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‘People do not understand German, but I will not write for them in journalese …’Karl Kraus (1874-1936) ranks as one the greatest twentieth-century satirists. His inventive, subversive and acutely insightful work remains as relevant...

Els sentits de l'home ens són tan familiars que no hi pensem habitualment. La vista, l'oïda, el tacte, el gust i l'olfacte. Els sentits ens semblen naturals, i molt sovint esdevenen conscients només quan ens en falta un; això vol dir quan tenim una...

Elke schrijver vraagt zich automatisch af waarom hij of zij eigenlijk schrijft. En de vraag om deze waarom is helemaal niet eenvoudig. Om dichterbij te komen en uiteindelijk zoiets als een werkbaar antwoord te vinden, is het raadzaam om te onderzoeken...

„Wir Schriftsteller des 20. Jahrhunderts werden nie mehr allein sein. Im Gegenteil, wir müssen wissen, dass wir dem gemeinsamen Elend nicht entrinnen können und dass unsere einzige Rechtfertigung, wenn es eine gibt, darin besteht, nach bestem Können für...

Ceci est une adaptation d'un mémoire écrit en Master 2 Recherche. Il est à la fois une défense du genre Science-fiction si souvent critiqué tout comme un moyen de faire avancer la critique littéraire et la littérature. Il permet de mettre une pierre à...

With equal parts wit and empathy, lived experience and cultural criticism, Kelly Davio’s It’s Just Nerves: Notes on a Disability explores what it means to live with an illness in our contemporary culture, whether at home or abroad.“When...

At age 18 Alysia Sawchyn was diagnosed with bipolar I. Seven years later she learned she had been misdiagnosed. A Fish Growing Lungs takes the form of linked essays that reflect on Sawchyn's diagnosis and its unraveling, the process of...

A year of weekly interviews (1949-1950) with artist Diego Rivera by poet Alfredo Cardona-Peña disclose Rivera's iconoclastic views of life and the art world of that time. These intimate Sunday dialogues with what is surely the most influential Mexican...

The twelfth annual Goose River Anthology, 2014 is a fine collection of the best poetry, fiction, and essays submitted to us from all parts of the United States and Canada. There are over 80 talented authors represented in this volume. Many are...

The title Wry Humor: Reflections as a Side Dish says it all. Each essay takes a slice of personal experience observations and nonconventional themes. They are meant for people to reflect upon their surroundings, people and their pecularities. The...

Memoirs of the Emperor Jahangir is a historical book written by Jahangir, the fourth Mughal Emperor of India. The book was originally written in Persian and was later translated into English. The book provides a detailed account of Jahangir's life,...

Reminiscences Of General Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane (1860) is a memoir written by Thomas Makdougall-Brisbane, a British Army officer who served in various military campaigns during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book covers his...

""Memories of Oxford"" is a book written by Jacques Bardoux in 1899. The book is a memoir of Bardoux's time spent studying at Oxford University in England. The author provides a detailed account of his experiences, including his impressions of the city,...

The book ""Left To Take Care Of Themselves"" was written by A. R. and published in 1883. It is a novel that tells the story of a group of children who are left to fend for themselves after their parents die. The children, ranging in age from six to...

St. Petersburg (1905) is a historical novel written by Eugen Zabel. The book is set in the early 20th century in St. Petersburg, Russia, and tells the story of the city's social and political turmoil during the 1905 Russian Revolution. The novel follows...

Interesting and Characteristic Anecdotes of Burns is a book written by John Ingram in 1893. The book is a collection of anecdotes and stories about the Scottish poet Robert Burns. The author, John Ingram, was a literary critic and editor who was known...

On The Evils Of Disunity In Central And Local Administration: Especially With Relation To The Metropolis And Also On The New Centralization For The People is a book written by Edwin Chadwick in 1885. The book focuses on the negative effects of disunity...

Occasional Thoughts is a book written by Edward Williams Faithfull and published in 1872. The book is a collection of the author's reflections on various topics, including religion, philosophy, politics, and society. The thoughts are presented in a...

""Simple Allegories and Sacred Thoughts"" is a book written by Henry Charles Blagden in 1860. The book is a collection of allegories and thoughts that explore religious themes and ideas. The allegories are simple stories that use symbolism and metaphor...

""Notes On Patents And Patent Practice"" is a book written by Paul Synnestvedt and originally published in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive guide to patents and patent law, covering topics such as the history of patent law, the requirements for...

The Penny Ante Club: A Partial Record is a book written by Arthur J. Shores and published in 1916. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as a member of the Penny Ante Club, a group of young African American men who met regularly to discuss...

Reminiscences of Lafcadio Hearn is a book that was published in 1918 and written by Koizumi Setsuko. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences with Lafcadio Hearn, a writer who was well-known for his works on Japanese culture and folklore. Setsuko...

