Author : Henry Eliot
Publisher : Random House
Page : 1904 pages
File Size : 42,96 MB
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0141990937
**Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year** The Penguin Classics Book is a reader's companion to the largest library of classic literature in the world. Spanning 4,000 years from the legends of Ancient Mesopotamia to the poetry of the First World War, with Greek tragedies, Icelandic sagas, Japanese epics and much more in between, it encompasses 500 authors and 1,200 books, bringing these to life with lively descriptions, literary connections and beautiful cover designs.
Author : William Harris Elson
Publisher :
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 11,66 MB
Release : 1920
Category : Readers
ISBN :
Author : Nancy Faber
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 38,75 MB
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1616779152
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 1 celebrates great masterworks of Western music, including symphony themes, opera gems, and classical favorites. The melodies of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and other master composers are arranged at just the right level for adult beginners and for those who are returning to the keyboard. Section 1 features piano arrangements with minimal hand position changes, and many selections include an optional duet part. Section 2 introduces the I, IV, and V7 chords in the key of C major, harmonizing themes such as Sibelius's Finlandia, Schubert's The Trout, and Mendelssohn's Spring Song. Section 3 presents the primary chords in the key of G major, with arrangements of Vivaldi's Autumn (from The Four Seasons), Mozart's theme from The Magic Flute, Lizst's Liebestraum, and more.
Author : Nancy Faber
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,68 MB
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1616779195
(Faber Piano Adventures ). In this inspiring collection, late-elementary to early-intermediate pianists will find appealing arrangements that advance skills while exploring masterworks of Western music. The famous orchestral, keyboard, and operatic repertoire here spans four periods of music history. In the Baroque & Classical section, discover the elegance of Bach, the beauty of Mozart and the passion of Beethoven. Through the pages of the Romantic & Impressionistic section, sample the lyricism of Chopin, the drama of Grieg, and the atmosphere of Debussy. May the melodies of these and many other composers open an enduring world of expression and sound.
Author : Tom Butler-Bowdon
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 28,65 MB
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1857884736
Explore the key wisdom and figures of psychology's development over 50 books, hundreds of ideas, and a century of time.
Author : Donna Hay
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,8 MB
Release : 2002-10-22
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0060095245
In Modern Classics, Australia's bestselling food writer Donna Hay takes the food from the past we love the most and makes it irresistibly new. Then she looks at what's the best of the new and turns it into a cooking classic. Coleslaw gets a well-deserved makeover while free-form ratatouille tart enters the classics category. Chicken soup comes of age again while the fresh, crunchy and healthy rice paper roll makes its debut. Modem Classics is set to become the contemporary commonsense cookbook of a new generation and an indispensable handbook to those of cooking age now. More practical inspiration from Donna Hay.
Author : Wayne Carini
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 46,67 MB
Release : 2021-03-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781954342026
Whether you're a first-time novice or a seasoned pro, buying and owning a classic car starts with getting the facts from an expert. And there's no one better equipped to give you the insider's perspective than Wayne Carini, host of the internationally acclaimed TV program, Chasing Classic Cars. Borrowing on his years of experience buying and selling cars around the world, uncovering dust-covered barn finds or crafting award-winning restorations, Wayne's Guide to Affordable Classics puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to making an informed decision. In this first volume, Wayne and his friends have selected 25 different collectible classics from around the world, each with a detailed and illustrated profile that includes the history of each car, what's it like to drive, and what to look out for if you're in the market. From the Aston Martin Vanquish to the Fiat 124 Spider, you'll get the insider's view of what to look for - and what to look out for. With full-color images, hot tips and detailed specification tables, Affordable Classics guarantees to keep the chase alive between episodes of Chasing Classic Cars.
Author : Italo Calvino
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 47,15 MB
Release : 2014-12-16
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0544146379
A posthumously published collection of thirty-six essays offering Italo Calvino's invigorating and illuminating analysis of his most treasured literary classics.
Author : Elisa Gabbert
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,39 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781939568267
Literary Nonfiction. Women's Studies. Memoir. Cultural Criticism. In THE WORD PRETTY Elisa Gabbert brings together humor and observational intelligence to create a roving and curious series of lyrical essays on writing, reading, and living. Combining elements of criticism, meditation, and personal essay, this book reveals a poet's attention turned to subjects from translation to aphorism, from unreliable memory to beauty and the male gaze.
Author : Kevin Smokler
Publisher :
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 34,91 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1616146567
What do the great books of youth have to say about life now? Smokler's essays on the classics--witty, down-to-earth, appreciative, and insightful--are divided into 10 sections, each covering an archetypical stage of life, from youth and first love to family, loss, and the future.
