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Candide and his tutor Pangloss travel the globe trying to follow the philosophy "All is for the best in this, the best of all possible worlds". However, they are stung and let down at every turn, being robbed, tortured, and ridiculed, amongst other trials. On hearing about their often disasterous travels, a listener feels unfortunately less than empathetic, and can't help themselves laughing out loud at this very funny account of the trail our optimistic travellers take.

This is perhaps one of the best-loved of all journals. William Wordsworth's sister, Dorothy, began it in May 1800 and resolved to keep it for a short time. She continued it for nearly three years. In it, she brought the Dove Cottage years to vivid and intimate life. She noted the walks and weather, the friends, country neighbours, and travellers on the roads. She set down accounts of the garden, of Wordsworth's marriage, their concern for Coleridge, and the composition of Wordsworth's poetry.

Gert Westphal ist eine Legende: Die wohlklingende, modulationsreiche Stimme, sein untrügliches Gespür für Rhythmus, die souveränen Tempo- und Rollenwechsel, die kräftigen Dialektfarben - nicht umsonst hat DIE ZEIT ihn zum "König der Vorleser" gekürt. Besonders berühmt wurden seine Rezitationen Thomas Manns, dessen "oberster Mund" er war.

The new summer house on Sandhamn Island is an architectural dream for its owner, Carsten Jonsson. It’s a nightmare for the locals. The venture capitalist has flouted local traditions, property lines, and the natural beauty of the coastline. He’s also too wealthy and arrogant to heed the anonymous warnings to leave. The threats escalate when his guest lodge is burned to the ground and an unidentifiable corpse is found in the charred ruins.

Parce qu'ils sont tous les deux pères célibataires, divorcés et amis de toujours, Mathias et Antoine décident d'emménager ensemble en plein cœur de Londres. Entre les courses, la garde des enfants et les copains du quartier français, un joyeux désordre règne sur le clan recomposé. Mais le cœur a ses raisons que l'amitié ne connaît pas... Et l'amour, cette fâcheuse manie d'ignorer toutes les règles...

Brave dessinateur suisse employé à la fabrique de papiers peints des Fromont, rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, dans le quartier du Marais, Guillaume Risler devient l'associé de l'héritier de cette maison, Georges Fromont , et épouse l'ambitieuse Sidonie Chèbe . Celle-ci ne s'est mariée avec Guillaume que par intérêt, après avoir rejeté le frère cadet de « Risler aîné », Frantz , qui est aimé sans retour par la pauvre Désirée Delobelle . Le drame est provoqué par la liaison destructrice de Sidonie avec le faible Fromont.

Since its first BBC broadcast in 1925, the Shipping Forecast has captured the nation's heart. Its practical use as a precise reading of the marine weather around the British Isles has been largely forgotten by its recreational listeners, who instead value its gentle rhythm and curious wording as a comfort, a charm, or fail-safe formula for inducing sleep.

A book about what humans have done to the world and what we have done to ourselves. Specifically, it is a book about ‘Man’s best friends’ – their origin-myths, and their place in the world before they were coopted into human society and ideas of pure breeding and dysgenics. The Dogs also imagines a future where dogs develop the power of speech; led by the non-violent UnderDogs and the more radical Der Uberhünd, the animals of the world begin demanding their rights.

The sun dipped low over the picturesque landscape of Normandy, casting a warm glow on the historic sites that had once been battlegrounds. The family’s journey began with excitement, as they ventured into a world that felt both foreign and familiar. For the father, this trip was an opportunity to connect with history, to walk the same paths where soldiers once fought bravely. His young daughter, innocent and curious, saw the beauty of the countryside, unaware of the haunting echoes of the past that lingered in the air.

In a El Salvador, house number nine, with its bajareque walls and tile roofs, holds the secrets and memories of the Fernandez family. Throughout the years, this home has witnessed births, losses and the unbreakable spirit of its inhabitants. Emilia and Gregorio bravely face the adversities that life imposes on them, from the daily struggle for sustenance to the impact of a civil war that threatens to tear their world apart. Life in this house is a mosaic of intense moments, where every corner holds a story, and where the old avocado tree stands as a symbol of resistance and hope.

