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Par Vihang Naik, Florian. 2017
Vihang A. Naik beleuchtet in Stadtzeiten und andere Gedichte das Stadtleben mit all seinen Farben, seinem Glanz und seinem Elend.…
Es handelt sich um eine Sammlung seiner intuitiven und philosophischen Poesie. Sie ist in insgesamt sechs Abschnitte unterteilt: „Liebeslied eines Wandergesellen“ stellt eine Art inneren Reisebericht dar. „Menschen im Spiegel“ zeigt die Trugbilder der Stadt: Die Menschen darin sind wandelbar wie der Gang eines Krebses oder die Farben eines Chamäleons. „Der Pfad der Weisheit“ dagegen widmet sich dem Beginn der Meditation und dem Wissen. „An der Küste“ dokumentiert das Gefühl von Sinnlosigkeit, Erinnerung, Schmerz, Exil und Entfremdung am Ufer des Lebens. Im für diese Sammlung titelgebenden Abschnitt „Stadtzeiten“ wird die Stadt als Marktplatz charakterisiert, als Himmel für Außenseiter, als Saatbeet des Wandels, und am Abend, um Mitternacht, bei Mondlicht und durch Nebelschleier hindurch betrachtet. „Selbstporträt“ schließlich beginnt mit einer schematischen Wortskizze, auf die fünf leere Seiten folgen, nach welchen der Leser am Seitenende lediglich wenige karge Worte findet. Hier zeichnet der Dichter in einem Moment der Offenbarung die wahre Natur seines eigenen Ichs nach, wenn er schreibt, er erwache „und sehe [s]ein Selbst über alle Gedanken hinaus entblößt“. Zwischen „Selbst“ und „über alle Gedanken hinaus entblößt“ liegen die besagten fünf leeren Seiten. Sie deuten auf eine unbeschreibliche, vieldeutige Epiphanie hin und mögen sowohl die Entdeckung eines transzendentalen Selbst jenseits des Denkens und der Sprache anzeigen als auch die Abwesenheit eines solchen. "Diese gekonnten Verse zielen auf philosophische, ja existenzielle Dinge, indem sie vieles ungesagt lassen.“ - Kirkus Reviews "Stadtzeiten und andere Gedichte zu lesen, ist eine berauschende und erhellende Erfahrung. Es ist im höchsten Maße lesenswert.“ - Readers' FavoritePar Vihang Naik, Maki Starfield. 2017
Par Alejandro Gonz lez, Vihang Naik. 2015
Vihang A. Naik arroja luz sobre la vida de una ciudad inmersa en sombras, gloria y miseria en Tiempos de…
ciudad y otros poemas. Se trata de una antología con sus poemas más intuitivos y filosóficos, dividida en seis partes: Canción de amor de un viajero es casi un cuaderno de bitácora; Hombres reflejados transciende las quimeras de la ciudad, en la que las gentes son volubles como el caminar de un cangrejo o los colores de un camaleón; El sendero de la sabiduría comprende los inicios de la meditación y el conocimiento; En la orilla recoge las sensaciones de futilidad, recuerdos, dolor, exilio y alienación del poeta en la orilla de la vida. El título de esta colección alude también a la última sección del poemario, en el que la ciudad se despliega como un mercado, como un cielo para los desalmados, como aljófares de cambio, y es observada en la penumbra, a medianoche, bajo la luz de la luna y a través del vaho y la niebla El poema "Autorretrato" comienza con un bosquejo esquemático, incluyendo siete páginas en blanco, donde el lector encuentra unas palabras sobre el final del poema. Aquí, el poeta visualiza, en un momento de epifanía, la verdadera naturaleza del yo cuando despierta y ve su "yo/ revelado más allá del pensamiento". Entre "Yo¨" y "revelado más allá del pensamiento" hay 5 páginas en blanco. La inefable epifanía de lo ambiguo. Puede sugerir el descubrimiento de un yo transcendental allende todo pensamiento y lenguaje, o quizás el descubrimiento de una Ausencia lejos del habla y pensamiento humanos. Reseñas: "La lectura de Tiempos de ciudad y otros poemas es una experiencia embriagadora y reveladora" - Readers' Favorite "Apuntando hacia la filosofía, incluso aspectos existenciales, estos versos amigos de lo ajeno dejan demasiado en lo no dicho." - Kirkus Reviews "Una obra recomendable y única." - Cate BaumPar Anonymous. 2005
The story of one man's triumph over a legendary monster, Beowulf marks the beginning of Anglo-Saxon literature as we know…
it today. This Enriched Classic includes: A concise introduction that gives readers important background information A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. Series edited by Cynthia Brantley JohnsonPar Homer, Bernard Knox, Robert Fagles. 1990
Dating to the ninth century BC, 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. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. He maintains the drive and metric music of Homer's poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the Iliad's mesmerizing repeated phrases in what Peter Levi calls "an astonishing performance."Par Geoffrey Chaucer. 2019
