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Crítica social e intimismo conviven nos poemas de Follas novas. Uns abordan cuestións como o paso do tempo, a morte e Deus, dende unha visión sombría da existencia humana. Outros denuncian situacións de marxinacion: as mulleres, os orfos, os emigrantes, os labregos. Neste poemario atopanse alguns dos versos mais celebres de Rosalia, distribuidos nas cinco partes das que consta o libro: "Vaguedas", "Do intimo", "Varia", "Da terra" e "As viudas dos vivos e as viudas dos mortos".

Amélie Nothomb Métaphysique des tubes Parce qu’elle ne bouge pas et ne pleure pas, se bornant à quelques fonctions essentielles – déglutition, digestion, excrétion –, ses parents l’ont surnommée la P

Austen''s most popular novel, the unforgettable story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. DarcyFew have failed to be charmed by the witty and independent spirit of Elizabeth Bennet in Austens beloved classic Pride and Prejudice. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows, Jane Austen shows us the folly of judging by first impressions and superbly evokes the friendships, gossip and snobberies of provincial middle-class life. This Penguin Classics edition, based on Austen''s first edition, contains the original Penguin Classics introduction by Tony Tanner and an updated introduction and notes by Viven Jones.

Classic of economic and social theory offers satiric examination of the hollowness and falsity suggested by the term "conspicuous consumption," exposing the emptiness of many standards of taste, educ

The murder of brutal landowner Fyodor Karamazov changes the lives of his sons irrevocably: Mitya, the sensualist, whose bitter rivalry with his father immediately places him under suspicion for parricide; Ivan, the intellectual, whose mental tortures drive him to breakdown; the spiritual Alyosha, who tries to heal the family's rifts; and the shadowy figure of their bastard half-brother Smerdyakov. As the ensuing investigation and trial reveal the true identity of the murderer, Dostoyevsky's dark masterwork evokes a world where the lines between innocence and corruption, good and evil blur, and everyone's faith in humanity is tested.

THE LATEST NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS'A thoroughly absorbing, page-turning narrative in which the author pulls us ever deeper into the imaginative world he has created.' SUNDAY TIMES'Harris is rightly praised as the master of the intelligent thriller. Genuinely thrilling, wonderfully conceived and entirely without preaching, it probes the nature of history, of collective memory and forgetting, and exposes the fragility of modern civilisation.' DAILY TELEGRAPH_____________________________________All civilisations think they are invulnerable. History warns us none is.1468. A young priest, Christopher Fairfax, arrives in a remote Exmoor village to conduct the funeral of his predecessor. The land around is strewn with ancient artefacts coins, fragments of glass, human bones which the old parson used to collect. Did his obsession with the past lead to his death?As Fairfax is drawn more deeply into the isolated community, everything he believes about himself, his faith and the history of his world is tested to destruction.

The Emperor needs necromancers.The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.Tamsyn Muirs Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis wont set her free without a service.Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideons sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.Of course, some things are better left dead.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER If you think you know the truth behind Elevens mother, prepare to have your mind turned Upside Down in the first official Stranger Things novelthe prequel story that fans have been waiting for (Kirkus Reviews).Its the summer of 1969, and the shock of conflict reverberates through the youth of America. As a student at a quiet college campus in the heartland of Indiana, Terry Ives couldnt be farther from the front lines of Vietnam or the protests in Washington. But the world is changing, and Terry isnt content to watch. When word gets around about an important government experiment in the small town of Hawkins, she signs on as a test subject for the project, code-named MKULTRA. The remote lab, deep in the woods, contains a mystery Terry is determined to uncover. Behind the walls of Hawkins National Laboratoryand the piercing gaze of its director, Dr. Martin Brennerlurks a conspiracy greater than Terry could have ever imagined. To face it, shell need the help of her fellow test subjects, including a young girl with unexplainable superhuman powers and a number instead of a name: 008. Amid the rising tensions of the new decade, Terry Ives and Martin Brenner have begun a different kind of warone where the human mind is the battlefield.Praise for Stranger Things: Suspicious MindsYoure left hungry for more, but in the best way possible, as the book manages the balancing act between interconnected prequel and standalone story.Cinelinx Highly recommended for those readers interested in expanding their knowledge of the Stranger Things universe, this book is also a dark and captivating story that will stick in the readers minds even if they are not fans of the franchise.The Unseen Library

