Essays & Letters 66

The Diary of a Civil War Marine: Private Josiah Gregg is a rare firsthand account of a United States Marine during the Civil War, written within hours of the events described. Gregg enlisted as a pr……続きを見る

"Die wichtigere Frage: in all dem, was wir schreiben, schlägt nicht nur die Zeit durch, sondern auch die angestrengte Haltung, die uns die Zeit des Zusammenbruchs aufnötigt. Unsere Witze sind gut, a……続きを見る

‘Where are the snows of yesteryear. And the speedballs I useta know? Well, I guess it’s time for my Ovaltine and a long good night.’ In 1996 William Burroughs began writing a final journal. He died ……続きを見る

One of the revelations of William Shawcross's official biography of the Queen Mother was her private correspondence. Indeed the Sunday Times described her letters as 'wonderful ... brimful of liveli……続きを見る

From the bestselling author of ‘Elizabeth and Mary’, the remarkable love story of Dorothy Osborne and Sir William Temple, set against the turbulence and romance of 17th-century England. [Note that t……続きを見る

Minden irodalmi műfaj s egyben minden voltaire-i műfaj közül a magánlevél látszik a legkevésbé igényesnek és a legkevésbé irodalminak, s mégis, a francia szellem és irodalom nagy géniuszát éppen lev……続きを見る

„– No, így még érdekesebb az új köteted koncepciója. Irodalmi interjúk. Az nem magányos sport. Nézem a listát, a krémmel beszélgetsz. Zelei és Kukorelly, Háy és Tódor egy könyvben – kuriózum. Hogyan……続きを見る

In Pet Projects, Elizabeth Young joins an analysis of the representation of animals in nineteenth-century fiction, taxidermy, and the visual arts with a first-person reflection on her own scholarly ……続きを見る

Bien que terminée après la mort de J.-O. Curwood, l’histoire de sa vie, présentée ici, est en majeure partie l’œuvre du romancier. James Oliver Curwood, dit Jim Curwood, né le 12 juin 1878 à Owosso,……続きを見る

'As a mayor, I am responsible for the upkeep of rural roads; as poet, I prefer to see them neglected.' Jules Renard was a French literary figure of the late nineteenth century. Not a Parisian but a ……続きを見る

The idea for writing, Dear Mother, came from many years of just writing notes to my Mother when I was feeling sad. Over the years I would attempt to start a book, but wouldn't finish it. So Dear Mot……続きを見る

Apart from her celebrity status as 'the art nun', generated by her television programmes, Sister Wendy has been approached throughout her life for counsel on the spiritual life and the life of praye……続きを見る

Questa raccolta di lettere di Antonio Gramsci a Giulia Schucht mette in primo piano il rapporto d'amore che è stato al centro della vita dell'autore dei Quaderni del carcere. Le lettere selezionate ……続きを見る

In "The Smart Set: Correspondence & Conversations," Clyde Fitch intricately weaves a tapestry of social commentary and personal insight. This collection of letters and dialogues captures the vibrant……続きを見る

In "The Letters of Robert Burns," a rich collection of correspondence unfolds the intimate thoughts of Scotland's national poet. These letters, characterized by their eloquent yet accessible prose, ……続きを見る

Aphra Behn (1640-1689) was one of the most successful dramatists of the Restoration theatre and a popular poet. This is the second volume in a set of seven which comprises a complete edition of all ……続きを見る

Recopilación de cartas escritas desde el corazón, donde cada carta expresa un latir, un sentir, donde los sentidos están a flor de piel y con el alma al aire dejo fluir esas emociones que afloran cu……続きを見る

Les enseignants sont toujours en vacances ! Qui n'a jamais entendu cette phrase ? Les semaines sans classe sont nombreuses. C'est indiscutable. Mais s'agit-il réellement de périodes non travaillées ……続きを見る

Oscar Wilde's early fame ensured that throughout his short life he was written about by many of those he met. He was celebrated - or mocked - as the master of the ingenious epigram, the provocative ……続きを見る

Dear Reader, Letters change people. They turn forty-year-old men into helpless fathers. Scared mothers into fierce fighters. Long-lost pets into possessive exes. And old lovers into best friends. Th……続きを見る

Visión de Anáhuac se publicó primero en Costa Rica y luego en España. Al comienzo de su historia editorial habría sido difícil visualizar que unos años después se convertiría en uno de los libros má……続きを見る

Rosso Malpelo, novella di Giovanni Verga comparsa per la prima volta su «Il Fanfulla», è il primo numero di AnteLitteram, la collana che ospita testi di finzione contestualizzati nella società di og……続きを見る

The ‘memsahibs’ of the British Raj in India are well-known figures today, frequently depicted in fiction, TV and film. In recent years, they have also become the focus of extensive scholarship. Less……続きを見る

The ‘memsahibs’ of the British Raj in India are well-known figures today, frequently depicted in fiction, TV and film. In recent years, they have also become the focus of extensive scholarship. Less……続きを見る

The ‘memsahibs’ of the British Raj in India are well-known figures today, frequently depicted in fiction, TV and film. In recent years, they have also become the focus of extensive scholarship. Less……続きを見る

'I've never met Danny Finkelstein but I think I'm in love with him. His book is such good company – sane, intelligent and witty. He deals with serious subjects in an immensely readable way … If I'm ……続きを見る

This is not a new book but a specially adapted version of Adam Kay's bestseller This is Going to Hurt for Quick Reads. These short books are perfect for adults who are discovering reading for pleasu……続きを見る

En septembre 1989, Yann décide de partir, loin, ailleurs. Il quitte la région lyonnaise, sac à dos, en stop. S'amorce une véritable errance initiatique, passage du statut de jeune homme à celui d'ad……続きを見る

The Tattooist of Auschwitz is one of the bestselling books of the 21st Century. Now, in this essential companion, Heather Morris presents an inspiring manual for life, with a series of tales of the ……続きを見る

The diaries of Dr Hussein Fakhri al-Khalidi offer a unique insight to the peculiarities of colonialism that have shaped Palestinian history. Elected mayor of Jerusalem – his city of birth – in 1935,……続きを見る