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Questo titolo sta girando il mondo, con grande piacere dellautrice che ringrazia. (2)RICORDI DI UNA SCRITTRICEDedicato alla professoressa Adele Cilibrizzi ChianconeIl racconto e breve e viene pensato come una dedica allinsegnante della scuola darte Istituto Palizzi, Adele Cilibrizzi. E preceduto da una prefazione dove la Fasano prende in dovuta considerazione la strada complessa che autori ed autrici, come lei, della vecchia scuola debbono praticare per adeguarsi allera del digitale, compiendo quel salto obbligato dalla macchina da scrivere e controverse relazioni con gli editori, al portatile e al self publishing, un cambiamento rapido quanto drastico che ha rivoluzionato il mondo della letteratura.(... Dedicated to Professor Adele Cilibrizzi Chiancone. The story is short and is thought of as a dedication to the teacher of the Istituto Palizzi art school, Adele Cilibrizzi. It is preceded by a preface where Fasano takes into due consideration the complex path that authors, like her, of the "old school" must follow to adapt to the digital age, making that forced leap from the typewriter and controversial relationships with publishers, to laptops and self-publishing, a rapid and drastic change that revolutionized the world of literature.) Nipote darte, giornalista, scultrice, pittrice, poetessa e scrittrice, la Fasano ama sovente annoverarsi nella categoria da lei definita figli di un dio minore, riferendosi alloceano piu o meno invisibile degli autori che non arrivano a godere dei voli promozionali garantiti dai grandi colossi editoriali (comunque in crisi).Fa sorridere, immaginarla seduta davanti alla sua Olivetti a correggere gli errori (oggi si chiamano refusi) col bianchetto, o trascorrere le ore in biblioteche non proprio a chilometro zero, e ritagliarsi gli spazi piu impensabili per le infinite riletture, tra gli impegni di giornalista e di madre, prima di presentare un manoscritto alleditore.Lodore dei libri, per i ragazzi delle sue classi, non potra mai apparire piacevole come appariva a lei, quando ne teneva uno tra le mani. Fosse quello nuovo dei testi scolastici, oppure quello antico dei libri della biblioteca del padre.Il ricordo piu prezioso va alla prof.ssa Cilibrizzi, che col suo sorriso quasi mesto allorche Bianca bambina le confido di voler diventare una scrittrice, anziche metterla in guardia da una strada tutta in salita la fa da inconsapevole sprone; quel sorriso, sulle prime non interpretato, apre un varco nella coscienza della piccola artista, che pensa le poesie sullautobus e a casa le trascrive, accompagnandola fino alleta adulta.Infiniti modi ha lartista di forgiare dentro il suo vissuto piu significativo la misteriosa spinta a procedere.Loredana Zino

White Fang is a novel by American author Jack London (18761916) and the name of the books eponymous character, a wild wolfdog. First serialized in Outing magazine, it was published in 1906. The story takes place in Yukon Territory, Canada, during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush and details White Fangs journey to domestication. It is a companion novel (and a thematic mirror) to Londons best-known work, The Call of the Wild, which is about a kidnapped, domesticated dog embracing his wild ancestry to survive and thrive in the wild.Much of White Fang is written from the viewpoint of the titular canine character, enabling London to explore how animals view their world and how they view humans. White Fang examines the violent world of wild animals and the equally violent world of humans. The book also explores complex themes including morality and redemption.

"Peter Pan, the book based on J.M. Barries famous play, is filled with unforgettable characters: Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up; the fairy, Tinker Bell; the evil pirate, Captain Hook; and the three children--Wendy, John, and Michael--who fly off with Peter Pan to Neverland, where they meet Indians and pirates and a crocodile that ticks. Renowned childrens-book artist Michael Hague has brought the amazing adventures of Peter Pan to life. His beautiful illustrations capture the wild, seductive power of this classic book. This newly designed edition will be enjoyed by fans young and old alike.

The Marvellous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum Set shortly after the events in the first book, The story follows Tip, who for as long as he can remember has been under the guardianship of a witch named Mombi in Gillikin Country. As Mombi is returning home, Tip plans to frighten her with a scarecrow he has made named Jack Pumpkinhead. Mombi is not fooled, and she sprinkles the Powder of Life that she bought from another sorcerer on Jack, bringing him to life and startling Tip, whom Mombi catches and threatens to turn into a marble statue. This is a classic and part of the Oz series.