Es la historia de una familia más o menos normal. Ya dijo un escritor famoso que las familias, de lejos, parecen de lejos todas normales, pero te acercas y se oye el mecanismo de relojería. La niña se llama Nora, y el nombre ya indica que va buscando algo, se pregunta adonde va; la madre, Sorkunde, es dietista y catequista; y el padre, Teodoro, es electricista, pero con ambiciones de ingeniero. Los dos temas del comic son la familia y la adolescencia. Al final, he querido interpelar a los posibles lectores con esa pregunta de Nora: ¿A donde voy, que hago aqui? Y tambien planteo la pregunta: ¿Por que has decidido tener hijos? Normalmente, se responde mal, o al menos las respuestas que yo he visto no me han satisfecho. Ademas, yo queria añadir otra pregunta: ¿Por que has decidido ser hijo o hija, por que vives en este mundo? Y todo eso, siempre desde el humor.

Men to Avoid in Art and Life pairs classical fine art with modern captions that epitomize the spirit of mansplaining.This hilarious book perfectly captures those relatable moments when a man explains to a woman a subject about which he knows considerably less than she does.Situations include men sharing keen insight on the female anatomy, an eloquent defense of catcalling, or offering sage advice about horseback riding to the woman who owns the horse.* These less qualified men of antiquity dish out mediocrity as if it's pure genius* For the women who have endured overbearing men over the centuries* Written with hilariously painful accuracy

Le romancier rend hommage à Bernard, son frère disparu. Tous deux étaient passionnés par le personnage éponyme de la nouvelle de Melville, Bartleby le Scribe, dont la personnalité était similaire à c

Ismael Smile ist ein Reisender, der besessen ist von der "unwirklichen Wirklichkeit" des Fernsehens. Er will das Herz der Konigin der Talkshows erobern und begibt sich auf eine Reise quer durch Amerika, um sich ihrer als wurdig zu erweisen. Auf dem Beifahrersitz, Sancho, der Sohn, den er sich immer gewunscht hat, aber niemals bekam.Bestsellerautor Salman Rushdie versetzt die Abenteuer des klassischen tragischen Helden Quichotte in unser Zeitalter des "Alles ist moglich". Er erzahlt dabei auch von Vater-Sohn-Beziehungen, Geschwisterstreitigkeiten, unverzeihlichem Handeln, alltaglichem Rassismus, der Opioidkrise, Cyber-Spionen und nicht zuletzt vom Ende der Welt.

From the Sunday Times No.1 Bestselling author comes the latest instalment in an epic multi-million selling series, The Seven Sisters.To the outside world, Electra DApliese seems to have it all: as one of the worlds top models, she is beautiful, rich and famous.Yet Electras already tenuous control over her state of mind has been rocked by the death of her father, Pa Salt, the elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from across the globe. Struggling to cope, she turns to alcohol and drugs. As those around her fear for her health, Electra receives a letter from a stranger claiming to be her grandmother . . .In 1939, Cecily Huntley-Morgan arrives in Kenya from New York to nurse a broken heart. Staying with her godmother, a member of the infamous Happy Valley set, she meets Bill Forsythe, a notorious bachelor and cattle farmer with close connections to the proud Maasai tribe. But after a shocking discovery, and with war looming, Cecily has few options. Moving up into the Wanjohi Valley, she is isolated and alone. Until she meets a young woman in the woods and makes her a promise that will change the course of her life for ever.The Sun Sister is the sixth breathtaking instalment in Lucinda Rileys multi-million selling epic series, The Seven Sisters.Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling. The Seven Sisters series is Lucinda Riley at the top of her game: a magical storyteller who creates characters we fall in love with and who stay with us long after we finish reading. Dazzlingly good. Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Hunting Party

"Le cœur de Simon migrait dans un autre endroit du pays, ses reins, son foie et ses poumons gagnaient d'autres provinces, ils filaient vers d'autres corps."

