James Woodall Libri

This is an introduction to the culture of Brazil through its music. Taking in "carnival" and "samba," the book focuses on Chico Buarque, a Brazilian musician who has become a national hero through his music.

Jorge Luis Borges is a seminal figure in twentieth-century literature, profoundly influencing narrative art and the writing process. His impact is evident in postwar fiction, from García Márquez to Eco, despite Borges not writing a single novel. Born in Argentina to cosmopolitan parents, he developed a love for literature and an active imagination. After spending his youth in Europe, he returned to Buenos Aires in the late 1930s to pursue a writing career. His renowned collections, Ficciones and El Aleph, are known for their cryptic and imaginative storytelling, becoming benchmarks for Latin American fiction and paving the way for Magic Realism. However, Borges's fame grew slowly, and his work was not fully recognized until the 1960s. Living with his mother and facing political unpopularity, he gained international attention in his later years until his death in 1986. The first English biography since his passing reveals a complex man who shunned fame and was unaware of the literary revolution he inspired. Based on firsthand research in Buenos Aires, James Woodall portrays Borges as a young poet obsessed with Walt Whitman, a timid intellectual in love, and a literary guru seeking domestic happiness, while also exploring the dramatic backdrop of Buenos Aires during this period and Borges's dual obsessions: his celibate love for women and his disdain for Juan Perón.

The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the subject, providing a thorough overview that encompasses key concepts, historical context, and contemporary relevance. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the intricacies of the topic, making it suitable for both newcomers and those seeking to deepen their knowledge. The structure allows for easy navigation through various themes and ideas, ensuring readers can grasp the essential elements effectively.

Borges Alef’te düş ile gerçek, eski ile yeni, Batı ile Doğu arasındaki ikiliklerde gidip gelen bir zenginliğin anlatısını sunuyor. Borges’in en verimli döneminde yazdığı hikâyeleri bir araya getiren Alef, İbrani alfabesinin ilk harfi olan “alef”i merkezine alarak, bizi evrenin kökenine ve sonsuzluk düşüncesine götürüyor. Alef uzay boşluğundaki tüm noktaları kapsayan bir noktadır; bu noktadan içeri bakan kişi evreni görür ve onu kucaklar. Burası, sonsuzluğun hem başladığı hem bittiği yerdir. Zaman, kimlik ve ölümsüzlük temaları çevresinde kurulan Alef, farklı gerçeklik ve anlam katmanları vaat eden bir metin. Üstelik Borges’in bu kitapta okuruna bir de sürprizi var: Modern edebiyatın zaman ve uzam sihirbazı, kitapta sadece anlatıcı olarak yer almıyor, karşımıza hikâye kahramanı olarak da çıkıyor. “Jorge Luis Borges, kaderi ince, yıkıcı ve empatik bir tanrının çizimlerine göre cisimleştirir.” RICCARDO CAMPA

Když se potkali v avantgardní londýnské galerii Indica v listopadu 1966, bylo Johnu Lennonovi dvacet šest let a už byl ,,proslulejší než Ježíš". Yoko Ono, třiatřicetiletá Japonka z newyorkské fluxusové scény, vzbuzovala rozruch a provokovala svými výstředmostmi. John Lennon a Yoko Ono zinscenovali svůj vzájemný vztah jako happening a propagovali jednotu mezi uměním a erotikou.

Schets van de liefdesrelatie tussen de Britse popzanger (1940-1980) en de Japanse kunstenares (1933- ).