Rebecca West fu una formidabile autrice, giornalista e critica letteraria inglese, riconosciuta come una delle più eminenti intellettuali del XX secolo. Impegnata nei principi femministi e liberali, la sua prolifica e proteiforme opera abbracciò numerosi generi. Approfondì la storia, la cultura e le profondità psicologiche del tradimento e dei processi di guerra, attingendo ampiamente alla sua vasta esperienza di viaggio e giornalistica. La sua scrittura si distingue per un acuto intelletto, un'osservazione precisa e una profonda comprensione della natura umana.
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Der Nürnberger Hauptkriegsverbrecherprozess fand vor 80 Jahren, vom 20. November 2045 bis 1. Oktober 2026, im Justizpalast in Nürnberg statt. Drei berühmte Reporterinnen haben dem Prozess beigewohnt und auf eindrucksvolle Weise die lähmende Atmosphäre im und außerhalb des Gerichtsgebäudes beschrieben.
In „Die Familie Aubrey“, einem Bestseller aus dem Jahr 1957, verwandelte Rebecca West ihre eigene Kindheit in einen Klassiker der englischen Literatur. Rose Aubrey ist eines von vier Geschwistern. Mit der Weisheit eines Kindes betrachtet sie ihre Zwillingsschwester Mary, deren Charakter perfekt mit dem ihren korrespondiert. Die schöne, begriffsstutzige Schwester Cordelia, die bemitleidet wird, weil sie als Einzige der Familie nicht über musikalisches Talent verfügt. Ihren geliebten kleinen Bruder Richard Quinn. Ihren charmanten, aber höchst unzuverlässigen Vater Piers, dessen törichte Geschäfte die Familie immer wieder an den Rand des finanziellen und sozialen Ruins treiben. Es ist schließlich ihre exzentrische Mutter Clare, die sich als die wirklich Starke der Familie erweist. Rebecca West zeichnet ein liebevolles Bild einer außergewöhnlichen Bohemien-Familie zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts. Die junge Protagonistin Rose lotet die schwer fassbaren Grenzen zwischen Kindheit und Erwachsensein, Freiheit und Abhängigkeit, dem Gewöhnlichen und dem Geheimnisvollen aus.
Exploring the intricate complexities of Henry James's life and literary genius, this biography by Rebecca West offers a detailed portrait of the influential American author. It traces his prolific career from early works to later masterpieces, highlighting themes, characters, and narrative techniques that define his writing. West's insightful commentary, backed by meticulous research, provides a captivating glimpse into James's personal and professional relationships, showcasing her expertise and appreciation for his enduring literary legacy.
Focusing on the intricate interplay of legal drama and family dynamics, this psychological novel dives deep into moral dilemmas faced by its characters within British society. Through rich character development and complex plotlines, it examines how personal choices impact relationships and societal expectations. The narrative weaves themes of justice and morality against a backdrop of legal proceedings and familial tensions, inviting readers to explore the depths of the human psyche and their own perceptions of right and wrong.
Inspiring confidence and knowledge, this guide offers invaluable insights for new teachers. Rebecca West, a recognized educator and creator of the Talkin' Chalk YouTube channel, shares her two decades of teaching experience along with practical tips. Her approach aims to empower educators, making the transition into teaching smoother and more informed.
Follows three first-time mothers as they experience pregnancy and giving birth in modern America, recounting the ups and downs, fears, joys and everyday moments of each woman's pregnancy and postpartum journey and discussing the rising popularity of midwifery.
A bildungsroman set over three acts, Ponyboy is a quest for self-identity set among the art world of Paris and Berlin.
This book, written by leading recruitment expert Grant Duncan, guides mid-career and senior business executives in taking a more assertive and strategic longer-term approach to career choices. No other careers book includes insights from so many people who have steered their careers to the top of their professions.
Focusing on the connection between personal well-being and living spaces, interiors expert Rebecca West shares insights on creating a harmonious home environment. She emphasizes that small adjustments can lead to significant improvements in your life, aligning your emotional and physical health with your surroundings. This guide offers practical tips for transforming your home into a sanctuary that supports your overall well-being.
