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Sometimes true life spins more shocking stories than the minds of writers. That is the case with 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano'.The understated title masks an autobiography where truth trumps fiction, featuring kidnapping, death, slavery, jail, transportation, rape, Christian faith and much more.It is also one of the most important books of its time, the late 18th century. For its publication told the truth about the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and sowed the seeds for the abolition movement that eventually stopped it.The scandal of slavery that Equiano helped get into the public's consciousness has been featured in a host of films, including '12 Years a Slave', directed by Steve McQueen and based on a novel by Solomon Northup.Olaudah Equiano (1745-1797) was known throughout most of his life as Gustavus Vassa. He was born in Benin, where he and his sister were kidnapped and sold to slave traders.They were separated and Equiano endured the horrors of transportation to the Caribbean, was sold to three slave owners and witnessed the very worst of the truly shameful trade. After buying his freedom, he lived in London and supported the British abolitionist movement.His autobiography, 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano', went through nine editions and helped the abolitionist movement gain the momentum that saw the British Slave Trade Act passed in 1807.

‘The Swiss Peasant’ (1830) is a short story by the famous English writer Mary Shelley. The story tells of the brutal effect the French Revolution had on those living in the Alps. Told through the eyes of a Swiss peasant called Fanny, it exposes the flaws of the class system and highlights the strength of women - a common Shelley theme.Mary Shelley wrote several successful books but is best known for her highly acclaimed novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy. Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein. The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

Dette er historien om dengang i 1784, da hollænderne sagde 'fuck dig' til den tysk-romerske kejser, væltede en suppegryde og vandt et søslag. Så nemt kan det gøres.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

Good and evil, right and wrong, innocence and sinfulness, redeemed and fallen.'Songs of Innocence and of Experience' is a classic book of two halves - encapsulated by the extended original title that included 'Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul'.Accompanied throughout by William Blake's edgily beautiful illustrations, the book is broken into 19 poems of 'Innocence' and 26 of 'Experience'.'Songs of Innocence' are lyrical and evocative verses depicting life in pastoral harmony and youthful naivety - but with a brooding undercurrent of what is to come.That undercurrent flows rapidly throughout 'Songs of Experience', as the innocence gives way to darkness, threat and worldliness.These mind-bending poems and illustrations are ideal for fans of the poetry of John Milton and Dante Alighieri.William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker whose writings and artwork often explored Heaven and Hell, and the state of the human heart.His best-known work includes 'Songs of Innocence and of Experience', 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell' and 'Jerusalem'.Blake's work was largely ignored during his lifetime, but he is now considered to be among the greatest and most influential poets and visual artists of the Romantic Age. Blake's work continues to inspire authors, artists and filmmakers today. Bestselling author, Philip Pullman, has described William Blake as one of three major literary influences on 'His Dark Materials' and references to his artwork is found in films like The Wachowskis' 'V for Vendetta' (2006).

London im Jahr 1793. Der siebzehnjährige Illusionist, Akrobat und Zirkusstar Adrian Pratt staunt nicht schlecht, als er eines Tages eine besondere Gabe entdeckt: Er kann mit anderen Menschen den Körper tauschen. Ungewollt findet er sich im Körper eines zwielichtigen Fremden wieder, der sich prompt in Adrians Körper davonmacht. Um seinen eigenen Körper zurückzuerlangen begibt Adrian sich in den nebligen Gassen Londons auf die Suche nach dem Fremden und trifft dabei auf Mira. Mit ihrer Hilfe stößt er auf ein dunkles Geheimnis, das ihn auf eine abenteuerliche Reise nach Paris führt, mitten in den Hexenkessel der Französischen Revolution.Ralf Isau wurde 1956 in Berlin-Tempelhof geboren. Nach einer kaufmännischen Ausbildung war er zunächst als Programmierer tätig, bevor er 1988 zur Schriftstellerei fand. Nach einem erfolgreichen Start im Bereich Kinder- und Jugendbuch wechselte Isau in das Erwachsenengenre. Er hat zahlreiche Fantasyromane veröffentlicht, die häufig mit historischen Fakten gespickt sind. Isau lebt mit seiner Frau in der Nähe von Ludwigsburg.

