Novedades

The Odyssey by Homer in the Samuel Butler translation, narrated by Michael Bronks. Follow Odysseus through treacherous seas, encounters with gods like Athena and Poseidon, and mythical creatures such as the Cyclops and Sirens. Experience the epic journey of Greek mythology, heroism, and adventure that defines The Odyssey in its full, timeless form.

In the heat of the Trojan War, the Greek army’s greatest warrior, Achilles, withdraws from battle after a bitter dispute with King Agamemnon. As the war spirals into chaos, heroes rise and fall, divine forces meddle in mortal affairs, and honor is tested on every side. But when tragedy strikes, Achilles must confront his rage—and his destiny.

In The Rose, award-winning poet Ariana Reines navigates the intersection of power and surrender. Drawing on the history of "romance" as the troubadours knew it and the titular flower's ancient allegories for sexuality and mystery, Reines plunges into feminine archetypes to explore masculine pain: "I have always liked helpless / & terrible men because they break my mind."

This anthology of Old English poetry brings together sacred texts from two of the great surviving Anglo-Saxon poetic codices: the Vercelli Book, including one of the most famous of medieval texts, the Vision of the Rood, and the Exeter Book, source of the Advent Lyrics, Riddles and Physiologus. The Venerable Bede’s Historia ecclesiastica gentis anglorum is the source for the only surviving work by the poet Cædmon. John Gallas, has not simply translated these texts but has crafted beautiful and accessible contemporary poetry, retaining the half-line alliteration of Old English poetic ...

All languages are Allah’s. He has revealed, created, and moulded them, shaped them throughout the ages. Originally, mankind was one tribe S2 V213, and from it, all people descend, and all tongues, dialects, and vernaculars. So, there is a common bond, a genetic unity reflected also in words and cultures. Ultimately, this bond also exists in our common faith. The way that Allah communicates with man is through a common matrix of speech, and the way He reveals is through poetry, using metaphors and allegories.

This translation of The Iliad equals Fitzgerald's earlier Odyssey in power and imagination. It recreates the original action as conceived by Homer, using fresh and flexible blank verse that is both lyrical and dramatic.

Un compendio fascinante de mitos, leyendas y realidades históricas ¿Existió la ciudad de la Atlántida? ¿Pronunció Julio César las famosas palabras «¿Tú también, hijo?», antes de morir? A veces, la narración patrimonial y literaria difiere de los hechos. Así, este libro, escrito con afán divulgativo, pretende transitar por la delgada línea roja que separa los relatos de tintes legendarios y folclóricos, y el mundo real.

Indulge in the timeless elegance of "How Love Dances: Poetic Echoes of Pride and Prejudice," a captivating collection of poems that beautifully weaves the essence of Jane Austen's classic tale into a tapestry of emotions. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Regency romance, where wit and passion entwine in the dance of love. This exquisite volume invites you to stroll through ballrooms and meadows, accompanied by verses that echo the spirited exchanges between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Each poem is a delicate brushstroke, capturing the nuances of pride, prejudice, and the ...

Der Dichter Torquato Tasso ist in die Prinzessin von Este verliebt. Doch wie das so ist in der Welt des Adels: Ränkespiele und Kabale verhindern sein Glück. Das Künstlerdrama Goethes, das in der klassischen aristotelischen Tradition der Einheit von Ort, Zeit und Handlung geschaffen wurde, ist ein dauernder Gast auf den Brettern, die die Welt bedeuten.

A Journey through English history from Edward the confessor to Edward II and the story of the castles built by William the Conqueror within the city walls of York. We also examine Hereward the Wake. He was the man whose exploits were later written about as "Robin Hood".

SEEING THE MIRACLE IN A FLOWER A book for the soul When we set free the light within us, we release our light back into the world—we awake the World Soul, the Spirit of Gaia, by our own awakening. To heal and transform the world is to invoke the magical and mysterious power hidden inside us. Flowers are the personification of purity, beauty and love. They bring healing and give us joy. They make us feel good and help us celebrate meaningful moments in our lives. A flower may bring a smile or invoke a tear. They are transformative and eternal. Flowers grow wildly in the fields and woods, ...

Содержание: «Идешь, на меня похожий…», «Безумье и благоразумье…», Два стихотворения из цикла стихи о Москве («Мимо ночных башен…», «Над синевою подмосковных рощ…»), Два стихотворения из цикла Ахматовой («Не отстать тебе…», «Руки даны мне…»),«Я тебя отвоюю у всех земель, у всех небес…», «Я помню первый день, младенческое зверство…», «Не самозванка – я пришла домой…», «В черном небе слова начертаны…», «Я – страница твоему перу…», «Мой день беспутен и нелеп…»

Содержание: Любви утехи, Кавалер, «Отрадно улетать в стремительном вагоне…», «Светлая горница – моя пещера…», «Снова чист передо мною первый лист…», «Пришел издалека жених и друг..!», «Пусть сотней грех вонзался жал…», «Как песня матери…», «Когда мне говорят: "Александрия"…», «Вечерний сумрак над теплым морем…», «Когда я тебя в первый раз встретил…», «Ты – как у гадателя отрок…», «Наверно в полдень я был зачат…», «Люди видят сады с домами…»