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Junto a la "Edda menor" de Snorri hijo de Sturla, la "Edda mayor" es la principal fuente de información sobre la mitología y las viejas tradiciones épicas del mundo germánico precristiano. Exponentes de la poesia anonima popular y divididos en dos partes, la primera mitologica y la segunda epica, los treinta y siete textos que la integran -35 cantos y un par de apuntes explicativos- giran en torno a temas clasicos de la poesia nordica medieval, como las creencias basicas de la concepcion pagana desde los tiempos de la creacion hasta el dia de su destruccion final, las proezas de Tor, el dios defensor del mundo, o la muerte de Sigurd, el Sigfrido de "El cantar de los nibelungos".Edicion y traduccion de Luis Lerate

Las narraciones reunidas en este volumen, traducidas directamente del antiguo islandés al español por Santiago Ibáñez Lluch, forman parte del corpus de las “Sagas de los tiempos antiguos” o fornaldar

Biblioteca Clásica de la Real Academia EspañolaEl volumen incluye, junto a la edición anotada del texto y un amplio aparato crítico, estudios de Francisco Rico que abordan cuestiones sobre el autor y la fecha de composicion del Lazarillo, las primeras ediciones, el texto critico, el contexto literario en el que se inscribe la obra y lo que en ella hay de tradicion folclorica, de ambiente social y de invencion. Lazaro de Tormes es un pregonero de Toledo que cuenta en primera persona, con estilo llano y jocoso, como ha llegado al oficio real (una plaza publica de funcionario, diriamos ahora) y a las circunstancias familiares en que se encuentra en el momento de escribir.

Hurt people hurt people.Say there was a novel in which Holden Caulfield was an alcoholic and Lolita was a photographer''s assistant and, somehow, they met in Bright Lights, Big City. He''s blinded by love. She by ambition. Diary of an Oxygen Thief is an honest, hilarious, and heartrending novel, but above all, a very realistic account of what we do to each other and what we allow to have done to us.

"Los Salmos se han utilizado desde hace siglos como soporte para la oración y la alabanza. La palabra Salmo significa «canto de alabanza» y en hebreo se dice Tehilim. Tehilah, su singular, quiere dec

Si existe un monumento de nuestras letras al que merezca la pena volver una y otra vez este sería Calila y Dimna, la deslumbrante obra inaugural que, entre otras virtudes, tiene la de ser un libro plenamente vivo y un esplendoroso antecedente para la historia literaria de la lengua española.Calila y Dimna presenta un aire sorprendente de modernidad, tanto en su estructura, en que las numerosas inserciones de unos textos y de unos cuentos en otros conforman una singular formulacion, como en la finura con que estan descritos, principalmente mediante dialogos, los comportamientos de unos personajes que parecen proyectarse con acierto en las ambiciones y manejos del mundo en que vivimos.Y, sin embargo, hasta hoy no disponiamos de una version completamente contemporanea.

Ebook con un sumario dinámico y detallado: La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades (más conocida como Lazarillo de Tormes) es una novela española anónima, escrita en primera persona y en estilo epistolar (como una sola y larga carta), cuyas ediciones conocidas mas antiguas datan de 1554. En ella se cuenta de forma autobiografica la vida de un niño, Lazaro de Tormes, en el siglo XVI, desde su nacimiento y misera infancia hasta su matrimonio, ya en la edad adulta. Es considerada precursora de la novela picaresca por elementos como el realismo, la narracion en primera persona, la estructura itinerante, el servicio a varios amos y la ideologia moralizante y pesimista.Lazarillo de Tormes es un esbozo ironico y despiadado de la sociedad del momento, de la que se muestran sus vicios y actitudes hipocritas, sobre todo las de los clerigos y religiosos. Hay diferentes hipotesis sobre su autoria. Probablemente el autor fue simpatizante de las ideas erasmistas. Esto motivo que la Inquisicion la prohibiera y que, mas tarde, permitiera su publicacion, una vez expurgada. La obra no volvio a ser publicada integramente hasta el siglo XIX.

