Showing results for "Change" in Literary History & Criticism

For anyone who ever wondered what Marcel Proust had in mind when he wrote the one-and-a-quarter-million words of In Search of Lost Time (while bedridden no less), Alain de Botton has the answer. For, in this stylish, erudite and frequently hilarious book, de Botton dips deeply into Proust’s life and work - his fiction, letter, and conversations – and distils from them that rare self-help manual: one that is actually helpful.

Ruth had fostered a lifelong love of reading, and from the moment she first encountered Pride and Prejudice in the 1940s she had looked to Jane Austen's heroines as her models for the sort of woman she wanted to become. She resolved to re-read Austen's six novels; to reflect on her life in relation to what she discovered in each of them. And as Ruth read between the lines of both the novels and her own life, she began to reclaim her voice.

Using Australia as a springboard, this book explores the science in folk history. It looks at ancient tales and traditions that may in all probability be rooted in scientifically verifiable fact and can be explored via geological evidence, such as the biblical flood. Nowadays the majority of our historical knowledge comes from the written word, but in The Edge of Memory, Patrick Nunn explores the largely untapped resource of the collective human memory that is held in stories. This important book explores the wider implications for our knowledge of how human society has developed through the millennia.

This gripping, deeply thoughtful book considers the future of civilization in the light of what we know about climate change and related threats. David Orr, an award-winning, internationally recognized leader in the field of sustainability and environmental education, pulls no punches: Even with the Paris Agreement of 2015, Earth systems will not reach a new equilibrium for centuries.

Poet, educator, and social activist Gwendolyn Brooks was a singular force in American culture. The first Black woman to be named United States poet laureate, Brook’s poetry, fiction, and social commentary shed light on the beauty of humanity, the distinct qualities of Black life and community, and the destructive effects of racism, sexism, and class inequality. A collection of 30 essays combining critical analysis and personal reflection, The Whiskey of Our Discontent presents essential elements of Brooks' oeuvre - on race, gender, class, community, and poetic craft.

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📘 New Episodes Every Saturday & Sunday! Welcome to "Change Your Life by Book's", a podcast where we explore life-changing ideas from the world’s best books on self-help, mindset, and personal growth. Each episode brings you powerful insights, practical lessons, and real motivation — all in simple language that anyone can understand. If you want to improve your habits, boost confidence, think clearly, and grow in life — this podcast is for you. 🎧 Tune in every weekend and start your journey to a better, smarter, and more successful life — one book at a time! .

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Welcome to The Power to Change with Manish Powar – a podcast about healing, surrender, and the journey toward lasting transformation. I’m Manish, a counselor and author of 10 books on mental health, addiction recovery, spiritual growth, and inner healing. In this show, I share reflections from my work, stories from my books, and interviews with people on the frontlines of recovery and faith-based healing. Whether you're struggling, supporting someone in pain, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of how change happens—this space is for you. Join me as we explore spiritual recovery

Exploring the first step on the entrepreneur's book writing journey: saying YES and committing to your expert book!Join bespoke book consultant, Danielle Mendoza, as she chats with entrepreneurs who want to write a book they can leverage to scale their business.

Honest and Lighthearted Conversations with the Authors Transforming Our World. If you love the written word, join us for conversations with top Christian authors about how books have transformed their lives. You’ll also hear about their motivation for writing, their process, and how they broke into publishing. Books can change the world, our communities, our churches, and our lives. The Writing for a Change podcast gives you an inside look into how that happens.

Author Nancy Flinchbaugh and other writers discuss writing for change, especially writing to build peace, justice and Earth care.

For 2500 years people have been debating how literature changes lives, and versions of those debates continue today in classrooms, school and library boardrooms, and state legislatures. The life-transforming potential of books caught the attention of Dante, Cervantes, Jane Austen, Percy Shelley, and many others. Better Living through Literature surveys what the great thinkers have said on the subject, from Plato and Aristotle to Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud to W. E. B Du Bois, Harold Bloom, and Martha Nussbaum.

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Where great storytelling meets craft. Four writer-friends dive into the most iconic fiction of the last century—not just to admire it, but to dissect it. We uncover what makes these stories unforgettable: sharp characters, masterful plots, and the social undercurrents that give them staying power. The result? A lively, intergenerational conversation that sparks insights for writers at every stage. Whether you're dreaming of your debut or leveling up your next bestseller, this is your place to learn how great stories are made.

Welcome to No Change Given, the dedicated podcast for caretakers of the Earth and everything in it, brought to you by Sophia Herod. Each month we’ll release a new episode with the change makers of today, from people all the way across the world, to those right on your doorstep. We’ll delve into up front and honest conversations, to find out what it really takes to make a change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Las Vegas-Clark County Librarian/author Jen Nails chats with authors, actors, comedians and librarians about why certain books from growing up made such a splash in their lives!Look for Season Three, out in late November, 2025, featuring local Las Vegas students Dara and Lyra, author Ken Lamug (National Book Festival Selection), author Willy Vlautin (Nevada Writers Hall of Fame), journalist Jane Borden (Carnegie Medal longlist), author Yamile Saied Méndez (Pura Belpré Award Winner), librarian Desmond London (Whitney Library, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District), author/illustrator Daria ...

Experienced change practioner, Petro du Pisani, explores 'change that works' and the people who make it happen. Recorded and produced at https://SolidGoldStudios.co.za #BeHeard

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