Englezii nu au nici un respect fa de limba lor i nu sunt interesai s-i nvee copiii s-o vorbeasc. Ortografia lor este att de oribil, nct nici nu om nu poate nva s pronune dup ea.“ – G. Bernard Shaw Pentru opera sa care este marcat de idealism i umanitate, pentru satira sa stimulatoare, plin de multe ori de o singular frumusee poetic.“ – Comitetul Nobel Cei mai muli oameni spun c i dau dreptate lui Bernard Shaw sau c nu-l neleg. Eu sunt singurul care-l nelege i nu-i dau dreptate. – C.K. Chesterton Cu privirea sa ptrunztoare, dramaturgul vede c, de cele mai multe ori, o serie de achiziii superficiale – mbrcmintea, limbajul, purtrile, stilul de via – sunt cele care acord de fapt individului statutul social considerat cu mndrie un drept al posesorului: i i rde de asta, ca democrat i socialist, cam la fel cum Molière i rde de una sau de alta dintre profesiile liberale.“ – R.E. Burton

Numele provine de la regina francez? care a avut degetele la picioare unite cu o membran?, ca laba g??tei. Cartea este p?truns? de o filozofie dubl? a vie?ii: cea real? ?i cea denaturat?, care dore?te ?a ?ntoarce sfintele scripturi cu capul ?n jos“, dup? cum ne l?mure?te ilustrul autor. Eroii romanului ??i permit s? filozofeze la mesele slinoase ale acestui ?i altor edificii, cu osp?tari, buc?tari ?i mufloni veseli.Cartea descrie tribula?iile unui t?n?r la ?nceputul veacului al XVIII-lea, Jacques Ménétrier, fiul unui osp?tar. Primind oarece ?tiin?? de carte de la un calug?r capucin, b?iatul ?l va ?nlocui pe motanul Miraut ?n misiunea de a r?suci ?epu?a pe care sunt puse p?s?rile la frigare. Intr? apoi sub protec?ia abatelui Coignard, care ?l reboteaz? Jacobus Tournebroche ?i ?l ?nva?? latina ?i greaca. Sunt angaja?i de un alchimist aflat ?n c?utarea salamandrelor ?i a silfidelor mitice ?n textele antice ale autorilor alchimi?ti. Vor ?nt?lni personaje pitore?ti precum: un alchimist, dou? femei frivole, un capucin vagabond, un b?tr?n evreu gelos. T?n?rul va face o c?l?torie ini?iatic?, ?n care va cunoa?te dragostea ?i gelozia, ?nainte de a reveni ?n s?nul familiei ?i a deveni librar.

"Don Quijote de la Mancha" es una novela escrita por el espa?ol Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Publicada su primera parte con el título de "El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha" a comienzos de 1605, es la obra más destacada de la literatura espa?ola y universal, además de ser la más publicada y traducida de la historia después de la Biblia. Su segunda parte apareció en 1615 con el título de "El ingenioso caballero don Quijote de la Mancha". Es la primera obra genuinamente desmitificadora de la tradición caballeresca y cortés por su tratamiento burlesco. Representa la primera novela moderna y la primera polifónica; como tal, ejerció un enorme influjo en toda la narrativa europea. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (Alcalá de Henares, 29 de septiembre de 1547 - Madrid, 22 de abril de 1616) fue un soldado, novelista, poeta y dramaturgo espa?ol. Es considerado la máxima figura de la literatura espa?ola y es universalmente conocido por haber escrito "Don Quijote de la Mancha".

