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"Les Dimanches d'un Bourgeois de Paris" est une nouvelle écrite par l'écrivain français Guy de Maupassant. Il a été publié pour la première fois en 1880. Cette nouvelle fait partie de la collection d'¿uvres de Maupassant qui dépeignent la vie parisienne de la fin du XIXe siècle.L'histoire se déroule à Paris et suit un bourgeois qui profite de ses dimanches pour sortir de sa routine quotidienne et explorer la ville. Chaque dimanche, il découvre un nouvel aspect de la vie parisienne, que ce soit en visitant un musée, en fréquentant un café ou en se promenant dans les rues de la ville. Ces expériences variées reflètent les différentes facettes de la société parisienne à l'époque.La nouvelle explore des thèmes tels que la curiosité, l'ennui, la recherche de nouvelles expériences et le désir de s'évader de la monotonie de la vie quotidienne. Maupassant offre un regard perspicace sur la vie urbaine, la psychologie de son personnage principal et les rencontres qu'il fait tout au long de ses dimanches.Si vous êtes intéressé par la littérature réaliste du XIXe siècle, les nouvelles qui capturent la vie urbaine et les expériences des citadins, "Les Dimanches d'un Bourgeois de Paris" de Guy de Maupassant est une ¿uvre à ne pas manquer. C'est un exemple du style d'écriture concis et observateur de Maupassant, qui lui a valu une place prépondérante dans la littérature française.

"Les Enfants des Tuileries" est un roman écrit par l'écrivaine française Olga de Pitray. Le roman a été publié en 1861 et se déroule dans le contexte historique de la Révolution française.L'histoire se déroule à Paris, plus précisément aux Tuileries, le palais royal à l'époque de la monarchie. Le récit tourne autour des enfants de la famille royale, notamment les enfants du roi Louis XVI et de la reine Marie-Antoinette, qui sont détenus dans les Tuileries pendant la Révolution française. Le roman explore les défis et les drames auxquels sont confrontés ces jeunes membres de la famille royale, ainsi que les événements historiques tumultueux de l'époque."Les Enfants des Tuileries" mélange habilement la fiction avec des éléments historiques réels pour créer un récit captivant qui évoque l'atmosphère de cette période de l'histoire de la France. Le roman offre un aperçu des événements dramatiques de la Révolution française du point de vue des jeunes enfants royaux, ce qui ajoute une dimension émotionnelle à l'histoire.Si vous êtes intéressé par la Révolution française, les drames historiques et les romans qui évoquent des événements réels à travers des personnages fictifs, "Les Enfants des Tuileries" d'Olga de Pitray pourrait être une lecture stimulante pour vous. C'est un roman historique qui met en lumière les destins tragiques des enfants de la famille royale dans un contexte tumultueux de l'histoire française.

"The Iliad" is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to the legendary Greek poet Homer. It is one of the most famous and influential works of ancient literature. "The Iliad" is believed to have been composed around the 8th century BCE and is considered one of the earliest and greatest examples of epic poetry.The poem is set during the Trojan War and focuses on a short period in the final year of the conflict. It tells the story of the Greek hero Achilles and his anger, which leads to significant events on the battlefield. The poem explores themes of heroism, honor, fate, and the consequences of war. It also features numerous other legendary characters from Greek mythology, including Hector, Agamemnon, and Odysseus."The Iliad" is written in dactylic hexameter and consists of 24 books. It is celebrated for its vivid descriptions, its portrayal of the human condition, and its timeless exploration of the costs of war and the emotions of its characters. Homer's works, including "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," have had a profound and lasting impact on Western literature and culture.

