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A superb translation of Dante’s classic tale that chronicles the poet’s journey through the nine circles of Hell, a dual-language edition vividly rendered and with an introduction and commentary by National Book Award–winning translator Allen Mandelbaum

Goethe’s masterpiece and perhaps the greatest work in German literature, Faust has made the legendary German alchemist one of the central myths of the Western world. Here indeed is a monumental Faust, an audacious man boldly wagering with the devil, Mephistopheles, that no magic, sensuality, experience, or knowledge can lead him to a moment he would wish to last forever. Here, in Faust, Part

An extraordinary new verse translation of Dante´s masterpiece, by poet, scholar, and lauded translator Anthony Esolen Of the great poets, Dante is one of the most elusive and therefore one of the most difficult to adequately render into English verse. In the Inferno, Dante not only judges sin but strives to understand it so that the reader can as well. With this major new translation, Anthon

The dramatic autobiographical account of Booker T. Washington´s unique American experience—a struggle against social and ideological bias that he began as a slave and never stopped.  “Washington´s story of himself, as half-seen by himself, is one of America´s most revealing books.”—Langston Hughes Historically acknowledged as one of America´s most powerful and persuasive orators

Customize invitations, greeting cards, spells, rituals, and more with enchanting wax stamps.Timbro diametro 17mm, bastoncino in cera naturale

Customize invitations, greeting cards, spells, rituals, and more with enchanting wax stamps.

Keep a record of your tarot journeys, magical workings or spiritual explorations in this luxurious journal. Your studies, readings, divinations and reflections are meaningful and deserve a proper home. The high quality, blank, creamy paper, intricate designs, rich covers and handy ribbon bookmark make these journals sumptuous as well as practical.

Keep a record of your tarot journeys, magical workings or spiritual explorations in these luxurious journals. Your studies, readings, divinations and reflections are meaningful and deserve a proper home. The high quality, blank, creamy paper, intricate designs, rich covers and handy ribbon bookmark make these books sumptuous as well as practical.

Keep a record of your tarot journeys, magical workings or spiritual explorations in these luxurious journals. Your studies, readings, divinations and reflections are meaningful and deserve a proper home. The high quality, blank, creamy paper, intricate designs, rich covers and handy ribbon bookmark make these books sumptuous as well as practical.

One of the great innovative figures in American letters, Walt Whitman created a daringly new kind of poetry that became a major force in world literature. Leaves Of Grass is his one book.  First published in 1855 with only twelve poems, it was greeted by Ralph Waldo Emerson as "the wonderful gift . . . the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed." 

“Plato is philosophy, and philosophy, Plato.”—Emerson   The Republic and other great dialogues by the immortal Greek philosopher Plato are masterpieces that form part of the most important single body of writing in the history of philosophy. Beauty, love, immortality, knowledge, and justice are discussed in these dialogues, which magnificently express the glowing spirit of Platonic ph

Explore the transcendent world of unity and ultimate beauty in Edgar Allan Poe´s verse in this complete poetry collection. Although best known for his short stories, Edgar Allan Poe was by nature and choice a poet. From his exquisite lyric “To Helen,” to his immortal masterpieces, “Annabel Lee,” “The Bells,” and “The Raven,” Poe stands beside the celebrated English romantic poets Shelley, Byron,

Written by an anonymous 14th-century poet, this epic poem is recognized as an equal of Chaucer's masterworks and of the great Old English poems, including "Beowulf." This edition includes a Preface by Raffel and a new Introduction. Revised reissue.

Collins Spanish Dictionary Spanish-English English-Spanish Up-to-date coverage of today's language Offers over 40,000 entries and 70,000 translations Easy-to-use format Includes additional entries on life and culture Notes on words which are commonly confused Contains in-depth treatment of key vocabulary such as do, make, poner and poder Pronunciations for English a

The full text of Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy of manners, including exclusive commentary, selections from Wilde's correspondence, and excerpts from the original four-act version. The Importance of Being Earnest shows a full measure of Oscar Wilde's legendary wit, and embodies more than any of his other plays his decency and warmth.  This edition contains substantial excerpts from the

Si usted está buscando un diccionario español bien presentado y completo, no busques más. Este es un volumen completo de gran profundidad y además es ideal para estudiar en casa debido a su tamaño. Esta bien diseñado y distribuido por lo que es fácil de leer; cada entrada tiene la palabra en azul y luego la traducción en blanco y negro. Un diccionario en español excepcional y completo.

A gripping, at times painfully honest, and ultimately inspirational memoir from global superstar and creator of the Red Table Talk series Jada Pinkett Smith.

PROUST FOR BEGINNERS is a compelling biography of French novelist, Marcel Proust, and a vivid portrait of his times. It, also, serves as a concise guide and critical review of In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu, 7 volumes, 1913–1927), one of the most difficult—yet widely taught—works of French literature.With extensive passages from 'In Search of Lost Time' and other essential w

The journey of Buddhism over centuries, from India to China and then to Japan, is the stuff of mythology. But now, in our own time, we have witnessed and documented its historic crossing of the Pacific and its subsequent evolution in the Americas and Europe. In 1982, writer Peter Muryo Matthiessen, the first dharma successor of Roshi Bernie Glassman, traveled with Glassman to pay respects to the

The Gesar of Ling epic is the Tibetan equivalent of The Arabian Nights. For hundreds of years, versions of it have been known in oral and written form in Tibet, China, Central Asia, and across the eastern Silk Route. King Gesar, renowned throughout these areas, represents the ideal warrior. As a leader with his people's loyalty and trust, he conquers all their enemies and protects the peace. His l