Los mejores libros jamás escritos.Un diálogo entre el dios y el hombre que muestra los caminos de la acción, la devoción y el conocimiento de Oriente.«Todos los seres nacen en la ilusión, la ilusión

La Leyenda de Gilgamesh es una de las obras más antiguas y significativas de la literatura mundial, originaria de la antigua Mesopotamia, que narra las aventuras del rey Gilgamesh de Uruk. Este poema epico, escrito en escritura cuneiforme, aborda temas universales como la busqueda de la inmortalidad, la amistad y el enfrentamiento con la muerte. Su estilo literario se caracteriza por una mezcla de lirismo poetico y narracion epica, en el que se entrelazan elementos mitologicos y historicos, enriqueciendo el contexto cultural de la epoca. Aparte de ser un reflejo de la cosmovision sumeria, la obra revela aspiraciones humanas atemporales y desafios existenciales, consolidandose como un pilar en la historia de la narrativa literaria. El autor de esta obra monumental es anonimo, como sucede con muchas de las creaciones literarias del antiguo Oriente Proximo. Sin embargo, es posible inferir que se trato de un grupo de sacerdotes o eruditos sumerios que, por medio de la tradicion oral y la escritura, buscaban preservar y transmitir la sabiduria y las enseñanzas de su cultura. La Leyenda de Gilgamesh ha influido en innumerables obras posteriores, reflejando el deseo humano de entender su propia existencia y la busqueda de conocimiento. Recomiendo encarecidamente La Leyenda de Gilgamesh a todo lector interesado en explorar los origenes de la literatura y los dilemas humanos fundamentales. Este libro no solo es un testamento de la historia cultural, sino tambien una profunda reflexion sobre las emociones y experiencias humanas. Su relevancia perdura a lo largo de los siglos, invitando a los lectores a sumergirse en una narrativa que sigue resonando con nuestra busqueda de sentido y conexion.En esta edicion enriquecida, hemos creado cuidadosamente un valor añadido para tu experiencia de lectura:- Citas memorables seleccionadas resaltan momentos de brillantez literaria.- Notas de pie de pagina interactivas aclaran referencias inusuales, alusiones historicas y expresiones arcaicas para una lectura mas fluida e enriquecedora.

El Bhagavad Gita es uno de los textos sagrados más importantes del hinduismo. Forma parte del texto épico del Majabhárata, cuya antigüedad se remonta al siglo III a.C. y es considerado el libro más

The Story of Clifford House is a poignant exploration of identity, belonging, and the passage of time, deftly woven into the fabric of a seemingly ordinary residence. Through a rich and evocative literary style, the anonymous author immerses the reader in the lives of its inhabitants, encapsulating the essence of human experience against the backdrop of historical change. The narrative oscillates between past and present, employing a non-linear approach that invites reflection on the themes of memory and legacy, while also positioning itself within the broader context of domestic literature that interrogates the relationship between space and identity. The anonymity of the author adds a layer of intrigue to this work, suggesting a deliberate focus on the universal over the personal. This choice may highlight a collective narrative rooted in shared experiences of home and family, possibly reflecting on the authors own background and the impacts of societal shifts, such as migration and urban development, on intimate spaces. The multifaceted portrayal of Clifford House serves as an allegory for the complexities of modern life, encouraging readers to ponder their own narratives. This book is recommended for readers who appreciate a thoughtful meditation on home and the stories it holds. Its lyrical prose and insightful character studies create an immersive reading experience that resonates long after the last page is turned, making it an essential addition to the canon of contemporary literature.

The Voyage of Bran is a classic of Irish literature. The story follows Bran mac Febail on his quest to the Otherworld, the realm of the deities. One day while Bran is walking, he hears beautiful music, so beautiful, in fact, that it lulls him to sleep. Upon wakening, he sees a beautiful silver branch in white bloom in front of him. He returns to his royal house, and among his retinue he spots a strangely dressed Otherworld woman, who identifies the branch to be from an apple tree growing in land of Emain and proceeds to sing a poem describing this Otherworld... This medieval narrative dates from the late 8th-century.