"Les Épreuves de Raïssa" est un roman écrit par l'auteure française Henry Gréville, dont le vrai nom était Alice Marie Céleste Durand. Le roman a été publié en 1882 et est représentatif de la littérature du XIXe siècle, caractérisée par des thèmes romantiques et une exploration de la condition féminine.L'histoire de "Les Épreuves de Raïssa" met en lumière le destin de son héroïne éponyme, Raïssa, une jeune femme russe. Raïssa est une figure de la noblesse russe qui, à un moment donné de sa vie, est confrontée à des épreuves et à des difficultés. Le roman explore les thèmes de l'amour, de la famille, de la société et des luttes personnelles de Raïssa pour trouver sa place dans le monde.Le roman présente également des éléments de l'exotisme russe, avec des descriptions de la Russie et de sa culture, ainsi que des personnages et des coutumes locales. Les thèmes romantiques, la passion et l'intrigue font de "Les Épreuves de Raïssa" une ¿uvre caractéristique de la littérature du XIXe siècle.Si vous êtes intéressé par la littérature romantique du XIXe siècle et les romans qui explorent la vie et les défis des personnages féminins, "Les Épreuves de Raïssa" d'Henry Gréville pourrait être une lecture intéressante. C'est un exemple de la sensibilité littéraire de l'époque, avec des personnages complexes et des dilemmes émotionnels.

The story is set in Rome and follows the lives of a group of American and European expatriates. It centers around three American artists¿Hilda, Kenyon, and Miriam¿along with an Italian, Donatello, who is the descendant of a noble family with a mysterious secret. The novel explores themes of art, morality, and the consequences of sin. The title "The Marble Faun" refers to a famous statue in Rome and symbolizes the artistic and moral dilemmas faced by the characters.Nathaniel Hawthorne is known for his exploration of moral and psychological themes in his works, and "The Marble Faun" is no exception. The novel is celebrated for its symbolism, its vivid descriptions of Rome, and its examination of the complexities of human nature. It is considered one of Hawthorne's major works and a classic of American literature.

La storia è l¿eterno mistero del male che genera il bene, a dispetto dei suoi piani e delle sue intenzioni; della natura umana inferma, corrotta, paurosa, impotente, che, ingannata e ingannandosi, trascende di generazione in generazione se stessa e compie un¿opera grandiosa, eroica, sublime. Per questa ragione non c¿è istituzione, autorità, grandezza umana, la quale non abbia bisogno di una bella maschera. Per questa ragione la storia, come gli uomini la raccontano e la leggono, non è e non può essere se non un¿immensa bugia; e il giorno in cui un pazzo o uno scellerato la scrivesse vera, nessuno ¿ e sarebbe il suo giusto castigo ¿ gli crederebbe.

Dire dell¿opera scientifica di Ascanio Sobrero è certamente più facile che non per Avogadro, ma nondimeno è còmpito arduo perchè bisogna giudicare il chimico non tanto per sè stesso, quanto per l¿ambiente in cui si è trovato e per le conseguenze che hanno avuto per l¿industria chimica alcuni suoi lavori, e in modo particolare la sua scoperta della nitroglicerina. Ascanio Sobrero, nato nel 1812, ha incominciato gli studi universitari verso il 1830 quando nella nostra Università insegnava la chimica Giov. Ant. Giobert negli ultimi anni della sua vita, essendo il Giobert morto nel 1834.

I miei lauri gettai sotto i tuoi piedi, o Vittoria senz'ali. È giunta l'ora. Tu sorridi alla terra che tu predi.

Un Italiano ridusse a sistema l'arte di opprimere gli uomini sotto un governo arbitrario; io tento di ridurre a sistema l'arte piú nobile d'innalzare gli uomini a conoscere la dignità loro. L'Italia geme nell'inerzia sotto il peso della falsa politica e della superstizione: Ella è l'oggetto del disprezzo dell'Europa. I nostri castrati, i pittori, scultori, architetti, gli armoniosi e leziosi nostri rimatori formano il trastullo degli schiavi servendo alla pompa degli oppressori. Tristi noi che corriamo dietro l'illusione degli Artisti, e ci allontaniamo sviati dalle ricerche utili e virili! Questo Catechismo è scritto per gettare i semi di una conversione.

