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Rebecca Westová

    21. prosinec 1892 – 15. březen 1983

    Rebecca Westová byla anglická autorka, novinářka a literární kritička, známá jako jedna z předních intelektuálek dvacátého století. S oddaností feministickým a liberálním principům se její rozsáhlé a rozmanité dílo pohybovalo v mnoha žánrech. Ve svých spisech zkoumala historii, kulturu i psychologii válečných zrad a procesů, přičemž často využívala své rozsáhlé cestovatelské a novinářské zkušenosti. Její literární styl je charakteristický pronikavou inteligencí, precizním pozorováním a hlubokým porozuměním lidské povaze.

    This Real Night
    Black Lamb and Grey Falcon
    Black Lamb and Grey Falcon: A Journey Through Yugoslavia
    Survivors in Mexico
    Talkin' Chalk
    Desatero přikázání
    • Talkin' Chalk

      10 Tips for Beginning Teachers

      • 160 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      Inspiring confidence and knowledge, this guide offers invaluable insights for new teachers. Rebecca West, a recognized educator and creator of the Talkin' Chalk YouTube channel, shares her two decades of teaching experience along with practical tips. Her approach aims to empower educators, making the transition into teaching smoother and more informed.

      Talkin' Chalk
      4,7
    • Survivors in Mexico

      • 304 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      This work is Rebecca West's exploration of Mexican history, religion and culture, a work the author clearly conceived as a companion and sequel to her masterpiece about the Balkans, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon (1941). Although West never brought Survivors to completion, she left behind a series of extensive drafts and revisions that Bernard Schweizer has assembled and edited. The result is an addition to the Rebecca West canon - a travel memoir and history.

      Survivors in Mexico
      4,2
    • Rebecca West's magnum opus . . . one of the great books of our time. --The New Yorker Written on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West's classic examination of the history, people, and politics of Yugoslavia illuminates a region that is still a focus of international concern. A magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon probes the troubled history of the Balkans and the uneasy relationships among its ethnic groups. The landscape and the people of Yugoslavia are brilliantly observed as West untangles the tensions that rule the country's history as well as its daily life. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English- speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

      Black Lamb and Grey Falcon: A Journey Through Yugoslavia
      4,2
    • Black Lamb and Grey Falcon

      • 1216 stránek
      • 43 hodin čtení

      A travel literature classic. Introduced by Geoff Dyer: 'As a book about Yugoslavia it's a kind of metaphysical Lonely Planet that never requires updating'

      Black Lamb and Grey Falcon
      4,2
    • This Real Night

      • 280 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      *A powerful exposition of the strange necessity of artistic endeavour -- and its limitations, the struggle of light against darkness, good against evil, played out against the coming of the First World War

      This Real Night
      4,1
    • Happy Starts at Home

      Change Your Space, Transform Your Life

      • 176 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      Focusing on the connection between personal well-being and living spaces, interiors expert Rebecca West shares insights on creating a harmonious home environment. She emphasizes that small adjustments can lead to significant improvements in your life, aligning your emotional and physical health with your surroundings. This guide offers practical tips for transforming your home into a sanctuary that supports your overall well-being.

      Happy Starts at Home
      4,1
    • Birth

      • 384 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      Follows three first-time mothers as they experience pregnancy and giving birth in modern America, recounting the ups and downs, fears, joys and everyday moments of each woman's pregnancy and postpartum journey and discussing the rising popularity of midwifery.

      Birth
      4,0
    • A Train of Powder

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení

      The book delves into four provocative trials from 1946 to 1954, examining profound themes such as crime and punishment, innocence versus guilt, and the concepts of retribution and forgiveness. Through these accounts, it challenges readers to reflect on the complexities of justice and morality. Critically acclaimed, it has been described as "astonishing" by Francine Prose.

      A Train of Powder
      3,9
    • Set during the Edwardian era, this is a poignant and beautifully told story of family love and family feuds, and of musical and artistic aspirations. * Introduction by Rebecca West's biographer, Victoria Glendinning.

      The Fountain Overflows
      4,0