El narrador d’aquesta història, tot just sortit de la infantesa, viu en un petit poble de l’Empordà amb els seus pares, que fan de masovers al xalet d’una família benestant. Fascinat, observa la vida

Dopo Caffe amaro e Piano nobile esce Punto pieno, il terzo capitolo di una saga famigliare tutta siciliana firmata da Simonetta Agnello Hornby. Dal 1955 al 1992, la scrittrice siculo inglese ci porta nei meandri di una storia al femminile di sorellanza e di resistenza. Dal secondo dopoguerra fino alla morte di Giovanni Falcone, i cambiamenti di unepoca sono sullo sfondo ed entrano piano piano nelle vite di un gruppo di donne che vivono nello stesso scorcio di Sicilia. Dalla nobildonna alla prostituta, dalla monaca alla ragazza avvenente e piena di desideri, tutte si ritrovano al circolo del Punto Pieno, dove ricamano tovaglie, coperte, asciugamani e condividono storie, tradimenti, delusioni e amarezze. In quel rammendare ce pero un metaforico ricucire le proprie esistenze frammentate e disordinate, spezzate da uomini troppo egoisti o troppo ambiziosi per riuscire a guardare dalla loro parte. Fuori da quella sagrestia, dove si ritrovano due volte a settimana, il mondo sta cambiando radicalmente ed e pronto ad aprire la loro porta con forza e con violenza. Che ne sara allora delle donne di Punto pieno? Simonetta Agnello Hornby ricostruisce vite e piccole speranze in una storia al femminile piena di tensioni e di speranza.

Nel corso di una notte fatale, che segnera per sempre il destino di tutti, Adele, abbracciata a Frida, sua figlia, torna come in un sogno al paese di provincia dove e nata, marchiata da un soprannome, Senzaniente, che e pesato sulla sua famiglia perfino dopo che il padre, Rocco, ha sfidato la miseria e conquistato il benessere. La storia fra Adele e Nicola, il pediatra di Frida - l'uomo di cui si e innamorata e con cui l'intesa inizia a vacillare -, s'intreccia allora alla storia di Adele e suo padre, in una spola sempre piu serrata fra passato e presente, dove quello che ci e stato tolto quand'eravamo bambini rischia di diventare l'unica misura di quello che chiederemo al mondo. Mentre nessuno dei personaggi indimenticabili di questo romanzo riesce a tenere stretto quello che e convinto di desiderare, l'intrinseca violenza delle relazioni si mescola alla loro intrinseca dolcezza. E una televisione sempre accesa si prende gioco dello sforzo di tutto di credere alla proprio esistenza. Chiara Gamberale, per scrivere il suo romanzo piu ispirato, scende all'origine delle nostre domande sull'amore, in quella terra scoscesa dove abbiamo cominciato a essere la persona che siamo.

Cento anni di Pasolini, cento anni di noi, di vita italiana. Caro Pier Paolo di Dacia Maraini celebra il grande autore, giornalista e regista in un 2022 ricco di opere e ricordi per il suo centenario. Pasolini e stato unico, indimenticabile: una voce fuori dal coro ineguagliabile come intensita e come originalita nel corso degli anni trascorsi anche dopo la sua morte. Quello che lui aveva detto o predetto, criticandolo o sottolineandolo, nel tempo e accaduto e gli storici hanno dovuto dar ragione a quel Pasolini scomodo e ingombrante, pieno di ombre, anche per una vita privata dissoluta. Dacia Maraini lha amato pero per quello che era: tenebroso, scuro, geniale, illuminante e generoso. In Caro Pier Paolo la scrittrice intesse un dialogo intimo e sincero, fatto di stima, esperienze artistiche e cinematografiche, idee e viaggi condivisi con Moravia e Maria Callas alla scoperta del mondo e in particolare dellAfrica. Pasolini e stato tutto e in un certo senso lo e ancora, in una scena intellettuale che non ha piu ospitato un eguale critico eccezionale di quello che siamo e della proiezione di quello che saremmo diventati.

PREMIO NACIONAL DE LITERATURA DRAMÁTICA 2023. Premio Follas Novas 2023 á mellor Obra de teatro. Elvira Fontao e Rosa Lires, antigas alumnas de María Barbeito, volven atoparse na data da morte da mest