"A Little Princess" is one of Frances Hodgson Burnetts most loved stories. It is the story of young Sara Crewe who while growing up in a well to do household suddenly finds herself impoverished when her father, Captain Crewe, dies penniless in India. Sara is forced to abandon her life of privilege for a life of bare existence at Miss Minchins boarding school. To survive those hard times she imagines herself to be a little princess as she awaits her rescue from a mysterious benefactor.

Mary Lennox is a sour-faced 10-year-old girl, who is born in India to selfish wealthy British parents who had not wanted her and were too wrapped up in their own lives. She was taken care of primarily by servants, who pacify her as much as possible to keep her out of the way. Spoiled and with a temper, she is unaffectionate, angry, rude and obstinate. Later, there is a cholera epidemic which hits India and kills her mother, father and all the servants. She is discovered alone but alive after the house is empty. She is sent to Yorkshire, England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven at his home called Misselthwaite Manor.

The Love Books of Ovid is a combination of four books of the Roman poets verse translated into prose. This volume includes Amores or The Loves, Ars Amatoria or The Art of Love, Remedia Amoris or Loves Cure, and Medicamina Faciei Feminae or The Art of Beauty. Considered to be a master of the elegy form of poetry, Ovid, is faithfully represented here in this English prose translation. Students of classical literature and fans of romantic poetry will both delight in this volume of works by Ovid.This is Julian Mays translation of Ovids erotic works: The Amores (the Loves), Ars Amatoria (the Art of Love), Remedia Amoris (The Cure for Love) and the fragmentary Medicamina Faciei Feminae (Womens Facial Cosmetics). This version was published in 1930 in a limited edition with sensual art deco illustrations by Jean de Bosschere.In the Amores, published about 18 BCE, Ovid portrays the evolution of an affair with a married woman named Corinna. It is unclear as to whether this is fictional or autobiographical, but it is obviously based on the experiences of a sophisticated lover. The Ars Amatoria, published about 1 BCE, is a guidebook for seduction; it includes many tips and tricks which would not be out of place in a modern dating manual, while giving intimate vignettes of daily life in Ancient Rome. The first two books are written from a male point of view; the last book, which was probably written at a later date, is addressed to women. It is believed that this work, which celebrates extramarital sex, was one of the reasons that Ovid was banished by the Emperor Augustus, who was attempting to promote a more austere morality.

This story was inspired by a remark of Mark Twains to the effect that it was a pity that the best part of life came at the beginning and the worst part at the end. By trying the experiment upon only one man in a perfectly normal world I have scarcely given his idea a fair trial. Several weeks after completing it, I discovered an almost identical plot in Samuel Butlers "Note-books."The story was published in "Colliers" last summer and provoked this startling letter from an anonymous admirer in Cincinnati:"Sir--I have read the story Benjamin Button in Colliers and I wish to say that as a short story writer you would make a good lunatic I have seen many peices of cheese in my life but of all the peices of cheese I have ever seen you are the biggest peice. I hate to waste a peice of stationary on you but I will."

As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncles court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone the court jester, to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. Historically, critical response has varied, with some critics finding the work of lesser quality than other Shakespearean works and some finding the play a work of great merit. The play features one of Shakespeares most famous and oft-quoted speeches, "All the worlds a stage", and is the origin of the phrase "too much of a good thing". The play remains a favorite among audiences and has been adapted for radio, film, and musical theater.

When it comes to the world of psychiatry, one name has long stood out among the rest. Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was an Austrian neurologist who came to be known as the Father of Psychoanalysis. Freud himself suffered from psychosomatic symptoms yet would go on to develop groundbreaking theories on the unconscious mind and repression. Freuds work in analyzing dreams has helped aid psychiatrists and patients alike to treat various physical and mental ailments.This version of Leonardo Da Vinci includes a table of contents.

When the Three Witches prophesy that Macbeth, a Scottish general, will become king, they unleash a series of events that prove tragic for all involved. Spurred by ambition, Macbeth and his ruthless Lady will stop at nothing, including murder, to make the throne theirs. Beginning with the murder of King Duncan and culminating with Lady Macbeths descent into madness and Macbeths final clash with Macduff, Macbeth is one of William Shakespeares greatest dramatic works.Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeares works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeares innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech.

F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American author whose works became the most famous of the Jazz Age. Fitzgeralds most famous novel is The Great Gatsby which has been made into 5 different films spanning from 1926 to the upcoming film in 2013. Upon Fitzgeralds untimely death at just 44 years old, he had only published 4 novels yet remains one of the most popular authors today.This version of Fitzgeralds Tender is the Night includes a table of contents.