Le note contenute in questo quaderno, come negli altri, sono state scritte a penna corrente, per segnare un rapido promemoria. Esse sono tutte da rivedere e controllare minutamente, perché contengono certamente inesattezze, falsi accostamenti, anacronismi. Scritte senza aver presenti i libri cui si accenna, è possibile che dopo il controllo, debbano essere radicalmente corrette perché proprio il contrario di ciò che è scritto risulti vero. Occorre distruggere il pregiudizio molto diffuso che la filosofia sia un alcunché di molto difficile per il fatto che essa è l'attività intellettuale propria di una determinata categoria di scienziati specialisti o di filosofi professionali e sistematici.

"The Pollyanna" is a novel written by Eleanor H. Porter, first published in 1913. It is one of Porter's most famous works and has had a significant influence on popular culture.The story revolves around a young and optimistic orphan named Pollyanna Whittier. Despite facing numerous challenges and hardships in her life, Pollyanna adopts the "Glad Game" that her father taught her. The Glad Game involves finding something to be glad about in every situation, no matter how difficult. Pollyanna's infectious optimism and unwavering positive outlook on life begin to transform the people in her community."The Pollyanna" is known for introducing the term "Pollyanna" into the English language, referring to someone who is overly optimistic or always sees the bright side of things. The novel has been adapted into various films, television series, and other media, and it continues to be celebrated for its message of hope and positivity.

"The Apache Devil" is a novel written by the American author Edgar Rice Burroughs. This adventure novel was first published in 1933.The story is set in the American Southwest during the late 19th century and revolves around the character of Nick Gregory, a cowboy who gets caught up in a conflict between the U.S. Army, Apaches, and Mexican bandits. The plot includes elements of action, adventure, and conflict in the Wild West, and it explores themes of heroism and the challenges of frontier life.Edgar Rice Burroughs is best known for creating iconic characters like Tarzan and John Carter, and "The Apache Devil" is an example of his adventure fiction set in the American West. While not as well-known as some of his other works, it reflects his storytelling abilities and his knack for creating engaging narratives in various settings.

«Scolare» era nel medio evo un vocabolo, si può dire, sinonimo di «chierico». I chierici con la tonsura ricevevano un benefizio più o meno adeguato alle esigenze della loro vita e potevano perciò darsi agli «ozî» degli studi. Erano, come vedremo, ozî agitati e combattuti; ma ciò non toglie che essi fossero considerati dalle altre classi sociali, date all'armi o al commercio o all'agricoltura, come veri e propri ozî. I chierici si dividevano in «regolari» e «secolari»; gli uni e gli altri in obbligo di mantenere il celibato e l'abito chiericale, ma i primi erano aggravati di maggiori doveri che i secondi.

Perchè? esclamarono simultaneamente, a voce bassa, Andrea Petrovitch Khartof e Fedor Vassilich Karatajeff. Perchè? rispose rattenendosi un istante e gettando sui due interruttori uno sguardo, dentro al quale passò come una luce bianca, Boris Romanovitch Slotkin: perchè? Vi è forse sempre un perchè? Si può saperlo? Perchè tocca a noi questa grande battaglia contro lo czarismo, che dura da quasi mezzo secolo, e nella quale perdemmo tante migliaia di martiri? Il progresso.... interruppe con accento ironico Fedor Vassilich Karatajeff.

Di questo ideale, di cui adombra i lineamenti Giovanni Boccaccio, non hai finora che segni, indizi, frammenti. Il suo lato positivo è una sensualità nobilitata dalla coltura e trasformata nel culto della forma come forma, il regno solitario dell'arte nell'anima tranquilla e idillica: di che trovi l'espressione filosofica nell'Accademia platonica, massime nel Ficino e nel Pico, e l'espressione letteraria nell'Alberti e nel Poliziano, a cui con pari tendenza, ma con minore abilità tecnica e artistica, si avvicina il Boiardo. Il protagonista di questo mondo nuovo è Orfeo, e il suo modello più puro e perfetto sono le Stanze. Accanto al Poliziano, pittore della natura, sta Battista Alb...

