Tematiku Východu a Západu v evropských kulturách a literaturách jsme zvolili z několika důvodů. Tím hlavním je určitá výzva českým přívržencům komparatistické školy meziválečného období, kdy pojem „Východ – Západ“ plnil... Zobraziť viac
There is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. Described in the Guardian as 'the most remarkable storyteller in modern American literature', Stephen King writes books that draw you in and are ... Zobraziť viac
What is it about Middle-Earth and its inhabitants that has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world? And why does Tolkien's visionary creation continue to fascinate and inspire us eighty-five years on from its first appearance? ... Zobraziť viac
The 40 best books of 2016 you must read immediately — New York Post The maestro storyteller and reporter provocatively... Zobraziť viac
The fascinating history of poetry anthologies and their influence on British society and culture over the last four centuries... Zobraziť viac
Ulysses is one of the foundational texts of modern literature, yet has a reputation for complexity and controversy. In Ulysses Unbound, Joyce expert Terence Killeen untangles this seemingly knotty classic to reveal the wonders beneath... Zobraziť viac
Haruki Murakami's myriad fans will be delighted by this unique look into the mind of a master storyteller. In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author and famously reclusive writer shares with readers what he thinks about being a ... Zobraziť viac
Once upon a time, a writer had an idea. They wrote it down. But what happened next? ... Zobraziť viac
Tato španělsky psaná publikace je určena především maturantům a studentům jazykových škol. Přináší nástin hlavních vývojových tendencí literatury ve Španělsku a hispánské Americe v příslušném společenském a historickém... Zobraziť viac
A unique look at the craft of writing from a bestelling master of storytelling... Zobraziť viac
For the last twenty years, George Saunders has been teaching a class on the Russian short story to his MFA students at Syracuse University. In A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, he shares a version of that class with us, offering some of what he and his... Zobraziť viac
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Mostly drawn from the earliest part of her astonishing five-decade career, Didion writes about a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, a visit to William Randolph Hearst's castle at San Simeon, a reunion of WWII veterans in Las Vegas... Zobraziť viac
The most trusted anthology for complete works and helpful editorial apparatus. The Tenth Edition supports survey and period courses with NEW complete major works, NEW contemporary writers... Zobraziť viac
Shakespeare: increasingly irrelevant or lone literary genius of the Western canon? ... Zobraziť viac
Encourage Early Science, Vocabulary and Literacy Skills Discover a different and exciting STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) topic on every page of this science book for kids... Zobraziť viac
Mluví nebo přednáší-li politik za hranicemi své země, umožňuje mu to na chvíli poodstoupit od každodenní pěny dní a povznést se nad domácí politické spory. Nesklouzne-li ke snaze pustit se do hodnocení obdobných problémů za hranicemi, naskýtá se mu... Zobraziť viac
Professor Farah Karim-Cooper grew up loving the Bard, perhaps because Romeo and Juliet felt Pakistani to her. But why was being white as a 'snowy dove' essential to Juliet's beauty? ... Zobraziť viac
Fascinating, funny, and irreverent, this light-hearted memento mori will help you create your very own bucket list—for after you’ve kicked the bucket... Zobraziť viac
Mostly drawn from the earliest part of her astonishing five-decade career, Didion writes about a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, a visit to William Randolph Hearst's castle at San Simeon, a reunion of WWII veterans in Las Vegas... Zobraziť viac
