Resultados Editorial "Saga Egmont" en Arte y literatura

"600 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 18th Century" features the wit and wisdom of some of the greatest French writers ever. From Montesquieu and Voltaire to Denis Diderot and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this carefully crafted collection is an entertaining, educational and enthralling insight into the finest minds of the 18th Century. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the worlds most famous works, including "Candide", "Discourse on Inequality" and "The Social Contract".

Henry David Thoreau is a beloved American author, poet and philosopher. He was a lifelong abolitionist, advocate of civil disobedience againts unjust or corrupted goverments, and he defended the idea of abandoning illusory matters in favor of simple living, in order to discover life's authentic essential needs. He is best known for Walden, or Life in the woods, the book he wrote during his two-year experiment in minimalist living: having built himself a cabin in the woods, he stayed there to study, write, and enjoy his newfound communion with nature.

Step into the captivating world of one of history's most influential literary figures with "Victor Hugo, a Biography." Explore the life and legacy of the renowned French writer whose works continue to resonate across generations. From his early struggles and literary breakthroughs to his political activism and lasting impact on French society, you'll get to discover the inspiration behind his timeless novels like "Les Misérables" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" - and much more.

This is a love story, set in the Irish literary world between 1986 and 2015. When they were first introduced by the poet Derek Mahon, Alannah Hopkin was an arts journalist turned full-time writer and Aidan Higgins, twenty-three years her senior, was a literary stylist, often cited as the heir to Ireland’s great Modernist tradition. They wrote steadily during their twenty-nine years together, but their careers could not have been more different: while Aidan focused on fiction and memoirs, Alannah prioritised work that paid the bills.

Take a tour of some of the most extraordinary thinkers in history with ‘500 Quotes from Great Minds´. Packed with cherry-picked thoughts, reflections, and observations, it offers inspiring insights into almost every aspect of life, from love and death to art and politics. A superb addition to any coffee table, ‘500 Quotes from Great Minds´ is ideal for those who need a bit of extra motivation. Born in Paris, Charles Baudelaire (1821 – 1867) was one of the most highly-regarded poets of the 19th century.

"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.

600 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 20th Century features the wit and wisdom of some of the 20th Century’s greatest writers and minds. A cherry-picked selection, the collection includes quotes from the likes of famous Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, American-Lebanese writer and poet Khalil Gibran, Winston Churchill, Britain’s celebrated prime minister, and many more.

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.

A revised edition of the candid, sometimes shocking, biography of Rupert Brooke revealing the very different reality behind the golden-boy façade of an English literary icon. Paragon of youthful beauty, romantic symbol of a lost England, and precociously gifted poet, Rupert Chawner Brooke died in a hospital ship off the Aegean island of Skyros in April 1915, aged just 27. All England mourned his passing. But behind the glow of myth lies a darker reality.

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."

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Kristian går plötsligt från att vara en nykter, framgångsrik författare till att åter bli narkoman på heltid. Vad var det som hände? När passerade han egentligen gränsen? I ett liv av instabilitet och misär kretsar allt kring kön till härbärget Nattvilan. Platsen där man får en säng för natten, om man har tur. Där korridorerna stinker av urin och rengöringsmedel – och av brunt heroin. Utanför Nattvilans väggar är missbrukarnas Malmö en mörk plats. Överdoserna avlöser varandra och människorna är skuggvarelser med tickande dödsklockor.