Showing results for "witness" in Literary History & Criticism

Czeslaw Miosz, winner of the 1980 Nobel Prize for Literature, reflects upon poetry's testimony to the events of our tumultuous time. From the special perspectives of "my corner of Europe", a classical and Catholic education, a serious encounter with Marxism, and a life marked by journeys and exiles, Milosz has developed a sensibility at once warm and detached, flooded with specific memory yet never hermetic or provincial. Milosz addresses many of the major problems of contemporary poetry, beginning with the pessimism and negativism prompted by reductionist interpretations of man's animal origins.

Witness for the Defence is a captivating blend of romance and mystery, interwoven with engrossing courtroom drama. Watch as young love rekindles after a long separation, or perhaps its an illusion as people change over time, as do the circumstances that mold their lives. Journey with us from the English shores to the vibrant landscapes of India, as our protagonists face challenges they never anticipated. Dive into this intriguing narrative by Nicholas Clifford, where suspense meets romance in an international setting.

Embark on a thrilling journey with Dr. Humphrey Jardine, a young physician who stumbles upon a corpse during a late-night stroll near Hampstead Heath. When he returns with the authorities, the body is shockingly gone. This event sparks a series of sinister happenings that leave Jardine questioning his own sanity. Was there really a corpse? If so, who was the deceased, and what role does the enigmatic Mrs. Samway play in this mystery? As the plot thickens, Jardine will need the assistance of the renowned detective Dr. John Thorndyke to unravel the truth. Silent Witness is the fourth installment...

Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of Lord Peter Wimsey, called from his holiday in Corsica to solve a dense mystery that engulfs his own family. His brother, Gerald, Duke of Denver, stands accused of the murder of their sister Marys fiance, Dennis Cathcart. The peculiar circumstances of this crime baffle and intrigue, with the Duke found leaning over Cathcarts dead body outside their home in the dead of a freezing, wet night. As Lord Peter and his skilled servant-turned-assistant Bunter delve into the case, theyre confronted with a web of inexplicable actions and motives. Why would the ...

The gospel stories as you've never heard them before.

Everyone knows the story of Jesus' life as told in the Gospels - and perhaps because it is so familiar, we have forgotten what an extraordinary life it was. Through these five plays, the story is pieced together as if from the memories of those who were there and saw events for themselves: Jesus' mother, Mary; his closest friends; the Jewish high priest; and the Roman governor. They recount the events they witnessed as if they had happened just the other day.

In Bearing Witness, John Carpenter explores how across the world, those who experienced the war tried to make sense of it both during and in its immediate aftermath. The digestion of a cataclysmic event can take generations. But in this fascinating audiobook, Carpenter brings together all those who did their best to communicate what they saw in the moment so that it could never be lost.

Catherine is a 1500 year old vampire. (She’s really 1800 but she lies about her age.) Chris is a high school senior. She is a blood sucking creature of the night. He is a Jehovah’s Witness. Together they discover something that threatens the existence of every vampire, and the only solution is to break the One Law that binds them all.

The I Witness podcast encourages women to witness in their daily walk with Jesus using their unique gifts. We empower women to overcome their fear, brokenness, and guilt to live their purpose. We embrace stories of people on their journey with God through challenging situations that test faith.

Welcome to the Eyewitness Podcast where each surprising episode brings you face-to-face with one of God’s friends from the Bible. You’ll hear stories told from the perspective of the famous people in the Bible. People with real struggles, real doubts, and real questions. Through their deeply intimate and honest stories, you’ll see how God craves a relationship with you. These first-person stories are read from the book; Eyewitness: The Visual Bible Experience. Eyewitness is a beautiful coffee-table book featuring original illustrations from artists around the world. All the stories are ...