This edited volume addresses Alexandre Kojève's work from different perspectives, emphasizing the continuity between his early reception of a set of non-philosophical and philosophical influences and that which he might have sought himself to exercise in a pedagogical and practical manner. The first part of the book comprises six essays in which their authors explore Kojève's understanding of art, religion and atheism, and his reception of the thought of Hegel, Marx, and Carl Schmitt. The ...

I think it’s important that you know this about me, that you understand this: I’m not sorry.I’d do it again.After my husband died eight years ago, I made vengeance my only purpose, my religion, my destiny. But to get to my enemy, I had to make myself like him. He had a kingdom of secrets? Then I would make an empire. He had blood on his hands? Then I would bathe in it.But Tristan and Isolde changed everything. I hadn’t counted on wa...

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our February 2024 issue (#209) contains:* Original fiction by H.H. Pak ("Scalp"), Rajeev Prasad ("The Flowers That We Intend To Share"), Zohar Jacobs ("The Enceladus South Pole Base Named after V.I. Lenin"), David Goodman ("Kardashev''s Palimpsest"), Yang Wanqing ("The Peregrine Falcon Flies West"), Isabel J. Kim ("Why ...

For the first time, this volume brings together the writings, lectures, and correspondence of two of the most distinctive voices in twentieth-century French thought: Alexandre Kojève (1902–1968) and Gaston Fessard (1897–1978).Kojève is widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers in France. His Hegel seminars of the 1930s shaped an entire generation of intellectuals, including Georges Bataille, Jacques Lacan, and Raymond Aron. Among his closest interl...

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Dure vie que celle d’une héroïne de conte ! Blanche-Neige est empoisonnée, Cendrillon travaille sans relâche et le Petit Chaperon rouge risque d’être dévoré… Mais la leçon des frères Grimm est sans appel : si les monstres ont parfois figure humaine, ils ne triomphent jamais. TOUT POUR COMPRENDRE • Notes lexicales • Biographie des auteurs • Contexte historique et culturel • Genre de l’œuvre • Héroïnes et monstres • Structure et personnages • Chronologie et carte mentale TOUT POUR APPROFONDI...

Gothic Classics: 60+ Books in One Volume offers a rich tapestry of narratives steeped in the shadowy realms of the Gothic tradition, masterfully invoking sentiments of mystery, horror, and the sublime. This anthology covers a vast array of literary styles from haunting tales of supernatural terror to intricate plots of psychological suspense, each contributing to the Gothic ethos. The collection's significance is immortalized in its sheer diversity and the timeless appeal of its narratives...

The Book of Gothic Tales offers a diverse and poignant exploration into the world of Gothic storytelling, collecting numerous treasures from the pantheon of influential authors who have shaped this haunting genre. Through tales steeped in mystery, horror, and romanticism, this anthology delves into the intricate tapestries of human emotion and the sublime. The collection spans a vast array of literary styles, from the chilling atmospheres conjured by Edgar Allan Poe to the nuanced characte...

The anthology '60 Gothic Classics' immerses readers in the eerie, mystic realms of Gothic literature, showcasing a wide range of literary styles from macabre narratives to psychological thrillers. This collection highlights the eclectic tapestry of Gothic themes, from haunting tales of supernatural phenomena to profound examinations of human dread and desire. The anthology is significant for its representation of diverse narratives, linking classic works across centuries and continents int...

DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition is a masterful curation of the most evocative and haunting tales from the annals of Gothic literature. This anthology offers a rich tapestry of themes, exploring the dark recesses of human nature, supernatural events, and the eerie atmospheres that define the genre. Through diverse styles ranging from the poetic melancholy of Robert Browning to the chilling narratives of Edgar Allan Poe, each piece unveils a different facet of th...

Caperucita Roja es el cuento de hadas de transmisión oral que mejor ha sobrevivido al paso del tiempo, como manifiestan las múltiples versiones que de esta historia se han realizado a través de los siglos. Tiene muchas lecturas, pero ante todo es un cuento para jóvenes que, de alguna manera, simboliza el paso de la niñez a la adolescencia. Esta edición reúne las tres principales versiones del cuento: En 1697 Charles Perrault fue el primero en incluir en un volumen de cuentos la historia de...

Something Wicked: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries is an unparalleled anthology that plunges readers into the depths of fear and fascination through an array of foreboding narratives and supernatural encounters. This collection fuses diverse literary styles'Äîranging from gothic horror to chilling mysteries'Äîcrafted by some of the greatest literary minds across centuries. The anthology offers an expansive exploration of horror's evolution, vividly representing ...