18 books like Le barbier de Séville
History of American Literature
The wide use of the author's History of English Literature, the favor with which it has been received in all parts of the United States, and the number of earnest requests for a History of American Literature on the same plan, have led to the writing of this book. It has not appeared sooner because the author has followed his rule of making a careful first-hand study, not only of all the matter…
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Les tragiques
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Immortality
Immortality
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George Bernard Shaw
"Most people either say that they agree with Bernard Shaw or that they do not understand him. I am the only person who understands him, and I do not agree with him." -- G. K. C.
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Hernani
L'auteur de ce drame ecrivait il y a peu de semaines a propos d'un poete mort avant l'age: «...Dans ce moment de melee et de tourmente litteraire, qui faut-il plaindre, ceux qui meurent ou ceux qui combattent? Sans doute, il est triste de voir un poete de vingt ans qui s'en va, une lyre qui se brise, un avenir qui s'evanouit; mais n'est-ce pas quelque chose aussi que le repos? N'est-il pas…
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The doorbell rang
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Annonce Faite a Marie, L'
"The action revolves around the relationship between the two sisters who are totally different i temperament and yet who are indissolubly joined. Violaine is the good sister who will represent Christian charity in its fullest sense. Mara (whose name in Hebrew means 'bitter') is the jealous sister who will, at the end of the play murder Violaine ..." -- Introduction.
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Narration
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He, the one who gets slapped
Paul Beaumont is a scientist who labored for years alone to prove his radical theories on the origin of mankind. Baron Regnard becomes his patron, enabling him to do research while living in his mansion. One day, Beaumont announces to his beloved wife Marie and the baron that he has proved all his theories and is ready to present them before the Academy of the Sciences. He leaves the arrangements…
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The Metamorphosis
The Metamorphosis
Gregor Samsa hates his job. He works himself to exhaustion as a traveling salesman to support a family that takes him for granted. One morning, his whole life changes. He wakes up to discover that he has turned into a giant insect. As he and his family come to grips with the fantastical event, The Metamorphosis explores themes of alienation, family loyalty, and unconditional love.
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Axël
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L'Ecole Des Femmes
Chrysalde. Vous venez, dites-vous, pour lui donner la main ? Arnolphe. Oui, je veux terminer la chose dans demain. Chrysalde. Nous sommes ici seuls ; et l'on peut, ce me semble, sans craindre d'etre ouis, y discourir ensemble : voulez-vous qu'en ami je vous ouvre mon coeur ? Votre dessein pour vous me fait trembler de peur ; et de quelque facon que vous tourniez l'affaire, prendre femme est a…
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Le Cid
CHIMÉNEElvire, m'as-tu fait un rapport bien sincère ?Ne déguises-tu rien de ce qu'a dit mon père ?ELVIRETous mes sens à moi-même en sont encore charmés :Il estime Rodrigue autant que vous l'aimez,Et si je ne m'abuse à lire dans son âme,Il vous commandera de répondre à sa flamme.
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Writing for your life
In the tradition of Annie Dillard and Natalie Goldberg, this resource for writers and non-writers alike shows the act of writing to be a dynamic means of knowing, healing, and creating the body, mind, and spirit.
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Phèdre
Phèdre est un tourbillon de folie amoureuse et de sang. Des divinités invisibles égarent les héros de Racine, les jetant dans la fureur... Héritière d'une lignée maudite, Phèdre devrait aimer le prince Thésée, son mari. Elle brûle au contraire pour son beau-fils Hippolyte, d'une fièvre qui la ronge, la conduit au délire et au crime. Plongée dans " l'inimaginable enfer " de la jalousie, elle…
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A Guide to Modern Econometrics
This revised and updated edition of A Guide to Modern Econometrics continues to explore a wide range of topics in modern econometrics by focusing on what is important for doing and understanding empirical work. It serves as a guide to alternative techniques with the emphasis on the intuition behind the approaches and their practical relevance.New material includes Monte Carlo studies, weak…
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A Handbook of Primary Commodities in the Global Economy
The world is going through an exceptional commodity boom triggered by a global demand shock largely caused by the sudden emergence of China and India as sizeable raw material importers. Prices of numerous commodities tripled between 2003 and 2006, resulting in huge windfalls for producers and a financial squeeze on consumers. A Handbook of Primary Commodities in the Global Economy is a guide to…
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The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Catering Business
The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Catering Business
The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Catering Business is all you need to make your passion your profession! Do you enjoy cooking for others? Is your buffet table a work of art? Are your parties the best in the neighborhood? Then catering may be a great career for you!It's all here-from getting licenses and choosing the perfect name to developing menus and getting the word out. Seasoned…
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