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Dating to the ninth century B.C., Homer's timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in his superb introduction that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace.

Ion is a very short Platonic dialogue between Socrates and a rhapsode by the name of Ion who specializes in reciting the poetry of Homer. The dialogue explores the nature of poetic and artistic inspiration in a most playful way.

In diesem Ringelnatz-Hörbuch werden alltägliche Themen und Gegenstände in Lyrik-Form präsentiert. Spaß und Witz stehen gleichberechtigt neben Ernst und Melancholie, aber alles im typisch Ringelnatzischen Gewand sehr bodenständigen und genialen Humors ummantelt. Von Fußball, Klimmzügen, Kniebeugen, Felgeaufschwung, Wettläufen, Bocksprüngen, Barren über Boxen, Schwimmen, Ringen zu Bettlern, Lumpensammlern, Obdachlosen.

Perfect for any listener who is searching for a deceptively simple yet powerful approach to life, this book offers you a source of inner strength and guidance, allowing you to enrich your life and face your challenges with a renewed level of insight.

Purgatory is the second part of Dante's Divine Comedy, following the Inferno, and preceding the Paradiso. The poem was written in the early 14th century. It is an allegory telling of the climb of Dante up the Mount of Purgatory, guided by the Roman poet Virgil, except for the last four cantos at which point Beatrice takes over as Dante's guide.

Durante degli Alighieri, usually referred to simply as Dante, was born in Italy, and lived from c. 1265 to c. 1321. He was a major poet during the Middle Ages. He wrote the famous Divine Comedy, which was originally called Comedìa (modern Italian: Commedia). The work was later christened Divina by Boccaccio. It is widely considered the greatest literary work composed in the Italian language and a masterpiece of world literature. In the late Middle Ages, the overwhelming majority of poetry was written in Latin, and therefore accessible only to affluent and educated audiences.

Dante's Inferno by Dante Alighieri. The first part of Dante's Divine Comedy , the "Inferno" (or "Hell"), begins on the night before Good Friday in the year 1300, "halfway along our life's path". Dante is thirty-five years old, half of the biblical life expectancy of 70, lost in a dark wood, assailed by beasts he cannot evade, and unable to find the straight way to salvation. Conscious that he is ruining himself and that he is falling into a deep place where the sun is silent, Dante is at last rescued by Virgil, and the two of them begin their journey to the underworld.

"El rayo de luna", "El monte de las ánimas", "La cueva de la mora", "La Rosa de pasión", "La corza blanca", "La Cruz del diablo", "La promesa", "Los ojos verdes", "El beso", "El gnomo", "3 fechas", "Maese Pérez el organista", "Las hojas secas", "Creed en Dios".

The protagonist Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, king of the Danes, whose great hall, Heorot, is plagued by the monster Grendel. Beowulf kills Grendel with his bare hands, then kills Grendel's mother with a giant's sword that he found in her lair. Later in his life, Beowulf becomes king of the Geats, and finds his realm terrorized by a dragon, some of whose treasure had been stolen from his hoard in a burial mound.

Martin ze Stvolna opouští z pověření Karla IV. s malou výpravou České země. Jeho úkolem bude získávat v zahraničí pro katedrálu svatého Víta ostatky svatých. Ani na této cestě není ochuzen o ženskou společnost -⁠ doprovází jej Johanka, stále ještě zákonná manželka třeboňského kata. Nejprve putují do Německa, kde se Martin ze Stvolna setkává s dávným přítelem a později nepřítelem na život a na smrt, Konrádem z Wormsu. Potíže s inkvizicí však způsobí, že královský vyslanec musí brzy uprchnout do Itálie.

Homer is one of the most important figures in ancient Greek literature, believed to have lived in the 8th century BC. He is most famous for his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are considered to be the founding works of Western literature. The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War, focusing on the hero Achilles, while the Odyssey recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the war. Both works are celebrated for their vivid storytelling, complex characters, and profound exploration of human nature.

With the advent of the internet, any topic we want to know about is instantly available with the touch of a smartphone button. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, what is there left for our brains to do? At a time when we seem to be stripping all value from the idea of knowing things—no need for math, no need for map reading, no need for memorisation—are we risking our ability to think? As we empty our minds, will we one day be incapable of thoughtfulness?

Bulfinch's Mythology is the ultimate collection of myths and legends that have inspired countless generations. This timeless masterpiece is divided into three volumes: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne, each of which is a must-listen for anyone who loves mythology and legends.

Ein klassisches Schauspiel von Johann Wolfgang von Goethe nach der Vorlage von Euripides’ "Iphigenie bei den Taurern." Es gilt als ein Meisterwerk der Weimarer Klassik, ebenso kunstreich wie sinnvoll. Goethe bringt einen alten Mythos zurück, und veranschaulicht sowohl die künstlerischen Bewegungen dieser Zeit als auch die Ideale von Humanität, Gerechtigkeit und Unschuld.

El padre de La isla del tesoro solo llegó a publicar dos libros de poemas en vida, pero dejó muchos inéditos. Hacia tierras lejanas recoge una selección de los versos más representativos de su poesía sencilla y cercana, en un estilo directo, realista y melancólico. Minado por una enfermedad temprana, Stevenson se tambaleó durante toda su vida entre la nostalgia y la alegría. Sin embargo, sus versos conjuran paraísos de libertad, parajes entre el sueño y la realidad que maravillan al lector con la misma magia de esas islas, tesoros y piratas que nos cautivaron cuando éramos niños.

The Castle of Indolence was published early in the summer of 1748, four months after the poet’s death. The work was a slow and leisurely composition, which took nearly fifteen years to complete. The poem consists of 158 stanzas, divided into two cantos. It is presented as an allegory and was professedly written in imitation of The Faerie Queene. The origin of the poem appears to be the frequent remonstrances of Thomson’s friends about the poet’s well-known indolence, regarding both life and composition.

Songs of Kabir is a book from 1915 consisting of 100 poems of Kabir, the 15th century Indian poet and mystic, translated to English by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

This collection of Japanese poetry was compiled and translated into English from an anthology known as The Collection of Myriad Leaves, and from a number of other anthologies made by imperial decree between the tenth and fifteenth centuries. This period has come to be considered the golden age of Japanese literature. These examples of Japanese poetry exhibit the most exquisite polish, allied with an avoidance of every shocking or perturbing theme; they combine the enduring luster of a precious metal with the tenuity of gold-leaf.

Questo audiolibro è un diario che raccoglie una catena di eventi catastrofici, effetti indesiderati dei più nobili intenti di Giannino Stoppani, detto da tutti Gian Burrasca. Una valanga di sventure che pare non avere soluzione, fino a quando Giovannino viene spedito in collegio, dove finalmente mostrerà di che pasta è fatto. Quello che ci pare un disastro oggi forse prenderà un senso domani... forse.

Captured centaurs and satyrs, incompetent seers, people who suddenly change sex, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh—these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Together they created an incredibly rich body of popular oral stories that include, but range well beyond, mythology—from heroic legends, fairy tales, and fables to ghost stories, urban legends, and jokes. This unique anthology presents the largest collection of these tales ever assembled.