Resultados para "becker" en Clásicos

England, 1914. Die Welt ist von Konflikten gezeichnet. Der verletzte Captain Hastings wird ins Anwesen Styles Court eingeladen, um sich von seinen körperlichen und seelischen Wunden zu erholen. Styles ist ein prachtvolles Landhaus und Heimat seines Kindheitsfreundes. Für Hastings ein Ort der Ruhe … glaubt er. Doch an den heißen Sommertagen braut sich etwas Finsteres zusammen.

Master and Man, one of Tolstoy’s greatest short stories, explores the topics of sacrifice, selfish ambition, and human mortality. This novella follows the journey of a merchant named Brekhunov who sets out to purchase a new piece of property, spurred on by a fear that someone else will buy the land before he arrives. Tolstoy masterfully calls attention to the importance of putting others first and focusing on eternity, rather than pursuing temporary and selfish objectives.

Hodja was a satirical Sufi, believed to have lived and died during the 13th century in today's Turkey. He is considered a populist philosopher and wise man, remembered for his funny stories and anecdotes. He appears in thousands of stories, sometimes witty, sometimes wise. These Hodja tales are replete with subtle humor and wisdom.

Explore the wild world of the southern United States in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. These books are known for their adventurous spirit and their portrayal of the southern reaches of America.

This psychological masterpiece dives into the mind of protagonist Ivan Ilyich as he questions the meaning of life, the significance of death, and his own misguided beliefs and ideas. Leo Tolstoy describes the mental and emotional journey of Ilyich as he is suddenly confronted with his own mortality and must question his entire way of life. Ilyich had chosen to ignore his family and the health of his own soul as he attempted to reach new heights in his career and social standing.

Three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey's paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate! One of the most famous tales of horror!

Tolstoy’s short stories and novellas are considered to be some of the greatest penned in the 20th century. Many of these stories have strong Christian themes, revealing Tolstoy’s own sincere faith along with important lessons and ideals. These stories often focus on self-sacrifice, the sovereignty of God, and the fulfillment and happiness that comes with living for others.

Leo Tolstoy brings to light the struggle of finding true faith in this short story about a young man who desperately chases worldly accolades and social status before finding contentment in the last place he would have thought to look. After learning of a shame that he receives as catastrophic news, the young protagonist turns to the monastery to prove his moral superiority and his inability to be sullied by the ways of men. While outwardly he appears to be the perfect picture of holy devotion, Father Sergius continues to struggle with his desires and pride.

Seventeen of Twain's best-loved and funniest shorter works, including "The Jumping Frog of Calavarous County", "The Story of Old Ram", "Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses", "Tom Quartz", and "The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut". Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835 in Florida, Missouri. He grew up in the Mississippi River town of Hannibal. Sam was to be a printer, a river boat pilot, an officer in the Confederacy, a silver prospector and a journalist. He once wrote, "To simply amuse would have satisfied my dearest ambition".

Revered by all of the town's children and dreaded by all of its mothers, Huckleberry Finn is indisputably the most appealing child-hero in American literature. Unlike the tall-tale, idyllic world of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn is firmly grounded in early reality. From the abusive drunkard who serves as Huckleberry's father to Huck's first tentative grappling with issues of personal liberty and the unknown, Huckleberry Finn endeavors to delve quite a bit deeper into the complexities - both joyful and tragic of life.

Ten classic stories from Mark Twain.

In this masterful story of numb desperation and farcical humor of everyday life by Russian playwright and writer Anton Chekhov, Fyodor Nilov, a poor shoemaker who longs to become rich, is granted his wish. But he soon discovers something he wasn't prepared for.

Born as an undersized runt puppy, Arara has been constantly bullied by the bigger pups in her pack. As far as she is concerned, her life is horrible and it's not going to change anytime soon. However, during a hunt, Arara discovers that she can move things with her mind. Armed with this new power, Arara convinces another bullied puppy to help her take down Kerka - the biggest, baddest pup in town. But when things go wrong and a life is put in danger, Arara must face her fears before it is too late.

Alfred Döblins Berlin Alexanderplatz er fortællingen om den bomstærke, godmodige og hidsige transportarbejder Franz Bieberkopf. Historien begynder, da Franz løslades efter et fængselsophold (han har dræbt sin kæreste) med alle intentioner om et nyt og bedre liv. Men det er ikke let, han er omgivet af svindel og bedrag, de fleste mennesker, han møder er mere eller mindre fordærvede, og Franz lander i den ene uheldige situation efter den anden.

Eldin wants one thing - to go home. But High Castle is no longer the place of wonder and refuge it once was. After Onroc’s coup, Eldin and her companions fled from High Castle with little more than the clothes on their backs. As renegades against the new Father, they cannot rely on the power of the Vale, as using its power would tell Onroc right where to find them. They will need help if they want to save their loved ones at home. The only place they can turn, the only place where Onroc cannot reach them, is beyond the borders of their beloved Visgaerd.

Der Jurastudent Gregor Bienek möchte Schriftsteller werden - und beginnt seine Karriere in Ostberlin mit systemkritischen Geschichten. Doch der Erfolg bleibt aus. Und so passt er sich an und schreibt nur noch das, was von ihm erwartet wird. In seinem zweiten Roman "Irreführung der Behörden" von 1973 thematisiert Jurek Becker humorvoll den Konflikt eines Autors zwischen künstlerischer Freiheit und Zensur, zwischen Selbstverwirklichung und Selbstverleugnung und schöpft dabei aus seinen eigenen Erfahrungen in der DDR.

As the lead singer of one of the hottest bands to hit the rock scene, f--ks are free, drugs come easy, and music is life. For as long as Stone can remember, Willow has been his music - the notes that weave his soul together. His rhythm. >Until he threw her away.

Die Geschichten aus tausendundeiner Nacht sind der berühmteste Erzählstoff der Welt. "Das Buch der Liebe" setzt den ersten Band von Claudia Otts viel gerühmter Neuübersetzung mit vier fesselnden Liebesgeschichten fort. Auch hier zeigt sich ihre große Kunst, die ältesten Manuskripte so getreu und so frisch in eine gegenwärtige Sprache zu übertragen, dass man staunend in einen Orient voller Schönheit, Gefahren, Zauber und brennender Liebe versetzt wird.

Martin Andersen Nexøs hjerteskærende klassiker Ditte Menneskebarn er en af dansk litteraturs mest bevægende og detaljerige skildringer af underklassens vilkår omkring år 1900 og et af de største kvindeportrætter nogensinde skrevet. Det er beretningen om det uønskede fattigbarn Dittes opvækst i samfundets nederste sociale lag, hvor hendes hjælpsomhed bliver misbrugt og udnyttet gennem hele hendes liv. Den eviggyldige historie om undertrykkelse, nød og elendighed, klassekamp, livsvilje og ægte godhed.

Mus og Mænd er den tragiske historie om de to venner George og Lennie, der vandrer fra ranch til ranch i Californien i håb om at finde arbejde under Den Store Depression i 1930’erne. George er lille, men intelligent, og Lennie er stor og stærk, men mere eller mindre retarderet. De håber en dag at kunne realisere deres fælles drøm om at slå sig ned og arbejde på deres eget stykke jord. Men pengene er små og arbejdet svært at fastholde - ikke mindst pga.