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"600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers" is a collection of inspiring thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest literary minds of all time. During this time, society was experiencing a cultural upheaval, with more emphasis being placed on happiness and the pursuit of knowledge. While these quotes might be over 200 years old, they bear as much relevance today as they did when they were first coined. A superb read for dipping in and out of.

It’s no secret that writers often used their books, poems, and plays to impart observations, thoughts, and reflections. This was also the case for the literature of the 17th century which followed France’s pioneering status in politics and culture. "500 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 17th Century" offers a fascinating snapshot of that changing society, seen through the eyes of some of the best writers of the era. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in French literature.

William Shakespeare, Plato, Buddha, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon Bonaparte are just some of the famous names that make up this collection of 500 famous quotes. With ancient sages, politicians, military leaders, philosophers, and physicists imparting their wisdom, this carefully crafted compilation will not only develop your cultural knowledge but entertain, amuse, and inspire you too. "Develop your General Culture in 1000 Quotes" will delight those who would like a boost of cultural literacy.

William Shakespeare, Plato, Buddha, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon Bonaparte are just some of the famous names that make up this collection of 500 famous quotes. With ancient sages, politicians, military leaders, philosophers, and physicists imparting their wisdom, this carefully crafted compilation will not only develop your cultural knowledge but entertain, amuse, and inspire you too. "Develop your General Culture in 500 Quotes" will delight those who would like a boost of cultural literacy.

"100 Quotes by Jules Renard" uncovers the famous French author and member of the literary organisation, Académie Goncourt. Famous for his poems, plays and short stories, his work spans the famous "Poil de carotte". The English novelist Julian Barnes' 2008 memoir "Nothing to be Frightened Of" remains a proud homage to Renard, indicative of his continuous influence. His thoughts and musings transcend the page and can be found around the world, on road signs, as well as in books.

"100 Quotes by Honoré de Balzac" is a collection of writings and thoughts from the French novelist and playwright, Honoré de Balzac. Balzac was known to frequently flit between several "work in progress" writings, and his finished articles were often revised between editions. The way that Balzac wrote is very much reflective of the difficulties in his own life, and perhaps the writer was attempting to stabilise his life through fiction.

Uncover the wisdom from the master of short-form himself, Guy de Maupassant, in this collection of carefully selected quotes. French author and representative of the literary movement "Naturalism", Maupassant’s short stories weave expert observation and reflection with deep social insight. Typically set during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, he focused on human lives and their fateful destinies. His first published story, "Boule de Suif", remains his most celebrated work today.

"100 Quotes by Marcel Proust" is a compendium of thoughts, observations, and reflections by one of France’s greatest writers. Pithy, witty, barbed, but often touching and thoughtful, readers will discover another dimension to this noted novelist, most famous for his novel "In Search of Lost Time". His philosophy mainly focused on how people should be appreciative of their circumstances. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this will make a welcome addition to any book collection.

"100 Quotes by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt" is a collection of reflections and thoughts by the literary world’s most unexpected collaborators. Touching on everything from religion and the nature of the self to history and poetry, the brothers’ ideas are strikingly similar and timelessly resonant. An ideal book for dipping in and out of, these quotes will provide any reader with food for thought and the tools with which to spark an interesting conversation.

Wie viele Literatenhäuser stellt Lawrences Refugium "Clouds Hill" im südenglischen Bovington ein Abbild seiner Seele dar. Die einstige Bauernkate ist äußerst schlicht eingerichtet, aber die Bibliothek und Schallplattensammlung zeugen von dem intellektuellen Universum, das Lawrence war: Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Mozart, Beethoven und Elgar. Dann in einer Ecke rostige Fragmente von Schienen. Es sind Reliquien der Hedschasbahn von Aleppo nach Medina – Erinnerungen an seinen Guerillakrieg in der Wüste gegen die Türken. Lawrences militärische Karriere ist außergewöhnlich.

The Isle of Wight: in the summers of the 1800s, Queen Victoria holidayed here. At music festivals in the summer of love, hundreds of thousands of people got stoned here. And, in the summer of 2020, Hunter and Claire escaped locked-down North London for a week's holiday here. They fell in love with its sleepy charm – and ended up buying a Grade 2-listed home in the elegant Victorian seaside resort of Ryde. "Love in Old Age" tells the story of their first year on the island. It is a journey of discovery in a forgotten corner of England.

