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The Expedition of Humphry Clinker was the last of the picaresque novels of Tobias Smollett, and is considered by many to be his best and funniest work.Published in London on 17 June 1771, it is an epistolary novel, presented in the form of letters written by six different characters: Matthew Bramble, a Welsh Squire; his sister Tabitha; their niece and nephew, Jery and Lydia Melford; Tabitha's maid Winifred Jenkins; and Lydia's suitor, Wilson.Much of the comedy arises from differences in the descriptions of the same events by different participants. Attributions of motives and descriptions of ...

George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax (11 November 1633 – 5 April 1695) was an English statesman, writer, and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1660, and in the House of Lords after he was raised to the peerage in 1668. He's noted in history for his views on Charles II among others. This compilation covers a wide range of his views which are particularly telling, coming, as they do, from a man who was singularly positioned among the powers of the time, to make them. Prepare yourself for a journey into antiquated English speech. (Summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)

It’s a dreary February in post-World War I London when Mrs. Wilkins spots an advertisement in The Times for a small Italian castle for rent in April. She sees another member of her women’s club, Mrs. Arbuthnot, reading the same advertisement and manages to convince her that the two of them should rent it. Both are miserable and lonely in their marriages. They can’t afford the cost of the villa, San Salvatore, on their own and must advertise for two others, eventually recruiting an elderly widow named Mrs. Fisher, and Lady Caroline Dester, a beautiful young socialite desperate to escape ...

Aspects Of Love is an anthology of poetic explorations on the theme of erotic love - though one of the "poets" represented here is better known, even than as a dramatist, as the philosopher, Plato. His Symposium heads off this set of erotic explorations. In The Symposium's philosophic play, he depicts a scene of men cosing together over dinner, each describing what he finds in his experience of love. I have followed this pattern in the choice of works for this anthology - in a similar manner, each of these works deals in a radically different way with the discovery of love. Whether ...

This story follows the lives of four sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Set in the tumultuous days of the American Civil war, readers grow to love the four sisters as they grow and mature into young women. This book has characters any girl can relate to because each of the four March sisters has a unique and different personality. A story that the young and old have enjoyed for years, this book truly is a classic. (Summary by Abigail Rasmussen)

Escritor estadounidense de origen ruso. Escribió en lenguas inglesa y rusa. Abandonó Rusia a los 19 años a raíz de la Revolución de Octubre, y residió en Inglaterra, Alemania y Francia; en 1940 se trasladó a EE. UU., donde enseñó Literatura en varias universidades...

In her autobiography, Annie Besant poignantly writes of her search for the truth of what she believed in, leaving Christianity behind to embrace Atheism, and ultimately finding her peace in Theosophy, which she became interested in after meeting Helena Blavatsky. She moved to India to better study Theosophical ideas and this is where she made her home until her death. She was a gifted orator and writer, often speaking and writing on her religious beliefs, as well as women's rights and social reform. Along with Charles Bradlaugh, she published a paper in support of birth control. It proved to ...

The Confessions outlines Augustine's sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity. It is widely seen as the first Western autobiography ever written, and was an influential model for Christian writers throughout the following 1,000 years, through the Middle Ages. It is not a complete autobiography, as it was written in his early 40s, and he lived long afterwards, producing another important work (City of God). It does, nonetheless, provide an unbroken record of his development of thought and is the most complete record of any single person from the 4th and 5th centuries. It is a significant...

Detengámonos en la «avidez», la nuestra y la de otros. La de todos. El deseo, la ansiedad, la ambición, la codicia. Lina Meruane nos expone a los sentidos materiales y metafóricos de esta palabra a través de una multitud de madres e hijas insaciables, de hermanas incisivas, de amigas y amantes afiladas así como de hombres salvajes y animales cuya hambre alimenta el amor y el odio, la miseria y el castigo, el resentimiento, el perdón. Un universo obsesivo por el que discurren objetos que cobran vida, cuerpos que la pierden, que se mutilan y se desgajan.

Dante's Divine Comedy, an epic poem, takes readers on a transformative journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. This timeless literary masterpiece intertwines theology, philosophy, and politics, offering profound insights into human nature and divine justice. Dante’s vivid allegorical narrative captivates with intricate symbolism and richly imagined landscapes. Revered for its poetic brilliance, the Divine Comedy remains a cornerstone of world literature, inspiring literature, art, and cultural discussions with its enduring themes of redemption, moral growth, and spiritual ...

