Author: Anatole FrancePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : French literature
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Works: The revolt of the angels. The whitestone
Author: Anatole FrancePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : French literature
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
The Revolt of the Angels
Author: Anatole FrancePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Revolt retells the classic Christian story of the war in heaven between angels led by the Archangel Michael against others led by Satan. The war ends with the defeat and casting to the earth of the latter. The plot emphasises themes of protagonists fighting a ruling hierarchy, and attempting to escape it, as well as "hiddenness, delusion, revolution, and epiphany ... a literary exploration of existential choices in an apocalyptic context."
The Revolt of the Angels
Author: Anatole FranceThe Fall of Jerusalem
Author: Flavius JosephusPublisher: Penguin Group
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
It is fatal to show pity in a time of war. Led by the mighty Titus, the Roman army besieges Jerusalem. Arrows rain over the city day and night, and battering rams assault its defensive walls. Inside, the people curse their fate, resistant to the last but maddened by hunger. After days of rebellion, al last their city falls. The citizens plead for mercy - but as the Romans march on the Temple of Masada, the most sacred sanctuary of the Jewish people, flaming torches blaze above their heads . . .
The Revolt of the Angels
Author: Anatole FranceThe Works of Thomas De Quincey, Part III vol 20
Author: Grevel LindopPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000749819
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859) is considered one of the most important English prose writers of the early-19th century. This is the final part of a 21-volume set presenting De Quincey's work, also including previously unpublished material.
Anathemas and Admirations
Author: E. M. CioranPublisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1611456886
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Instead of accumulating wisdom, he has shed certainties. Instead of reaching out to touch someone, he has fastidiously cultivated his exemplary solitude. If he is an aphorist, he's one who resembles Nietzsche, not Kahlil...
The Revolt of the Angels
Author: Anatole FrancePublisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Revolt of the Angels is a startling tale in which the Fallen angel Arcade schemes to organize a new revolt among the fallen angels who are living on Earth, posing as artists. It is often considered Anatole France's most profound and ironic novel. Loosely based on the Christian understanding of the War in Heaven, it tells the story of Arcade, the guardian angel of Maurice d'Esparvieu. Bored because Bishop d'Esparvieu is sinless, Arcade begins reading the bishop's books on theology and becomes an atheist. He moves to Paris, meets a woman, falls in love, and loses his virginity causing his wings to fall off, joins the revolutionary movement of fallen angels, and meets the Devil, who realizes that if he overthrew God, he would become just like God. Arcade realizes that replacing God with another is meaningless unless "in ourselves and in ourselves alone we attack and destroy Ialdabaoth." "Laldabaoth", according to France, is God's secret name and means "the child who wanders".
Stage-coach and Tavern Days
Author: Alice Morse EarlePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coaching (Transportation)
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
A Life of Walt Whitman
Author: Henry Bryan BinnsPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
In 'A Life of Walt Whitman' by Henry Bryan Binns, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the life and works of one of America's most influential poets. Binns delves into the poetic style and themes of Whitman, providing valuable literary analysis and historical context. The book explores Whitman's groundbreaking free verse poetry, his celebration of individualism, and his exploration of themes such as nature and democracy. Binns' writing is engaging and informative, making this biography a must-read for fans of Whitman's work and those interested in American literature of the 19th century. This book serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars alike, offering a deep dive into the life and work of one of America's literary icons. With meticulous research and insightful commentary, Binns sheds light on the motivations and influences behind Whitman's writing, making this biography an essential addition to any literary enthusiast's collection.