La scena rappresenta un piccolo ritrovo di infimo ordine, tenuto da Franz Cardillo. È qualche cosa tra il bar e la birraria, con una tinta di caffè concerto in miniatura allo stato primordiale. Ha un aspetto d'intimità alquanto sinistra. La porta d'entrata, quasi nel mezzo della parete in fondo, è poco ampia: i vetri dell'uscio che s'apre in dentro sono opachi: un po' di tappezzeria, che adorna i muri coperti d'una carta grigiastra piuttosto chiara, è la solita stoffa alla turca, molto sbiadita. Sulla porta, un orologio. La sala è irregolare. Si compone di due piccolissime sale tra le quali si è demolito quasi tutto un muro. La parte di esso non demolita si allarga in su ad arco per soste...

"The House of the Dead" is a novel written by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in 1861.The novel is based on Dostoevsky's own experiences as a political prisoner in a Siberian labor camp. It is narrated by the character Alexander Petrovich Goryanchikov, who is a fictionalized version of Dostoevsky. The story provides a vivid and often harrowing account of life in the Siberian penal colony, where the inmates are subjected to brutal treatment and harsh conditions."The House of the Dead" is known for its exploration of the psychological and social effects of imprisonment and exile. It delves into themes of suffering, redemption, and the resilience of the human spirit. The novel is significant for its realistic portrayal of the life of convicts in 19th-century Russia and for its insights into the human condition.

"The Golem" is a novel written by the Austrian author Gustav Meyrink. It was first published in 1915 and is considered a classic of early 20th-century horror and supernatural fiction.The novel is set in the Jewish ghetto of Prague and is heavily influenced by the legend of the golem, a creature brought to life through mystical means. The story follows the character of Athanasius Pernath, an alchemist and antiquarian who becomes embroiled in the mysteries of the ghetto, including the enigmatic Rabbi Löw and the legend of the golem. The novel weaves elements of mysticism, the occult, and the supernatural into a dark and atmospheric narrative.Gustav Meyrink was known for his interest in the esoteric and the mystical, and "The Golem" reflects his fascination with these themes. The novel has had a lasting impact on the horror and supernatural fiction genres and is celebrated for its eerie and atmospheric storytelling. It continues to be a significant work in the realm of early 20th-century horror literature.

"The Hidden Children" is a novel written by the American author Robert W. Chambers. It was first published in 1914.The story is set in France and revolves around the character of Rupert, an American artist who becomes embroiled in the mysteries of the French countryside. The novel combines elements of romance, adventure, and the supernatural as it explores the secrets of an ancient, hidden race of people.Robert W. Chambers is known for his works of romantic fiction and for popularizing the concept of "The King in Yellow" in his earlier writings. While "The Hidden Children" is not as well-known as some of his other works, it reflects his skill in crafting engaging and imaginative narratives that often incorporate elements of the supernatural and the mysterious.

"The Golden Bowl" is a novel written by the American-born British author Henry James. It was first published in 1904.The novel is a complex and intricate exploration of the lives and relationships of two couples: Prince Amerigo, Charlotte Stant, Adam Verver, and Maggie Verver. The central theme revolves around the secrets, deceptions, and moral dilemmas that these characters encounter as their lives become intertwined. The title "The Golden Bowl" symbolizes a fragile object that is flawed, much like the relationships in the novel.Henry James is known for his detailed and psychologically nuanced novels, and "The Golden Bowl" is considered one of his later masterpieces. The novel is celebrated for its intricate narrative style and exploration of the subtleties of human emotions and relationships. It delves into themes such as marriage, fidelity, and the consequences of one's choices, making it a significant work in the realm of literary fiction.

