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Welcome to the Essays collection. A special selection of the nonfiction prose from influential and noteworthy authors. This book brings some of best essays of Jack London, across a wide range of subjects, including literature, society, politics and many more topics.Jack London was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity . He was also an innova...

Explorers, Dreamers and Thieves is an adventure through memory and archives.This book is an exercise in invention that emerges from the complex history of encounter between Europe and the Americas. Following the success of Untold Microcosms – which saw ten Latin American authors write stories inspired by objects from their countries held by the British Museum – the curatorial team at the Museum and at Hay Festival have joined forces again, this ti...

Welcome to the Essays collection. A special selection of the nonfiction prose from influential and noteworthy authors. This book brings some of best essays of George Orwell, across a wide range of subjects, including literature, politics, travel and many more topics.George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, biting social criticism, total opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism. Man...

In Sevilla, Spain, the General Archive of the Indies has, for 240 years, been a repository for centuries of materials and documents gathering a record of the daily life of empire. Now ten writers from Spain and Latin America have a chance to respond to this 80-million-page trove.With contributions from:Carlos Fonseca (Costa Rica)Carlos Granés (Colombia)Cristina Bendek (Colombia)Juan Bonilla (Spain)Karina Pacheco (Peru)...

Welcome to the Essays collection. A special selection of the nonfiction prose from influential and noteworthy authors. This book brings 15 of best essays of Edgar Allan Poe, across a wide range of subjects, including writing, literature, poetry and many more topics. Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. Many of his most relevant works were published by Tacet...

Dive into the World of Dutch with "69 Short Dutch Stories"!Begin or continue your journey to mastering the Dutch language with our meticulously crafted collection. Specifically designed for A1/A2 level learners, this book offers a unique and engaging way to deepen your understanding of both the language and the rich Dutch culture.Why "69 Short Dutch Stories" Should Be Your Go-To Language Tool:1. Curated for Beginners:

Dive into the captivating world of thirteen bilingual Dutch-English short stories designed for intermediate language learners! In this enchanting collection, you'll embark on a literary journey filled with a diverse range of writing styles and genres. From the tranquil mysteries of De Geheime Tuin van Mevrouw de Wit to the heartwarming nostalgia of De Stilte van de Avond, each story offers a unique experience that will engage and inspire readers and Dutch language learner...

Welcome to the Essays collection. A special selection of the nonfiction prose from influential and noteworthy authors. This book brings some of best essays of Michel de Montaigne, across a wide range of subjects, including philosophy, literature and many more topics. Michel de Montaigne was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance. He is known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for its merging of casual anecdotes and autobiography wi...

From Mexico to Patagonia, the struggle for women's rights in Latin America comes alive in the voices of the artists and activists making the change.La Lucha gathers the voices of 30 artists, scholars, and activists, from 17 countries, actively engaged in the fight for women’s rights in Latin America. From the patriarchy to femicide, to the inflections of identity embedded in colour, class, and indigenous cultures, their struggle embodies the contested defi...

Dutch culture continues to attract curiosity and interest worldwide, even more so nowthat many are puzzled by the shifting image of the Netherlands in the 21st century: froma country with a long-established progressive tradition and of diffuse cosmopolitanismto a polarized country where a part of the public opinion reverts to nationalism andisolationism.The book examines contemporary Dutch literature, both fiction and nonfiction, thatraises topica...

Welcome to the Essays collection. A special selection of the nonfiction prose from influential and noteworthy authors. This book brings some of best essays of Emma Goldman, across a wide range of subjects, including philosophy, feminism, politics and many more topics. Emma Goldman was an anarchist political activist and writer. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the 20th century. Many of her most r...

Master Dutch in a fun and effortless way. This audiocourse offers a proven method for English speakers who want to take their Dutch to the next level, or finally understand what's being said in conversations and media. By listening to 50 engaging short stories, you will train your ear to the Dutch language. The key to success is the direct translation: every Dutch passage is immediately repeated in English. This allows you to grasp the context and meaning instantly, helping words and gramm...