Written as a dialogue between the god Shiva and goddess Shaki, Mahanirvana Tantra describes the chakras ("disk" or "wheel", refering to the energy centers in our body), ceremonies, yogic practices and mantras for meditation, as well as a summary of the Hindu laws (dharma) regarding sexual behavior.Contents:Questions relating to the Liberation of BeingsIntroduction to the Worship of BrahmanDescription of the Worship of the Supreme BrahmanIntroduction of the Worship of the Supreme PrakritiThe Formation of the Mantras, Placing of the Jar, and Purification of the Elements of WorshipPlacing of the Shri-patra, Homa, Formation of the Chakra, and other RitesHymn of Praise (Stotra), Amulet (Kavacha), and the description of the Kula-tattvaThe Dharmma and Customs of the Castes and AshramasThe Ten Kinds of Purificatory Rites (Sangskara)Rites relating to Vriddhi Shraddha, Funeral Rites, and PurnabhishekaThe Account of Expiatory RitesAn Account of the Eternal and Immutable DharmmaInstallation of the DevataThe Consecration of Shiva-linga and Description of the Four Classes of Avadhutas

Non ubbidirai a ordini senza spiegazioni. Non penserai una cosa perché la pensano tutti. Non farai una cosa perché la fanno tutti. Non farai del tuo corpo un oggetto della scienza. Non sottoporrai te e i tuoi figli a sperimentazione. Non ti inietterai nelle vene liquidi sconosciuti. Ti sottrarrai a ogni cura inutile. Non accetterai nessuna forma di clausura. Ti sottrarrai alla irreggimentazione sociale. Dirai sempre con parole e con azioni cio che pensi.

Part of a new series Legends from the Ancient North, The Saga of the Volsungs is one of the classic books that influenced JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. "They summoned their friends, readied their horses, and prepared their helmets, shields, swords, coats of mail". (J.R.R). Tolkien spent much of his life studying, translating and teaching the great epic stories of northern Europe, filled with heroes, dragons, trolls, dwarves and magic. He was hugely influential for his advocacy of Beowulf as a great work of literature and, even if he had never written The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, would be recognised today as a significant figure in the rediscovery of these extraordinary tales. Legends from the Ancient North brings together from Penguin Classics five of the key works behind Tolkien's fiction. They are startling, brutal, strange pieces of writing, with an elemental power brilliantly preserved in these translations. They plunge the reader into a world of treachery, quests, chivalry, trials of strength. They are the most ancient narratives that exist from northern Europe and bring us as near as we will ever get to the origins of the magical landscape of Middle-earth (Midgard) which Tolkien remade in the 20th century.

Pistis Sophia is a Gnostic text written between the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. The existing manuscript, relates one Gnostic groups teachings of the transfigured (resurrected) Jesus to the assembled disciples, including his mother Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Martha. In this text, the risen Jesus had spent eleven years speaking with his disciples, teaching them only the lower mysteries. After eleven years, he receives his true garment and is able to reveal the higher mysteries revered by this group. Cosmology is a primary focus of the Pistis Sophia learning the structure of the universe and how to traverse it is considered key in these texts, and the cosmology is one of the most complex from any Gnostic text remaining today. in Pistis Sophia the Sophia, as major female divinity, originates and dwells outside of the divine realm. Her fall and redemption parallel that found in versions of the Sophia myth such as that in the Apocryphon of John, but the actions all take place in the material aeons, and she can only be restored to her place in the thirteenth aeon, outside the Kingdom of Light. The Pistis Sopha is a startling blend of early Christianity and Hellenic Paganism, with other elements such as reincarnation, Astrology, Mystery religion and Hermetic magic.

