Essays & Letters 67

**“The ultimate expression of intergenerational literary wisdom.” ーAndrew Solomon, The New Yorker A work that has inspired generations, this new edition of Letters to a Young Poet features a fresh ……続きを見る

Esta obra é constituída por uma coleção de cartas que o autor, um soldado miliciano destacado para o norte de Moçambique em 1966, escreveu à esposa. A vida militar é o tema central. A opinião acerca……続きを見る

Extrait: Lettre à Monsieur ***. Londres, 1795... Voilà le petit paysage que vous m’avez demandé. Je vous l’ai fait attendre ; mais vous savez quels tristes soins m’appellent à d’autres études, qui p……続きを見る

Avertissement. ... Les lettres suivantes ont été pour la plupart insérées dans les journaux : je suis obligé de les reproduire comme préface au Mémoire que je publie. “Genève, 12 novembre 1832. « Mo……続きを見る

"If your mind needs phosphorus, try 'Trivia,' by Logan Pearsall Smith. ー Roger Mifflin, proprietor of The Haunted Bookshop "It would be extravagant to claim that Pearsall Smith’s Trivia, the remark……続きを見る

Extrait: Au maréchal de Richelieu et à Saint-Lambert On s’est beaucoup occupé de Voltaire dans ces derniers temps, et après tant d’attaques violentes et de jugemens passionnés, c’était justice de re……続きを見る

En publiant, dans ce volume, les lettres inédites dont l’ensemble constitue la correspondance de Chateaubriand avec Madame la marquise de Custine, nous nous sommes proposé d’éclairer d’un jour nouve……続きを見る

EXTRAIT: Paris, 20 avril 1832. J’adressai, le 17 de ce mois, à M. le rédacteur en chef du Messager des Chambres les lettres suivantes, qu’il eut la bonté d’insérer dans son journal. Je le prie de re……続きを見る

'Birkin's diary entries ultimately expose the toxic reality behind one of the 20th century's most glamorous couples' Sunday Times Jane Birkin - actor, singer, songwriter and model - may have shot to……続きを見る

Upcoming election hot topic; 2020 presidential election; upcoming primary election to see who will run against President Trump Terrain.org well known in activist community Taken from Terrain.org's p……続きを見る

'Beter worden, het blijkt een rámp. In mijn toch al kleine wereld is het stiller dan ooit. Hele dagen maak ik niets mee. De mensen denken dat niet doodgaan hetzelfde is als doorgaan met leven. Eerde……続きを見る

In "Letters from Muskoka," Mrs. Charles Gerrard King presents a poignant collection of epistolary narratives that offer readers a window into the idyllic summer retreats of the Muskoka region in Ont……続きを見る

In "James Lusk: Letters & Memories," the eponymous author intricately weaves a tapestry of personal correspondence and evocative reflections that elucidate his life experiences, philosophy, and crea……続きを見る

Amidst the turbulent backdrop of 19th-century pandemics, 'Letters on the Cholera Morbus' offers a profound exploration of disease and human resilience. This anthology brings together an eclectic mix……続きを見る

In "Letters to his mother, Ann Borrow and Other Correspondents," George Borrow presents a compelling collection of personal letters that illuminate the intricacies of his relationships and the conto……続きを見る

In 'The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54', Osborne's eloquent correspondence offers a vivid portrayal of 17th-century England's social and political milieu. Written wit……続きを見る

In "Literary Love-Letters and Other Stories," Robert Herrick explores the intricate dance of desire and literary expression through a collection of poignant narratives that blend romance with philos……続きを見る

In "Letters to His Son, 1753-54," Philip Dormer Stanhope, the Earl of Chesterfield, provides a remarkable collection of correspondence aimed at shaping the character and conduct of his illegitimate ……続きを見る

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR 'The wickedest political diaries since Alan Clark's' Daily Mail 'Riotously candid' Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Times 'An acute political intellige……続きを見る

In June of 1843, Bronson Alcott and Charles Lane, both reformers involved in the Transcendentalist movement, founded Fruitlands in an attempt to strengthen their spirituality through self-reliant, s……続きを見る

In the words of Louisa May Alcott herself : "These sketches taken from letters hastily written in the leisure moments of a very busy life make no pretension to literary merit, but are simply a brief……続きを見る

Francis Daniel Pastorius was one of the first German settlers to Pennsylvania and a touchstone figure of German-American cultural heritage. This monumental anthology presents a selection of his many……続きを見る

Fred est une abréviation qui retentit comme une détonation. Fred est le portrait d’un ange gardien, le visage morcelé d’un destin. Avec Fred, l’eau n’est pas tiède. On est dans une mer de mots néces……続きを見る

Imaginez que vous puissiez écrire des lettres de réclamation à votre chat, votre ordinateur, dame Nature, votre orangeade, votre plumard… Et que ceux-ci vous répondent ! C’est tout le charme de ce p……続きを見る

Mandelstam es un homenaje a dos de los más grandes escritores rusos del siglo xx, Anna Ajmátova y Ósip Mandelstam. Además del texto con los recuerdos de Anna Ajmátova sobre Ósip Mandelstam, este vol……続きを見る

Oscar Wilde was a legendary wit, a poetic provocateur, and one of England’s greatest playwrights who became a martyr for free love, a scapegoat for repressive society, and a myth onto himself. Shimm……続きを見る

In "Letters to His Son, 1766-71," Philip Dormer Stanhope, the Earl of Chesterfield, presents a remarkable compilation of correspondences that blend philosophical musings with practical advice. This ……続きを見る

In "Letters from Spain," Joseph Blanco White presents a thoughtful and introspective account of his experiences in Spain during the early 19th century. Written in the epistolary style, these letters……続きを見る

In "Letters to Madame Hanska, 1833-1846," Honoré de Balzac presents a profound collection of correspondences that reveal the intimate and complex relationship between the author and his corresponden……続きを見る

In "Letters from France," Isaac Alexander Mack crafts an evocative narrative that interweaves personal reflection with broader historical observations. Written during a formative period of the 19th ……続きを見る