Showing results for "Beloved" in Literary History & Criticism

I remember seeing the huge Matterhorn reflected, in its minutest details, in a small mountain lakelet, many miles distant; and similarly, the life of Jesus is remarkably mirrored in this touching story. In fact, there are scenes in the life of Joseph which probably foreshadow events that are timed to happen in the near future, and which depict them with a vividness and minuteness not to be found elsewhere on the page of Scripture. It is here only that we can fully realize what will take place when the Lord Jesus makes Himself known to his brethren according to the flesh, and they exclaim, "It ...

In The World According to Narnia, Jonathan Rogers takes you further into the imaginative world of C. S. Lewis, helping you to view our world in the way that Narnia invites you to view it. Rogers shows how the storylines and characters from Narnia sing with biblical truth.

While our beloved book heroines and heroes embark on life changing journeys, we find mind-bending, heart-breaking adventures and meaning between the pages. Join us as we sit down with literary experts and passionate superfans to explore the authors who’ve shaped lives, sparked obsessions, and left lasting legacies. Each episode dives into the life, work, and impact of a different writer, uncovering personal stories from the people who love them most and know them best Ernesta & Steve

Scotland's beloved storyteller, George MacDonald, 19th-century Scottish novelist and poet, was reintroduced to 20th century Christians by C. S. Lewis, whose reading of MacDonald's Phantastes triggered his own spiritual awakening and conversion. Other renowned writers have voiced similar acknowledgements. G. K. Chesterton said of MacDonald, "If we test the matter of originality of attitude, George MacDonald was one of the three or four greatest men of the 19th century."

O. Henry, a master of short stories, penned over 600 tales that capture the essence of humanity. Among my personal favorites, Ive narrowed it down to 20 standout stories that exemplify his unique writing style and ability to bring characters to life in just a few words. From this selection, Ive chosen five exceptional works The Gift of the Magi, The Cop and the Anthem, Man about Town, A Cosmopolite in a Cafe, and Mammon and the Archer. Join me on this delightful journey as I read aloud these cherished stories, bringing to life the joy and wit that O. Henry has gifted us with over the years. ...

[Contains explicit content] In this a 2017 show, Susie introduces four new editions of Charles Bukowski’s short fiction and memoirs to Audible. The patron saint of barflies and brawlers with tender souls wrote prolifically; each sentence a gem.