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"Reevaluates the significance of iconic Afro-Brazilian figures, from slavery to post-abolition"--

Francis I was inconstant, amorous, hotheaded, and flawed. Yet he was also arguably the most significant king ever to rule France. This is his story.Leonie Frieda, the author of the bestselling Catherine de Medici, tells the extraordinary tale of King Francis of France, Catherine's father-in-law and the man who turned France into a great nation. Francis saw himself as the first Renaissance king. A man who was the exemplar of courtly and civilized behavior throughout France and Europe, he was also a courageous and heroic warrior, a keen aesthete, an accomplished diplomat, and an energetic ruler who transformed his country to be a force to be reckoned with.But he was also capricious, vain, and arrogant, taking hugely unnecessary risks, at least one of which nearly resulted in the end of his kingdom. His great feud with his nemesis Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, defined European diplomacy and sovereignty, but his notorious alliance with the great Ottoman ruler Suleiman threatened to destroy everything. With access to never-before-seen private archives, Leonie Frieda delivers a comprehensive and sympathetic account that explores the life of the man who was the most human of all the Renaissance monarchs?and the most enigmatic.

An energetic, fast-paced trip through the rapidly changing world of Korean cuisine by the author of Eating Viet Nam.Journalist, world traveler, and avid eater Graham Holliday has sampled some of the most exotic and intriguing cuisines around the globe. On a pilgrimage throughout the whole of South Korea to unearth the real food eaten by locals, Holliday discovers a country of contradictions, a quickly developing society that hasn't decided whether to shed or embrace its culinary roots. Devotees still make and consume classic Korean dishes in traditional settings even as the cuisine modernizes in unexpected ways and the phenomenon of Korean people televising themselves eating (mok-bang) spreads ever more widely.Amid a changing culture that's simultaneously trying to preserve what's best about traditional Korean food while opening itself to a panoply of global influences and balancing new and old, tradition and reinvention, the real and the artificial, Holliday seeks out the most delicious dishes in the most authentic settings?even if he has to prowl in back alleys to find them and convince reluctant restaurant owners that he can handle their unusual flavors. Holliday samples sundae (blood sausage); beef barbecue; bibimbap; Korean black goat; wheat noodles in bottomless, steaming bowls; and the ubiquitous kimchi, discovering the exquisite, the inventive, and, sometimes, the downright strange. Animated by Graham Holliday's warm, engaging voice, Eating Korea is a vibrant tour through one of the world's most fascinating cultures and cuisines.

Americans are embracing the small plate craze. They are serving bite-size mini meals?tapas, bar snacks, antipasti, skewered vegetables?whenever they entertain. Simple Italian Snacks shows how to plan a menu for any gathering in the informal yet chic way that Italians have mastered. Here are recipes appropriate for an afternoon by the pool, a fireside get-together with friends, an intimate dinner for two, or a party for a crowd. The dishes, which can be served as hors d'oeuvres or presented as a meal, are easy to prepare, and many can be made ahead of time.The authors of the wildly successful Simple Italian Sandwiches include all-new bruschetta, tramezzini, and panini as well as classic Italian snacks such as Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce and Rice Balls. They show us how to make any party an event and even include sparkly cocktails. The recipes in Simple Italian Snacks are quick yet incredibly sophisticated and, as always, delicious.

With nothing more than a panini grill, a toaster oven, and a few simple ingredients, Jennifer and Jason Denton bring the fresh, robust flavors of Italy to your home table in Simple Italian Sandwiches.Eating in Italy is all about simple pleasures, relaxing with good company, and savoring fresh, no-frills foods like traditional toasted panini, crustless tramezzini, and crunchy bruschetta. In Simple Italian Sandwiches, Jennifer and Jason Denton offer up a collection of recipes for these classic bread-based dishes, plus condiments, antipasti, and salads that are easy enough for the novice cook yet tasty enough for anyone with a sophisticated palate. From Soppressata, Fontina, and Arugula Panini, to Mozzarella and Basil Pesto Tramezzini, to Roasted Butternut Squash, Walnut, and Asiago Bruschetta, the dishes can be prepared in minutes and require minimal cooking.With simplicity the governing rule for today's busy schedules, Simple Italian Sandwiches is the ideal cookbook for anyone who wants to prepare vibrant, flavorful food for family and friends, and then sit down and enjoy it with them.