"The Gambler" is a novella written by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in 1867.The story revolves around the character of Alexei Ivanovich, a tutor to a Russian general's family, who becomes embroiled in the world of gambling and casinos. Alexei finds himself caught up in a passionate and self-destructive obsession with roulette, leading to financial ruin and moral decay. The novella explores themes of addiction, risk, and the human propensity for self-destructive behavior.Fyodor Dostoevsky, known for his profound psychological insight and exploration of human nature, drew upon his own experiences with gambling and financial difficulties in writing "The Gambler." The novella is considered a precursor to his later masterpieces like "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov" and is recognized for its exploration of the darker aspects of the human psyche.

"The Financier" is a novel written by the American author Theodore Dreiser. It was first published in 1912 and is the first novel in Dreiser's trilogy known as "The Trilogy of Desire," which also includes "The Titan" and "The Stoic."The novel follows the life and career of Frank Cowperwood, a shrewd and ambitious financier who rises to prominence in the world of finance and industry in late 19th-century Philadelphia. The story explores themes of wealth, power, corruption, and personal ambition, and it delves into the complexities of the financial and political landscape of the time.Theodore Dreiser is known for his novels that examine the American Dream and the pursuit of success and wealth. "The Financier" is a significant work in American literature and is often studied for its portrayal of the financial and social dynamics of the Gilded Age. The novel's protagonist, Frank Cowperwood, is a complex character whose rise and fall provide insights into the moral and ethical dilemmas of the era.

"The Call of the Canyon" is a novel written by the American author Zane Grey. It was first published in 1924 and is known for its Western and romantic themes.The story is set in the American Southwest and follows the character of Glenn Kilbourne, a wealthy and successful man who is unhappy with his life in New York City. He decides to return to the Arizona canyons and the open spaces of the West. There, he finds himself drawn into a love triangle with two women, Carley Burch and Flo Hutter, as he grapples with his feelings for the natural beauty of the canyons and the call of the open wilderness.Zane Grey was a prolific author of Western novels and is known for his vivid descriptions of the American West. "The Call of the Canyon" is one of his many works that explores the conflict between urban life and the untamed wilderness, as well as themes of love and self-discovery. It is a classic example of Grey's contributions to Western literature.

"The Burglar's Fate and The Detectives" is a detective novel written by Allan Pinkerton, a real-life detective and founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. It was first published in 1884 and is one of Pinkerton's contributions to the early detective fiction genre.The novel is notable for its depiction of early detective work and the character of John Wade, a skilled detective who is often called upon to solve various crimes. The plot revolves around the pursuit of a notorious burglar and the challenges faced by the detectives in their efforts to bring the criminal to justice.Allan Pinkerton was a pioneer in the field of private investigation and played a significant role in the development of detective work in the United States. "The Burglar's Fate and The Detectives" is one of his literary works that reflects his experiences and insights into the world of crime-solving and investigation. It offers a glimpse into the early days of detective fiction and the development of the detective genre in literature.

The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, are well-known for their collection of fairy tales. Their famous collection, "Grimm's Fairy Tales" (in German, "Grimms Märchen"), was first published in 1812, with subsequent editions and expansions in the following years."Grimm's Fairy Tales" is a collection of folk tales and fairy stories that were passed down through oral tradition in Germany and other parts of Europe. The collection includes classic tales such as "Cinderella," "Snow White," "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Rumpelstiltskin," among many others. These tales are known for their dark and moralistic themes and have been retold and adapted in numerous forms in literature, film, and other media.The Brothers Grimm's work played a significant role in preserving and popularizing these traditional stories and has had a lasting impact on the world of folklore and children's literature. Their collection of fairy tales remains a beloved and enduring part of literary and cultural heritage.

"The Apple of Discord" is a novel written by Earle Ashley Walcott, an American author. It was first published in 1933.The novel explores themes of ambition, power, and moral dilemmas. The title, "The Apple of Discord," is a reference to the mythological golden apple that led to the Trojan War, and the story may involve elements of rivalry or conflict. While the novel is not as well-known as some other literary works, it may offer an engaging narrative that delves into complex human relationships and motivations.