This dystopian classic is 'exciting, relevant and thought-provoking' (Stephen King). When a group of schoolboys are stranded on a desert island, what could go wrong? ONE OF THE BBC'S '100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD' 'The first book with hands - strong ones that reached out of the pages and seized me by the throat. It said to me, 'This is not just entertainment; it's life or death.' ... I've been thinking about it ever since, for fifty years and more.' Stephen King 'One of my favorite books - I read it every couple of years.' Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages? What's grown-ups going to think? Going off-hunting pigs-letting fires out-and now! A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon. At night, in the darkness of the jungle, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn't long before their innocent games devolve into a murderous hunt ... 'Thrills me with all the power a fiction can have ... Exemplary.' Ian McEwan 'An existential fable backlit with death's incandescent glare.' Ben Okri 'Violently real ... An apocalyptic novelist [who writes with] humanist rage and defiance.' Marlon James 'Beautiful and desperate, something quite out of the ordinary.' Stevie Smith 'Beautifully written, tragic and provocative.' E. M. Forster 'A fragment of nightmare.' New Statesman 'A post-apocalyptic, dystopian survivor-fantasy ... [A novel] for all time ... A cult classic.' Guardian 'Stands out mightily in my memory ... Such a strong statement about the human heart.' Patricia Cornwell 'Terrifying and haunting.' Kingsley Amis What readers are saying: 'Every real human being should read this ... This is what we are.' 'It's brilliant, it's captivating, it's thought provoking and brutal and for some, its truly terrifying.' 'It can be read and re-read many times, and every time something new will appear.' 'There is a reason why this is studied at school ... Excellent read.' 'This is one of the few books I've read that I keep on my Kindle to read again.' 'I revisit this every few years and it's always fresh and impressive ... One of the best books I've ever read.'

Crítica social e intimismo conviven nos poemas de Follas novas. Uns abordan cuestións como o paso do tempo, a morte e Deus, dende unha visión sombría da existencia humana. Outros denuncian situacións de marxinacion: as mulleres, os orfos, os emigrantes, os labregos. Neste poemario atopanse alguns dos versos mais celebres de Rosalia, distribuidos nas cinco partes das que consta o libro: "Vaguedas", "Do intimo", "Varia", "Da terra" e "As viudas dos vivos e as viudas dos mortos".

Amélie Nothomb Métaphysique des tubes Parce qu’elle ne bouge pas et ne pleure pas, se bornant à quelques fonctions essentielles – déglutition, digestion, excrétion –, ses parents l’ont surnommée la P

Austen''s most popular novel, the unforgettable story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. DarcyFew have failed to be charmed by the witty and independent spirit of Elizabeth Bennet in Austens beloved classic Pride and Prejudice. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows, Jane Austen shows us the folly of judging by first impressions and superbly evokes the friendships, gossip and snobberies of provincial middle-class life. This Penguin Classics edition, based on Austen''s first edition, contains the original Penguin Classics introduction by Tony Tanner and an updated introduction and notes by Viven Jones.

Classic of economic and social theory offers satiric examination of the hollowness and falsity suggested by the term "conspicuous consumption," exposing the emptiness of many standards of taste, educ

The murder of brutal landowner Fyodor Karamazov changes the lives of his sons irrevocably: Mitya, the sensualist, whose bitter rivalry with his father immediately places him under suspicion for parricide; Ivan, the intellectual, whose mental tortures drive him to breakdown; the spiritual Alyosha, who tries to heal the family's rifts; and the shadowy figure of their bastard half-brother Smerdyakov. As the ensuing investigation and trial reveal the true identity of the murderer, Dostoyevsky's dark masterwork evokes a world where the lines between innocence and corruption, good and evil blur, and everyone's faith in humanity is tested.

THE LATEST NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS'A thoroughly absorbing, page-turning narrative in which the author pulls us ever deeper into the imaginative world he has created.' SUNDAY TIMES'Harris is rightly praised as the master of the intelligent thriller. Genuinely thrilling, wonderfully conceived and entirely without preaching, it probes the nature of history, of collective memory and forgetting, and exposes the fragility of modern civilisation.' DAILY TELEGRAPH_____________________________________All civilisations think they are invulnerable. History warns us none is.1468. A young priest, Christopher Fairfax, arrives in a remote Exmoor village to conduct the funeral of his predecessor. The land around is strewn with ancient artefacts coins, fragments of glass, human bones which the old parson used to collect. Did his obsession with the past lead to his death?As Fairfax is drawn more deeply into the isolated community, everything he believes about himself, his faith and the history of his world is tested to destruction.

