Essay genre books (152)
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La cultura en la encrucijada nacional by Ernesto Sábato ES
Country: South America / 
Argentina
Argentina
Description:
En La cultura en la encrucijada nacional, el escritor Ernesto Sábato realiza un análisis y reflexión sobre la cultura argentina (y sus subculturas), la influencia de la colonización española, los rasgos sobrevivientes de las culturas indígenas, las migraciones europeas, el modelo espejo de Francia, Gran Bretaña y posteriormente los EEUU.
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Labyrinth of Solitude by Octavio Paz EN
Country: North America / 
Mexico
Mexico
Description:
First pub. 1950. Tale of the conquered of Mexico in 1521 and its aftermath.
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Le vagabond américain en voie de disparition by Jack Kerouac FR
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Nouvelles extraites du recueil Le vagabond solitaire
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Letters and Journals by Katherine Mansfield EN
Country: Oceania / 
New Zealand
New Zealand
Description:
'Here then is a little summary of what I need - power, wealth and freedom. It is the hopelessly insipid doctrine that love is the only thing in the world... which hampers us so cruelly. We must get rid of that bogey - and then, then comes the opportunity of happiness and freedom.' So wrote one of our most gifted, but tragically short-lived, writers whose relatively small output has, nevertheless, exercised a powerful influence on modern fiction - indeed, Virginia Woolf confessed that hers was the only writing she was jealous of. Although these letters and extracts from Katherine Mansfield's jo... continue
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Letters to a Young Novelist by Mario Vargas Llosa EN
Country: South America / 
Peru
Peru
Description:
In the tradition of Rilke's "Letters to a Young Poet," Mario Vargas Llosa condenses a lifetime of writing, reading, and thought into an essential manual for aspiring writers, revealing in the process his deepest beliefs about the world of letters. A literary apprenticeship in eleven letters, by the internationally acclaimed master of the novel In the tradition of Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet, Mario Vargas Llosa condenses a lifetime of writing, reading, and thought into an essential manual for aspiring writers, revealing in the process his deepest beliefs about our common literary endeavor. ... continue
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Life As a Hyphen : Essays, Short Stories, Think Pieces and Personal Reflections from a Man Stuck Between Two Worlds by Ismail Badjie EN
GambiaDescription:
THE POWER OF KNOWING WHO YOU AREIsmail Badjie's collection of essays and short stories offers a deeply personal exploration of his life experience as a man straddling two worlds (Africa and USA). Ismail navigates the complexities of his dual identity with wit, candor, and a relentless pursuit of self-discovery. He encourages readers to step outside their comfort zones, challenge deeply ingrained beliefs, and explore the uncharted territories of their own inner worlds. Drawing on his life experiences, Ismail shares valuable lessons that offer a deep insight into his personal journey into father... continue
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Light in Gaza : Essays for the Future by Jehad Abusalim, Jennifer Bing, Mike Merryman-Lotze EN
PalestineDescription:
Light in Gaza gathers a collective Palestinian vision of what a future Gaza could be.
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Linea Nigra : An Essay on Pregnancy and Earthquakes by Jazmina Barrera EN
Country: North America / Mexico
Mexico
Description:
"Personal essays about pregnancy interwoven with references to pregnancy in art and literature"--
Italy80.
Migratory Birds by Mariana Oliver EN
Country: North America / Mexico
Mexico
Description:
A sensitive, stunning debut on movement, migration, and loss, in the vein of Valeria Luiselli's Sidewalks.