Meier Helmbrecht Und Seine Heimat (1865) is a novel written by Friedrich Keinz. The book tells the story of Meier Helmbrecht, a young man from a small village in Germany, and his struggles to find his place in the world. Meier is a hardworking and honest...

The book ""Memoir Of William Appleton: Prepared Agreeably To A Resolution Of The Massachusetts Historical Society (1863)"" is a biographical account of the life and achievements of William Appleton, written by Chandler Robbins. The book was prepared in...

Squints Through An Opera Glass is a book written by an author known only as ""A Young Gent"" and was published in 1850. The book is a collection of humorous and satirical essays that poke fun at various aspects of society and culture in the mid-19th...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Reminiscences Of Sir Walter Scott is a book written by John Gibson in the year 1871. The book is a collection of personal recollections and memories of Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist, poet, and historian. Gibson, who was a close friend and...

Bibliothecae Scriptorum Societatis Jesu Supplementa est opus a Ramon Diosdado Caballero editum anno MDCCCXIV. Hoc volumen est additamentum ad Bibliothecam Scriptorum Societatis Jesu, quae est catalogus librorum auctoribus Societatis Jesu scriptorum. In...

Das Buch ""Badenfahrt"" von Thomas Murner ist ein Neudruck der Ausgabe von 1514 aus Stra�����burg, der im Jahr 1887 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es handelt sich um ein Werk, das sich mit der Badenfahrt befasst, einem religi������sen Fest, das im...

Il libro ""Archivio di curiosit������ e novit������ interessanti e dilettevoli V12-28 (1833)"" pubblicato dalla Tipografia Trani ����� una raccolta di curiosit������ e notizie interessanti e divertenti. Il volume, composto da dodici volumi fino al...

Prose Writings Of William Cullen Bryant V2: Travels, Addresses, And Comments (1884) is a collection of essays, speeches, and travel accounts by the renowned American poet, William Cullen Bryant. The book is the second volume in a series of Bryant's prose...

The Expositor V5 is a book written by William Robertson Nicoll and was first published in 1895. It is the fifth volume in a series of books that aim to provide an in-depth analysis of the Bible. The book is a collection of essays and articles that...

Sermons Preached Upon Several Occasions V3: By Robert South (1870) is a collection of sermons written and delivered by the English theologian and preacher, Robert South. The book contains a total of 30 sermons, each focusing on a different theme or topic...

Philosophical Rhapsodies V3: Fragments Of Akbur Of Betlis (1785) is a philosophical book written by Richard Joseph Sulivan. The book is a collection of fragments from the writings of Akbur of Betlis, a fictional philosopher who lived in the 18th century...

""Zur Neueren Litteraturgeschichte V2"" ist ein Buch von Michael Bernays, das im Jahr 1895 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es handelt sich um eine umfassende Darstellung der neueren Literaturgeschichte, die sich auf die Zeit von der Aufkl�����rung bis zur...

Der Talmud ist ein Buch von Emanuel Deutsch, das 1869 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es handelt sich um eine �����bersetzung des Talmuds, einer Sammlung j�����discher Schriften, die die religi������sen Gesetze und Traditionen des Judentums darstellen. Der...

""Der Taback"" ist ein Buch, das im Jahr 1860 von Friedrich August Pinckert ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es ist ein umfassendes Werk �����ber die Geschichte und Kultur des Tabakanbaus und des Tabakkonsums in verschiedenen Teilen der Welt. Das Buch...

""Der Sturm auf Welden"" ist ein historischer Roman von Franz Freiherrn von Soden aus dem Jahr 1844. Das Buch erz�����hlt die Geschichte des Aufstands der Bauern in Welden im Jahr 1525 w�����hrend der Reformation. Der Protagonist des Romans ist der junge...

Metrical Musings is a collection of poems written by Maria Morris and published in 1856. The poems are written in various forms of meter and rhyme, exploring themes such as love, nature, and spirituality. The book is divided into several sections, each...

""Memories of Some Oxford Pets By Their Friends"" is a book written by Mrs. Wallace and published in 1900. The book is a collection of heartwarming stories about pets that have lived in Oxford, England, told by their owners and friends. The stories are...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Lenten Soliloquies: For Private and Public Use is a book written by William Edward McLaren and published in 1904. The book is a collection of soliloquies, or monologues, that are intended to be used during the Christian season of Lent. Lent is a period...

Hours of Thought is a book written by William McCombie in 1839. The book is a collection of essays and reflections on a variety of topics, including philosophy, religion, politics, and literature. McCombie's writing is characterized by its clarity and...

Homely Musings By A Rustic Maiden is a book published in 1870 by an author who goes by the name of A Rustic Maiden. The book is a collection of musings and reflections on life in the countryside, written from the perspective of a young woman living in a...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""Essays On The Preaching Required By The Times: And The Best Methods Of Obtaining It"" is a book written by Abel Stevens in 1855. The book is a collection of essays that discuss the challenges faced by preachers during the mid-19th century and the best...