The Emperor needs necromancers.The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.Tamsyn Muirs Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis wont set her free without a service.Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideons sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.Of course, some things are better left dead.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER If you think you know the truth behind Elevens mother, prepare to have your mind turned Upside Down in the first official Stranger Things novelthe prequel story that fans have been waiting for (Kirkus Reviews).Its the summer of 1969, and the shock of conflict reverberates through the youth of America. As a student at a quiet college campus in the heartland of Indiana, Terry Ives couldnt be farther from the front lines of Vietnam or the protests in Washington. But the world is changing, and Terry isnt content to watch. When word gets around about an important government experiment in the small town of Hawkins, she signs on as a test subject for the project, code-named MKULTRA. The remote lab, deep in the woods, contains a mystery Terry is determined to uncover. Behind the walls of Hawkins National Laboratoryand the piercing gaze of its director, Dr. Martin Brennerlurks a conspiracy greater than Terry could have ever imagined. To face it, shell need the help of her fellow test subjects, including a young girl with unexplainable superhuman powers and a number instead of a name: 008. Amid the rising tensions of the new decade, Terry Ives and Martin Brenner have begun a different kind of warone where the human mind is the battlefield.Praise for Stranger Things: Suspicious MindsYoure left hungry for more, but in the best way possible, as the book manages the balancing act between interconnected prequel and standalone story.Cinelinx Highly recommended for those readers interested in expanding their knowledge of the Stranger Things universe, this book is also a dark and captivating story that will stick in the readers minds even if they are not fans of the franchise.The Unseen Library

Es la historia de una familia más o menos normal. Ya dijo un escritor famoso que las familias, de lejos, parecen de lejos todas normales, pero te acercas y se oye el mecanismo de relojería. La niña se llama Nora, y el nombre ya indica que va buscando algo, se pregunta adonde va; la madre, Sorkunde, es dietista y catequista; y el padre, Teodoro, es electricista, pero con ambiciones de ingeniero. Los dos temas del comic son la familia y la adolescencia. Al final, he querido interpelar a los posibles lectores con esa pregunta de Nora: ¿A donde voy, que hago aqui? Y tambien planteo la pregunta: ¿Por que has decidido tener hijos? Normalmente, se responde mal, o al menos las respuestas que yo he visto no me han satisfecho. Ademas, yo queria añadir otra pregunta: ¿Por que has decidido ser hijo o hija, por que vives en este mundo? Y todo eso, siempre desde el humor.

Men to Avoid in Art and Life pairs classical fine art with modern captions that epitomize the spirit of mansplaining.This hilarious book perfectly captures those relatable moments when a man explains to a woman a subject about which he knows considerably less than she does.Situations include men sharing keen insight on the female anatomy, an eloquent defense of catcalling, or offering sage advice about horseback riding to the woman who owns the horse.* These less qualified men of antiquity dish out mediocrity as if it's pure genius* For the women who have endured overbearing men over the centuries* Written with hilariously painful accuracy

Le romancier rend hommage à Bernard, son frère disparu. Tous deux étaient passionnés par le personnage éponyme de la nouvelle de Melville, Bartleby le Scribe, dont la personnalité était similaire à c

Ismael Smile ist ein Reisender, der besessen ist von der "unwirklichen Wirklichkeit" des Fernsehens. Er will das Herz der Konigin der Talkshows erobern und begibt sich auf eine Reise quer durch Amerika, um sich ihrer als wurdig zu erweisen. Auf dem Beifahrersitz, Sancho, der Sohn, den er sich immer gewunscht hat, aber niemals bekam.Bestsellerautor Salman Rushdie versetzt die Abenteuer des klassischen tragischen Helden Quichotte in unser Zeitalter des "Alles ist moglich". Er erzahlt dabei auch von Vater-Sohn-Beziehungen, Geschwisterstreitigkeiten, unverzeihlichem Handeln, alltaglichem Rassismus, der Opioidkrise, Cyber-Spionen und nicht zuletzt vom Ende der Welt.

From the Sunday Times No.1 Bestselling author comes the latest instalment in an epic multi-million selling series, The Seven Sisters.To the outside world, Electra DApliese seems to have it all: as one of the worlds top models, she is beautiful, rich and famous.Yet Electras already tenuous control over her state of mind has been rocked by the death of her father, Pa Salt, the elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from across the globe. Struggling to cope, she turns to alcohol and drugs. As those around her fear for her health, Electra receives a letter from a stranger claiming to be her grandmother . . .In 1939, Cecily Huntley-Morgan arrives in Kenya from New York to nurse a broken heart. Staying with her godmother, a member of the infamous Happy Valley set, she meets Bill Forsythe, a notorious bachelor and cattle farmer with close connections to the proud Maasai tribe. But after a shocking discovery, and with war looming, Cecily has few options. Moving up into the Wanjohi Valley, she is isolated and alone. Until she meets a young woman in the woods and makes her a promise that will change the course of her life for ever.The Sun Sister is the sixth breathtaking instalment in Lucinda Rileys multi-million selling epic series, The Seven Sisters.Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling. The Seven Sisters series is Lucinda Riley at the top of her game: a magical storyteller who creates characters we fall in love with and who stay with us long after we finish reading. Dazzlingly good. Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Hunting Party

"Le cœur de Simon migrait dans un autre endroit du pays, ses reins, son foie et ses poumons gagnaient d'autres provinces, ils filaient vers d'autres corps."