Biblioteca pentru toi copiii“ cuprinde cele mai preuite opere ale scriitorilor clasici ai literaturii romne i universale. Crile de neuitat ale copilriei sunt disponibile astzi si in format e-book.Publicat n 42 de limbi, aceast carte este una dintre cele mai traduse opere dup Biblie.Alice a existat cu adevrat. Avea doar trei-patru ani i era cea mai drgla i mai istea dintre cele trei fetie ale decanului Universitii din Oxford, cu care tnrul profesor de matematic Charles L. Dodgson se mprietenise pe vremea cnd lucra ca ajutor de bibliotecar. La dorina micii sale prietene favorite acesta a scris, sub pseudonimul devenit celebru, basmul pe care i-l povestise n timpul unei plimbri cu barca, ntr-o zi de iulie a anului 1862.Multe generaii de copii i de oameni mari“ au sorbit i vor mai sorbi nc, fermecai, povestea din ara Minunilor, i, de la 1865 ncoace, aceast poveste a devenit n Anglia cartea de literatur poate cea mai rspndit.

Cum se percepe o femeie pe sine ?ns??i sau cum – prin ce lentile distorsionante, cu ce preconcep?ii induse de o educa?ie cvasipatriarhal? – ?i vede ea pe ceilal?i? Care sunt grani?ele libert??ii ei de op?iune ?i ce obstacole ?nt?lne?te voin?a ei de a juca alte roluri dec?t acelea ce i sunt tradi?ional atribuite? Poate o femeie – mai bine zis, i se ?ng?duie – s? aspire a fi ?i altceva dec?t mam?, sor?, fiic?, so?ie etc. – atribute care o descriu doar din perspectiva rela?iilor ei cu al?ii, nu prin ceea ce este ea ?ns??i?! Sunt ?ntreb?ri identificabile ?n ?es?tura narativ? a c?r?ilor Cellei Serghi. Eroinele acestei autoare se revolt? ?mpotriva unei ordini sociale rigide, vor s? ?i afirme identitatea – feminin? ?i nu doar –, impulsionate nu at?t de mult invocata fantasm? a ?c?ut?rii fericirii“ (tem? asociat? de critic?, ?n virtutea unei iner?ii de judecat?, a?a numitei ?literaturi feminine“), c?t de o fireasc?, omeneasc? nevoie de integrare ?i de recunoa?tere.

Eroul c?r?ii este un doctor ?n arta extrem-oriental?, ce p?r?sise ?ara sa de miaz?noapte pentru a-?i continua cercet?rile ?n India. E, ?n mod evident, un alter ego al autorului, iar personajele, decorurile ?i ?nt?mpl?rile din roman sunt umbre deformate proiectate de propria-i via?? indian?. Primul capitol se folose?te de impresiile de c?l?torie ale lui Eliade din Port Said ?i de pe vaporul ?Hakone Maru“. ?n spatele lui Fr?ulein Lucy Roth se afl? vieneza Stella Kramrisch, pe care, ?n realitate, autorul o ?nt?lnise abia la Calcutta. M?rturisirile pe care i le face ?doctorul“ ni-l ?nf??i?eaz? chiar de la ?nceput ca pe un v?r valah al lui Doctor Faustus. El ar fi un ??nviat din mor?i“, ce fusese st?p?nit ani ?ntregi de Diavol – ?puternic ?i r?u“, ?vietate cu aripi ?i duh, duh cu r?suflare ?i copite“. Nu lupta chinuitoare ?mpotriva lui l-a eliberat, ci doar ?de?teptarea“, ?n?elegerea faptului c? Diavolul e ??nchipuire sau concept“

Una novela que sigue siendo de actualidad. Gastón,un joven adinerado que despilfarra gran parte de la fortuna que le ha heredadosu madre, descubre que puede vivir de una manera distinta, recuperar lo que ha perdido y de paso, encontrarse con el amor y honestidad que no había experimentado antes. Escrita de forma sencilla y accesible, "El tesoro de Gastón" es una de las muchas fabulosas obras escritas por la condesa Emilia Pardo Bazán.

ONCE upon a time, a long while ago—in fact long before Egypt had risen to power and before Rome or Greece had ever been heard of—and that was some time before you were born, you know—there was a king who reigned over a very large and powerful kingdom. Now this king was rather old, he had founded his kingdom himself, and he had reigned over it nine hundred and ninety-nine and a half years already. As I have said before, it was a very large kingdom, for it contained, among other things, the whole of the western half of the world. The rest of the world was divided into smaller kingdoms, and each kingdom was ruled over by separate princes, who, however, were none of them so old as Intafernes, as he was called.