MICHELIN zoom map Zoom Barcelona & Costa Brava is the ideal travel companion to fully explore this tourist destination thanks to its easy-to-use format and its scale of 1/150,000. In addition to Michelin's clear and accurate mapping, MICHELIN Zoom map highlights all the leisure activities available, such as golf clubs and tourist trains. MICHELIN Zoom Maps also include star-rated scenic routes, tourist sights & attractions, as well as camping sites and hotels selected in the famous MICHELIN guides. Make the most of your stay with MICHELIN Zoom Maps!MICHELIN ZOOM MAPS are perfect to discover major tourist areas, with a high level of details in an easy to use format. They nicely complement our Michelin Guides and include: - Various leisure activities, such as water parks, tourist trains, horse racing, etc- Scenic routes and tourist sights crossed referenced with the famous Michelin's Green Guides- Camping sites information from Michelin's Camping Guides- Hotel information from the world famous MICHELIN Guides

C¿l¿tori¿i în inima buc¿t¿riei italiene cu "Buc¿t¿ria Italian¿ Autentic¿" de Antonio Rossi. Aceast¿ carte de bucate v¿ deschide üa c¿tre o lume plin¿ de arome autentice, re¿ete tradi¿ionale ¿i secrete culinare mötenite din generäie în generäie.Antonio Rossi, un buc¿tar cu r¿d¿cini adânc în cultura italian¿, v¿ va ghida prin diversele regiuni ale Italiei, de la Sicilia la Toscana ¿i de la Napoli la Vene¿ia. Fiecare pagin¿ a acestei c¿r¿i v¿ va dezv¿lui aromele ¿i gusturile bogate ale buc¿t¿riei italiene ¿i v¿ va înv¿¿a cum s¿ g¿ti¿i preparate cu autenticitate ¿i pasiune."Buc¿t¿ria Italian¿ Autentic¿" nu este doar o simpl¿ carte de bucate; este un ghid complet pentru oricine iube¿te buc¿t¿ria italian¿ sau dore¿te s¿ o exploreze. Antonio împ¿rt¿¿e¿te cunötin¿ele sale profunde despre ingrediente, tehnici de g¿tit ¿i cultura culinar¿ a Italiei, f¿când din aceast¿ carte o resurs¿ inestimabil¿ pentru töi iubitorii de arome italiene.F¿r¿ a dezv¿lui re¿ete, fiecare pagin¿ este o invitäie la o c¿l¿torie culinar¿ care v¿ va ajuta s¿ în¿elege¿i aromele ¿i secretele din spatele preparatelor italiene celebre. De la pasta perfect g¿tit¿ la pizza cu blat sub¿ire, de la risotto cremos la tiramisu decadent, "Buc¿t¿ria Italian¿ Autentic¿" v¿ va inspira s¿ v¿ bucuräi de aromele ¿i tradi¿iile bogate ale Italiei în propria buc¿t¿rie.Preg¿ti¿i-v¿ s¿ v¿ bucuräi de autenticitatea buc¿t¿riei italiene ¿i s¿ aduce¿i gustul ¿i farmecul acestei culturi în propria cas¿. "Buc¿t¿ria Italian¿ Autentic¿" este o invitäie la o c¿l¿torie culinar¿ care v¿ va face s¿ iubi¿i ¿i mai mult mâncarea italian¿. Este timpul s¿ v¿ l¿säi sedüi de aromele ¿i tradi¿iile Italiei!