This work is Rebecca West's exploration of Mexican history, religion and culture, a work the author clearly conceived as a companion and sequel to her masterpiece about the Balkans, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon (1941). Although West never brought Survivors to completion, she left behind a series of extensive drafts and revisions that Bernard Schweizer has assembled and edited. The result is an addition to the Rebecca West canon - a travel memoir and history.
The book delves into four provocative trials from 1946 to 1954, examining profound themes such as crime and punishment, innocence versus guilt, and the concepts of retribution and forgiveness. Through these accounts, it challenges readers to reflect on the complexities of justice and morality. Critically acclaimed, it has been described as "astonishing" by Francine Prose.
Rich in period detail, lyrical in its evocation of the Thames, a novel that reveals both the problems of marriage and the ecstasies of sexual love
*A powerful exposition of the strange necessity of artistic endeavour -- and its limitations, the struggle of light against darkness, good against evil, played out against the coming of the First World War
In Stories of Initiation teenage heroes face the realities of adult life. Confrontations with birth, rejection, growing old and death herald an aprupt end to their childhood.
Isabelle is beautiful, immensely rich and a widow at the age of twenty-six. In 1928 she leaves America for Cannes and Paris in search of high society - and love. For though outwardly she has everything women dream of, inside she craves the peace of a lasting marriage. To find the kind of love she needs Isabelle must choose between three men: her violent, fascinating lover, the aristocrat Andre de Verviers; a reserved plantation owner from the Deep South, Laurence Vernon; and the eccentric millionaire Marc Sellafranque... First published in 1936, this is Rebecca West's most popular work of fiction: at once a masterful portrayal of the brilliance and decadence of high society in the 1920s, and a poignant and compassionate portrait of one woman's life and loves.
Gli Aubrey sono una famiglia fuori dal comune: una famiglia di artisti. Poveri ma molto uniti, fanno fronte alle difficoltà quotidiane con grande spirito. Si spostano in continuazione a seconda dell’impiego del padre, Piers: giornalista e scrittore molto stimato, vive in un mondo tutto suo, ha un problema con la gestione del denaro e un debole per il gioco d’azzardo. È la madre Clare a tenere le fila: pianista dotatissima, ha rinunciato alla carriera per i figli; logorata, ma mai abbattuta, ha trasmesso la sua passione per la musica anche a loro. Le due gemelle Mary e Rose sono due talenti precoci, votate al pianoforte, sveglie e disincantate. Il fratellino minore, Richard, è adorato e coccolato da tutti; e infine c’è Cordelia, la figlia maggiore: molto bella e naturalmente non priva di velleità artistiche, non è dotata come le sorelle ma è troppo ottusa per accorgersene. In questo primo romanzo, che copre un arco di dieci anni a cavallo tra Ottocento e Novecento, fra vicende più o meno importanti i figli cominciano a prendere ognuno la propria strada e così anche i genitori. Personaggi indimenticabili, un senso dell’umorismo pungente e un grande talento per la narrazione rendono la trilogia della famiglia Aubrey un grande capolavoro da riscoprire.
The soldier returns from the front to the three women who love him. His wife, Kitty, with her cold, moonlight beauty, and his devoted cousin Jenny wait in their exquisite home on the crest of the Harrow-weald. Margaret Allington, his first and long-forgotten love, is nearby in the dreary suburb of Wealdstone. But the soldier is shell-shocked and can only remember the Margaret he loved fifteen years before, when he was a young man and she an inn-keeper's daughter. His cousin he remembers only as a childhood playmate; his wife he remembers not at all. The women have a choice - to leave him where he wishes to be, or to 'cure' him. It is Margaret who reveals a love so great that she can make the final sacrifice
A travel literature classic. Introduced by Geoff Dyer: 'As a book about Yugoslavia it's a kind of metaphysical Lonely Planet that never requires updating'