In preparing this brief account of the chief incidents in Our Lord's Life, the writer has endeavoured to keep as close as possible to the sacred text; its divine simplicity being far preferable to any other style of writing the story. The easiest words and those most familiar to children have generally been used and every effort has been made to adapt the volume to the intelligence of the young with the view of instilling into their minds the love of our Saviour for mankind as shown in the beautiful story of His life. ? KING DAVID. In ages past God made the world: the earth, the sea, the hills, the streams, the trees; the fish, birds and beasts; last of all He made Adam, the first man, and Eve his wife, and they lived in the Garden of Eden. They were quite good at first, but tempted by Satan they ate the fruit of a tree God told them not to eat, and that brought sin into the world; they could not live for ever now, they must die; but that their souls might go to heaven, God's own Son said He would come down on earth and die to save them. God said His Son should be born of Abraham's nation, and should be one of the sons of the line of King David, who sang the sweet psalms in praise of God. Abraham was a good man, so good that God called him His friend; and from him came the people called Jews. David was one of their kings. God always keeps His word, but He makes men wait till it is His time to do as He says; and it was a long, long time after Abraham and David that our Lord came to live among men. At last God sent His angel Gabriel to a young maiden, named Mary, who lived at a town called Nazareth, to tell her that God loved her, and that she should have God's Son for her own son. Our Lord would be her little babe. When Mary saw the angel she was at first afraid, but he said to her, "Fear not, Mary," and he told her that she must call the child's name Jesus—that means Saviour—for He would save the people from their sins. Then Mary must have been glad. She said, "I am God's servant; may His will be done." Mary was to be the wife of her cousin Joseph—they were both of David's family—so the angel went and told him too, that Mary should have God's Son for her own, and that he must call the child Jesus.

Un amor apasionado que se vuelve imposible. La historia de un príncipe que no amaba a su esposa la cual termina yéndose con un plebeyo. Las calles de París están en esta novela invadidas de intrigas, conspiraciones e ambiciones...

Cartea scriitoarei Alice Munro cuprinde opt povestiri extraordinare despre natura infinit oscilant? ?i surprinz?toare a dragostei. De la prima povestire, despre o t?n?r? femeie care se dovede?te incapabil? s?-?i p?r?seasc? so?ul, de?i ??i ?nchipuie c? este hot?r?t? s-o fac?, p?n? la cele trei povestiri ce dezv?luie emo?iile complexe ale eroinei lor, o femeie pe nume Juliet, oamenii despre care scrie Munro – femei de toate v?rstele ?i st?rile sociale, cu prietenii, p?rin?ii ?i copiii lor – cap?t? sub ochii no?tri o via?? absolut real?, ca ?i cum ne-ar fi vecini. Scriitoarea are darul miraculos de a face povestirile acestea la fel de autentice ?i de memorabile ca povestea propriei noastre vie?i.

Trei fete singure ?mpart un apartament ?n Londra. Prima este secretar?, a doua lucreaz? la o galerie de art?, iar a treia, care vine la Hercule Poirot pentru a-i cere ajutorul, m?rturise?te c? a comis o crim?, apoi dispare ?nainte de a-i da acestuia mai multe detalii. De?i exist? informa?ii despre un foc de revolver, un cu?it ?i urme de s?nge, va fi necesar? o investiga?ie a lui Poirot ?i a prietenei sale Ariadne Oliver pentru a stabili dac? a treia fat? este vinovat?, inocent? ori ?i-a pierdut min?ile…

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD from "Brothers Grimm" ONCE upon a time... in the middle of a thick forest stood a small cottage, the home of a pretty little girl known to everyone as Little Red Riding Hood. One day, her Mummy waved her goodbye at the garden gate, saying, "Grandma is ill. Take her this basket of cakes, but be very careful. Keep to the path through the wood and don't ever stop. That way, you will come to no harm." Little Red Riding Hood kissed her mother and ran off. "Don't worry", she said, "I'll run all the way to Grandma's without stopping". Full of good intensions, the little girl made her way through the wood, but she was soon to forget her mother's wise words. "What lovely strawberries! And so red..."

