In "The Hidden Servants and Other Very Old Stories," Francesca Alexander weaves a rich tapestry of folklore that draws from the oral traditions of various cultures. Employing a lyrical yet accessible literary style, Alexander invites readers into a world where the mundane intertwines with the magical, revealing profound truths about human nature through enchanting narratives. The stories, steeped in historical context, reflect the timeless themes of wisdom, loyalty, and the unseen forces t...

In "The Story of Ida," Alexander likely weaves a poetic narrative inspired by Etruscan civilization, an ancient culture that thrived in what is now modern-day Italy. The epitaph on an Etrurian tomb serves as the starting point for the poem, which may then unfold into a lyrical exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the passage of time.Francesca Alexander's writing style is often characterized by its evocative imagery, lyrical language, and reverence for the traditions and stories of...

For now some ten or twelve years I have been asking every good writer whom I knew, to write some part of what was exactly true, in the greatest of the sciences, that of Humanity. It seemed to me time that the Poet and Romance-writer should become now the strict historian of days which, professing the openest proclamation of themselves, kept yet in secrecy all that was most beautiful, all that was most woful, in the multitude of their unshepherded souls. And, during these years of unanswere...

In "The Story of Ida: Epitaph on an Etrurian Tomb," Francesca Alexander weaves a poignant narrative that illuminates the life and legacy of Ida, a young woman whose story is etched in Etruscan antiquity. Through lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Alexander explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, juxtaposing Ida's ephemeral existence with the enduring nature of her tomb. Rooted in a meticulous understanding of Etruscan culture and historical context, the text transcends mere s...

'Excellent in basically every imaginable way' IRISH INDEPENDENT'A revelatory meditation on humanity' GUARDIAN**'**De Tores builds Selkirk's world with detail and patience – it's an impressive imaginative feat' THE TIMES**'**Beautiful, fascinating, heartbreaking, philosophically engaging – and often very funny' JO HARK...

Contentious geopolitical conflicts over digital technologies have arisen around a complex set of technical specifications at the Internet’s core. One of these is the Internet Protocol (IP), designed for addressing and routing information to its destination. China redesigning the Internet? Ukraine asking that Russia be disconnected from the Internet? The U.S. ‘surrendering’ the Internet? The Internet Protocol - rightly or not - has been at the center of many digital policy concerns for deca...

Although a well-known phenomenon in the U.S., street gangs and other violent and criminal groups_including racist groups_exist also in European cities and countries, and are of increasing concern in global law enforcement. The eminent contributors to this volume present valuable new data on European youth gangs, describing important characteristics of these groups, and their similarities and differences to American gangs. Their findings from the Eurogang Research Program compare European a...

In the late 1970s Islam regained its force by generating novel forms of piety and forging new paths in politics throughout the world, including China. The Islamic revival in China, which came to fruition in the 2000s and the 2010s, prompted increases in government suppression but also intriguing resonances with the broader Muslim world—from influential theoretical and political contestations over Muslim women’s status, the popularization of mass media and the appearance of new patterns of ...

Considerato da Howard Zinn "uno degli eroi del radicalismo americano", Berkman raccoglie ne L'ABC dell'anarco-comunismo la sintesi ultima del suo pensiero. Il carattere unitario dell'opera le conferisce un valore ulteriore costituendo, come osservato da Paul Avrich, "un classico che gareggia con La conquista del pane di Kropotkin" e inserendosi nella tradizione divulgativa libertaria. Diviso in tre parti, L'ABC si struttura in forma di dialogo con interlocutori immaginari che disc...

Bloomsbury presents Cast Away by Francesca De Tores, read by Thoren FergusonHow big must a man’s folly be, that it can cost him the whole of his life? As big as a ship; as big as an island.1704: Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk has been abandoned by his own shipmates on a remote, uninhabited island. With little hope of rescue, and wild goats and cats as his only companions, he is forced to confront not only the urgent challenges of survival, but ...

Alexandre Dumas Sr. è un autore di grande successo. Gli dobbiamo la trilogia dei Tre Moschettieri, la polena del romanzo di cappa e spada. Come nel Conte di Monte Cristo, la regina Margot, o il visconte di Bragelonne, la scrittura infuocata di Dumas Sr. immerge immediatamente l'ascoltatore nell'avventura. I romanzi di Dumas sono pubblicati in forma seriale, e il pubblico è così ricettivo nei loro confronti che i giornali pagano a Dumas dieci volte il prezzo che i suoi colleghi scrittori ri...

¿Vas a viajar a Italia y no hablas una palabra de italiano? ¿Quieres atender mejor a los turistas italianos que visitan tu hotel? ¿Te estás planteando abrir mercado en Italia? ¡No te preocupes! Este pequeño y práctico libro de frases te será muy útil, tanto si eres turista, trabajas en hostelería o eres una persona de negocios, porque te permitirá hablar italiano antes de que te des cuenta.• Un poco de gramática (sólo la imprescindible, de verdad) — las cuatro regla...