P¿trunde¿i în lumea pasionant¿ a buc¿t¿riei spaniole cu "Buc¿t¿ria Spaniol¿ Autentic¿" de Carmen Hernandez. Aceast¿ carte de bucate v¿ aduce arome autentice, re¿ete tradi¿ionale ¿i pove¿ti captivante din inima Spaniei, oferindu-v¿ o c¿l¿torie culinar¿ de neuitat.Carmen Hernandez, o iubitoare a gastronomiei spaniole ¿i o expert¿ în arta culinar¿ iberic¿, v¿ va ghida prin diversele regiuni ale Spaniei, de la Andaluzia la Catalonia ¿i de la Castilia la ¿ara Bascilor. Fiecare pagin¿ a acestei c¿r¿i v¿ va dezv¿lui secretele buc¿t¿riei spaniole ¿i v¿ va înv¿¿a cum s¿ g¿ti¿i preparate autentice pline de pasiune."Buc¿t¿ria Spaniol¿ Autentic¿" nu este doar o simpl¿ carte de bucate; este un ghid complet pentru oricine iube¿te buc¿t¿ria spaniol¿ sau vrea s¿ o exploreze. Carmen împ¿rt¿¿e¿te cuno¿tin¿ele sale profunde despre ingrediente, tehnici de g¿tit ¿i cultura culinar¿ a Spaniei, f¿când din aceast¿ carte o resurs¿ inestimabil¿ pentru to¿i iubitorii de arome iberice.F¿r¿ a dezv¿lui re¿ete, fiecare pagin¿ este o invitäie la o c¿l¿torie culinar¿ care v¿ va ajuta s¿ în¿elege¿i aromele ¿i tradi¿iile din spatele preparatelor spaniole celebre. De la paella cu fructe de mare la gazpacho r¿coritor, de la tapas delicioase la churros dulci, "Buc¿t¿ria Spaniol¿ Autentic¿" v¿ va inspira s¿ v¿ bucuräi de aromele ¿i pasiunea Spaniei în propria buc¿t¿rie.Preg¿ti¿i-v¿ s¿ v¿ l¿säi cucer¿i de gusturile ¿i aromele Spaniei ¿i s¿ aduce¿i o bucat¿ din aceast¿ ¿ar¿ vibrant¿ în propria cas¿. "Buc¿t¿ria Spaniol¿ Autentic¿" v¿ ofer¿ ¿ansa de a v¿ bucura de arome autentice ¿i de a v¿ aventura în lumea culinar¿ fascinant¿ a Spaniei!

Astuge sisse Hispaania köögi maailma koos Miguel Ramose raamatuga "Hispaania Kulinaaria Rännak". See kokaraamat viib teid maitsvate retseptide ja kultuuriliste avastuste maailma, tuues teieni Hispaania köögi autentsed maitsed ja rikkaliku ajaloo.Miguel Ramos, kirglik Hispaania köögi armastaja ja asjatundja, juhatab teid läbi erinevate Hispaania piirkondade ja nende unikaalsete maitsete. Iga lehekülg raamatus toob esile Hispaania toiduainete mitmekesisuse ja õpetab teid valmistama autentseid Hispaania roogasid oma köögis."Hispaania Kulinaaria Rännak" on rohkem kui lihtsalt kokaraamat; see on tõeline kultuuriline avastusretk kõigile, kes armastavad head toitu ja soovivad avastada Hispaania köögi sügavust. Miguel jagab oma sügavaid teadmisi Hispaania köögi ajaloost, traditsioonidest ja unikaalsetest koostisosadest, muutes selle raamatu hindamatuks ressursiks kõigile, kes soovivad sukelduda Hispaania maitsete maailma.Retseptid on selged ja inspireerivad, olles nii algajatele kui ka kogenud kokkadele kättesaadavad. Alates maitsvatest paelladest kuni täidetud tapaste ja kulinaarsete desserditeni tutvustab "Hispaania Kulinaaria Rännak" teile Hispaania kulinaarseid pärliteid.Valmistuge sukelduma Hispaania köögi rikkalikku maailma, kogema maitseid ja ajaloolisi traditsioone ning looma autentseid Hispaania roogasid oma köögis. "Hispaania Kulinaaria Rännak" on ideaalne juhend, mis viib teid unustamatu maitseelamuse ja kultuurireisi läbi Hispaania maitsete ja toitude maailma. On aeg avastada Hispaania köögi imed!