King Arthur and the Kinghts of the Round Table Complete Works World's Best Collection This is the best King Arthur Collection available, including the most complete set of the Arthurian legends plus many extra free bonus materials. The Most Complete Collection Available In this irresistible collection we include all 11 complete Books (more than 130 chapters) from Thomas Malory (published by William Caxton) of the legendary epic ‘Le Morte D’ Arthur’. We also give you all the other, rare stories of the other famous Knights of the Round Table. Plus, we include additional bonuses covering Arthur related mythologies, including Celtic Mythology and other British and European Legends. Everything Arthur related in one, amazing comprehensive compilation. Works Included: Le Morte D’ Arthur -The legendary, famous compilation by Sir Thomas Malory of romance? tales about the legendary King Arthur. One of the best-known works of the English language and Arthurian literature. It coves the grand adventures and complete stories of the beloved characters, from Arthur himself, to Merlin, to Tristram, Launcelot and Guinevere, Morgan le Fay, Arthur’s sister, and even Mordred, Arthur’s villainous son. Who was the Real King Arthur? -?A special analysis of the 'suspects', written specifically for this collection. Additional Sir Gawayne Stories -?Additional stories of the popular Sir Gawayne, including the well known fairy tale: ‘Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight’ The Mabinogion -?11 classic stories from Welsh and Celtic mythology, known as prime examples of folktales, and early medieval and Iron age narratives, even including more stories of King Arthur. Myths And Legends Of The Celtic Race -?Devoted to explaining the fascinating and expansive Celtic mythology, as well as chapters on Celtic history and information on the Druids. Hero-Myths Of The British Race And Legends Of The Middle Ages -?A rich exploration into more British, as well as European and Middle Age mythology. It includes chapters about many Heroic Sagas, such as Charlemagne, Beowulf, and Robin Hood. Get This Collection Right Now This is the best King Arthur and Arthurian Legends collection you can get, so get it now and start enjoying and being drawn into the magnificent world of myth and legend like never before!

La suite du Ch?teau noir... Les noces dont il est question dans le titre concerne Ivana et notre sympathique reporter...

Le roman para?t, sous le titre La Poupée sanglante, 2e partie : Gabriel, en 41 feuilletons quotidiens du journal Le Matin entre le 10 ao?t et le 19 septembre 1923. L'?uvre est reprise en volume l'année suivante chez Tallandier. Bien que La Machine à assassiner ait été publiée initialement dans un volume indépendant, la plupart des éditions modernes l'incluent à la suite de La Poupée sanglante en ne conservant que ce dernier titre sur la couverture.

Et, cette nuit, cette nuit où elle sent Rouletabille quelque part, autour d’elle… voilà, vraiment, qu’elle est moins inquiète… et pourtant les policiers ne sont plus là !… Aurait-il raison, ce petit ?… Il est certain (elle ne saurait se le dissimuler) qu’elle est beaucoup plus tranquille… plus tranquille maintenant que les policiers ne sont plus là… elle ne passe pas son temps à rechercher leurs ombres, dans l’ombre… à t?ter l’ombre… les fauteuils… les canapés… à secouer leur torpeur… à les appeler tout bas, par leur petit nom et le petit nom de leur père… à leur promettre le natcha? important s’ils veillent bien… à les compter, pour savoir où ils sont tous… et, tout à coup, à leur jeter en plein visage le jet de lumière de sa petite lanterne sourde pour être s?re, bien s?re, qu’elle a en face d’elle, un de la police… et non point un autre… un autre avec une petite bo?te infernale sous le bras !…

Jonathan Smith, le ?roi de l'huile?, est immensément riche. Mary, enfant de rien, du hasard, de la misère, qu'il a ramassée, un jour de promenade, avec sa mère, va devenir son centre du monde, ses beaux grands yeux clairs l'ayant séduit tout de suite. Mais Mary en aime un autre et va être amenée à ?tuer? Jonathan. Celui-ci, laissé pour mort, en réchappe par miracle et après vingt ans de préparatifs, il lance sa ?terrible? vengeance, corrompant et achetant tous ceux qui lui permettront d'atteindre le but qu'il s'est fixé...

