Risultati per "Anonymous" in Storia e critica della letteratura

The oldest long poem in Old English, written about AD 1,000, Beowulf tells the story of a great warrior of southern Scandinavia, in both youth and maturity. The monster Grendel terrorizes the Scyldings of Hrothgar's Danish Kingdom until Beowulf defeats him. As a result, he has to face her enraged mother. Beowulf dies after a battle against a fierce dragon.

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Step into the fascinating world of 1736 as we delve into the insights of an anonymous author who, after sampling a plethora of questionable beers and ales throughout London and beyond, imparts his brewing wisdom. In this enthralling treatise, he meticulously details each stage of the brewing process, sharing his thoughts on the best practices for creating exceptional beverages. While some of his suggestions have stood the test of time, others—such as the use of pond water in the mash—might raise eyebrows among todays brewing aficionados. So, why not add another log to the fire, pour ...

In this insightful guide, I speak directly to aspiring writers—those with the innate talent for storytelling who seek guidance in the art of crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and mastering various narrative techniques. While no school can guarantee the birth of a novelist, there exists a wealth of shared knowledge in the realm of writing that can be effectively taught. I will demonstrate that the two essential ingredients for successful novel-writing are (1) a captivating story and (2) the skill to tell it with finesse. In essence, my stance is clear while teaching alone ...

A whimsical collection of stories about a wandering street urchin, Lazarillo de Tormes is a classic of the Spanish Golden Age, even paid homage in Cervantes’ Don Quixote. Rendered homeless by the arrest of his father and poverty of his mother, the boy Lazarillo has no choice but to go out and find masters to serve. Unfortunately, each of his masters is worse than the one before, and in each case Lazarillo is cast upon his own wits in order to survive. Clever, hungry, and desperate, he always has a sharp eye for lessons on how to outwit the greedy and unscrupulous people who surround him. ...

La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes by Anonymous. La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades (más conocida como Lazarillo de Tormes) es una novela española anónima, escrita en primera persona y en estilo epistolar (como una sola y larga carta), cuyas ediciones conocidas más antiguas datan de 1554. En ella se cuenta de forma autobiográfica la vida de un niño, Lázaro de Tormes, en el siglo XVI, desde su nacimiento y su miserable infancia hasta que contrae matrimonio, ya en su edad adulta. Esta obra es considerada precursora de la novela picaresca por elementos como el ...

Beowulf by Anonymous. Beowulf is an Old English poem, an epic in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines, contained in the Nowell Codex. It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. The date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating is for the manuscript, which was produced between AD 975 and 1025. Scholars call the anonymous author the "Beowulf poet". The story is set in pagan Scandinavia in the 5th and 6th centuries. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of ...

Historia Apollonii Regis Tyri by anonymous (Latin). Apollonius of Tyre is the subject of an ancient short novella, popular during medieval times. Existing in numerous forms in many languages, the text is thought to be translated from an ancient Greek manuscript, now lost. The earliest manuscripts of the tale, in a Latin version, date from the 9th or 10th century; the most widespread Latin versions are those of Gottfried von Viterbo, who incorporated it into his Pantheon of 1185 as if it were actual history, and a version in the Gesta Romanorum. Shakespeare's play Pericles, Prince of Tyre ...

Writer's Anonymous is a podcast where writeaholics (sorry writers & storytellers) join join Ty Williams, to not only discuss our lives as writers/storytellers, but also the ups & downs that comes with it.

Cincinnati, OH hip-hop artist Anonymous The Author, hosts this podcast, each episode is themed around pieces of literature throughout history(poems, short stories, quotes, stanzas, etc) which he quotes at the beginning of each podcast. He then goes on to share his opinions and thoughts on music, pop culture and current events.

A German Deserter's War Experience by Anonymous. The author of this 1917 narrative, who escaped from Germany and military service after 14 months of fighting in France, did not wish to have his name made public, fearing reprisals against his relatives. The vivid description of the life of a common German soldier during “The Great War” aroused much interest when it was published in the United States in serial form. Here was a warrior against his will, a hater of militarism for whom there was no romance in war, but only butchery and brutality, grime and vermin, inhuman toil and ...

A Fiction Podcast about the Forgotten Boro

“Ghost Writers, Anonymous,” is an inspirational and interactive podcast where we create worlds through words and writing.

Like a geriatric phoenix, Adventure Club Podcast hosts John, Matt, and Jason have arisen from the ashes of podcast hell to bring forth an all-new semi-regular podcast all about pop-culture over-indulgence with Pop Culture Anonymous!

Kaycie a normal fan and Alex a rabid fan re read and discuss the Animorphs one book at a time.

Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, T.O.S.F., (8 May 1786 – 4 August 1859), commonly known in English as St John Vianney, was a French parish priest who is venerated in the Catholic Church as a saint and as the patron saint of all priests. He is often referred to as the "Curé d'Ars". He became internationally notable for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish because of the radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings. Catholics attribute this to his saintly life, mortification, his persevering ministry in the sacrament of confession, and his ardent devotion to the ...

The diary of an upper middle class Austrian girl, this book describes her life between the ages of eleven and fourteen. It's a coming of age story full of angst, boys, and questions. (Summary by KHand)

A collection of short poems describing every book of the Bible (both Old and New testament) for young children to read in order to help them learn about the Bible. (Summary by Elsie Selwyn )

CULTUS ARBORUM is a descriptive account of Phallic Tree worship with illustrative legends, superstitions, usages, et cetera, exhibiting its origin and development amongst Eastern and Western Nations of the World from the Earliest to Modern Times (1890). - Summary by the Author

The Exeter Book (Codex Exoniensis). This book was presented to his Cathedral by Leofric, the first Bishop of Exeter, about the middle of the 11th century. It is preserved in the Cathedral Library at Exeter; the first leaves are missing, and the last leaves are injured; the handwriting of the MS belongs probably to the first half of the 11th century.In the catalogue of Leofric’s donations to his cathedral, this volume is entered as 'one great English book on various subjects, composed in verse'.The Exeter Book is the largest extant manuscript of Old English literature and containing ...