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  Art History Romantism

  Léon Rosenthal

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  Romanticism was a reaction against the Neoclassicism that invaded the 19th-century, and marked a veritable intellectual rupture. Found in the writings of Victor Hugo and Lord Byron among others, its ideas are expressed in painting by Eugène Delacroix, Caspar David Friedrich and William Blake. In sculpture, François Rude indicated the direction this new artistic freedom would take, endowing his work with a movement and expression never previously seen.
  By retracing the different stages of its evolution, this book offers a study of the different aspects of the Romantic movement. Thanks to a thorough and in-depth analysis, the reader can understand in its entirety this movement which revolutionised the era.

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  Handful of Poems

  Massiel Alfonso

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  Love, as certain as death, profoundly shapes our lives with its complex feelings. In "Handful of Poems," Massiel Alfonso shares her intimate journey through the joys and sorrows of love, exploring vulnerability and the resilience born from heartache. Her poems explore themes of healing and self-discovery, inspiring listeners to find strength in vulnerability and embrace life's emotional challenges with courage."Handful of Poems" isn't just poetry; it's a journey of reflection. Each poem resonates deeply, touching your heart and revealing the beauty in personal growth and embracing one's true self. Whether you're experiencing the highs of love or the lows of heartbreak, "Handful of Poems" offers comfort, insight, and a connection to life's shared experiences.This audiobook is a must for anyone who wants to explore love and personal growth through the beauty of poetry.

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  A Rare Recording of Film Icon...

  Susan Hayward

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  Susan Hayward, born Edythe Marrenner (June 30, 1917 - March 14, 1975) was a fashion model and Oscar-winning American actress. By the late 1940s, Hayward achieved recognition for her dramatic abilities with the first of five Academy Award Best Actress nominations for her performance as an alcoholic in Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman (1947). Hayward's success continued through the 1950s as she received nominations for My Foolish Heart (1949), With a Song in My Heart (1952), and I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955), winning the Academy Award for her portrayal of death row inmate in I Want to Live! (1958).

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  Afroleon

  Adeboye Oluwajuyitan

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  "Before my version begins to fade, 
  Let me relieve what happened today. 
  Today was not a lifetime of discrimination and shame, 
  But of celebration as a black man living in Ukraine." 
  - culled from the EPIGRAPH 
  A brave and explorative Artisan 
  Calm exterior but he was born a warrior 
  A Leon not bothered about territory 
  A Leon who hunted alone. 
  And a Leon who hurt alone. 
  With a free prefrontal cortex, he came prepared for learning... 
  And learn he did, as his memory campus would get soiled with complex realities. 
  In my first anatomy tour, all I saw were dry cadavers, 
  But by the end of my tenure, I saw my own fresh blood. 
  No tribal marks but you can tell he started out with an Afro. 
  And in this foreign soil, explorations were his special dish. 
  To-and-fro he evolved... and no, he didn't hail from the safari. 
  From a genial ark but he always kept his wits about him. 
  And when he stepped out, he was like a fresh aphrodisiac. 
  Through his eyes, you could hear all of his favorite tunes. 
  Black vanilla at his core as he had a thing for interfacing. 
  General with a stylus brush, 
  Hankie forever in the back pocket. 
  Like his paws, his heart appears four-chambered, 
  But on closer inspection, you see a fifth chamber a short distance away from the rest. 
  A blind Cub walking in the midst of hyenas, 
  With lesions so deep, they suffocated him where it hurt most. 
  The pages are filled with art and expression, 
  As I relive this once-in-a-lifetime experience... 
  Which shaped me into the man I am today.

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  Fast Classical Music

  Ludwig van Beethoven, Various...

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  Fast Classical Music: Energize Your Day 
   
  Are you ready to elevate your energy levels? Look no further! Introducing the ultimate classical music collection for your active lifestyle. Whether you’re running, working out, or just need a boost, these electrifying compositions will keep you moving: 
   
  Waltz in D flat major ‘Minute’, Op. 64 No. 1 – Feel the rhythm as Chopin’s waltz sweeps you off your feet. 
  “Flight of the Bumblebee” – A whirlwind of notes from Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera “Tale of Tsar Saltan.” 
  “Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565” – Bach’s organ masterpiece, a lightning-fast thrill ride. 
  “In the Hall of the Mountain King” – Grieg’s intense mountain chase, adrenaline pumping! 
  “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2” – Liszt’s virtuosic showcase, pure musical fireworks. 
  “Tarantelle, Op. 43” – Chopin’s fiery dance, perfect for your active moments. 
  Haydn Piano Sonata in G major, Hob. XVI:6 (I) – Haydn’s playful spirit in every note. 
  “Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld” – Offenbach’s lively overture (with added rain?). 
   
  But wait, there’s more! Dive into Beethoven’s mind with a brief autobiography. Discover his thoughts on composing and performing music.

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  XENOPHON: Athens vs Sparta - Why...

  Xenophon

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  The Polity of the Lacedaemonians talks about the laws and institutions created by Lycurgus, which train and develop Spartan citizens from birth to old age. It only because of Xenophon that we have most of our knowledge about the Spartans. Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens which may explain why he is so negative and sarcastic when describing the Athenian democracy. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C.. 
  "But having realised at one time that Sparta, although one of the most sparsely populated of cities, proved to be the most powerful and most renowned city in Greece, I wondered how could this possibly have happened. However, when I perceived the practices of the Spartans, I wondered no longer".  This .is a treatise by the ancient Greek historian Xenophon, describing the institutions, customs, and practices of the ancient Spartans. The work examines the reasons for Sparta's power and renown, despite the city state's sparse population. There are fifteen chapters: the first thirteen enumerate the practices and institutions that made Sparta great; the last two describe Sparta's decline and the survival of its monarchy. The Polity dates to the period between 387 and 375 BC, and is the only contemporary account of the Spartan political system which survives. Together with Plutarch's "Life of Lycurgus", it provides the most detailed surviving description of the Spartan state, and is considered the best source of information about Spartan women during classical antiquity. 
  Xenophon then describes the laws and customs of the city state Athens in the Polity of the Athenians.

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