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.

The ancient story and legend of Odysseus's return home.

Over Faust en zijn duivelspact zijn talrijke werken geschreven: de Faust-gestalte behelst een mythe van de moderne mens. Wie was deze omstreden geleerde? En welke voorstellingen zijn er op hem geprojecteerd? In zijn hoorcollege neemt Michiel Hagdorn de luisteraar mee op een zoektocht naar Faust langs beroemde Faust-werken: van het oude volksboek Historia von Doctor Johann Fausten uit 1587 tot het meest recente Faust-drama van Tom Lanoye Oustfaust uit 2022.

Quizá la historia universal es la historia de unas cuantas metáforas», escribió una vez Borges en una brillante reflexión sobre la representación de Dios y del Ser como «esfera infinita».La larga trayectoria de esta metáfora, muy discutida durante toda la Edad Media por teólogos, no puede prescindir del segundo aforismo de este anónimo Libro de los veinticuatro filósofos, enigmático texto de la segunda mitad del siglo XII que recoge las definiciones de la divinidad propuestas por veinticuatro sabios reunidos en un simposio: «Dios es una esfera infinita cuyo centro se halla en ...

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.

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.

Does Nature Discrimate the Downtrodden? I watch the villagers come out when the weather gets cool in the evenings, looking up with eager eyes for signs of rain, praying that their crops are safe and don’t wither under the persistent scorching sun. Seeds dying even before they sprout are as common as the dust-filled roads that mar the paths they tread upon. Their animals, bared of flesh, are constantly in their minds. Their bony form requires nourishment and water so that they can turn the soils of the land and be a source of staples. Can Yearning Hearts Be Pacified With A Touch of Beauty ...

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 ...

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".

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 ...