Sainete corto e ingenioso que muestra las relaciones entre hombres y mujeres. La historia, que sucede durante el carnaval, nos presenta una comedia de enredos, amoríos y odios. Doña Inés, la esposa de don Martín, tiene una relación extramatrimonial con don Fernando. Este, a su vez, está seduciendo a Ana, la hija de Inés. Una obra de teatro de comedia costumbrista, con un diálogo fresco y en verso y música.Ramón de la Cruz (Madrid, 1731-1794) fue escritor y dramaturgo español, uno de los más prolíficos de su época. Estudió bajo la protección del duque de Alba y ya en su juventud escribió obras de teatro, sobre todo tragedias y comedias. También trabajó de traductor de algunos de sus autores franceses preferidos, como Voltaire. Sus conexiones y su capacidad para crear sainetes populares lo llevó a trabajar para la Corte y a producir, entre dramas, sainetes y zarzuelas, más de 500 obras. Fue uno de los mejores amigos de Goya.

Bogen er en introduktion til en af den vestlige civilisations absolut vigtigste tænkere, og den giver et overblik over Jean-Jacques Rousseaus banebrydende tanker om opdragelse, demokrati, økonomi og musik. Dels rummer den en essayistisk udlægning af Rousseaus tanker - skrevet af den berømte forfatter og nobelprismodtager Romain Rolland - og dels rummer den en perlerække af de vigtigste tekstpassager fra den indflydelsesrige oplysningsfilosof. Denne bog er oprindeligt skrevet i 1939, og den er oversat til dansk af Christian Rimestad.Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) er en af den moderne filosofis mest indflydelsesrige forfatter. Hans tanker har påvirket det vestlige demokrati væsentligt. Han skrev i stort set alle genrer, herunder essays om musik, en række operaer og et utal af skrifter og bøger om politik, samfund, filosofi, økonomi, pædagogik og moral. Blandt de mest berømte er "Diskussion om videnskaberne og kunstarterne" (1750) og "Emile eller Om opdragelsen" (1796-1799)

13-årige Napoleon elsker at lege krig. Hans brødre kalder ham ’herskeren’, for han vil altid være den, der bestemmer, selvom han ikke er den ældste. Ingen af dem er dengang klar over, hvor stor en rolle han kommer til at spille ikke bare for Frankrig, men for hele Europa, da han mange år senere overtager herredømmet over sit hjemland og giver sig til at erobre resten af kontinentet."Livets omskiftelser" er en historisk roman for børn. Den følger Napoleons liv, fra han er 13 år gammel, til han vokser op og bliver Frankrigs mest mægtige mand.Bogen er oprindeligt udgivet i 1925.Adolphine Fogtmann (1847-1934) var en dansk forfatter, der skrev en lang række romaner og børnebøger. Hun debuterede som forfatter i 1884 med romanen "Fra Munkebjerg", som hun skrev under pseudonymet Èdini. De fleste af hendes senere bøger udgav hun under sit eget navn.

Carl Behrens fortæller historien om Peder Rosenstand-Goiske, der som kun 19-årig udsendte Danmarks første teaterblad, Den dramatiske Journal i 1771. Selvom bladet blev nedlagt efter kun to sæsoner, har det haft stor betydning for dansk teaterhistorie, og det samme har dets skaber. Peder Rosenstand-Goiske var en eminent teaterkritiker og dramaturg, og hans bidrag til den danske teaterhistorie kan næppe overdrives.Carl Johan Behrens (1867-1946) var en dansk forfatter og journalist, der blandt andet var dansk repræsentant for det svenske tidsskrift Ord och Bild. Carl Behrens var også kendt som en vigtig litteratur- og kulturhistoriker, og han har blandt andet udgivet bøger om de tyske digtere Christian Dietrich Grabbe og Friedrich Hebbel samt den danske skuespiller Emil Poulsen.

Har du nogensinde spekuleret over, hvordan man får et stegt kalvehoved til at bræge, hvordan man undgår, at ens hår bliver gråt, eller hvordan man bedst fordriver muldvarpe?"Naturlig hekseri" indeholder en samling gode råd, opskrifter og grove løjer fra 1700-tallets Danmark. Den giver et godt indblik i datidens naivitet og overtro."Naturlig hekseri" blev oprindelig udgivet i København i 1768. Denne bog indeholder et udvalg af den oprindelige bogs gode råd, opskrifter og grove løjer.

