Mostrando títulos en Historia y Crítica Literaria

In this Very Short Introduction, Bernard O'Donoghue provides a fascinating look at the many different forms of writing which have been called "poetry" - from the Greeks to the present day. As well as questioning what poetry is, he asks what poetry is for, and considers contemporary debates on its value. Is there a universality to poetry? And does it have a duty of public utility and responsibility?

A chapter by chapter reread and spoiler discussion podcast of the Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb.

Shakespeare's contributions to stage and language are unequaled, audiences left breathless for the past four centuries, his artistry as evident in moments of insensate rage as it is in moments of heartbreaking tenderness.

El poder del ahora de Eckhart tolle, un libro magistral que enseña el principio basico de la felicidad y la plenitud, vivir en el aqui y el ahora, disfrutar el momento presente como lo unico realmente importante y existente. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the rigid theocracy of Salem, Massachusetts, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town. In a searing portrait of a community engulfed by panic—with ruthless prosecutors, and neighbors eager to testify against neighbor—The Crucible famously mirrors the anti-Communist hysteria that held the United States in its grip in the 1950’s.

Krzyżacy to powieść historyczna Henryka Sienkiewicza publikowana w latach 1897-1900 w „Tygodniku Illustrowanym”, wydana w 1900 roku w Warszawie przez wydawnictwo „Gebethner i Wolff”. Powieść przedstawia dzieje konfliktu polsko-krzyżackiego, a akcja utworu toczy się od 1399 roku (śmierci królowej Jadwigi) do 1410 roku (bitwa pod Grunwaldem). W okresie publikacji powieść była protestem przeciwko germanizacji prowadzonej przez władze zaboru pruskiego. Henryk Sienkiewicz w swojej książce przywołał Polskę w okresie świetności jej oręża i skupił się na zwycięstwie ...

Classic Chinese novels and stories, retold in English and in a way that makes them more accessible to non-Chinese audiences. chineselore.com

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and...

Dr. Creepen's Dungeon is a weekly hour-long podcast presenting the very best in contemporary horror, fantasy and sci-fi fiction. It comes out every Thursday. Catch all the new stories, Mon/Wed/Friday at 6pm EST / Midnight CET on my YouTube channel, Dr. Creepen's Vault!

The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds

The New York Times bestselling author of the beloved classic How to Read Literature Like a Professor teaches you how to write everything from a report for your community association to a meaningful memoir in this masterful and engaging guide. Combing anecdotes and hard-won lessons from decades...

A podcast dedicated to The Wandering Inn and other web serials. Credit to SystemGlitch for our music and Enuryn for our Art.

Libérate de tus miedos y alcanza la verdadera felicidad Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung y Alfred Adler son tres gigantes de la psicología. Este libro destila las ideas y las enseñanzas filosóficas y psicológicas de Adler y las presenta en forma de diálogo narrativo entre un filósofo y un joven. La psicología adleriana cuenta con un amplio apoyo tanto en Europa como en Estados Unidos y ofrece respuestas sencillas y directas a la pregunta filosófica de «¿cómo puedo ser feliz?». Es muy posible que la psicología adleriana tenga la clave para ello, así que leer este libro podría ...

The podcast for fans by fans of the "In Death" series of books by J.D. Robb, aka Nora Roberts. Your hosts, AJ, Jen and Tara are "In Death" fandom veterans who will read each book in order and discuss each one in detail. In between book discussions we will deep dive into topics about the books, the futuristic world of Eve Dallas and Roarke and talk about "In Death" fandom. We also bring on special guests who are also fans of this series to talk about their love for the books.

Currently Reading is a podcast dedicated to the love of books and reading. Meredith and Kaytee are two bookish friends who discuss their most recent reads - and please know, they are going to be honest about how they felt about them! All conversations are spoiler-free, pinkie promise. In addition, they'll talk about books they've loved forever, and a variety of other bookish topics - all to help you develop the reading life you've always wanted. Looking for your next great read? You'll find tons of book recommendations every week. Named one of the New York Times' "Best Podcasts for Book Lovers...

Fall asleep with your favorite comfort bedtime stories: the complete Sherlock Holmes in timeline order. In each episode, a section of a Sherlock Holmes story will be read aloud in a soothing text-to-speech voice set to relaxation music, to help you get to sleep.

In The Wisdom of the Shire, Noble Smith sheds light on the life-changing ideas tucked away inside the classic works of J. R. R. Tolkien and his most beloved creation—the stouthearted Hobbits. Drawing on The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and other tales of Middle-earth, Smith shows how a snug hobbit-hole is actually just a state of mind and how even the smallest person can have the valor of a Rider of Rohan.

Continuously available in print since 1968, this novel has become embedded in progressive anti-racist culture with wide circulation of the book and hotly debated film. A literary classic, The Spook Who Sat by the Door is a strong comment on entrenched racial inequities in the United States in...

The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the world’s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with revealing new insights into The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. J.R.R. Tolkien...

Are you stuck in a reading rut? The Book Case makes the case for books outside of your usual genre. Wander the aisles of your local bookstore with Kate and Charlie Gibson and meet fascinating characters who will open your appetite to new categories while deepening your hunger for books. This weekly series will journey cover to cover through the literary world, featuring interviews with best-selling authors, tastemakers, and independent bookstore owners. New episodes post every Thursday.