Discover the enchanting world of Grimms' Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, a timeless collection of classic folklore and captivating narratives. This influential anthology blends magic, adventure, and moral lessons that continue to inspire generations. Immerse yourself in tales of brave heroes, clever heroines, and mystical creatures that traverse dark forests and magical realms. These legendary stories offer cultural insights and imaginative storytelling, perfect for literary enthusiasts and educators. Experience the rich heritage of German tradition and the enduring magic of folklore ...

A Christmas Carol (full title: A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas) is A Christmas Carol is a Victorian morality tale of an old and bitter miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of one evening. (Wikipedia)

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Ferocious and irreverent, this multiple prize-winning novel burns down the pretensions of a pompous literary establishment and takes no prisoners. Ellinor is thirty-six. She wears soft black sweatpants and a Michelin Man jacket. She fights. Smart and unsentimental, she tries her hand at online dating, only to be stranded in a snowstorm with a literary critic. Cut to Max Lamas, an author who dreams of a polyglot lover, a woman who will understand him in every tongue. His search takes him to Italy, where he befriends a Marchesa whose old Roman family is on the brink of ruin.

1927. Von Berlin mit dem Auto um die Welt: über den Baikalsee, durch die Wüste Gobi und über die Anden. Eine Frau beweist, was sie kann. Clärenore Stinnes war die erste Frau, die mit dem Auto die Welt umrundete. Sie wuchs auf als eines von sieben Kindern und Tochter eines Großindustriellen. Schön früh interessierte sie sich für den Konzern, musste aber nach dem Tod des Vaters zugunsten ihrer Brüder darauf verzichten. Als sie 24 war, nahm sie zum ersten Mal an einem Autorennen teil und war schnell die erfolgreichste Rennfahrerin Europas.

Ein Schwächeanfall zwingt den beliebten Fernsehkoch Max zu einer Auszeit. Auf Sylt soll er sich der Trauer um seine Eltern stellen und lernen, sein Leben achtsamer zu gestalten. Doch als überraschend seine siebenjährige Halbschwester vor der Tür steht, nimmt der Urlaub einen unerwarteten Verlauf. Emily wirbelt Max' Gefühlswelt gehörig durcheinander. Und dann ist da auch noch ihr Vormund Lara, die in ihm Emotionen weckt, mit denen er schon vor zehn Jahren nicht umgehen konnte.

Wegen einer OP ihres Vaters muss sich die Hamburger Hotelmanagerin Marieke um die familieneigene Pension auf Juist kümmern. Überrascht erkennt sie, dass die Leitung des kleinen Gästehauses eine echte Herausforderung darstellt. Hier zählt ein offenes Ohr für die Gäste mehr als ein perfekter Service. Zudem hat Marieke mit der Beziehung zum Vater zu kämpfen, der ihr eine Mitschuld am Tod der Mutter gibt. Die ungewöhnlichen Behandlungsmethoden des attraktiven Inselarztes Dr. Siemon machen die Situation nicht einfacher.

Bra Stäm är en podcast av Lina Janliden och Josefin Mathiasson. Här hittar ni två 30-plussare som försöker ta sig fram i livets olika skeden! Vi är som piff och puff, och därför tycker vi sällan lika om saker.. Nivån är både hög och låg, ni kan räkna med en massa skratt, vuxenämnen och vad som händer i våra liv. Vi säger inte att vi har dom mest intressanta personerna, men tillsammans skattar vi åt oss själva! Så häng med på en värmländsk kompott av allt det goda i livet!

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"Vad ska du bli när du blir stor?" Det är frågan som vuxna ställer allra oftast. Jag var tvungen att hitta ett tillfredsställande svar. Jag var tvungen att hitta ett yrke. Den dagen fattade jag ett beslut. Det enda jobbet jag kunde tänka mig var: Handlare! Fem minuter senare stod jag framför morfar. Det var ingen idé att vänta. Att bli handlare som vuxen var väl ingen sak, men att bli det som barn: då kan vi snacka framgångsrik." "Morfars Livs" är historien om en liten flicka som älskar att vara lärling i sin morfars matvarubutik.