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First published in 1906, "The Mirror of the Sea" was the first of Joseph Conrads two autobiographical memoirs.When Joseph Conrad was discharged from the clipper Torrens in London during the summer of 1893, his seafaring career was over. He had travelled the world by then, risen in rank from apprentice to captain, survived shipwreck and turbulent seas. But after nineteen years afloat he longed for the land, and wrote to his cousin of the uniform grey of my existence. Once ashore, however, vivid memories of his past life began to surface. While steam and internal combustion were changing maritime travel forever, Conrad started to reflect on the voyages he had made in the Golden Age of Sail. "The Mirror of the Sea" is a personal meditation on the sea and its meanings by one of the twentieth centurys most important novelists.

The story of Nero is also the story of much of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. The bloody legacies of the previous emperors Caligula and Claudius are introduced before delving into Neros own reign of intrigue, murder, and atrocities. The women of the family, including Neros mother Agrippina, his wife Poppaea, and the empress Messalina, contribute their share of villainy to the tale. The death of Nero provides a pathetic testimony to the cowardice that often underlies tyranny."The History of Nero" is a thrilling biography written by American author Jacob Abbott in 1853 that offers a glimpse into the life of this spoiled prince who became a royal monster.

At the height of his fame Leo Tolstoy experienced a crisis of meaning. He said that he contemplated suicide and could no longer live unless he could find the meaning of his life. He wrote about the crisis in a short work, A Confession, which was written in 1882 and first published in 1884. Tolstoy was one of the first thinkers to pose the problem of lifes meaning in a modern way.Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists in all of literature. His masterpieces "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina" represent some of the best realistic fiction ever penned. He also was known for his literal interpretation of the teachings of Jesus. Tolstoy became a pacifist and Christian anarchist, and his ideas of non-violent resistance influenced Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King. Near the end of his life, he finally rejected his wealth and privilege and became a wandering asceticdying in a train station shortly thereafter.

"The American Prejudice Against Color" is an essential book to understand the racism and segregation in the United States during the 19th century.In 1853, William G. Allen, the "Coloured Professor" of Classics at New York Central College, became engaged to Mary King, a student at the coeducational, racially integrated school and daughter of a local white abolitionist minister. Rumors of their betrothal incited a mob of several hundred men armed with "tar, feathers, poles, and an empty barrel spiked with shingle nails." Allen and King narrowly escaped with their lives, married in New York City, and then fled as fugitives to England and Ireland. Their love story and courageous resistance were recorded in great detail by Allen in the booklet "The American Prejudice Against Color."

First published in 1861, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl," Harriet Jacobs autobiography, is the story of a woman who overcomes the odds to save her family is similar. Under the pseudonym Linda Brent, Jacobs details her life as a woman enslaved at the height of the abolitionist movement.As the narrative opens, Linda Brent recounts the "unusually fortunate circumstances" of her early childhood before she realized she was a slave. Lindas father is a carpenter who because of his extraordinary skills is granted many of the privileges of a free man. The chapter introduces Lindas mother, her brother William, and her Uncle Benjamin, who is sold at age ten. Linda also introduces her maternal grandmother (referred to as Aunt Martha by the white community), a strong-willed, resourceful woman who establishes a bakery to earn money to buy her childrens freedom. She manages to earn $300, which she loans to her mistress, who never repays her.When Linda is six years old, her mother dies. When she is 12, her mistress dies, and Linda is sold to the five-year-old daughter of her mistress sister..."Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" is the most widely-read female antebellum slave narrative.

"Youth" is the third in Leo Tolstoys trilogy of three autobiographical novels, including "Childhood" and "Boyhood", published in a literary journal during the 1850s. "Youth" is a vibrant account of a young persons emerging awareness of the world, himself, and the people around him, as described through the eyes of Nikolenka. Themes of shyness, self-image and self-improvement permeate the book, yet we are also exposed to a young Tolstoys wider descriptions of nature, art and the workings of the world.

"Childhood", Tolstoys first published work in 1852, is also the first novel in Leo Tolstoys autobiographical trilogy, which also includes "Boyhood," and "Youth." Published when Tolstoy was twenty-three, the book gained immediate notice among Russian writers including Ivan Turgenev, and heralded the young Tolstoy as a major figure in Russian letters. "Childhood" is an expressionist exploration of the internal life of a young boy, Nikolenka, and was a new form in Russian writing, mixing fact, fiction and emotions to render the moods and reactions of the narrator. Themes of shyness, self-image and self-improvement permeate the book, yet we are also exposed to a young Tolstoys wider descriptions of nature, art and the workings of the world.

Marie Dorval (1798-1849) est une très grande artiste dramatique, mais sa gloire sest un peu ternie avec lâge. Sa vie est désormais entièrement tournée vers ses enfants et surtout son petit-fils Georg

Publié en 1928, "Vieille Sicile" est un recueil de nouvelles écrites par le maître Luigi Pirandello.On ne peut comprendre Pirandello quen se reportant à ses origines siciliennes. Les Siciliens de Pir

Dans l’incipit de ses "Confessions", Rousseau, philosophe modeste, affirme d’emblée que son entreprise est inédite : une peinture de soi vraie et sans détours. "Les Confessions" sont en effet une aut

Originally published in 1912, "A Personal Record" is an autobiographical work by Joseph Conrad that both documents and fictionalizes the authors early life and the opening stages of his careers as a writer and as a seaman.Notoriously unreliable and digressive in structure, it is nonetheless the principal contemporary source for information about the authors life and it is also considered an artistic and political manifesto.

