2645 Ergebnisse - Zeige 1 von 20.

While leading a late-night tour of a haunted New Orleans cemetery, Wiccan priestess Lilly meets a mysterious woman she calls the Mambo. Restlessly wandering through the crumbling old cemetery, the Mambo has forgotten the ancient magic in her blood, the gift of eternal life from a tincture given to her 2000 years ago. It's hard to hold the memories of two thousand years in a human brain.Lost in grief and longing for her deceased children, the M...

¿And should I then presume? / And how should I begin?¿ Through the character of J. Alfred Prufrock, T.S. Eliot meditates on love, regret, and desire while alluding to some of history¿s greatest poets. Despite conjuring Shakespeare and Dante, however, Eliot¿s voice, which is Prufrock¿s, elevates the doubts, frustrations, and fears of modern man to a prominent place in world literature.

¿April is the cruellest month.¿ This observation, echoing Chaucer, opens the most important poem of the twentieth century. As often imitated as it has been parodied, T.S. Eliot¿s The Waste Land introduced a new poetry to the world. Fragmented, polyphonic, multilingual, and mythical in scope, The Waste Land is a haunting vision of postwar Britain and a powerful excavation of self.

Magna Carta is a royal charter drafted by Archbishop of Canterbury Stephen Langton in coordination with the English barons. Intended to resolve disputes between King John of England and the Pope, Magna Carta was agreed to on June 15, 1215. Although initially unsuccessful, it has since been recognized as a foundational document on the rights and liberties of citizens.

Set in the far future, a wealthy man relies on innovation to strengthen his business. In the Year 2889 is a short work of science fiction, written by the prolific author, Jules Verne with the aid of his son, Michel Verne. First published in 1889, In the Year 2889 makes predictions for scientific and technological advances.

Satan accompanies Jesus in his forty-day journey through the desert, determined to corrupt the son of God with worldly possessions, power, and vanity. Paradise Regained by John Milton is an epic poem based off of a biblical story. Alluding to Milton’s most celebrated work, Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained depicts similar theological themes, but follows a different target for Satan’s ruin.

Published during the climax of the English Civil War, Areopagitica is a passionate and persuasive argument for free speech and expression. Written by the highly celebrated 17th century author, John Milton, Areopagitica is a polemic to oppose censorship, and is considered to be among history’s most influential defenses of the freedom of speech and expression.

A wealthy man’s future is threatened by his brother-in-law’s shocking return. Pillars of Society, by Henrik Ibsen, is a family drama fueled by deception and greed. The protagonist, Karsten Bernick, is a complicated man whose success is built on a lie. He’s forced to confront his past and acknowledge his truth.

A widower is scandalized by his friendship with a young female resident. Rosmersholm, by Henrik Ibsen, centers on a former priest, who’s haunted by his wife’s suicide. He finds comfort in a friend, who moved in prior to her death. Their arrangement, platonic or otherwise, becomes a source of controversy.

An aging sculptor rekindles a romance with a former muse despite his marriage and her apparent madness. When We Dead Awaken, by Henrik Ibsen, centers two troubled figures struggling with mortality and their view of life. It’s a revealing look at the internal conflict surrounding a respected and accomplished artist.

A woman must choose between her dutiful husband and a lover from her past life. In The Lady from the Sea, byHenrik Ibsen, a wife struggling in her mundane marriage is looking for a change of pace. When an opportunity arises, her family¿s fate is thrust into her hands.

A middle-aged architect struggles to maintain his title and prestige. The Master Builder, by Henrik Ibsen, highlights the dangers of ambition coupled with insecurity. A successful man attempts to prolong his career by staggering the development of others. A fear of irrelevancy leads him down a dark and irreversible path.

A woman struggles to protect her son from her late husband¿s many secrets. Ghosts, by Henrik Ibsen, illustrates a family¿s internal strife due to the father¿s infidelity, deception and poor health. A mother attempts to secure her son¿s future, while combating the ugly truth tied to her husband¿s looming legacy.

A small town is scandalized after a medical officer exposes its polluted water supply. An Enemy of the People, by Henrik Ibsen, examines the consequences of one man’s unwavering commitment to the truth. The story is a commentary on Ibsen’s own work, which was heavily criticized for its realistic approach.

An overly ambitious woman interferes in her husband’s scholastic career. In Hedda Gabler, by Henrik Ibsen, a manipulative wife is eager to improve her family’s social and economic status. She attempts to sabotage her husband’s professional rival to secure their financial future. One selfish act leads to a fatal result.

A collection of brief but impactful stories from revered French writer Gustave Flaubert. Three Short Works features several notable titles such as ¿The Dance of Death, ¿ ¿The Legend of Saint Julian the Hospitaller¿ and ¿A Simple Soul.¿ Each one delivers a striking tale with vibrant characters and a bold conclusion.

A woman’s family is broken after an old secret comes to light. A Doll’s House, by Henrik Ibsen, examines the true sacrifice of marriage. When her home life is threatened, a wife must make a drastic decision. Published in 1879, this is one of Ibsen’s most popular and controversial plays.

A poor domestic servant endures love and loss, while remaining loyal to her mistress. A Simple Soul, by Gustave Flaubert, is a compassionate look at a modest woman, who makes the most of her limited resources. The author delivers a beautiful story marked by the protagonist’s sweet and selfless nature.

Overcome with grief at the death of his love Beatrice, Dante composed this book of poems and prose commentaries. This autobiographical work showcases Dante’s groundbreaking style while exploring the divine potential of earthly love. Recognized as exemplary for its use of the Tuscan vernacular, The New Life is a landmark work of world literature.

“The wheel must strain through agony / On agony contracting, returning / Into the core of steel.” In these poems, the soul struggles to close the gap between tradition and modernity, to see once more “the dead world…With beauty for its living core.” The Burning Wheel is Aldous Huxley’s debut collection of poetry.