Une cérémonie de mariage réunit tous les protagonistes du célèbre Mystère de la chambre jaune.

Nuova edizione illustrata con i disegni originali di Alec Ball, Frederic Dorr Steele, Knott e T. V. McCarthy. "La scomparsa di Lady Frances Carfax" è uno dei 56 racconti di Sherlock Holmes scritto dall'autore britannico Arthur Conan Doyle, inizialmente pubblicato nelle riviste American Magazine e The Strand Magazine e in seguito parte di una raccolta di otto racconti pubblicata come libro con il titolo di ""Il suo ultimo saluto: alcune reminiscenze di Sherlock Holmes"", in alcune edizioni intitolato ""L'ultimo saluto di Sherlock Holmes"". ? uno dei pochi racconti in cui per gran parte della trama Watson deve agire da solo e cerca di fare del suo meglio con Holmes posto in secondo piano. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (Edimburgo, 22 maggio 1859 – Crowborough, 7 luglio 1930) è stato uno scrittore scozzese, considerato, insieme ad Edgar Allan Poe, il fondatore di due generi letterari: il giallo e il fantastico. In particolare è il capostipite del sottogenere noto come giallo deduttivo, reso famoso dal personaggio dell'investigatore Sherlock Holmes. La produzione dello scrittore tuttavia spazia dal romanzo d'avventura alla fantascienza, dal soprannaturale ai temi storici. Altre edizioni Disponibile anche in inglese e in edizione bilingue con testo inglese a fronte, specifica per tablet (il testo originale e la traduzione vengono visualizzati su due colonne affiancate).

LET us now go to Switzerland, and see its wonderful mountains, whose steep, rocky sides are covered with trees. We will climb up to the fields of snow, and then make our way down to the grassy valleys, with their countless streams and rivulets, impetuously rushing to lose themselves in the sea. The sunshine is hot in the narrow valley; the snow becomes firm and solid, and in the course of time it either descends as an avalanche, or creeps along as a glacier. ??THERE are two of these glaciers in the valleys below the Schreckhorn and the Wetterhorn, near the long village of Grindelwald. They are a remarka-ble sight, and therefore many travelers from all countries come in the summer to visit them: they come over the high mountains covered with snow, they traverse the deep valleys; and to do this they must climb, hour after hour, leaving the valley far beneath them, till they see it as if they were in an air-balloon. ??The clouds hang above them like thick mists over the mountains, and the sun's rays make their way through the openings between the clouds to where the brown houses lie spread, lighting up some chance spot with a vivid green. Below, the stream foams and blusters; but above it murmurs and ripples, and looks like a band of silver hanging down the side of the rock.??On either side of the path up the mountain lie wooden houses. Each house has its little plot of potatoes; and this they all require, for there are many children, and they all have good appetites. The children come out to meet every stranger, whether walking or riding, and ask him to buy their carved wooden ch?lets, made like the houses they live in. Be it fine or be it wet, the children try to sell their carvings.??About twenty years since you might have seen one little boy standing apart from the others, but evidently very desirous to dispose of his wares. He looked grave and sad, and held his little tray tightly with both hands as if he was afraid of losing it. This serious look and his small size caused him to be much noticed by travelers, who often called him and purchased many of his toys, though he did not know why he was so favored. His grandfather lived two miles off among the mountains, where he did his carving. He had a cabinet full of the things he had made. ??There were nut-crackers, knives and forks, boxes carved with leaves and chamois, and many toys for children; but little Rudy cared for nothing so much as for an old gun, hanging from a rafter in the ceiling, for his grandfather had told him it should be his own when he was big enough to know how to use it.