Den urgamle egyptiske kaosgud Seth lever et ekstravagant og udsvævende liv i nutidens London. Her møder han den unge kunstnerspire Victoria, som han indleder et lidenskabeligt forhold til. Victoria er af optaget skildringen af alt, der har med vinger at gøre - ikke mindst Ikarosmyten. En dag bliver Seth tilbudt at købe et maleri af Brueghel. Motivet er den faldne Ikaros. Samtidig på et landsted uden for London venter parret Gabriel og Héloise barn. Da drengen fødes under en frygtelig storm, som Seth har sat i værk, er Héloise ikke i tvivl: Hendes barn er en inkarnation af guden Horus - den eneste, der kan frelse verden fra Seths amokløb. Tredje Ikaros er en handlingsmættet spændingsroman og en moderne Ikarosfabel om kunstnerens vej til forløsning. Tredje Ikaros er anden selvstændige del af trilogien Gudestorm. ”En herlig roman fuld af spænding og drama og stor romantisk kærlighed fortalt på en baggrund af interessant og eksotisk specialviden. Det er også en roman, hvor der tænkes ambitiøst og stimulerende over livet og døden og religionen, og ikke mindst er det en uhyre velskreven roman.” Politiken “Mystikken breder sig, gåderne foldes ud, og hele herligheden vikles ind i et fintmasket net af kunsthistorie, græsk og ægyptisk mytologi … Anbefales enhver med hang til gode historier.” Kristeligt Dagblad ”Anne-Marie Vedsø Olesen er Danmarks svar på amerikanske Anne Rice med vampyr-fortællingerne. Man suspenderer gerne sin mistro, mens man hepper på Seth vel vidende, at han egentlig bør tabe.” Jyllands-Posten “Hovedværker af Mozart, Brueghel, Plutarch og Ovid spiller inciterende med i dette kulturhistoriske kapow-fyrværkeri af en roman … En herlig intellektuel gådefortælling”. Information

A sweeping historical epic and a radical new interpretation of Vasco da Gama's groundbreaking voyages, seen as a turning point in the struggle between Christianity and IslamIn 1498 a young captain sailed from Portugal, circumnavigated Africa, crossed the Indian Ocean, and discovered the sea route to the Indies and, with it, access to the fabled wealth of the East. It was the longest voyage known to history. The little ships were pushed beyond their limits, and their crews were racked by storms and devastated by disease. However, their greatest enemy was neither nature nor even the sheer dread of venturing into unknown worlds that existed on maps populated by coiled, toothy sea monsters. With bloodred Crusader crosses emblazoned on their sails, the explorers arrived in the heart of the Muslim East at a time when the old hostilities between Christianity and Islam had risen to a new level of intensity. In two voyages that spanned six years, Vasco da Gama would fight a running sea battle that would ultimately change the fate of three continents.An epic tale of spies, intrigue, and treachery; of bravado, brinkmanship, and confused and often comical collisions between cultures encountering one another for the first time; Holy War also offers a surprising new interpretation of the broad sweep of history. Identifying Vasco da Gama's arrival in the East as a turning point in the centuries-old struggle between Islam and Christianity?one that continues to shape our world?Holy War reveals the unexpected truth that both Vasco da Gama and his archrival, Christopher Columbus, set sail with the clear purpose of launching a Crusade whose objective was to reach the Indies; seize control of its markets in spices, silks, and precious gems from Muslim traders; and claim for Portugal or Spain, respectively, all the territories they discovered. Vasco da Gama triumphed in his mission and drew a dividing line between the Muslim and Christian eras of history?what we in the West call the medieval and the modern ages. Now that the world is once again tipping back East, Holy War offers a key to understanding age-old religious and cultural rivalries resurgent today.

This is the only book to offer the complete correspondence between Thomas Jefferson and Maria Cosway, a talented artist for whom Jefferson fell while in France. There is agreement in the secondary literature that Jefferson's affection for Hemings was reciprocated. This book shows that that cannot be believed. Holowchak also shows that Cosway, through letters late in life, much longs for Jefferson's company, suggestive of regret for not having earlier in life reciprocated Jefferson's feelings-hence, the importance of a book with the complete correspondence.Holowchak also offers in the introduction a short psychobiography of Cosway that shows the significance of key early-life events-e.g., her childhood in a tavern, her removal to a convent, her introduction to art, and two singular dreams. Cosway would ever be tugged antipodally by the lure of earthy living as well as the asceticism of Catholic piety.