While Geoffrey Chaucer composed several magnificent works of poetry, his reputation as “the father of English literature” rests mainly on…
The Canterbury Tales, a group of stories told by assorted pilgrims en route to the shrine of Thomas à Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. From the mirthful and bawdy to the profoundly moral, the tales, taken in their entirety, reflect not only the manners and mores of medieval England, but indeed, the full comic and tragic dimensions of the human condition. Considered the greatest collection of narrative poems in English literature, The Canterbury Tales was composed in the Middle English of Chaucer’s day, possibly to be read aloud at the court of Richard II. However, their grandeur, humor, and relevance are timeless, as readers of this authoritative edition will discover. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.Par Geoffrey Chaucer. 2019
While Geoffrey Chaucer composed several magnificent works of poetry, his reputation as “the father of English literature” rests mainly on…
The Canterbury Tales, a group of stories told by assorted pilgrims en route to the shrine of Thomas à Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. From the mirthful and bawdy to the profoundly moral, the tales, taken in their entirety, reflect not only the manners and mores of medieval England, but indeed, the full comic and tragic dimensions of the human condition. Considered the greatest collection of narrative poems in English literature, The Canterbury Tales was composed in the Middle English of Chaucer’s day, possibly to be read aloud at the court of Richard II. However, their grandeur, humor, and relevance are timeless, as readers of this authoritative edition will discover.Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.Par Dante Alighieri. 2017
This enthralling new translation of Dante’s Inferno "immediately joins ranks with the very best” (Richard Lansing).One of the world’s transcendent…
literary masterpieces, the Inferno tells the timeless story of Dante’s journey through the nine circles of hell, guided by the poet Virgil, when in midlife he strays from his path in a dark wood. In this vivid verse translation into contemporary English, Peter Thornton makes the classic work fresh again for a new generation of readers. Recognizing that the Inferno was, for Dante and his peers, not simply an allegory but the most realistic work of fiction to date, he points out that hell was a lot like Italy of Dante's time. Thornton's translation captures the individuals represented, landscapes, and psychological immediacy of the dialogues as well as Dante's poetic effects.The product of decades of passionate dedication and research, his translation has been hailed by the leading Dante scholars on both sides of the Atlantic as exceptional in its accuracy, spontaneity, and vividness. Those qualities and its detailed notes explaining Dante's world and references make it both accessible for individual readers and perfect for class adoption.Par Kahlil Gibran. 2015
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is considered one of the greatest classics of our time. The collection of twenty-six beautiful and…
intriguing essays cover a comprehensive variety of subjects including: Love and relationshipsFamily and marriageCrime and punishmentJoy and sorrowFreedomPleasureReligion and prayerAnd many, many more! These poetic essays delve into the workings and passions of the human mind, exploring what makes us human and what controls our most basic instincts of the mind and deepest impulses of the heart. For the past century, the lines and verses from these captivating essays have inspired musicians, politicians, and influential figures from across the globe, including The Beatles, Ronald Reagan, and Indira Gandhi. Audiences of all beliefs and mindsets can find pleasure and inspiration from the dogma-free essay collection. With the original text and illustrations by Gibran himself, let yourself be inspired by the new edition of The Prophet.Par Letizia Merello, Vihang A Naik. 2015
Nel suo 'Il tempo della città e altre poesie', un'antologia di poesie intuitive e filosofiche, suddivise in sei sezioni, Vihang…
