Rejoignez-nous pour un voyage dans le monde des livres!
Ajouter ce livre à l'électronique
Grey
Ecrivez un nouveau commentaire Default profile 50px
Grey
Abonnez-vous pour lire le livre complet ou lisez les premières pages gratuitement!
All characters reduced
George Bernard Shaw: Collected Articles Lectures Essays and Letters - cover

George Bernard Shaw: Collected Articles Lectures Essays and Letters

George Bernard Shaw

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Synopsis

In "George Bernard Shaw: Collected Articles, Lectures, Essays and Letters," the multifaceted genius of Shaw is unveiled through a compilation that showcases his intellectual rigor and literary wit. The collection spans various subjects, including social justice, art, and politics, reflecting Shaw's deep commitment to challenging societal norms and advocating for reform. Written in his characteristic incisive style, the works are marked by sharp humor and eloquence, enabling readers to appreciate the interplay between his dramatic endeavors and his role as a public thinker. This anthology is situated against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by revolutionary thought and societal transformation, underscoring Shaw's significant contributions to both literature and social discourse. George Bernard Shaw, an iconic figure in British literature, was not only a playwright but also a prolific critic and social commentator. Born in 1856, Shaw's diverse experiences in the heart of the vibrant cultural landscape of London during a time of immense change are reflected in his works. His fervent advocacy for socialism, women's rights, and education reform fueled his writings, making him an essential voice in the debate surrounding contemporary issues of his time. This collection is a crucial resource for anyone seeking to engage with Shaw's ideas and influence. It is highly recommended for scholars, students, and general readers alike, as it not only encapsulates his sharp insights and formidable argumentation but also presents a comprehensive view of the mind of a writer who dared to confront the conventions of his day. Shaw's fearless examination of pressing social issues remains as relevant today as it was in his time.
Disponible depuis: 03/12/2023.
Longueur d'impression: 350 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

  • Katherine Mansfield - Six of the Best - Their legacy in 6 classic stories - cover

    Katherine Mansfield - Six of the...

    Katherine Mansfield

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number. 
     
    Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best. 
     
    In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both rivet the attention and inspire the imagination to visit their gems in a series of six, to roam across an author’s legacy in a few short hours and gain a greater understanding of their writing and, of course, to be lavishly entertained by their ideas, their narrative and their way with words. 
     
    These stories can be surprising and sometimes at a tangent to what we expected, but each is fully formed and a marvellous adventure into the world and words of a literary master.
    Voir livre
  • Take to the Trees - A Story of Hope Science and Self-Discovery in America's Imperiled Forests - cover

    Take to the Trees - A Story of...

    Marguerite Holloway

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Journalist Marguerite Holloway arrives at the Women's Tree Climbing Workshop as a climbing novice, but with a passion for trees and a deep concern about their future. Run by twin sister tree doctors Bear LeVangie and Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, the workshop helps people develop impressive technical skills and ascend into the canopy. As Holloway tackles unfamiliar equipment and dizzying heights, she learns about the science of trees and tells the stories of charismatic species, including hemlock, aspen, Atlantic white cedar, oak, and beech. She spotlights experts who are chronicling the great dying that is underway in forests around the world as trees face simultaneous and accelerating threats from drought, heat, floods, disease, and other disruptions. 
     
     
     
    As she climbs, Holloway also comes to understand the profound significance of trees in her relationship with her late mother and brother. The book's rousing final chapter offers something new: a grander environmental and arboreal optimism, in which the story of trees and their resilience meshes with that of people working to steward the forests of the future, and of community found among fellow tree climbers. A lyrical work of memoir and reportage, Take to the Trees sounds the alarm about rapid arboreal decline while also offering hope about how we might care for our forests and ourselves.
    Voir livre
  • The vision of the child - cover