Die umschwärmte Filmschönheit und der talentierte Schriftsteller – es könnte eine Liebesgeschichte aus Hollywood sein. Marlene Dietrich und Erich Maria Remarque lernen sich in den 1930er-Jahren im politischen Exil kennen und haben von Anfang an viel gemeinsam, doch trotzdem hat ihre turbulente Beziehung nicht auf Dauer Bestand. Was bleibt, sind Remarques Briefe an seine geliebte Marlene: Dieser Band sammelt die berührenden Schriftstücke voller Sehnsucht, Intimität und Leidenschaft.

DAG 89 MÅNDAGEN DEN 15 OKTOBER 2001 14.30: "På skylten står det North Sea Camp, 1.5 kilometer. När vi närmar oss fängelsets infart är det första som slår mig att det inte finns några elektroniska grindar, inga höga murar och ingen taggtråd. Jag släpps ut ur det trånga utrymmet i skåpbilen och går in i receptionen, där jag tas emot av en fängelsevakt. Mr Daff, som har en militärs utstrålning, ler glatt. Han lovar att efter Waylandfängelset kommer detta att kännas som en av Butlins semesterbyar."

"Cosima" è il romanzo autobiografico di Grazia Deledda. Una ragazzina della Sardegna cerca di coronare il suo sogno, spesso osteggiato, di diventare scrittrice. Cosima rappresenta i sogni della famosa autrice italiana, le sue umiliazioni, i suoi insuccessi letterari, ma anche i primi trionfi. Il lettore segue Cosima durante la sua infanzia e nella prima giovinezza, in una Sardegna antica, rustica, d’altri tempi; una fotografia di un mondo e di una società che oggi non esiste più.

Du kender Jane Austens uddødelige værker, men kender du Jane Austen selv? I denne podcast fortæller Lise-Lotte Frederiksen indlevende og vidende om Jane Austens liv og samtid. Bliv klogere på hendes opvækst, hendes familie og hendes kærlighedsliv, og på den tid, hun skrev og levede i. LISE LOTTE FREDERIKSEN er cand.mag. i dansk, engelsk og teatervidenskab. Hun har undervist det meste af sit liv, men har de sidste fem år primært holdt foredrag om litteratur og gået litterære byvandringer i europæiske byer.

I første del af podcastserien om Jane Austen får du alt det, du har brug for at vide om mennesket bag forfatteren - fra Austens karaktertræk til hendes familie- og kærlighedsforhold. Du kender Jane Austens uddødelige værker, men kender du Jane Austen selv? I denne podcast fortæller Lise-Lotte Frederiksen indlevende og vidende om Jane Austens liv og samtid. Bliv klogere på hendes opvækst, hendes familie og hendes kærlighedsliv, og på den tid, hun skrev og levede i.

Denne gang handler det om Austens tredje udgivelse, Mansfield Park. Romanen er nok Austens mest kontroversielle, da England som slavenation agerer dens kulisse. Under udgivelsen fik den dog så godt som ingen omtale. Lise Lotte Frederiksen forklarer baggrunden for romanen, men du får også alt du behøver at vide om romans karakterer og handling. Du kender Jane Austens uddødelige værker, men kender du Jane Austen selv? I denne podcast fortæller Lise-Lotte Frederiksen indlevende og vidende om Jane Austens liv og samtid.

Du kender Jane Austens uddødelige værker, men kender du Jane Austen selv? I denne podcast fortæller Lise-Lotte Frederiksen indlevende og vidende om Jane Austens liv og samtid. Bliv klogere på hendes opvækst, hendes familie og hendes kærlighedsliv, og på den tid, hun skrev og levede i. LISE LOTTE FREDERIKSEN er cand.mag. i dansk, engelsk og teatervidenskab. Hun har undervist det meste af sit liv, men har de sidste fem år primært holdt foredrag om litteratur og gået litterære byvandringer i europæiske byer.

Denne gang skal det handle om den store fankultur, der er opstået omkring Austens forfatterskab. Lise Lotte Frederiksen kommer rundt om de mange og rige fortolkninger, der er af Austens værker. Særligt Stolthed og Fordom, som BBC’s dramaserie af samme navn i midten af 1990’erne kickstarter den helt store Jane Austen-buzz, som stadig i dag kaster talrige nye fortolkninger af sig.

I fjerde del af denne podcastserie gennemgår Lise Lotte Frederiksen Austens fire øvrige romaner: Fornuft og Følelse, der foregår i Austens klassiske kærlighedsunivers; Emma, der har en selvsikker ung kvinde i hovedrollen, som vi sagtens kan spejle os i i dag; Persuasion eller Overtalelse, der handler om at få en chance nr. 2 i livet; og ikke mindst Northanger Abbey, Austens eneste bud på en krimi, der også i datidens England var en populær genre.