This venerable text delves into the intricate rituals, profound metaphysical concepts, and spiritual teachings of the Vedic tradition. Through dialogues between sages and seekers, it explores the nature of the self, the cosmos, and ultimate reality. Essential for scholars and spiritual enthusiasts alike, it illuminates the path to self-realization and the eternal truths of existence.

In Man Abroad, the anonymous author presents a compelling narrative that intertwines personal reflection with astute observations on cultural dislocation. This incisive work employs a lyrical prose style, marked by evocative imagery and philosophical musings that capture the struggles of a man navigating foreign landscapes and identities. Set against a backdrop of rapidly changing socio-political environments, the text delves into themes of belonging, existential angst, and the search for self amidst the cacophony of unfamiliarity. The authors ability to capture the essence of personal and collective experiences renders this work a profound commentary on the human condition in an increasingly globalized world. The choice of anonymity may suggest a deliberate distancing from the self, encouraging readers to focus on the universal themes presented in the book. The authorAos journey as an expatriate possibly mirrors their literary endeavor, drawing upon their own experiences of navigating life in an unfamiliar environment. This lends the text an authenticity and depth that is rare in contemporary literature, allowing readers to connect intimately with the authorAos insights. Readers seeking an exploration of identity, culture, and belonging will find Man Abroad to be an enlightening experience. This work not only resonates with expatriates and wanderers but also offers valuable perspectives to anyone considering the complexities of the modern world. It is a thought-provoking read that lingers in the mind long after the final page is turned.

Wrapped in a veil of anonymity, "Tales and Novels for Youth of Both Sexes" offers a compelling exploration of morality, adventure, and human experience through a collection of enchanting stories. The literary style deftly blends engaging narratives and didactic elements, embodying the periodAos emphasis on instructive literature tailored for young readers, while also reflecting the evolving societal norms regarding gender and education. Each tale is carefully crafted, invoking the themes of bravery, kindness, and integrity, resonating with the moral imperatives of the time yet remaining accessible and enjoyable for youth. The elusive author, writing during an era when literature was increasingly seen as a vehicle for moral education, may have been influenced by the growing accessibility of publications for children and the movement toward gender equality in education. This context highlights their dedication to employing storytelling as a means to inspire and teach both boys and girls, fostering a sense of shared values and character development in a rapidly changing society. "Tales and Novels for Youth of Both Sexes" is an invaluable resource for educators, parents, and young readers alike, appealing to those who wish to engage with literature that entertains while instilling virtue. It serves as a delightful gateway into the world of classic moral tales, encouraging reflection and discussion among its audience.

The Pilgrims Progress: The Third Part is an extension of John Bunyans original allegorical work, representing a continuation of the spiritual journey of Christian and Hopeful. This lesser-known segment maintains Bunyans characteristic prose style, rich in metaphor and steeped in biblical allusion, while expanding on themes of salvation, personal conviction, and the trials of faith. Instead of simply revisiting the familiar landscapes of the first two parts, this volume introduces additional characters and challenges that reflect the ongoing struggles of the faithful in a world dominated by temptation and adversity. The nuanced detailing of the pilgrim experience echoes the socio-religious context of the late 17th century, highlighting the tensions of a society grappling with dissent and reform within a Puritan framework. The author, though anonymous, is widely believed to draw inspiration from Bunyans own life experiences and deep theological musings which shaped his understanding of the Christian path. Bunyan, a tinker by trade, faced imprisonment for his Nonconformist beliefs; this persecution deeply influenced the allegorical dimensions of the narrative, focusing on the moral and existential questions that believers confront. The portrayal of faith as both a journey and a struggle resonates with his personal understanding of perseverance amid societal challenges. Readers seeking a profound exploration of spiritual resilience will find The Pilgrims Progress: The Third Part both illuminating and enriching. This work serves not just as a narrative continuation but as a companion to the original, urging contemporary readers to reflect on their spiritual journeys within a complex moral landscape. It invites all who are grappling with their beliefs to embark on their pilgrimage of faith, offering timeless wisdom applicable to both past and present.