A. Naik getta luce sulla vita di una città, in tutte le sue sfumature di gloria e miseria. 'Canto d'amore di un viaggiatore' è una sorta di diario di viaggio interiore, 'Uomini riflessi' descrive altre chimere della città, abitata da persone capricciose come l'incedere di un granchio o come i colori di un camaleonte. 'Il sentiero della saggezza' è l'inizio della meditazione e della conoscenza. 'Sulla riva' registra il senso di futilità del poeta, la memoria, il dolore, l'esilio e l'alienazione sulla riva della vita. Il titolo di quest'antologia è richiamato dal titolo dell'ultima delle sei sezioni, in cui la città si dispiega come un mercato, un paradiso dei perdenti e un terreno fertile per il cambiamento, osservato la sera, la notte, al chiaro di luna e attraverso nebbia e foschia. La poesia intitolata 'Autoritratto' inizia con un diagramma, seguito da alcune pagine bianche, e si conclude con quattro parole...qui il poeta immagina un momento epifanico, la sua vera natura scoperta quando si sveglia per vedersi 'svelato oltre il pensiero'. La rivelazione è preceduta da cinque pagine vuote. L'epifania ineffabile dell'ambiguità, che suggerisce la scoperta di un Sé trascendente, al di là di ogni pensiero e linguaggio, o può suggerire la scoperta di un'Assenza al di là del pensiero umano e della parola.Par Vihang A Naik, Gabriela Jorge Cava. 2018
Vihang A. Naik traz à luz a vida de uma cidade em todas as suas sombras, glória e desgraça em…
seu livro Cidade de Memórias e Outros Poemas. É uma antologia de seus poemas intuitivos e filosóficos. Os poemas são divididos em seis segmentos: “Canção de amor de um andarilho” é mais ou menos um registro de viagens íntimo. “O homem espelhado” é sobre outras quimeras da cidade. As pessoas na cidade são imprevisíveis como o andar de um caranguejo ou as cores de um camaleão. Enquanto, “O caminho para a sabedoria” é sobre o embarque inicial à meditação e ao conhecimento. “À margem” registra o senso de futilidade, memoria, dor, exílio e alienação do poeta à margem da vida. O título desta coleção é também o título da última das seis sessões, na qual a cidade é revelada como um lugar de mercado, como um paraíso para oprimidos, e como uma semente de mudanças, e é observada ao anoitecer, à meia noite, pela luz da lua e pela névoa e bruma. O poema intitulado “Auto-retrato” começa com a diagramação de sete páginas em branco onde o leitor encontra apenas três palavras no final da última página. Aqui “o poeta se encontra em um momento de epifania, descobre a verdadeira natureza de si próprio quando acorda, ‘para ver/Eu” ‘descoberto além do pensamento’. Entre ‘Eu’ e ‘descoberto além do pensamento’ têm cinco páginas em branco. A epifania inefável e ambígua. Pode sugerir tanto a descoberta de um Eu transcendental além de todo pensamento e linguagem quanto pode sugerir a descoberta de uma Ausência além do pensamento e da fala humana.Par Ernest Lawrence Thayer. 2017
Par Eugene Stelzig, Johann Wolfgang van Goethe. 2019
Goethe is the most famous German author, and the poetic drama Faust, Part I (1808) is his best-known work, one…
that stands in the company of other leading canonical works of European literature such as Dante’s Inferno and Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This is the first new translation into English since David Constantine’s 2005 version. Why another translation when there are several currently in print? To invoke Goethe’s own authority when speaking of his favorite author, Shakespeare, Goethe asserts that so much has already been said about the poet-dramatist “that it would seem there’s nothing left to say,” but adds, “yet it is the peculiar attribute of the spirit that it constantly motivates the spirit.” Goethe’s great dramatic poem continues to speak to us in new ways as we and our world continually change, and thus a new or updated translation is always necessary to bring to light Faust’s almost inexhaustible, mysterious, and enchanting poetic and cultural power. Eugene Stelzig’s new translation renders the text of the play in clear and crisp English for a contemporary undergraduate audience while at the same time maintaining its leading poetic features, including the use of rhyme. Published by Bucknell University Press. Distributed worldwide by Rutgers University Press.Par Kahlil Gibran. 2019
This classical work of philosophy has inspired readers around the world for generations. Upon its initial publication in 1923, Kahlil…
Gibran’s The Prophet garnered little acclaim, but it became a critical success in the 1930s and again in the 1960s when it inspired a generation of readers with its philosophical discussion on subjects such as love, friendship, beauty, and freedom. Gibran’s masterpiece of poetic prose has now been translated into more than a hundred languages, and is regarded as one of the most important works of the early twentieth century. This Word Cloud edition of The Prophet and Other Tales also includes two of Gibran’s earliest works, The Madman and The Forerunner, along with illustrations by the author.Par Jean Toomer. 1975