Romanzando la vita di un giovane Canova che si affaccia, per la prima volta, sulla scena artistica della Serenissima, viene a comporsi un affresco della Venezia di fine Settecento. Tra le calle della laguna si seguiranno una dopo l’altra scene di una quotidianità scomparsa, empori e locande, teatri e saloni. E Canova, che da Treviso si è appena trasferito in laguna, vedrà questo mondo dispiegarsi davanti ai suoi occhi, un mondo colorato e salmastro che sa di tinte a tempera e di polvere di bottega.Antonio Caccianiga (1823-1909) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Impegnato nella scena politica Risorgimentale, Caccianiga assunse varie cariche pubbliche nella sua città natale, Treviso. Le sue opere molto spesso rispecchiano e riportano le tematiche sociali dell’epoca.

Un renard flatte un corbeau pour lui voler son fromage ; une tortue gagne une course contre un lièvre présomptueux ; un rat délivre un lion de ses mailles…Voici quelques unes des deux cent quarante trois fables de ce recueil légendaire où les animaux prennent la parole pour instruire les hommes. Qu'on les connaisse de mémoire, de nos lectures du soir, ou simplement de nom, ces fables constituent un outil de connaissance, l'identité de notre pays, et, depuis des siècles, contribuent à orienter nos expériences de vie — enfants comme adultes…Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) est le plus grand fabuliste du XVIIe, principalement connu pour ses « Fables ». Inspiré de l'Antiquité gréco-latine et en particulier d'Ésope, il maîtrise avec perfection les vers. Il est aussi auteur de contes, poèmes et pièces de théâtre qui confirment tous ses motivations de moraliste.

Christian Falsters tekst "Diskurs om straffe for boghandlere" stammer fra hans essays i "Amonietates philologicae", der udkom på latin i årene 1729-1732. På dansk fik de titlen "Lærdoms Lystgaard" i Jørgen Olriks oversættelse fra 1919.I den lille tekst om boghandlerne har Falster en hel del at sige om boghandleres og bogtrykkeres frihed og begrænsninger og om de magthavere og rige bibliofiler, der samler på forbudte bøger, blot fordi de er sjældne.Christian Falster (1690-1762) var en dansk skolemand, filolog og digter. Han var gennem det meste af sit voksne liv tilknyttet katedralskolen i Ribe, hvor han fra 1723 fungerede som rektor. Sideløbende skrev han på latin om romersk litteratur og leksikografi og udgav essays og anonyme verssatirer på latin og dansk.

París, ciudad del amor, de la elegancia, de los sueños. Ciudad de la revolución. Rutherfurd novela la historia de París desde su fundación hasta los días de la revuelta estudiantil de 1968.París se desarrolla a través de las historias de pasiones, lealtades divididas y secretos guardados durante años de personajes tanto ficticios como reales, con el escenario de esta gloriosa ciudad como fondo. De la construcción de Notre Dame a las peligrosas maquinaciones del cardenal Richelieu; de la resplandeciente corte de Versalles a la violencia de la Revolución francesa y las comunas parisinas; del hedonismo de la Belle Époque, cuando el movimiento impresionista alcanza su cénit, a la tragedia que supuso la Primera Guerra Mundial; de los escritores de la Generación Perdida de los años 1920 a los que se podía encontrar bebiendo en Les Deux Magots a la ocupación nazi, los luchadores de la Resistencia y la revuelta estudiantil de mayo de 1968... Un mosaico impresionante, sensual, arrebatador.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Edward Rutherfurd nació en Salisbury, Inglaterra. Se diplomó en historia y literatura por Cambridge. Es el autor de Sarum, El bosque, Londres, París, Nueva York, Rusia, Rebeldes de Irlanda, Príncipes de Irlanda y China.En todas sus novelas Rutherfurd nos ofrece una rica panorámica de las ciudades más atractivas del mundo a través de personajes ficticios y reales que se ponen al servicio de una investigación minuciosa en lo que ya se ha convertido el sello particular de autor.