"Embark on an exotic and captivating journey through the vibrant landscapes of Morocco with James Richardson in 'Travels in Morocco.' Penned in the 19th century, this travel narrative offers readers a vivid and detailed account of Richardson's experiences as he explores the diverse cultures, traditions, and landscapes of this North African gem.As Richardson navigates through bustling souks, ancient cities, and the vast expanses of the Sahara, he unfolds tales of cultural encounters, historical marvels, and the allure of Morocco's unique charm. 'Travels in Morocco' is more than a travelogue; it's a timeless exploration of a country where the past and present coexist in a tapestry of rich traditions.Join Richardson on this literary expedition where each page reveals a new chapter of discovery, making 'Travels in Morocco' an essential read for those captivated by tales of North African exploration and the enchanting allure of Morocco."

Sex wird Thema Numero Uno auf einer bunten italienischen Insel, nachdem Alberto eine spektakuläre Liebesnacht mit der Schauspielerin Aurelia nachgesagt wird. Aurelia soll dabei unzählige Male lautstark gekommen sein. Dabei ist an diesem Gerücht nichts dran. Schade für Alberto. Dennoch beginnen die Inselbewohnerinnen, den vorher so unscheinbaren Alberto mit ganz anderen Augen zu sehen...Mit unterhaltsamer Leichtigkeit nimmt die humorvolle und clevere Gesellschaftssatire die vorherrschenden Geschlechterrollen und Klischees unserer übersexualisierten Gesellschaft aufs Korn und thematisiert nebenbei die Macht der vorschnellen Meinung und Gerüchte. Natürlich auf zugespitzte, absurde und frivole Art und Weise. (S)explizite Inhalte hat diese frivole Satire jedoch nicht zu bieten. Auch wenn es immer nur um das eine geht...

"The Second World War wreaked unprecedented devastation throughout Europe, necessitating monumental reconstruction efforts that burdened not only governments, but the lives of ordinary citizens. War, Massacre, and Recovery in Central Italy, 1943-1948 examines this transitional period in the province of Arezzo by detailing the daily experiences of civilians through the traumas of war and the difficulties of recovery. Studying the aftermath of war in a new and insightful way, Victoria C. Belco shifts the perspective from the national to the local level. With this localized focus, she provides valuable insight into the ways in which civilians coped with an overwhelming range of problems--from adjusting to Allied occupation and widespread displacement to rampant unemployment and the restructuring of local administrations and institutions after fascism. Recreating the post-war atmosphere of disorder, need, and political upheaval, Belco shows how the competing community interests caused social fragmentations that impeded change, while the unity of a shared past prevented civil war."--

The New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Resistance Quartet returns with the incredible story of Mussolini's daughter, Edda, one of the most influential women in 1930s Italy and a powerful proponent of the fascist movement.Edda Mussolini was the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's oldest and favorite child. At 19, she was married to Count Galleazzo Ciano, Il Duce's Minister for Foreign Affairs during the 1930s, the most turbulent decade in Italy's fascist history. In the years preceding World War II, Edda ruled over Italy's aristocratic families and the cultured and middle classes while selling Fascism on the international stage. How a young woman wielded such control is the heart of Caroline Moore's fascinating history. The issues that emerge reveal not only a great deal about the power of fascism, but also the ease with which dictatorship so easily took hold in a country weakened by war and a continent mired in chaos and desperate for peace.Drawing on a wealth of archival material, some newly released, along with memoirs and personal papers, Mussolini's Daughter paints a portrait of a woman in her twenties whose sheer force of character and ruthless narcissism helped impose a brutal and vulgar movement on a pliable and complicit society. Yet as Moorehead shows, not even Edda's colossal willpower, her scheming, nor her father's avowed love could save her husband from Mussolini's brutal vengeance.As she did in her Resistance Quartet, Moorehead delves deep into the past, exploring what fascism felt like to those living under it, how it blossomed and grew, and how fascists and aristocrats joined forces to pursue ten years of extravagance, amorality, and excessive luxury?greed, excess, and ambition that set the world on fire. The result is a powerful portrait of a young woman who played a key role in one of the most terrifying and violent periods in human history.

