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A stunning, intimate collection by the late, great Polish poet Adam Zagajewski.
...I think I sought wisdom
(without resignation) in poems
and also a certain calm madness.
I found, much later, a moment's joy
and melancholy's dark contentment.
In True Life, the Polish writer Adam Zagajewski, one of the world's most admired and beloved poets, turns his gaze to the past with piercing clarity and a tone of wry, lyrical melancholy. He captures the...
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Dive into the compelling world of Arrive Dead at the Same Place, a poignant poetry collection by Ken Eaton-Dykes. This anthology bridges the ordinary and the extraordinary, capturing life's diverse tapestry with wit, wisdom, and a touch of cynicism.
Eaton-Dykes' poetry traverses a vast emotional landscape, from reflective musings on war and its indelible impact on society to the humorous absurdities of daily existence. Written in an array of styles,...
3) Poems
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Maurice Maeterlinck, acclaimed for his prose and drama, delves into the realm of poetry in this collection. His verses explore the intricacies of nature, love, and the human spirit. Through poetic expression, Maeterlinck weaves emotions, reflections, and
5) Poemas
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Juan Latino, al que también se conocía como Juan de Sessa, nació en Etiopía en 1518 hijo de una esclava. Según la versión oficial, llegó a Granada siendo muy pequeño para servir en la casa del duque de Sessa.
Por su dependencia y buena relación con el aristócrata, recibió una educación superior e ingresó en la Universidad de Granada, donde se doctoró. El duque, con el que se crió desde la infancia, lo acabó manumitiendo ─liberando─...
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Dive into a tapestry of history and imagination, where facts and fiction intertwine to paint a vivid portrait of ancient Albania and its journey through time. From the tales of ancient heroes to the poignant memories of the 1999 Kosovo war, this collection of poetry is a testament to the rich tapestry of Albanian culture and history. Crafted with passion and finesse, each poem is a mosaic of emotions, touching on themes of love, nostalgia, society,...
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If you really wanna get to the meat a potatoz of the story, you want to understand and experience what it's like to be married to big powerful man? With more leaf letter and marijuana dollars then you could ever imagine? Well your in luck! Herez the knows and the hows, a man mobbed up, lotta money, lotta cars, cigars and knows bars. He is the guy, you will feel and live each moment at a time but no skipping, you're gonna wanna be patient, this book...
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A magician conjures a dramatic adventure of romance and intrigue in this seventeenth-century French tragicomedy by the author of Le Cid.
In Pierre Corneille's sparkling play, The Theatre of Illusion, magicians, lovers, and heroes prove that all the world truly is a stage. First performed in 1636, it was pioneering in its use of meta-theatrical storytelling. It then vanished from the stage for the next three-hundred years, to be revived in 1937 at...
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Musaicum Books presents to you this unique collection of the greatest classics of all time:
Hamlet (Shakespeare)
Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare)
Robinson Crusoe (Daniel Defoe)
Pride & Prejudice (Jane Austen)
Frankenstein (Mary Shelley)
Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë)
Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë)
Great Expectations (Charles Dickens)
Ulysses (James Joyce)
Pygmalion (George Bernard Shaw)
Ivanhoe (Sir Walter Scott)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Robert Louis...
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How come Shakespeare keeps challenging and fascinating us? Why do we keep watching his plays and reading his poetry? Maybe because he knows us so well. His irresistible, playful comedies, full of love and joy, show us at our happiest moments, his tragedies show us the darkest dungeons of the human mind, and his romances have this strong and wonderful tone of reconciliation and forgiveness, that we all need now and then, and his poetry lends words...
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Giacomo Leopardi was born on June 29, 1798, in Recanati, Italy. From a young age, he displayed an exceptional intellect and a voracious appetite for knowledge. However, his early years were marked by physical ailments, including chronic illnesses and frailty. These health challenges often kept him confined to his bedroom, creating an environment conducive to introspection and intellectual growth. Despite his ailments, Leopardi's thirst for knowledge...
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José María de Pereda es uno de los grandes novelistas españoles de la segunda mitad del siglo XIX. Manuel Marañón fue no solo su amigo «más querido», sino también su alter ego según nos dice en una carta del 5 de febrero de 1895. Este intenso epistolario, que se daba por perdido, se compone de más de 260 cartas que Pereda escribió a Marañón y que fueron conservadas por la familia del destinatario en el archivo de la Fundación Cigarral...
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Get the Summary of Adiva Geffen's Surviving The Forest in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Surviving The Forest" by Adiva Geffen tells the poignant story of the Shidlovsky family, Jewish residents of the Polish village Wolka Zablocka, before and during the Holocaust. The family, including Yaakov Mendel, his wife Taiba, and their daughter Shurka, live a peaceful life, deeply rooted in Jewish traditions and community...
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Durante un año, aproximadamente, sin una regularidad fija, Frédéric-Yves Jeannet le envió a Annie Ernaux una serie de preguntas y reflexiones. En sus respuestas, la autora de «La mujer helada» y «Los años» se esfuerza por rendir cuentas de una praxis de escritura iniciada décadas atrás, por describir su manera de trabajar, por hacer explícitas las «razones» de sus textos. La presente edición incorpora dos nuevos capítulos que amplían...
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Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy is a masterpiece that continues to leave an everlasting influence on Italian literature and the niches of Dante Alighieri Divine Comedy. Its universal themes, vivid imagery, and lasting impact on language and culture make it a work of unparalleled significance. The Divine Comedy stands as a testament to the power of imagination, and its legacy will continue to inspire generations of readers and creators alike.
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These chapters provide a chronological overview of the history of poetry in Europe, covering ancient origins, medieval lyricism, Renaissance humanism, Romanticism, and modernist experimentation. They highlight key poets, movements, and themes that have shaped European poetic traditions over the centuries.
17) À fleur de terre
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Jean-Pierre Fabien est né à Montréal en 1955. Il est biologiste et a enseigné l'écologie au secondaire pendant 25 ans tout en favorisant l'approche terrain avec ses élèves afin d'établir un réel contact avec la nature. En 2005, il quitte l'enseignement afin d'offrir son soutien aux écoles d'éducation internationale à titre de professionnel. En 1990, il devient cofondateur du CORDEM, un club d'ornithologie dont le siège social est situé...
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Get the Summary of George Saunders's A Swim in a Pond in the Rain in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. In "A Swim in a Pond in the Rain," George Saunders provides an in-depth analysis of storytelling through the examination of Russian literature. He dissects Anton Chekhov's "In the Cart," exploring how details like character backgrounds and setting shape the narrative and reader expectations. Saunders discusses the...
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Following the first book on Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House which examined the PLOT of the playand the CHARACTERS, this book examines the THEMES and ELEMENTS OF STYLE in the play. This allows the critic of the playto have a comprehensive view of what the play is about, how it is crafted, who the major characters are and what kind of style the playwright adopts. This should prepare any student of Henrik ibsen in general or of this play and the rebel...
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La venganza de Tamar forma parte de los dramas religiosos (comedias de santos) escritos por Tirso de Molina, según su interpretación de la Biblia.
Los hijos de David, que acaban de volver de la guerra, se preguntan quién sucederá a su anciano padre. La venganza de Tamar relata las disputas entre ellos para sucederle en el trono y la relación incestuosa que tuvo su hija Tamar con uno de sus hermanos.
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