検索キーワード： "ギフト±" 文学史・文学批評

LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of The Gift of India by Sarojini Naidu. This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 18, 2021. ------ Sarojini Naidu, was the female activist who worked with Gandhi during India's struggle for independence from Britain. This piece is about soldiers from British India who fought in World War I. This poem is taken from The Broken Wing - Songs of Love, Death & Destiny 1915 - 1916 - Summary by Vik1

In The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry weaves a touching tale of love and sacrifice between a young couple, Jim and Della, who struggle to make ends meet in their modest one-room apartment. As Christmas approaches, each is determined to buy a special gift for the other, leading to a series of ironic twists that reveal the profound truth about love and material possessions. O. Henry beautifully illustrates how their selfless acts of devotion transcend the value of any physical item, ultimately drawing a parallel between their love and the legendary Magi. This timeless story showcases O. Henrys knack...

This essay is an attempt to set forth more clearly than has hitherto been done the effect which the Negro has had upon American life. Its thesis is that despite slavery, war and caste, and despite our present Negro problem, the American Negro is and has been a distinct asset to this country and has brought a contribution without which America could not have been; and that perhaps the essence of our so-called Negro problem is the failure to recognize this fact and to continue to act as though the Negro was what we once imagined and wanted to imagine him—a representative of a subhuman species ...

Judith Lee possesses a remarkable talent: she can read lips from a distance, a skill that opens doors to extraordinary adventures. In this gripping detective tale by Richard Marsh, originally published in 1911, Judith navigates a world filled with mystery and intrigue. As a strong and independent female detective, she tackles challenges that showcase her unique abilities and sharp instincts. Each episode follows her as she uncovers secrets hidden in plain sight, solving cases that leave others baffled. Richard Marsh, known for his captivating storytelling in works like 'The Beetle,' ...

In 1914, Princess Mary, then 17 years of age, gave her name to this collection of short stories and essays from the most prominent authors of the time for the purpose of raising funds for the "Work For Women Fund". A few of the outstanding authors represented in this sparkling collection are J.M. Barrie with is essay on A Holiday in Bed; A. Conan Doyle; J.H. Fabre the naturalist with his well know description of The Ant-Lion; H. Ryder Haggard; Rudyard Kipling; Alfred Noyes ("A Spell for a Fairy"); Baroness Orczy (yes, that one); and Kate Douglas Wiggin. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

Bloomsbury presents Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends by Richard Wilhelm with Frederick H. Martens, read by Daniel York Loh and Crystal Yu. Fearless heroes, feisty princesses, sly magicians, terrifying dragons, talking foxes and miniature dogs. They all feature in this enthralling compendium of...

With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson...

When Raven comes to Redthwen to meet her mentor Orvannon, she encounters a vicious traveler, a hag with an extraordinary Voice of Command, and that hag's charge, a mysterious little girl. By the time Orvannon arrives, Raven will have learned too much about these strangers, and she will have discovered a dragon with the ability to put people into a swoon. Orvannon's instructions start Raven off on an epic adventure. She will master the greatest bit of nose-magic in all of her native Ausland. She will face the dragon in combat. And she will have to deal with the hag while totally under control ...

Listen to free audiobook with a 30 day free trial : https://esound.space/audibleJust pick any 3 audiobooks free from 500,000+ best sellers, new releases sci-fi, romances, mysteries, classics, and more. Select your favorite audiobooks, free, stream or download your audiobooks instantly on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. It's that easy!Contact: info@esound.space

Simple Gifts is the gift of time and freedom. It is the simple presentation of the written word spoken without commentary. Join us in ruminating on great stories, poems, history, philosophy, theology, art and science. Amidst chaos, find the “valley of love and delight,” a true simplicity, where “to bow and to bend we will not be ashamed,” where we can ponder the greatest words ever written, turning them over and over, “till by turning, turning, we come round right.” If you enjoy our content, consider donating through PayPal via https://ko-fi.com/thechristianatheist

What does it take to "go public" with your life's work? The Selfish Gift podcast is a series of deep, personal conversations with authors and creators about how they made the leap from practitioner to public figure. Hosted by Wonderwell book publisher Maggie Langrick, the podcast also serves up the very best advice from publishing professionals, from editors and literary agents to publicists, brand strategists, and mindset coaches. We ask ALL the big questions, like: When and why did you decide to "go public" with your life's work? How did you deal with self-doubt? What steps did you take, and...

I’ve Recently Begun To Explore Becoming A Self-Publishing Author On Amazon KDP. I Began This Exploration In December 2021 And So I’ve Listed Over 500 Low And Non-Content Books. These Books Are Very Easy To Create As Long As Someone Has A Creative Imagination. Also Taking On The Daunting Task Of Learning How To Become Very Good At Designing Book Covers That Will Be Attractive For The Merchants. Some of these Books Includes ( Journals, Diaries, Lined Notebooks, Sketch Books, Coloring Books For Adults And Kids, Activity Books, Planners, Logbooks ) And More Being Added Weekly So Just Click The...

now you can finally know why i have that fancy microphone in my room

The Essential Compendium of Dad Jokes features 301 wonderfully cringe-worthy dad jokes - including the classics, twists on the classics, and fresh new material. For the first time ever, the best of the worst dad jokes are compiled in one pun-filled place. With original illustrations throughout, this extensive collection is sure to provide hours of silliness for the whole family. After all, no matter how groan-inducing dad jokes are, they will always have a special place in the joke arsenal.