Dress became a testing ground for masculine ideals in Renaissance Italy. With the establishment of the ducal regime in Florence in 1530, there was increasing debate about how to be a nobleman. Was fashionable clothing a sign of magnificence or a source of mockery? Was the graceful courtier virile or effeminate? How could a man dress for court without bankrupting himself? This book explores the whole story of clothing, from the tailor's workshop to spectacular court festivities, to show how the male nobility in one of Italy's main textile production centers used their appearances to project social, sexual, and professional identities. Sixteenth-century male fashion is often associated with swagger and ostentation but this book shows that Florentine clothing reflected manhood at a much deeper level, communicating a very Italian spectrum of male virtues and vices, from honor, courage, and restraint to luxury and excess. Situating dress at the heart of identity formation, Currie traces these codes through an array of sources, including unpublished archival records, surviving garments, portraiture, poetry, and personal correspondence between the Medici and their courtiers. Addressing important themes such as gender, politics, and consumption, Fashion and Masculinity in Renaissance Florence sheds fresh light on the sartorial culture of the Florentine court and Italy as a whole.

Si sostiene che l'ASEAN (Associazione delle Nazioni del Sud-Est Asiatico), con un mandato formale debole, sia stata più efficace nel rafforzare la sicurezza e l'ordine regionale e lo sviluppo economico rispetto ad altri organi regionali in Asia. In quanto organizzazione regionale, il modo in cui l'ASEAN ha ripetutamente superato i conflitti non è riuscito a risolverli. Le minacce di terrorismo, la competizione per le armi nucleari e i missili balistici e una disputa irrisolta sulla terraferma sono alcune delle principali aree di tensione tra questi Paesi.

Es wird argumentiert, dass der ASEAN (Verband Südostasiatischer Nationen) trotz seines schwachen formalen Mandats bei der Förderung der regionalen Sicherheit und Ordnung sowie der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung effektiver war als andere regionale Organisationen in Asien. Als regionale Organisation ist die ASEAN wiederholt daran gescheitert, solche Konflikte zu lösen. Die Bedrohung durch den Terrorismus, die Konkurrenz um Atomwaffen und ballistische Raketen sowie ein ungelöster Streit um Land gehören zu den wichtigsten Spannungsfeldern zwischen diesen Ländern.

Argumenta-se que a ASEAN (Associação das Nações do Sudeste Asiático), com um mandato formal fraco, tem sido mais eficaz no reforço da segurança e da ordem regionais, bem como no desenvolvimento económico, do que outros órgãos regionais na Ásia. Enquanto organização regional, a forma como a ASEAN tem repetidamente superado os seus problemas não tem conseguido resolver esses conflitos. Ameaças de terrorismo, competição por armas nucleares e mísseis balísticos, e uma disputa não resolvida por terras constituem algumas das principais áreas de tensão entre estes países.

" Biographie de Blaise Cendrars. "La vie et l'¿uvre de Cendrars sont si e¿troitement lie¿es, que la moindre e¿tude sur ses poe¿mes, sur ses romans et ses chroniques qui en re¿sument le contenu spirituel, en me¿me temps qu'elles constituent un genre litte¿raire absolument nouveau, est tenue de se reporter ä sa biographie. Sans les e¿claircissements que celle-ci nous apporte, bon nombre de pages risqueraient de demeurer lettre morte, ou tout au moins, de nous parai¿tre les fruits d'une imagination excessive, alors qu'elles ne sont le plus souvent que des souvenirs ä peine romance¿s. Il serait vain, sans se re¿fe¿rer ä elle, de vouloir rechercher tous les e¿le¿ments he¿te¿roge¿nes et encore mal isole¿s par les critiques, dont se compose cette masse poe¿tique e¿tincelante. L'histoire de cette ¿uvre est donc en me¿me temps celle de la vie multiforme, ardente et de¿sordonne¿e en apparence seulement, de ce poe¿te dont l'¿uvre grandit ä mesure qu'il recule dans le temps. Quant ä l'histoire de sa vie, elle tient tout entie¿re dans ses livres. Mais elle ne s'y pre¿sente pas sous la forme de ces confessions qui permettent ä certains e¿crivains de refaire tant de pathe¿tiques itine¿raires ä notre usage. Si les moindres e¿pisodes de sa biographie nous ont e¿te¿ conserve¿s par une prodigieuse me¿moire qui se souvient, apre¿s un demi-sie¿cle, de la couleur du ciel d'Alexandrie ou de Naples, ou¿ il passa ses premie¿res anne¿es, et de la perle baroque du soleil dans la brume plombagine, derrie¿re les facades ve¿nitiennes, c'est au hasard de son ¿uvre qu'ils sont re¿partis, pe¿le-me¿le dans cette ine¿puisable re¿serve d'anecdotes, d'histoires incroyables dont un grand nombre attendent encore d'e¿tre raconte¿es ä leur tour. Blaise Cendrars annonce tant de livres que les renseignements qu'il nous donne sur sa propre vie dans les premiers, nous parai¿tront biento¿t rudimentaires." ¿ Louis Parrot."

