Editora: Delhi Open Book
Andromache is an Athenian tragedy by Euripides. It dramatises Andromache's life as a slave, years after the events of the Trojan War, and her conflict with her master's new wife, Hermione. The date of its first performance is unknown. Some scholars place the date sometime between 428 and 425 BC.
There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. From their pens to your your ears. 01 - 3 Stories - Set in Summer 02 - August by Bruno Schulz 03 - August Heat by W F Harvey 04 - Kew Gardens by Virginia WoolfVer livro
William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a monumental satire of nineteenth-century English society. Subtitled "A Novel Without a Hero," it chronicles the rise and fall of Becky Sharp, a clever, ambitious, and morally ambiguous woman determined to secure wealth and status in a world driven by greed, vanity, and hypocrisy. Alongside her, the virtuous but naïve Amelia Sedley provides a striking contrast, embodying the traditional values of love and loyalty.Through its vivid cast of characters, from aristocrats to soldiers, Thackeray exposes the follies and pretensions of a society obsessed with appearances and material success. His biting wit, sharp observations, and refusal to glorify any single character make the novel both a mirror of Victorian life and a timeless commentary on human weakness.Endlessly entertaining and profoundly insightful, Vanity Fair remains a classic of world literature. Its mixture of humor, irony, and moral questioning continues to captivate readers and listeners, reminding us of the eternal dance between ambition and virtue.Ver livro
"Sripad Jagannatha Dasa guides us into the sacred heart space of this life-changing hymn as only a dedicated lifelong Ram bhakta may. A self-realized yogi - a wonderful trip!." The Yoga Journal "I bow to the Hanuman who is swifter than the mind and wind. The sacred one who has controlled his senses, the one who is the epitome of learning and wisdom. Salutations to the son of the God of Air and chief of the Vanaras, I pray always to Lord Hanuman." The Hanuman Chalisa is a Vedic devotional hymn (stotra) in praise of Hanuman authored by the poet sage Tulsi Das. The word "ch?l?s?" means the number forty in Sanskrit, as the Hanuman Chalisa has forty verses. Lord Hanuman is a great devotee of Sri Ram and one of the central characters in the epic, Ramayan. Hanuman is also an incarnation of Shiva. The qualities of Hanuman - his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, devotion to Lord Ram, and the many names by which he is known are all in the Hanuman Chalisa. Devotional recitation of this sacred prayer is done by millions every day. Hanumanji is the greatest devotee of Sri Ram and an incarnation of the mighty Lord Shiva. He is therefore the epitome of ultimate devotion manifested with its full glory unchallenged in all times and places. By the power of his devotion to Sita Ram, he easily achieved supreme status as the perfect devotee and servitor. Lord Hanuman is the eternal link between all devotees and Ram whom he serves, inspires, and protects. By honoring Hanuman one is blessed with all kinds of siddhis including power, valor, prosperity, and devotion. Reciting or hearing the Hanuman Chalisa infuses one with unlimited energy and prana. This sacred mantra also increases a person's resilience and they emerge victorious in every challenging situation.Ver livro
Dorothy Kathleen Broster was born on 2nd September 1877 at Devon Lodge in Grassendale Park, Garston, Liverpool. At 16, the family moved to Cheltenham, where she attended Cheltenham Ladies' College and then on to St Hilda’s College, Oxford to read history, where she was one of the first female students, although at this time women were not awarded degrees. Broster served as secretary to Charles Harding Firth, a Professor of History for several years, and collaborated on several of his works. Her first two novels were co-written with a college friend, Gertrude Winifred Taylor. With the Great War interrupting her literary ambitions she served as a Red Cross nurse at a Franco-American hospital, but returned to England with a knee infection in 1916. After the war, she moved near to Battle in East Sussex and took up writing full-time. In 1920 she at last received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from Oxford. Her novels, mainly historical fiction, peaked in popularity with ‘The Flight of the Heron’, in 1925, a best-seller followed up by two sequels. As well as poetry and various articles she also wrote several short stories, the best known of which is a classic of weird fiction ‘The Couching at the Door’ in which an artist appears to be haunted by a mysterious entity. An intensely private individual many readers deduced from her name that she was both a man and Scottish. D K Broster died in Bexhill Hospital on 7th February 1950. She was 73.Ver livro
What happens when one life-changing decision challenges everything you believe about right and wrong? In Crime and Punishment, Fyodor Dostoevsky delivers one of the greatest psychological novels ever written, drawing readers into a gripping exploration of conscience, morality, and the consequences of human choice. Through an unforgettable cast of characters and an emotionally charged narrative, this literary masterpiece examines the inner conflicts that arise when ambition, reason, and compassion collide. Blending psychological fiction with philosophical depth, Dostoevsky crafts a compelling story that explores timeless themes of guilt, justice, redemption, poverty, and the search for meaning. His remarkable insight into the human mind, combined with powerful storytelling and unforgettable dialogue, has made this novel a cornerstone of world literature. Rich in emotional intensity and intellectual complexity, Crime and Punishment continues to captivate readers with its masterful character development and profound exploration of ethics and personal responsibility. Whether you're discovering Dostoevsky for the first time or revisiting a literary classic, this novel offers an unforgettable reading experience that rewards thoughtful reflection. Widely regarded as Fyodor Dostoevsky's greatest achievement and one of the finest novels ever written, Crime and Punishment has influenced generations of writers, philosophers, psychologists, and scholars. Its enduring legacy and universal themes continue to inspire readers around the world. Experience one of literature's most powerful masterpieces. Download Crime and Punishment today and discover the timeless novel that continues to challenge, inspire, and captivate generations of readers.Ver livro
The last months of Katharine Howard, fifth wife of Henry the Eighth, closing the trilogy Ford began with The Fifth Queen. Conrad, who collaborated with him on other books, called the trilogy the swan-song of historical romance. This edition is bound with fifty-six plates of painting, among them works by Edvard Munch, Thomas Gainsborough and Richard Livesay, dating from 1728 to 1903.Ver livro