1750. France. Les Jacobites, partisans du prince Charles Edouard Stuart, n’ont pas perdu espoir de hisser leur prétendant sur le trône. Ils s’interrogent sur la loyauté du duc d’Arkrae, chef du clan Mac-Craggan. Serait-il soumis aux Anglais ? Afin de le découvrir, l’espionne Zona Ward est envoyée au château de Skaig. Elle va se faire passer pour la sœur du duc, Elspeth, disparue lors d’un naufrage.Fidèle à la cause écossaise, Iona est prête à braver la mort pour mener à bien sa mission. Pourtant, elle se sent faiblir face au duc. Comment lui mentir alors qu’il semble soudain son seul allié dans ce château rempli de fourbes ?© Barbara Cartland, 1950, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Intrigante des Highlands © Éditions J’ai lu, 2010Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Double agents, espionage and romance, this historical story transports you back to the Jacobite rising in 1745 and in the midst of an attempt by Scottish highlanders to place Bonnie Prince Charlie on the English throne.The plot follows Alastair Maclean, who has been exiled to France, and returns to join the Jacobite army as it moves towards London. Along the way he uncovers double agents, working for both the Jacobites and the British, and falls in love with an enemy's wife.With masses of old-world descriptions and scene-setting, you will walk the roads with the Scottish rebels as they conjure up support and surge forward to London.John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, was a British novelist and historian. He was also known as a Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada.After a brief legal career, he started his writing, political and diplomatic careers at the same time; first serving as a private secretary to the administrator of various colonies in southern Africa. He eventually wrote propaganda for the British war effort during the First World War. He was elected Member of Parliament for the Combined Scottish Universities in 1927, but spent most of his time on his writing career, notably writing 'The Thirty-Nine Steps', which was later filmed by Alfred Hitchcock and other adventure fiction.

Beautiful and penniless Felicita Galvão is destitue and all alone in the world when the Duchesse de Monreuil finds her desperately trying to sell her needlework at The Grand Hotel in Lisbon.Felicita reminds the Duchesse of herself as a young woman and the time she met the love of her life Juan, Marques de Oliveira Vasconles. The Marques later abandoned her to marry someone of equal ranking, leaving her heartbroken and bitter.Seeking a chance to finally get her revenge, the Duchesse brings Felicita into her home on the condition that she impersonates her niece, the Comtesse Felicity de Monreuil, and breaks the heart of the current Marques Alvaro, her long lost love's son.But it would seem both love or fate or both will come together to deny her vengeance.Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Georgette Heyer, and Julia Quinn.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Sainete de comedia ambientado en la España rural, cerca de Madrid. La breve obra de teatro sigue a Marta, la hija de un rico labrador. Marta ha sido comprometida con el notario del pueblo, un hombre recto y aburrido. La joven estaba entusiasmada al principio, pero después de un viaje a Madrid, sus inclinaciones hacia el futuro empiezan a cambiar, pues ahí ha conocido a Serapio, un hombre astuto que quiere convertir a la muchacha en madama.Ramón de la Cruz (Madrid, 1731-1794) fue escritor y dramaturgo español, uno de los más prolíficos de su época. Estudió bajo la protección del duque de Alba y ya en su juventud escribió obras de teatro, sobre todo tragedias y comedias. También trabajó de traductor de algunos de sus autores franceses preferidos, como Voltaire. Sus conexiones y su capacidad para crear sainetes populares lo llevó a trabajar para la Corte y a producir, entre dramas, sainetes y zarzuelas, más de 500 obras. Fue uno de los mejores amigos de Goya.

"Though I have been dead these 15 years, I still command here and none can enter these gates without my permission."The ghostly guardian of his childhood friend's castle is enough to give Sir Philip Harclay the creeps. A wing of mysteriously abandoned rooms only adds to the tension as Sir Philip discovers the castle's secrets and, in an effort to uphold the truth, ends up facing a trial by combat. If you enjoyed 'The Tudors', you'll like this classic story featuring a collection of knights and barons, alleged usurpers, forbidden love and spine-tingling suspense.The author cites Horace Walpole's Gothic novel 'The Castle of Atranto' as an inspiration for her book. 'The Old English Baron' soon joined Walpole's novel as one of the major influences in the development of the Gothic genre that spawned Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' and Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'.The English author and translator Clara Reeve (1729-1807) published 24 volumes and five novels in her career. The two to gain fame were 'The Champion of Virtue' - a groundbreaking history of prose fiction - and 'The Old English Baron'.She lived mainly in Ipswich and was the daughter of a vicar.

