysis of Victorian literature and culture with forceful theoretical argument, The Powers of Distance examines the progressive potential of those forms of cultivated detachment associated with Enlightenment and modern thought.
'A powerful voice for things that matter' JAMES REBANKS'Absolutely brilliant' JEREMY CLARKSON'A must-read' JAMIE OLIVERThe first female president of the National Farmers Union in its 109-year history tells the story of how she fought tooth and nail for British farms through some of the country's most tumultuous years and what we need to do next.
Después del éxito de su obra El amor de mi vida sigues siendo tú, Raura Albornoz regresa con Después de ti, una autobiografía conmovedora que profundiza en el amor, la pérdida y la resiliencia femenina.
El libro del velo reúne una escritura nacida en la intemperie: visiones, silencios, símbolos domésticos y pequeñas epifanías que no buscan imponerse, sino apenas rozar la superficie del mundo.
Breaking Free Into JoyA Memoir of Escaping Christian Dogmas and Finding Joy in Christ ConsciousnessHave you ever felt that something essential was missing?
Esta obra contiene dos ensayos novedosos desarrollados a través del tiempo, gracias a la observación inquisidora del autor, principalmente, y a la información rescatada desde diferentes alimentadores; pero especialmente nacen por la curiosidad de entender lo más posible la existencia humana.
Despues de Vivir con un Escort y Hombre que Mata Hombres, Alonso Fernandez presenta un libro sobre amistad, memoria, masculinidades y las diferentes formas de poder que se ejercen entre hombres.
El otro lado es una memoria íntima y luminosa sobre la infancia de Isabel López Villa en El Espinar y sobre la huella que dejó en ella la hermana Berta, una religiosa de la Congregación de María Reparadora que transformó la vida de un grupo de niños y niñas durante los años setenta.
Alexander von Humboldt: The Explorer Who Changed Science is a captivating novel-style biography that brings to life the extraordinary journey of one of history's greatest explorers and scientific thinkers.
Resulta asombroso el arraigo de la figura de Ofelia en la literatura y las artes visuales de España, desde su aparición en las traducciones de Hamlet del siglo XVIII, pasando por poetas canónicos como Espronceda y Lorca, hasta las figuraciones de finales del milenio.
Ein ungewöhnlicher Blick auf den professionellen Umgang mit dem Tod – durch die Augen des bekanntesten Bestatters Deutschlands Obwohl er uns alle betrifft, ist der Tod immer noch ein Tabuthema – dem Luis Bauer mit seinem Buch die Schwere nimmt.
In this inspiring and unflinchingly honest follow-up to his bestselling autobiography, Gucci Maneone of hip-hops most iconic figures and a trailblazer in Atlantas rap culturereveals his struggles with mental health and drug addiction that shaped his life, music and career, and shares his journey to recovery.
The Pelicot Case: A Chronicle of Justice and CourageIn a quiet town in southern France, a shocking criminal case emerged that would captivate a nation, spark international debate, and challenge long-held assumptions about trust, consent, and justice.
A revealing biography featuring an exclusive first interview with the new Pope Leo XIV, written by one of the world's most respected Vatican correspondentsWho is Robert Prevost, the man who is now Leo XIV?
2026 IPPY Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner for BiographyThe riveting story of how one woman rose from simple beginnings to become one of the most sought-after miniaturists of the Gilded Age.
