Questo autore si addentra profondamente nelle questioni dell'esistenza umana e della coscienza. Le sue opere sono note per la loro profondità intellettuale e risonanza filosofica. Attraverso esplorazioni acute, esamina la natura della realtà e il nostro posto al suo interno. La sua scrittura invita i lettori a contemplare gli aspetti più fondamentali della vita.
Featuring a faithful reproduction of the 1871 edition, this collection presents a selection of English poems that captures the essence of its time. The high-quality reprint preserves the language and style of the original work, offering readers a glimpse into the poetic traditions and themes of the era. Ideal for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike, it serves as a valuable resource for exploring the literary landscape of 19th-century England.
Robert Fagles's stunning modern-verse translation-available at last in our black-spine classics line A Penguin Classic The Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey through life. In the myths and legends that are retold here, renowned translator Robert Fagles has captured the energy and poetry of Homer's original in a bold, contemporary idiom and given us an Odyssey to read aloud, to savor, and to treasure for its sheer lyrical mastery. This is an Odyssey to delight both the classicist and the general reader, and to captivate a new generation of Homer's students. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Alice Freeman Palmer is a fascinating biography of one of the most influential women in American history. Alice Freeman Palmer was a trailblazing educator and women's rights advocate who helped establish some of the most prestigious universities in America, including Wellesley College and the University of Chicago. Drawing on extensive research and archival materials, George Herbert Palmer paints a vivid portrait of this remarkable woman, whose life and work continue to inspire generations of women to this day.
The English Works of George Herbert is a collection of religious poems written by George Herbert. The book is annotated and divided into sections that discuss different aspects of Herbert's life and work. This book provides readers with insights into the theological and literary aspects of Herbert's poetry.