Inside, you will find tales of Scottish horror based on the legend of Sawney Bean, historic horror tales about the Picts, tales of rage when a man battling anger issues faces off against a Young Team, and a haggis themed creature feature.

After retreating to the familiar comfort of Strathkin following a series of heavy losses, Marcie Mosse is staying at her uncle Callum’s cottage while trying to rebuild her life. The picturesque Highland village, with its mist-shrouded mountains and tranquil loch, holds both warm memories and painful reminders of absences that leave a void in the tight-knit community.

Discover the latest collection of poems by award-winning Danish poet Helle Gade, a captivating journey that will sweep you away on a rollercoaster of emotions. This exciting and passionate compilation showcases Gade's unique ability to convey raw, heartfelt sentiments that resonate deeply with both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Se accade che il clamore del mondo soffochi la nostra voce interiore, vuol dire che è giunto il momento della lotta: dobbiamo risvegliare il guerriero della luce che dorme in ciascuno di noi e intraprendere un cammino disseminato di lusinghe e tentazioni, un sentiero in cui ogni passo può nascondere le insidie di un intero labirinto, un percorso dove la vittoria ha il medesimo volto della sconfitta. Ma chi può soccorrerci nei momenti di difficoltà? Quali parole dobbiamo ascoltare tra le miriadi che ci rimbombano nelle orecchie? Possiamo davvero condividere con gli altri i sogni e i rimpianti?

The past meets the present when American journalist Kayla O'Brien makes her new home in Killaloe, Ireland, called back to her Irish roots. Researching her ancestry as she settles into her new life, it is when she begins that summer attending events with a group that visits historical and spiritual places that Kayla begins to have dreams that mysteriously seem like they are taking place in another time, long ago.

El Diván del Tamarit es un poemario del poeta y dramaturgo español Federico García Lorca (Granada, 1898-1936) publicado póstumamente en 1940. Se compone de poemas denominados casidas y gacelas, en homenaje a los poetas árabes de Granada.

Auf 97 Seiten bringt dieses humorvolle Buch die bayerische Lebensart auf charmante Weise zum Leben – von den lustigen Erlebnissen in der Schule bis hin zu den eigenwilligen Anekdoten aus der Nachbarschaft. Die humorvollen Gedichte und Geschichten werfen einen liebevollen Blick auf die kleinen und großen Ereignisse im Dorfalltag, die jedem bekannt sind – und garantiert für so manches Lächeln sorgen werden.

Victorian poet Robert Browning was renowned for his evocative dramatic monologues peopled with vivid, morally ambiguous characters. In 1846, he eloped with fellow poet Elizabeth Barrett, and they rapidly became Britain's most famous literary power couple. This collection brings together four of Browning's poetic masterpieces, juxtaposed with a play inspired by his work and a drama about Robert and Elizabeth's romance.

Enserrée entre le lit du Rhin et les montagnes des Vosges, l'Alsace offre un paysage où la nature et l'histoire s’entrelacent pour donner naissance à un patrimoine unique de contes et de légendes. Des flèches effondrées des châteaux médiévaux aux profondeurs des forêts ombragées, chaque recoin de cette terre abrite des récits empreints de poésie, d’héroïsme et de mystère. Découvrez des histoires qui ont traversé les siècles, portées par la voix des conteurs et la plume des écrivains.

… Un morto, che pure è un morto, caro mio, vuole anche lui la sua casa. E se è un morto per bene, bella la vuole; e ha ragione! Da starci comodo, e di marmo la vuole, e decorata anche. E se poi è un morto che può spendere, la vuole anche con qualche profonda… come si dice? allegoria, già!, con qualche profonda allegoria d’un grande scultore come me: una bella lapide latina: HIC JACET… chi fu, chi non fu… un bel giardinetto attorno, con l’insalatina e tutto...