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The Pensées is a collection of fragments written by the French 17th-century philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal. Pascal's religious conversion led him into a life of asceticism, and the Pensées was in many ways his life's work.
The son of a Spanish nobleman is sent out with a sword, a mandolin and his father's blessing to make his fortune in the wars, and acquires a servant, a magician, a castle in Shadow Valley and a wedding that must be arranged around the Inquisition. Dunsany invented his own pantheon in The Gods of Pegāna and wrote much of his work with a quill; this 1922 romance is his funniest, and the Golden Age it parodies is one he half believed in. Sixty plates of Spanish painting by Mariano Barbasán Lagueruela and Martín Rico, among others, carry the inns, carnivals and village streets of the country Rodriguez rides through.Mostra libro
A vivid blend of memoir, travel writing, and historical reflection. Mark Twain shares his experiences as a riverboat pilot along the Mississippi River, capturing the excitement, beauty, and dangers of life on the water. Through personal stories and sharp observations, he paints a rich portrait of America during a changing era. Humorous, insightful, and deeply engaging, the book explores travel, memory, and the spirit of adventure. Written by Mark Twain. Travel the mighty Mississippi through Twain's unforgettable storytelling—download your copy today.Mostra libro
A schoolmaster's son grows up poor in Paris, loses his father, keeps his mother, falls in love above him, and finds out what a small salary means. Coppée was called the poet of the humble for his verse about clerks and seamstresses, and was elected to the Académie at forty-two; this novel is that sympathy at length — nothing extraordinary happens, and the accumulation is the point. Fifty-two plates by painters from Spitzweg to Renoir follow the same modest lives through piano lessons, river banks, and small pleasures.Mostra libro
""Alexander's Bridge" is the first novel by the American author Willa Cather. It was initially published in 1912 and later re-released with an author's preface in 1922. The novel also ran as a serial in McClure's magazine, providing Cather with some free time from her work for that publication1. Here's a brief summary of the novel: Plot Introduction: The protagonist, Bartley Alexander, is a construction engineer and a world-renowned builder of bridges. Bartley is undergoing a mid-life crisis and is married to Winifred. Despite his marriage, Bartley resumes his acquaintance with a former lover, Hilda Burgoyne, in London. The affair gnaws at Bartley's sense of propriety and honor. Plot Summary: Professor Lucius Wilson arrives at the Alexanders' house in Boston. Bartley had persuaded him to attend a Congress of Psychologists in the city. Bartley's wife, Winifred, greets Professor Wilson. Bartley discusses his trouble with a bridge in Canada. Bartley's relationship with Hilda becomes a central conflict. The novel takes a tragic turn when Bartley is called to inspect the failing bridge in Canada. While on the bridge, he realizes its structural integrity is compromised, but it collapses before he can prevent disaster. Bartley dies along with many workers. The aftermath involves Winifred making arrangements for her husband's corpse, and Professor Wilson reflecting on the consequences of Bartley's actions. "Alexander's Bridge" explores themes of love, ambition, and the impact of choices. Cather's portrayal of human connections and their fragility resonates throughout the novel."Mostra libro
The Red Triangle: Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator by Arthur Morrison is the thrilling continuation of Martin Hewitts adventures. With his acute observation and clever deduction, Hewitt takes on cases that are baffling and complex. Step into the intriguing world of The Red Triangle: Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator. The book continues to engage readers with its intricate plots and the cunning detective, Martin Hewitt. So why read The Red Triangle: Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator? Because it offers a gripping continuation of the adventures of a remarkable detective. Order your copy today.Mostra libro
