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Presented here are 3 short works by Virginia Woolf, each a unique consideration of the work of Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The essays included are: The Father: Woolf's ruminations of family and, particularly, the father within the works of Dostoyevsky. More Dostoyevsky: Further thoughts on Dostoyevsky's work, an author of whom she once wrote “It is directly obvious that he is the greatest writer ever born." In Cranford: A comedic exploration of Dostoyevsky's work where Woolf transplants the great master into English provincial life to explore the unique nature of his work and the English nature.

The Ramsey family, with house guests, visit the Isle of Skye at least twice. The plot is not at all the point though, as this is a book about how people think and feel and relate. There’s insight into the world of childhood thought and emotion, and a variety of views of adult care and perceptions. I hope this doesn’t make it sound ‘difficult’, it doesn’t need to be–just let the sentences flow and make your own sense of the words. It’s perhaps as close as a novel can come to the highly individual experience of looking at a painting.

Martha’s Gram has spent years searching their property for family heirlooms their great-grandmother buried during the Civil War. Martha tags along one day with her mischievous dog, Rags. Will they have any luck, despite Rags’ antics?

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

La obra recoge cuatro fabulosas aventuras de Navidad. Son narraciones muy divertidas que enseñan los valores fundamentales de la familia, la amistad y la sociedad. Un burrito mostrará lo hermoso de servir y ayudar a los demás con los talentos que poseemos. Los juguetes, harán ver lo difícil que es para ellos estar listos para el gran día que los compren, sin embargo, entienden que su misión es llevar alegría a donde vayan.

The wine industry is a layered system of professionals: winemakers, grape growers, coopers, engineers, writers, tasters, and much, much more. Each profession contributes to the history, science, and culture that goes into each glass of wine. Join winemaking professionals, Denise Gardner and Virginia Mitchell, as they reveal the industry behind the wine, exploring new wines along the way. This is not your snooty wine podcast! Denise and Virginia bring a refreshing take on wine, generating intrigue for wine lovers and winemakers alike, covering topics rarely discussed by other wine experts. ...

Chicago, 1999: Un año antes de que el mundo tal como lo conocíamos llegara a su ­fin. Odile: 23 años. Ex estudiante de arte. Enamorada de un hombre casado. Se dedica al vandalismo urbano. Trabaja en una empresa de ventas telefónicas. Jack: 25 años. Su esposa acaba de dejarlo. Está obsesionado con registrar los sonidos de la ciudad. Trabaja en la misma empresa de ventas telefónicas. Odile y Jack: Una historia de amor bajo la nieve. Un movimiento artístico que pretende cuestionar el arte contemporáneo (y que importa solo a sus dos fundadores)

Aprende a vivir plenamente y sentir a los demás, a reconocer los errores más comunes en la comunicación y comprender que todos poseemos las herramientas que necesitamos. En los momentos de infelicidad, cuando el mundo nos parece vacío, solemos ambicionar salir de nosotros mismos, huir de ese espectáculo de un Yo paralítico y negativo, para buscar afuera lo que en realidad está dentro.

Step aside, neurotypicals! Join host Virginia Dickens (The Onion) and a neurodivergent guest as they deep-dive into their super-niche interests. Follow on Instagram/TikTok (@hyperfocuscomedy) for updates & live show info. Support the podcast: patreon.com/hyperfocuscomedy Created by Virginia Dickens Executive Producer: Virginia Dickens Producers: Zach Silberberg, Devin O'Neill, Kate McAuliffe Associate Producers: Amanda Melhuish, Kathleen O'Mara Editors: Cameron Abernathy, Kate McAuliffe Creative Consultant: Michael Stevens Music by Tim Platt Artwork by Art Cai

Chumbo é um romance impactante sobre a violência política e seus reflexos psíquicos persistentes. Virgínia Ferreira narra a história de Ana e seu tio Paulo, preso e torturado na ditadura militar brasileira. As histórias de ambos os personagens se misturam num relato sensível e mobilizador sobre esses tempos sombrios e sobre os desdobramentos que o período ainda projeta.

Challenging the view that autism is something that needs to be ‘cured', Virginia Bovell testifies to the extraordinary care Danny has received for over 30 years and the everyday kindness and decency of the people – ‘the band of angels' – that surround him. She asks us to consider what makes a thriving individual versus an inadequate one; what it means to be ill versus what it means to not to conform; what roles society values and rewards; and how humans might flourish outside of failing political and economic systems.

Known as one of Virginia Woolf's greatest works, Mrs. Dalloway is a bright, picturesque look at the simple life of an upper-class woman in London. Clarissa Dalloway is busy planning a party when her old suitor, Peter Walsh, shows up at her hour. On the outside, Mrs. Dalloway is seen to be society's perfect image of a housewife-dutiful, loyal, and sensible. But as soon as her past lover makes his appearance, Mrs. Dalloway can't help but remember their passionate affairs. She is faced with her choices, all of which strike a fear of growing old within her. These characters and their stories, rich...

La protagonista de esta novela está temporalmente internada en un psiquiátrico. De los múltiples ojos que la observan, durante ese tiempo medicalizado y suspendido entre cuatro paredes, los más filosos son los suyos. Mientras repasa su incapacidad para actuar relee de principio a fin Madame Bovary hasta establecer con el personaje de Flaubert una relación que va más allá de cierta inclinación por la fantasía y la muerte.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

A modern classic that no child should miss. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers.But with progress come new machines, and soon the inseparable duo are out of work.

Can you hold a hedgehog? Can you snuggle snails?

Here to check, balance and elevate your emotional temperature. Hoping the podcast is a positive and safe space for people with various perspectives to hold discussions and share their thoughts on the different aspects of life with music as the remedy (potential trigger as well) for it all . seasons, seasons, seasons!