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Emma es una joven inteligente y rica que vive en la Inglaterra rural. Emma, confiada en su habilidad para hacer coincidir parejas, se involucra en los asuntos amorosos de quienes la rodean, intentando jugar a ser casamentera. Sin embargo, a medida que avanza la historia, sus intervenciones no siempre resultan como ella esperaba, llevándola a descubrir verdades sobre el amor, las relaciones y su propio carácter.

Step into the delightful world of Emma, Jane Austen’s timeless masterpiece that weaves humor, romance, and sharp social commentary. Set in the charming village of Highbury, the story follows the adventures of Emma Woodhouse, a clever yet self-assured young woman who prides herself on her matchmaking skills. Determined to pair her friends with suitable partners, Emma’s meddling often leads to a whirlwind of misunderstandings and unintended consequences.As Emma navigates the intricacies of love, friendship, and social expectations, she begins to discover her own flaws and learns valuable ...

This is perhaps one of the best-loved of all journals. William Wordsworth's sister, Dorothy, began it in May 1800 and resolved to keep it for a short time. She continued it for nearly three years. In it, she brought the Dove Cottage years to vivid and intimate life. She noted the walks and weather, the friends, country neighbours, and travellers on the roads. She set down accounts of the garden, of Wordsworth's marriage, their concern for Coleridge, and the composition of Wordsworth's poetry.

Most of what we say about books is really about the words inside them: the rosy nostalgic glow for childhood reading, the lifetime companionship of a much-loved novel. But books are things as well as words, objects in our lives as well as worlds in our heads. All books are, as Stephen King put it, 'a uniquely portable magic'. Here, Emma Smith shows us why. Portable Magic unfurls an exciting and iconoclastic new story of the book in human hands, exploring when, why and how it acquired its particular hold over us.

This electrifying new audiobook thrives on revealing, not resolving, the ambiguities of Shakespeare's plays and their changing topicality. It introduces an intellectually, theatrically and ethically exciting writer who engages with intersectionality as much as with Ovid, with economics as much as poetry: who writes in strikingly modern ways about individual agency, privacy, politics, celebrity and sex.

For centuries past, and all across the world, there are words for a certain kind of woman. Words that raise our hackles, fire up our blood. Words that tell a story. In this blazing cauldron of a book, the boldest writers of our day take up these words and take up their pen, celebrating fifty years of Virago.

From South Park to Kathy Acker, and from Lars Von Trier to Sex and the City, women's sexual organs are demonized. Rees traces the fascinating evolution of this demonization, considering how calling the "c-word" obscene both legitimates and perpetuates the fractured identities of women globally. Rees demonstrates how writers, artists, and filmmakers contend with the dilemma of the vagina's puzzlingly "covert visibility".

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Looking for a delightful escape into the world of romance and manners? Look no further than Jane Austen's Emma! This classic novel offers a charming and witty look at love, friendship, and self-discovery. With its relatable characters and engaging plot, Emma is a must-listen for fans of Austen and anyone looking for a heartwarming and enjoyable audiobook experience. Don't miss out on this chance to lose yourself in the world of Emma – start listening today!https://www.solgood.org - Check our our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, short stories, & 10 hour sounds for ...

Virginia Woolf: The Essays contains the most important and impactful of Woolf's non-fiction writing, including five essay collections and her most renowned essay: A Room of One's Own. Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English novelist and essayist regarded as one of the foremost modernist literary figures of the twentieth century. During the interwar period, Woolf was a significant figure in London literary society and a member of the famous Bloomsbury Group.

Epic poetry and tragic drama provide us with some of the richest ancient Greek depictions of women who are married to soldiers. In tales of the Trojan War, as told by Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, we encounter these mythical warriors' wives: Penelope, isolated but resourceful as she awaits the return of Odysseus after his lengthy absence; the war widow Andromache, enslaved and displaced from her homeland after the fall of Troy; the unfaithful and murderous Clytemnestra; and Tecmessa, a war captive who witnesses her partner's breakdown and suicide in the aftermath of battle.

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I’m Emma Claire Wilson, and this is EEEEK! I’m an Author. This podcast will chart my journey from getting drunk 10 years ago so I could tell my husband I wanted to write a book, right through to being published this summer with Avon Harper Collins. Along the way we’ll be joined by some of my friends from the book world, including debut authors, mentors and publishing professionals as we dig in to what it really takes to get your book from pen to print. A warts and all deep dive into what it really takes to be a traditionally published author.

Presented here are 3 short works by Virginia Woolf, each a unique consideration of the work of Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The essays included are: The Father: Woolf's ruminations of family and, particularly, the father within the works of Dostoyevsky. More Dostoyevsky: Further thoughts on Dostoyevsky's work, an author of whom she once wrote “It is directly obvious that he is the greatest writer ever born." In Cranford: A comedic exploration of Dostoyevsky's work where Woolf transplants the great master into English provincial life to explore the unique nature of his work and the English nature.

"Emma" by Jane Austen is a timeless tale of matchmaking and self-discovery in 19th-century England, where Emma Woodhouse learns valuable lessons about love and social dynamics. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books and to become a narrator. Follow us on Instagram @krity.app and stay updated with the latest releases.

The acclaimed best-selling author of Bel Canto and Truth & Beauty discusses her 2016 novel, Commonwealth. Told with equal measures of humor and heartbreak, the book tells the enthralling and tender story of how an unexpected romantic encounter irrevocably changes two families' lives. In conversation with Emma Straub ( Modern Lovers). An excerpt from the novel will be performed by Alan Alda.

A cautionary tale about the evils of interference, matchmaking and good intentions turned awry, Emma is the study of a young woman raised without sufficient discipline or occupation. Handsome, clever and rich, Emma is the epitome of what a young woman should be in Regency England, except for the fact that her indulgent father and lack of a mother have left her spoiled and used to getting her own way. Emma's only true critic and voice of reason is Mr. Knightley, a gentleman whose opinion she values greatly. She delights in meddling in the romantic affairs of everyone around her, thinking ...

Enter the charming world of Emma - A Jane Austen Novel and discover why this novel is a classic of English literature! Follow the story of Emma Woodhouse, a young woman trying to find her place in the world and navigate the complexities of love and friendship, as she becomes embroiled in the lives of those around her. With its engaging characters, clever plot, and themes of love and self-discovery, Emma is a must-listen for anyone interested in classic literature or the works of Jane Austen. So why wait? Start listening to Emma today and be entertained and enlightened by Austen's wit and ...

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