El narrador d’aquesta història, tot just sortit de la infantesa, viu en un petit poble de l’Empordà amb els seus pares, que fan de masovers al xalet d’una família benestant. Fascinat, observa la vida

Dopo Caffe amaro e Piano nobile esce Punto pieno, il terzo capitolo di una saga famigliare tutta siciliana firmata da Simonetta Agnello Hornby. Dal 1955 al 1992, la scrittrice siculo inglese ci porta nei meandri di una storia al femminile di sorellanza e di resistenza. Dal secondo dopoguerra fino alla morte di Giovanni Falcone, i cambiamenti di unepoca sono sullo sfondo ed entrano piano piano nelle vite di un gruppo di donne che vivono nello stesso scorcio di Sicilia. Dalla nobildonna alla prostituta, dalla monaca alla ragazza avvenente e piena di desideri, tutte si ritrovano al circolo del Punto Pieno, dove ricamano tovaglie, coperte, asciugamani e condividono storie, tradimenti, delusioni e amarezze. In quel rammendare ce pero un metaforico ricucire le proprie esistenze frammentate e disordinate, spezzate da uomini troppo egoisti o troppo ambiziosi per riuscire a guardare dalla loro parte. Fuori da quella sagrestia, dove si ritrovano due volte a settimana, il mondo sta cambiando radicalmente ed e pronto ad aprire la loro porta con forza e con violenza. Che ne sara allora delle donne di Punto pieno? Simonetta Agnello Hornby ricostruisce vite e piccole speranze in una storia al femminile piena di tensioni e di speranza.

Nel corso di una notte fatale, che segnera per sempre il destino di tutti, Adele, abbracciata a Frida, sua figlia, torna come in un sogno al paese di provincia dove e nata, marchiata da un soprannome, Senzaniente, che e pesato sulla sua famiglia perfino dopo che il padre, Rocco, ha sfidato la miseria e conquistato il benessere. La storia fra Adele e Nicola, il pediatra di Frida - l'uomo di cui si e innamorata e con cui l'intesa inizia a vacillare -, s'intreccia allora alla storia di Adele e suo padre, in una spola sempre piu serrata fra passato e presente, dove quello che ci e stato tolto quand'eravamo bambini rischia di diventare l'unica misura di quello che chiederemo al mondo. Mentre nessuno dei personaggi indimenticabili di questo romanzo riesce a tenere stretto quello che e convinto di desiderare, l'intrinseca violenza delle relazioni si mescola alla loro intrinseca dolcezza. E una televisione sempre accesa si prende gioco dello sforzo di tutto di credere alla proprio esistenza. Chiara Gamberale, per scrivere il suo romanzo piu ispirato, scende all'origine delle nostre domande sull'amore, in quella terra scoscesa dove abbiamo cominciato a essere la persona che siamo.

Cento anni di Pasolini, cento anni di noi, di vita italiana. Caro Pier Paolo di Dacia Maraini celebra il grande autore, giornalista e regista in un 2022 ricco di opere e ricordi per il suo centenario. Pasolini e stato unico, indimenticabile: una voce fuori dal coro ineguagliabile come intensita e come originalita nel corso degli anni trascorsi anche dopo la sua morte. Quello che lui aveva detto o predetto, criticandolo o sottolineandolo, nel tempo e accaduto e gli storici hanno dovuto dar ragione a quel Pasolini scomodo e ingombrante, pieno di ombre, anche per una vita privata dissoluta. Dacia Maraini lha amato pero per quello che era: tenebroso, scuro, geniale, illuminante e generoso. In Caro Pier Paolo la scrittrice intesse un dialogo intimo e sincero, fatto di stima, esperienze artistiche e cinematografiche, idee e viaggi condivisi con Moravia e Maria Callas alla scoperta del mondo e in particolare dellAfrica. Pasolini e stato tutto e in un certo senso lo e ancora, in una scena intellettuale che non ha piu ospitato un eguale critico eccezionale di quello che siamo e della proiezione di quello che saremmo diventati.

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