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The Evolution of Calendars: 7 Classic Books on Cultural Timekeeping - A Chesterton Calendar The Optimist's Good Morning The Church Year and Kalendar Day Symbols of the Maya Year etc - cover
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The Evolution of Calendars: 7 Classic Books on Cultural Timekeeping - A Chesterton Calendar The Optimist's Good Morning The Church Year and Kalendar Day Symbols of the Maya Year etc

George Eliot, Henry David Thoreau, Henrik Ibsen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Martin Luther, Marcus Aurelius, Theodore Roosevelt, George MacDonald, Thomas Carlyle, Leonardo da Vinci, Edward Everett Hale, Robert Browning, Benjamin Franklin, William Wordsworth, Paul Laurence Dunbar, G. K. Chesterton, Helen Keller, Cyrus Thomas, George Nichols Packer, P. G. Patmore, John Dowden, Martin P. Nilsson

Editora: e-artnow

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The Evolution of Calendars: 7 Classic Books on Cultural Timekeeping offers a comprehensive exploration of the human endeavor to track time. This anthology encompasses a diverse range of literary styles, from introspective poetry to incisive essays, illuminating the multifaceted nature of timekeeping across cultures. Through standout pieces, such as the philosophical musings on the nature of time and the detailed historical accounts of calendar reforms, the collection underlines the cultural significance and evolution of calendars. By sifting through the layers of literary and historical perspectives, readers gain a new understanding of how societies have navigated the intricate dance of timekeeping. Bringing together an array of eminent thinkers and writers, from Henrik Ibsen to Harriet Beecher Stowe, this collection delves into the intersections of history, culture, and literature. Each author contributes a unique voice, reflecting their varied cultural backgrounds and literary movements, from Romanticism to the Renaissance. The collective contributions illuminate the shared human experience and the universal quest to order the chaos of time, drawing on historical, scientific, and philosophical insights to weave a tapestry rich in context and depth. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this anthology as a unique opportunity to engage with the historical and cultural dimensions of timekeeping. The Evolution of Calendars stands as a testament to the breadth of human thought and innovation, offering educational value through its diverse perspectives. It invites readers on a journey of discovery and reflection, encouraging them to consider how the conception of time has been both a binding and liberating force across different civilizations and epochs.
Disponível desde: 04/03/2025.
Comprimento de impressão: 2000 páginas.

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