Showing results for "Friend" in Literary History & Criticism

During the 1930s at Oxford, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams - remarkable friends, writers, and scholars - met regularly to discuss philosophy and literature and to read aloud from their own works in progress. Calling themselves the Inklings, their circle grew. It was in this company that such classics as The Lord of the Rings, The Screwtape Letters, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe first found an audience.

Sneaking around with my brother’s best friend is the least of my worries…Haunted by my last heartbreak, I have sworn off my brother’s friends. They are nothing but trouble.Especially Alec Wolfe: heir to a billion-dollar fortune, high school hockey star, and my brother's best friend.I despise everything about him… that is until he sneaks into my bedroom during my brother's party and tangles me into a dangerous web of secrets and lies. Alec takes everything from me that night, including my heart.But as fate would have it, an ominous stalker, menacing threats, and sinister secrets ...

To celebrate a hundred years since Sylvia Beach published James Joyce’s Ulysses, and to encourage readers to engage (or re-engage) with this spirited, funny, life-changing book, Shakespeare and Company, Paris—in partnership with Penguin Classics and Hay Festival—created an ensemble recording of the unabridged text, released as a free podcast between the centenary of the publication on 2nd February 2022 and Bloomsday on June 16 2022.Read by more than a hundred writers, artists, comedians and musicians from all over the world— including Sally Rooney, Margaret Atwood, Stephen Fry, Pete...

Nancy K. Miller describes her friendships with three well-known scholars and literary critics: Carolyn Heilbrun, Diane Middlebrook, and Naomi Schor. Their relationships were simultaneously intimate and professional, emotional and intellectual, animated by the ferment of the women’s movement. Friendships like these sustained the generation of women whose entrance into male-dominated professions is still reshaping American society. The stories of their intertwined lives and books embody feminism’s belief in the political importance of personal experience.

Selections from the varied writings of a 17th century English doctor with a well-stocked mind, an interest in the new science of his age and a deep religious faith. His prose is famous for its Baroque complexity and its frequent eloquence. Sir Thomas endowed English with numerous quotations and was a notable coiner of words, many of which are still in common use. - Summary by Barbara Baker

Book 5 of the story of Mildred Keith by Martha Finley. We join Mildred as she settles into home life as wife and mother. We also see the rest of the Keith children begin to make starts of their own - some near to home, and others far away and perhaps lost forever. The Dinsmore cousins continue to be part of the story as well. - Summary by Michelle Hannah

Speak Friend and Enter is a weekly discussion on all things Lord of the Rings hosted by friends Lydia & Stephanie. Come along with us as we explore the world of Tolkien through deep dives, read-alongs, and laugh-alongs.

This recording of the 1931 (1947 second edition) book about Yosemite National Park comprises the narrative text about the Park from its discovery by non-natives in the Indian War of 1851 to the mid-twentieth century. The printed book contains dozens of early photographs and drawings, as well as an extensive timeline and bibliography, which are not here recorded. The author (1894-1967) was an ecologist, historian, and administrator. He was an officer of the U.S. National Park Service for thirty four years, serving as the Chief Naturalist of Yosemite from 1923-1929 and later as Park ...

What's up? I'm Kevin, a pharmacist turned YouTuber, inbound sales strategist, and jiu-jitsu practitioner. The Friend Zone is where we talk about the BTS of entrepreneurship, mental health, and art of making friends. No gurus or Clickfunnel bros, just good vibes with IRL & internet friends.

Join book besties, Con and Lauren, along with their gamer husbands, Jon and Kyle, for book club discussions as they dive into popular fantasy series and share reactions, conversations, theories, and laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Storytime with Angel Bonnet and Friends! 🌟 Curl up, get cozy, and join Angel Bonnet and her delightful friends as they bring stories to life with heart, humor, and imagination. Each episode is filled with enchanting tales, friendly voices, and timeless lessons that spark joy for listeners of all ages. Whether you’re winding down for bedtime, enjoying family time, or just need a little magic in your day, this is the perfect place to listen, laugh, and dream. ✨ Subscribe and let the stories begin! https://youtube.com/@storytimewithangelandbonnet24?si=mamws0Z6rSq2bKLN

A PRODUCTION BY PIGEON PUBLISHING HOUSEPigeon Audiobooks brings together the most influential works in history — classics of finance, philosophy, personal development and more — narrated with premium quality and designed to accompany you while you build a stronger and more prosperous life. Timeless, accessible content, created to help you learn at any moment of the day.Listen to our collections:(Available in Spanish and English.)Pigeon Audiobooks: FinancePigeon Audiobooks: Top 100 Best-SellingPigeon Audiobooks: PhilosophyPigeon Audiobooks: ClassicsPigeon Audiobooks: Musical EditionPigeon ...

⚡️ A horror podcast that feels like hanging out with friends! A few quotes from listeners: 😄 "This podcast helped get me through lockdown. Love it!" - Jennifer Carstens 😄 "I usually try to catch your show Sunday afternoons on YouTube. I've come to look at you, Rick, Pete, Matt and others as buddies." - Ed Kinter 😄 "Thanks for reminding me that reading is a joy." - Adam Taylor ------------- 🍁 Join us as we discuss cosmic horror, weird fiction, Lovecraftian horror, horror movies, books, and related topics. I mean... all KINDS of related topics. Especially horror. 🍁 Guests have...

This satire on the U.S.A.'s myth of being the "Home of the Oppressed, where all men are free and equal", is unrelenting in its pursuit of justice through exposure. It draws a scathingly shameful portrait of how Chinese immigrants were treated in 19th century San Francisco. (Introduction by John Greenman)

The author writes his experiences with the Sakai peoples in the Malay peninsula (SE Asia), focusing on their lifestyle and customs. What impressed him the most of their culture was their simple way of life, which he was seeking as a escape from the "civilized" society. His adventures and challenges are depicted in marvelous detail. - Summary by Mario Pineda

A fearless and darkly comic essay collection about race, justice and the limits of good intentions from the editor in chief of Catapult. In this stunning debut collection, award-winning voice actor and cultural critic Tajja Isen explores the absurdity of living in a world that has grown fluent...

Alive with the intoxicating magic of summer in New England, former editor of the New York Times Book Review Charles McGrath’s evocative memoir looks back at that sun-soaked season, at family, youth, and a singular bond made at a time when he thought he was beyond making friends...

Charlotte Atkyns (née Walpole) was an English actress. She was widowed while still in her 20s, and became an agent in the French Revolution, notably for her attempts in rescuing the members of the former royal family of France from imprisonment. Introduction by Victorien Sardou of the French Academy. The language and ideas in this book reflect the period in which it was written. Librivox does not censor works recorded. Some readers and listeners may be offended. (Summary by LynneT)

The sermons in this collection were preached in Hanson Place Methodist Episcopal Church during the month of January, 1896. Afterwards, they were printed in this volume, intended as a companion to Christ and His Friends. The Rev. Banks hoped that this volume would be "still more valuable to earnest Christian workers, who ... are seeking to win souls to the Master." -Summary by Devorah Allen

This is a collection of thirty-one revival sermons, all of which were preached in the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Cleveland, Ohio, during the month of January, 1900. They were then collected and published, in order to be an inspiration and a help in the work of winning souls to Christ. - Summary by Devorah Allen, adapted from preface