The Metamorphoses is a Latin narrative poem by the Roman poet Ovid, considered his magnum opus. Comprising fifteen books and over 250 myths, the poem chronicles the history of the world from its creation to the deification of Julius Caesar within a loose mythico-historical framework. Although meeting the criteria for an epic, the poem defies simple genre classification by its use of varying themes and tones. Ovid took inspiration from the genre of metamorphosis poetry, and some of the Metamorphoses derives from earlier treatment of the same myths; however, he diverged significantly from all of his models. One of the most influential works in Western culture, the Metamorphoses has inspired such authors as Dante Alighieri, Giovanni Boccaccio, Geoffrey Chaucer, and William Shakespeare. Numerous episodes from the poem have been depicted in acclaimed works of sculpture, painting, and music. Although interest in Ovid faded after the Renaissance, there was a resurgence of attention to his work towards the end of the 20th century; today, the Metamorphoses continues to inspire and be retold through various media. The work has been the subject of numerous translations into English, the first by William Caxton in 1480.

Why we dream (and what happens when we do)?A suggestive guide to dream interpretation by the founding father of psychoanalysis.Dream Psychology: Psychoanalysis for Beginners is a work by Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), translated in English by Montague David Eder (18651936) in 1920.

This book contains the complete short stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald in the chronological order of their original publication.

This book is about Marco Loristan, his father Stefan, and his friend, a street urchin nicknamed The Rat. Marcos father, Stefan, is a Samavian patriot working to overthrow the cruel dictatorship in the kingdom of Samavia. Marco and his father come to London where Marco strikes up a friendship with a crippled street urchin known as The Rat who is transformed through friendship. Stefan, realizing that two boys are less likely to be noticed, entrusts them with a mission to travel across Europe giving a secret sign. Who is the lost prince? Will he regain the throne? This story ends with an interesting twist. Marcos relationship with his father and his unswerving loyalty and faith in him are very touching. The story of a revolution and the adventures two boys have bringing it about. An enjoyable read for people of all ages.

Dont Mistake Your Vocation - Select the Right Location - Avoid Debt - Persevere - Whatever You Do, Do It with All Your Might - Use the Best Tools - Dont Get Above Your Business - Learn Something Useful - Let Hope Predominate, But Be Not Too Visionary - Do Not Scatter Your Powers - Be Systematic - Read the Newspapers - Beware Of Outside Operations - Dont Indorse Without Security - Advertise Your Business - Dont Read the Other Side - Be Polite and Kind to Your Customers - Be Charitable - Dont Blab - Preserve Your Integrity

We cannot alter external things, nor shape other people to our liking, nor mould the world to our wishes but we can alter internal things, our desires, passions, thoughts, we can shape our liking to other people, and we can mould the inner world of our own mind in accordance with wisdom, and so reconcile it to the outer world if men and things. The turmoil of the world we cannot avoid, but the disturbances of mind we can overcome. The duties and difficulties of life claim our attention, but we can rise above all anxiety concerning them. Surrounded by noise, we can yet have a quiet mind; involved in responsibilities, the heart can be at rest; in the midst of strife, we can know the abiding peace. The twenty pieces which comprise this book, unrelated as some of them are in the letter, will be found to be harmonious in the spirit, in that they point the reader towards those heights of self-knowledge and self-conquest which, rising above the turbulance of the world, lift their peaks where the Heavenly Silence reigns.

Finnegans Wake is a work of comic prose, which is significant for its experimental style and the resulting reputation as one of the most difficult works of fiction in the English language. The book discusses, in an unorthodox fashion, the Earwicker family, comprising the father HCE, the mother ALP, and their three children Shem the Penman, Shaun the Postman, and Issy. Following an unspecified rumour about HCE, the book, in a nonlinear dream narrative, follows his wifes attempts to exonerate him with a letter, his sons struggle to replace him, Shauns rise to prominence, and a final monologue by ALP at the break of dawn. The opening line of the book is a sentence fragment which continues from the books unfinished closing line, making the work a never-ending cycle.

A collection of 8 short stories; the first such collection written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Stories include; The Offshore Pirate; The Ice Palace; Head And Shoulders; The Cut-Glass Bowl; Bernice Bobs Her Hair; Benediction; Dalyrimple Goes Wrong; and, The Four Fists.