    The vision of the child

    Martavious Williams

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
    “The Vision of the Child” 
    Written by Martavious Williams | Narrated by Elias Grant 
    This is not just an audiobook—it’s a revelation. 
    Born from pain. Built on truth. Delivered with purpose. 
    The Vision of the Child tells the raw, unfiltered story of a young soul navigating darkness, disappointment, and destruction—only to discover that the very fire meant to break him became the force that forged him. 
    This isn’t fiction. It’s your reflection. 
    Every chapter peels back the layers of survival, self-worth, and sacrifice to reveal the forgotten dreamer inside all of us—the child who still believes, still hopes, and still sees a vision greater than the present reality. 
    Whether you’ve been counted out, talked down, or torn apart—this story will breathe life back into the places you’ve buried. 
    If you’re ready to stop settling and start remembering who you were before the world told you who to be, this audiobook is your breakthrough. 
    🎧 Download now and experience the story that’s inspiring listeners around the world to reclaim their power.
    Voir livre
  • Julian of Norwich: The Showings - Uncovering the Face of the Feminine in Revelations of Divine Love - cover

    Julian of Norwich: The Showings...

    Mirabai Starr

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    "As a major fan and promoter of Julian of Norwich, whom I call 'my favorite mystic', it is genuinely exciting to find such a faithful but freeing translation of Julian's long-lost Showings. Now they are no longer lost—for anyone!"—Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation 
     In this contemporary translation of one of the most beloved and influential mystical texts of all time, Julian of Norwich: The Showings brings the message and spirituality of this 14th-century mystic to 21st-century readers. Revelations of Divine Love, the first book published in English attributed to a woman, is also included.  
     Julian of Norwich, a contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer, was an English anchoress in East Anglia. At the age of 30, suffering from a severe illness and believing she was on her deathbed, Julian had a series of intense visions of Jesus, which she recorded and then expanded on later in her life. In her visions, God was not angry and wrathful. Instead, the three properties of God were presented as life, love, and light, and all of His creation was good, including his servant, man. In Julian's version, man is not to blame for his sin; sin is something that he must experience and overcome in his spiritual journey with God.  
     Her message for today's readers is simply this: 
    She reveals the feminine face of the Divine and reminds us to see God there.All our failings are an opportunity to learn and grow; they should be honored, but not dwelled upon.God's love has nothing to do with love and retribution and everything to do with love and compassion.In spite of all appearances, all is well. This book contains some of the most profound spiritual writing ever written and remains a perennial favorite among Christians. 
     This book was previously published as The Showings of Julian of Norwich. This new edition includes a foreword by Richard Rohr, author of Falling Upwards.
    Voir livre
  • Home and Away - cover

    Home and Away

    Kevin Kling

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    It is the beginning of the Gulf War. While Iraq is being bombed, deep in the heart of Minnesota the Kling family saga unfolds. Award-winning playwright and author Kevin Kling builds a carefully constructed universe out of materials both familiar and astonishing. Well-known for his gift of taking the weird and mundane experiences of life and weaving a captivating tale for the benefit of the rest of us, his stories from a Minnesota childhood are simultaneously overflowing with sidesplitting humor and emotionally moving.
    Voir livre
  • Essays First Series - cover

    Essays First Series

    Ralph Waldo Emerson

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    "Essays, First Series" is a collection of essays by American philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, first published in 1841. The essays explore a variety of topics, including self-reliance, spiritual laws, friendship, and love. 
    In the essay "Self-Reliance," Emerson advocates for the importance of individualism and the rejection of conformity. He argues that people should trust their own instincts and ideas, rather than relying on the opinions of others. In "Spiritual Laws," Emerson explores the idea of the divine presence in everyday life and encourages readers to seek spiritual enlightenment. 
    Emerson's essays are known for their poetic language, deep philosophical ideas, and emphasis on individualism and self-reliance. He was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement, which emphasized the importance of nature, intuition, and personal experience. "Essays, First Series" is considered a seminal work in American literature and has had a significant influence on the development of American philosophical thought.
    Voir livre