Una extraordinaria tarea de recopilación histórica, en la que la mujer es la gran protagonista.La mujer ha sido la gran relegada de los libros de historia lo que no quiere decir que no haya tenido una importancia decisiva en el devenir de la Humanidad tanto como protagonista como desde un segundo plano. Así lo demuestran una serie de anécdotas o curiosidades que revelan su ingenio, su astucia o su consejo tanto en el ámbito privado como en las grandes gestas de la humanidad.Desde emperatrices y reinas, pasando por las grandes rivalidades entre mujeres de distintas épocas, cortesanas, pensadoras, artistas y escritoras.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Maria Pilar Queralt del Hierro es historiadora y escritora. Impartió clases de Historia de España Contemporánea en la Facultad de Ciencias de la Información de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona de donde pasó a implicarse en el mundo editorial como coordinadora y editora de proyectos. Especializada en el estudio de las grandes figuras femeninas de la historia ha publicado, entre otros, los ensayos divulgativos Mujeres de vida apasionada, Isabel de Castilla, Reinas en la sombra o Las mujeres de Felipe II: amor y deber en la casa del rey por el que obtuvo el Premio Algaba de Biografía e Investigaciones Históricas. Ha escrito asimismo diversas novelas históricas como Inés de Castro, De Alfonso la dulcísima esposa, La rosa de Coimbra, o Las damas del rey y es colaboradora habitual de diversos medios especializados como Historia y Vida, Historia National Geographic o Muy Historia.

Hay pocos lugares en Inglaterra tan evocadores y misteriosos como New Forest, una vasta zona boscosa situada junto a la costa del sur de Inglaterra. A lo largo de los siglos, este bosque ha sido el escenario de las actividades más diversas: sus tierras acogieron la brujería y el contrabando, pero también sirvieron como coto de caza a los reyes sajones y normandos, y sus robles se emplearon para la construcción de la armada de Nelson. Personajes de todo tipo y extracción social se asentaron en estos parajes, vidas que se entretejieron llevadas por servidumbres, lealtades, guerras, pasiones e incluso crímenes que socavaron los cimientos de la sociedad en que se perpetraron.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Edward Rutherfurd nació en Salisbury, Inglaterra. Se diplomó en historia y literatura por Cambridge. Es el autor de Sarum, El bosque, Londres, París, Nueva York, Rusia, Rebeldes de Irlanda, Príncipes de Irlanda y China.En todas sus novelas Rutherfurd nos ofrece una rica panorámica de las ciudades más atractivas del mundo a través de personajes ficticios y reales que se ponen al servicio de una investigación minuciosa en lo que ya se ha convertido el sello particular de autor.

Fik man egentlig midtvejskriser i gamle dage? Og hvordan kom det til udtryk, når man ikke kunne købe en dyr racercykel eller løbe et marathon? Ja, man kunne jo gøre som Stede Bonnet i 1717 og blive sørøver.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

‘100 Quotes by Adam Smith’ is a selection of thoughts and observations from one of the finest philosophical minds of the 18th century.Smith’s views on religion, morality, and human nature are presented front and centre. However, he wasn’t short of a few witticisms, and there are plenty of one-liners worth committing to memory.A superb book for leisurely browsing, this is a welcome addition to any book collection.Born in Kirkcaldy, Adam Smith (1723 – 1790) became known as one of the most important philosophers and political economists of the 18th century. The son of a solicitor, he was educated at the Burgh School of Kirkaldy, before enrolling at the University of Glasgow to study moral philosophy. Subsequently, he became a student at Oxford.After leaving, he embarked on a teaching career, eventually becoming a lecturer at Glasgow University. During this time, he published his first work, ‘The Theory of Moral Sentiments.’ As part of his job, Smith toured Europe with his stepson, Scott. These travels laid the foundations for what is considered to be his most important venture, ‘The Wealth of Nations.’ This work was adapted for television, starring Gordon Jackson of ‘The Professionals’ fame.

Uncover one of the most influential figures in French literature with ‘100 Quotes by François-René de Chateaubriand’.French writer, politician, diplomat and historian, Chateaubriand was a royalist by political disposition and a defender of the Catholic faith. During a time when society turned against the Church, he produced the defensive ‘Génie du Christianisme’.Following his autobiography ‘Mémoirs from Beyond the Grave’, this impressive collection of his most notable musings and thoughts invites readers to peek behind the scenes of one of the most dominating figures of the 17th-century French literary scene.François-René de Chateaubriand (1768-1848) was a French writer, politican, diplomat and historian. Seeing himself as one of the greatest writers and philosophers of the age, his autobiography ‘Mémoirs from Beyond the Grave’ was published after his death in 1849.During a time when French society was undergoing turbulent changes with the abolishment of the monarchy at the dawn of the French Revolution, Chateaubriand remains today a widely influential figure in 19th-century literature.