"The Confessions" is a kind of synthesis of an autobiography and a novel by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.They were written between 1765 and 1769 in an effort to react to the persecutions that Rousseau suffered even at the hands of former friends."The Confessions" are divided chronologically into two parts. The first (books I-VI), which follows the formative years of the philosopher, is the most accessible and most often studied. Although much of what he has to tell is embarrassing, Rousseau seems to delight in dwelling on the pleasure that he felt in being spanked by the Mlle Lambercier, the sister of the pastor to whom his early education had been confided...Rousseau continues to describe his life and eventually reaches adulthood. The narrative continues in a similar vein in the later sections of the second part (books VII-XII), with Rousseau focusing less on places traveled and jobs held than on his personal trials, unrequited loves, and sexual frustrations. He speaks at length of his significant relations with women, including his rather unremarkable longtime companion Therese le Vasseur and the older matron Madame de Warens, at whose home he often stayed as a young man.In the last of the twelve books that make up the work, Rousseau speaks about his intellectual work, his writing, and his relations to contemporary philosophers. Rousseau concludes "The Confessions" when he is fifty-three. At this point, all his major philosophical works have been published, and his fears of persecution are growing.In "The Confessions", Rousseau claims to be absolutely honest, to hold back nothing of the truth of nature." He feels he is different from all other people, and it is the value of this difference that he desires his reader to judge.

Luigi Pirandello nous propose avec "Le livret rouge" (1923) un recueil de cinq nouvelles exceptionelles empreintes de réalisme et démotion.La première et la plus célèbre des histoires, "Le livret rou

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The Charlotte Perkins Gilman Collection is a masterful anthology that brings together the most influential and thought-provoking works of one of the most visionary authors and feminist thinkers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Published by Blackmore Dennett, this comprehensive volume features a remarkable array of novels, short stories, essays, and social commentaries, showcasing the depth and breadth of Gilmans revolutionary ideas on gender, society, and the human condition. The collection opens with Herland, Gilmans celebrated utopian novel that imagines an all-female society free from war, domination, and inequalitya timeless exploration of what humanity might achieve if unshackled from patriarchal constraints. The Crux: A Novel and What Diantha Did delve into the challenges and triumphs of women seeking independence and purpose, while Moving the Mountain offers a compelling vision of a reimagined world where equality and progress reign. The anthology also includes Gilmans most iconic and haunting work, The Yellow Wallpaper, a powerful short story that captures the oppressive realities of womens mental health and domestic life in its time, resonating with readers across generations. Complementing this are If I Were a Man, a sharp and imaginative exploration of gender roles, and Why I Wrote the Yellow Wallpaper, an intimate essay offering a rare glimpse into the authors personal struggles and creative motivations. Gilmans incisive non-fiction writings further enrich the collection. Concerning Children and The Home: Its Work and Influence address the intersection of family, work, and societal expectations, while The Man-Made World critiques the patriarchal systems that shaped her era. Together, these essays form a profound commentary on the institutions that Gilman sought to reform through her life and work. The Charlotte Perkins Gilman Collection is a treasure trove for readers who wish to explore the pioneering ideas of a woman whose bold, forward-thinking perspectives laid the groundwork for feminist discourse. Whether delving into her fiction or her essays, readers will find Gilmans work as urgent and relevant as ever, inviting reflection on issues of gender, equity, and social justice that continue to shape our world today. This collection is not only a celebration of Gilmans legacy but also a call to action for those who dare to imagine a better, more equitable future.

Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks.In "Alexander the Great" Abbott recounts how Alexander ascended the Macedonian throne at the age of 20, overthrew his rival claimants, and then began preparations for the expedition against Persia. After defeating Darius, he proceeded to Egypt where he founded Alexandria, then turned back into Asia, where he subdued the most powerful nations, and in a span of eleven years conquered almost all of the known world. But, as his fortunes rose, his character deteriorated, and he died unexpectedly at the age of 33. First published in 1848, "Alexander the Great" is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone.

Écrits à Guernesey en 1864 et 1865, et publiés lannée suivante simultanément à Bruxelles et Paris, "Les travailleurs de la mer" sont certainement, des œuvres composées par Victor Hugo pendant lexil,

Chopin was a romantic era Polish composer. "Life of Chopin" is a memoir written in 1852 by composer Franz Liszt who knew Chopin both as man and artist. This memoir gives a unique understanding to the psychological character of the compositions of Chopin. It also offers Liszts insight into some of Chopins polonaises, especially the grand polonaise in F sharp minor. Liszt explains the strange emotion "ZAL" which is inclosed in his compositions. Then, presents a brief sketch on the lives of other great people in Chopins circle. After that, Liszt discusses Chopins fame and early life. Finally, Liszt gives a detailed account on Chopins sufferings due to ill health and the unfortunate departure of the great composer.In summary, "Life of Chopin" is a sympathetic tribute from one great composer for the piano to another.

Se io stesso dovessi definire bene il mio libro, avrei non poche difficoltà a farlo, non essendo propriamente né un romanzo, né un libro comico, né altro di preciso. Forse il concetto più vicino è qu

The book that I did not want to write.Including painful moments and tough times.But I did it anyway, and it helps you to relativize & overcome your tough times.Piece from the book:Aging sucksIt sucks, right?Every year, you become a year older.I thought so too.And I especially disliked to become 30 years old.Because I had heard or thought that you are after your thirtieth year, declining.That everything is declining and doesnt function well.And I thought about the time when I will be 80 years old,and nothing functions anymore, to kill myself one way or another.Until someone said: The older you get, the better it is.Some children do not even become 10 years old.Some people dont make it to 18 years old.But you are 30 or 40 or 50 years and having another birthday &you can live for another year.How a great gift is that ...You can do and experience so much.And enjoy.Be happy about it.The older you get, the better it is.Learn to happily grow older and overcome all your tough times