"Les Goncourt furent "un grand e¿crivain". Ils en eurent tous les caracte¿res : l¿originalite¿, la fe¿condite¿, et la diversite¿. L¿originalite¿ est le don premier, myste¿rieux et formidable ; sans lui, toutes les autres qualite¿s de l¿e¿crivain sont ste¿riles, nuisibles, et me¿me un peu ridicules, le jour oü l¿homme de lettres laborieux et intelligent, mais pas davantage, fier de multiples aptitudes, se veut dresse¿ en statue sur un pie¿destal de tomes. Plus digne de gloire est le ge¿nie intermittent ou soudain qui se manifeste par de capricieux e¿clairs ou par la lueur inattendue d¿un rayon seul et qüon ne reverra pas. Les Goncourt appartiennent ä la caste des ge¿nies continus et sans de¿faillance ; s¿ils ne doivent pas e¿tre nombre¿s parmi les demi-dieux, ils le seront parmi les he¿ros qui accumule¿rent un total de belles actions e¿gal ä une ¿uvre unique et grandiose. Chacun des livres des Goncourt fut une de ces belles actions, chacune d¿une beaute¿ diffe¿rente et neuve. Historiens, appliquant aux e¿ve¿nements d¿hier la me¿thode documentaire d¿Augustin Thierry, ils restitue¿rent, en place d¿une vision de parade, un XVIIIe sie¿cle vivant et since¿re, rajeuni par la typique anecdote, e¿claire¿ par le sourire des femmes, explique¿ par le costume, par le billet, par l¿estampe, par le cri de la rue, par l¿e¿pigramme, par le mot. Cette sorte d¿histoire n¿est pas toute l¿histoire, mais c¿est peut-e¿tre la seule qui puisse inte¿resser de¿sormais des esprits devenus sceptiques par trop de lectures et plus curieux de comprendre les diffe¿rences que de ramener ä l¿unite¿ la diversite¿ des e¿ve¿nements. Si l¿on ne retient de l¿histoire que les faits les plus ge¿ne¿raux, ceux qui se pre¿tent aux paralle¿les et aux the¿ories, il suffit, comme disait Schopenhauer, de confe¿rer avec He¿rodote le journal du matin : tout l¿interme¿diaire, re¿pe¿tition e¿vidente et fatale des faits les plus lointains et des faits les plus re¿cents, devient inutile et fastidieux ; Bossuet le rejette. Ce fut la premie¿re originalite¿ des Goncourt de cre¿er de l¿histoire avec les de¿tritus me¿mes de l¿histoire."

Italien 1960: wegen eines dummen Jungenstreichs wird der siebzehnjährige eher schüchterne Mauro von seinem despotischen Vater kurz vor dem Abitur aus der Schule entfernt und zu seinem Onkel nach Deutschland verbannt. Nach anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten findet er sich in der fremden Kultur zurecht, bis ein weiteres dramatisches Ereignis ihn erneut aus der Bahn wirft. Er flieht, landet in der Fremdenlegion und wird in Algerien, wo die Endphase des Unabhängigkeitskriegs tobt, durch unbarmherziges Training, gefährliche Kampfeinsätze und eine schmutzige Attacke gegen ihn zu einem Wesen, von dem er nicht geglaubt hätte, dass es in ihm steckt.

Le Sentiment du Beau et le Sentiment Poétique" est un ouvrage qui explore les concepts du sentiment de la beauté et du sentiment poétique, cherchant à comprendre la nature de ces expériences esthétiques.L'ouvrage aborde des questions philosophiques sur la perception de la beauté, les émotions liées à cette perception, et la manière dont la poésie peut être une expression artistique de ces sentiments. Les thèmes de l'esthétique et de la poésie sont souvent explorés de manière philosophique pour comprendre la nature de l'expérience artistique.