Featuring some of the most brilliant and notable sayings from a man living on the cusp of a revolutionising world, ‘100 Quotes by Denis Diderot’ uncovers one of the most influential – yet almost forgotten – figures of the Age of Enlightenment.French writer, philosopher, and art critic Diderot is most famous for being the co-creator and editor of the ‘Encyclopédie’, which featured many contributors and is now regarded as one of the precursors of the French Revolution.This impressive collection captures his best musings and thoughts, ideal for those looking to explore one of the greatest thinkers of the age.Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French writer, philosopher, art critic, and co-founder and editor of the ‘Encyclopédie’. Having been passed over by the Académie Française and received little recognition for his work, it wasn’t until Empress Catherine the Great appointed Diderot as her librarian in 1766 that his reputation – and finances - improved.He remains today one of the most prominent figures during the Age of the Enlightenment, and a strong influence on the beginnings of the French Revolution.

Known as the ‘Age of Enlightenment,’ the 1700s was a time that provoked significant leaps in philosophical thought.Most importantly, the thinkers of the time espoused the virtues of happiness, the evidence provided by the senses, and the distance between organised religion and the state.‘500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 18th Century’ offers a fascinating insight into the philosophical revolution that was taking place at the time.A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in philosophy.Nicolas de Chamfort (1741 – 1794) was a political philosopher who attacked the French monarchy through antiroyalist writing. Also born in France, Denis Diderot (1713 – 1784) was a writer and central figure in the Age of Enlightenment.Scottish economist, Adam Smith (1723 – 1790) wrote treatises on morality and economics. German physicist, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 – 1799) satirised superstition and wrote extensively about natural phenomena. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732 – 1799) was a French playwright, spy, diplomat, and watchmaker.

"600 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 18th Century" features the wit and wisdom of some of the greatest French writers ever,From Montesquieu and Voltaire to Denis Diderot and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this carefully crafted collection is an entertaining, educational and enthralling insight into the finest minds of the 18th Century.Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement.These French literary giants are responsible for some of the worlds most famous works, including "Candide", "Discourse on Inequality" and "The Social Contract".

Ready for a magical adventure?Worried that he will be gone soon, a king seeks help from the Fairy of Truth to make sure his son, Prince Darling, stays a good person.But Prince Darling often misbehaves and the fairy cannot seem to change the boy's character... or can she?Will Prince Darling become the kind-hearted ruler his kingdom needs?Teaching kids that being good is more important than beauty, wealth, or power, this classic fairy tale is the perfect bedtime story.Best know for her rewritten version of "Beauty and the Beast", Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont (1711-1780) was a French novelist who often included folk tales in her writing.

Repaso a medio camino entre el ensayo y la novelización de las figuras más importantes en los procesos políticos del continente latinoamericano, según la visión del escritor y aventurero Ciro Bayo. Revolucionarios, políticos, exploradores, conquistadores, virreyes y militares pasan por la afilada pluma del autor, que analiza tanto sus vidas como su contribución al mosaico político internacional en la América Latina de su época.Ciro Bayo y Segurola, nacido en Madrid en 1859, fue un escritor y aventurero español. Bohemio y despreocupado, luchó en las guerras carlistas, fue hecho prisionero y posteriormente liberado, recorrió buena parte de España y de los continentes europeo y americano, tanto a caballo como a pie; hazañas que recogió en su obra novelada y ensayística. Trazó buena amistad con escritores de la época como Pío Baroja. A día de hoy se le considera uno de los pioneros de la literatura de viajes, ascendente directo de Kapuscinski o Manu Leguineche.

Sainete ambientado en Madrid que, siguiendo el estilo del autor, que muestra a personajes extraños, alegres y estrepitosos. Es noche de fanfarria y los personajes principales quieren bailar. Unos, dicharacheros, alegres y cómicos. Los otros, bien educados y señoriales. En ese choque entre ambos Ramón de la Cruz dibuja las costumbres y el humor, creando así un sainete popular ambientado en la calle Lavapiés.Ramón de la Cruz (Madrid, 1731-1794) fue escritor y dramaturgo español, uno de los más prolíficos de su época. Estudió bajo la protección del duque de Alba y ya en su juventud escribió obras de teatro, sobre todo tragedias y comedias. También trabajó de traductor de algunos de sus autores franceses preferidos, como Voltaire. Sus conexiones y su capacidad para crear sainetes populares lo llevó a trabajar para la Corte y a producir, entre dramas, sainetes y zarzuelas, más de 500 obras. Fue uno de los mejores amigos de Goya.