&“Cane . . . exerted a powerful influence over the Harlem Renaissance&”—The New York TimesCane is a collection of short…
stories, poems, and dramas, written by Harlem Renaissance author Jean Toomer in 1923. The stories focus around African-American culture in both the North and the South during times when racism and Jim Crow laws still abounded. Vignettes of the lives of various African-American characters tell what it was like to live both in the rural areas of Georgia and the urban streets of the northern cities. The book was heralded as an influential part of the Harlem Renaissance and, at the time, influenced artists of every background. Authors, dramatists, and even jazz musicians could find influence and inspiration in the pages of Cane&’s work. Both Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes themselves visited Sparta, Georgia, after reading Toomer&’s work. Unfortunately, the white public did not react well to Cane, and the sales dropped. The book did not become revered as the classic work it is today until the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Now you can read this new edition of what is considered one of the best works of the Harlem Renaissance.Par Ernest Hemingway. 2020
Ernest Hemingway was one of America&’s best known and most beloved authors. This was a his first published book. These…
three stories and ten poems served notice that a major new talent had arrived and the rules of American Literature were about to change.Par Fernando Pessoa. 2020
A bilingual companion to The Book of Disquiet, by Fernando Pessoa Here, in Margaret Jull Costa and Patricio Ferrari’s splendid…
new translations, are the complete poems of Alberto Caeiro, the imaginary “heteronym” coterie created by Fernando Pessoa, the Portuguese modernist master. Pessoa conceived Caeiro around 1914 and may have named him loosely after his friend, the poet Mário de Sa-Cárrneiro. What followed was a collection of some of Fernando Pessoa’s greatest poems, grouped under the titles The Keeper of Sheep, The Shepherd in Love, and Uncollected Poems. This imaginary author was a shepherd who spent most of his life in the countryside, had almost no education, and was ignorant of most literature; yet he (Pessoa) wrote some of the most beautiful and profound poems in Portuguese literature. This edition of The Complete Works of Alberto Caeiro is based on the magnificent Portuguese Tinta-da-China edition, published in Lisbon in 2016, and contains an illuminating introduction by the Portuguese editors Jerónimo Pizarro and Patricio Ferrari, some facsimiles of the original Portuguese texts, and prose excerpts about Caeiro and his work written by Fernando Pessoa well as his other heteronyms Álvaro de Campos and Ricardo Reis, and other fictitious authors such as Antonio Mora and I. I. Crosse.Par Robert Fitzgerald Virgil. 1983
Par Vladimir Nabokov, Brian Boyd, Aleksandr Pushkin. 2018
When Vladimir Nabokov's translation of Pushkin’s masterpiece Eugene Onegin was first published in 1964, it ignited a storm of controversy…
that famously resulted in the demise of Nabokov’s friendship with critic Edmund Wilson. While Wilson derided it as a disappointment in the New York Review of Books, other critics hailed the translation and accompanying commentary as Nabokov’s highest achievement. Nabokov himself strove to render a literal translation that captured "the exact contextual meaning of the original," arguing that, "only this is true translation." Nabokov’s Eugene Onegin remains the most famous and frequently cited English-language version of the most celebrated poem in Russian literature, a translation that reflects a lifelong admiration of Pushkin on the part of one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant writers. Now with a new foreword by Nabokov biographer Brian Boyd, this edition brings a classic work of enduring literary interest to a new generation of readers.Par Virgil. 2020
Rising to the challenge of rendering the poem's Latin hexameters by adopting English iambic ones, Len Krisak's Aeneid doubles down…
on the English poetic tradition by also featuring rhyme. In Krisak's hands, these devices provide not only a superb kind of music but the snap and power of an epic adventure that glories in what only formal poetry can do. Enhanced by an Introduction and an extensive set of notes by Christopher M. McDonough, this Aeneid works as story, voice, and verse.