Literature 2024, November
"Lancelot's Pilgrimage": the book that turned the world of fantasy
The work of Yulia Voznesenskaya "The Pilgrimage of Lancelot" is a continuation of the author's dilogy about the second coming of Christ, the second part of the sensational novel "The Way of Cassandra, or Adventures with Pasta". The book has gained immense popularity among young people due to the intricate plot, excellent descriptions, as well as simple and understandable language of narration
The parable of Socrates "Three sieves": what is the point?
The parable of Socrates "Three sieves", as a rule, is unknown to the general public. As well as information about him. His teaching marks a sharp turn in philosophical thought. From the consideration of the world and nature, he moved on to the consideration of man. Thus, we are talking about the discovery of a new channel in ancient philosophy. About the parable of Socrates "Three sieves" and his method will be described in the article
Veniamin Erofeev: biography (photo)
The name of the writer Veniamin Erofeev is known to everyone who is seriously interested in underground Soviet literature. The work of the prose writer has repeatedly received high marks from Russian and foreign critics, and since the middle of the 2000s of the 21st century, it has been subjected to careful study within the framework of academic scientific works. Most of the famous works of the author, such as, for example, the "alcoholic short story" "Moscow-Petushki", were in circulation among the people
The strongest DC character. Detective Comics. Green Lantern, Batman, Aquaman
For years now, DC fans have been trying to figure out who is really the most powerful character in the universe. It is not so easy to give a definite answer to this question. Someone will suggest that this is Superman or Shazam, while someone, on the contrary, will nominate Doomsday or Doctor Manhattan. Let's take a look at the list of those DC heroes who can easily compete for the title of the strongest
Carlos Ruiz Safon, "Shadow of the Wind": book reviews, summary
Reviews of the "Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Safon will interest all fans of the work of this Spanish writer. This is a fantasy novel that was written in 2001. Almost immediately, it became incredibly popular and loved by thousands of readers around the world. Was translated into Russian. This article provides a summary of it, as well as reviews left by readers
Strange quotes, or What is the truth
Wise words are a great value that people have been collecting for centuries, passed down from generation to generation. One must strive for wisdom, it does not come only with age. People collect sayings of great people, quote them, but sometimes it seems that some of these expressions are incomprehensible and strange, but this is only at first glance. So, in the topic of today's publication, we will consider strange quotes from great and famous people
Angelica in Quebec - continued adventure
One of the most popular series was the adventures of Angelica by French authors Anne and Serge Golon. These are the pseudonyms of husband and wife Simone Chanzhe and Vsevolod Sergeevich Golubinov. The very first book in the Angelique, Marchioness of the Angels series was published in 1956 and was an instant success, while Angelique in Quebec is a continuation of the adult heroine's adventures
"My Best Enemy": book reviews, author, plot and main characters
Judging by the reviews of Eli Frey's book "My Best Enemy", you can find almost everything in it. And friendship, and betrayal, and a fragile psyche. And judging by the quotes from the book “My Best Enemy”, its plot makes you think and think about many things
Interesting quotes about airplanes
Aviation topics are of great interest to people who are not indifferent to creative impulses. A dreamy person, looking at a plane soaring into the sky, will definitely make a wish. This is because a great aspiration lives in his soul, filled with sublime feelings. The most interesting quotes about planes and the sky are presented in this article
Platonova Tatyana Yurievna: a series of books on esotericism
Cultivation theories and practices are becoming more and more popular. Adepts of new esoteric experiences study ancient religions, teachings, philosophical treatises and theories. Many of today's practitioners offer ways to change themselves that can actually help people who are able to believe in miracles and invisible magical energies. Some teachers offer people classes that are similar to therapy courses: "Drawing Animals" by Peter Gray, "Game Method in Career Guidance" by Yarn
How to find a story book: different ways
Many people who are fond of reading books have a great desire to find some particular one that was read a long time ago or not read at all. Nevertheless, interest in her did not disappear after years. How to find her? This article will help you figure it out
Book "The Help": reviews, reviews, plot, main characters and idea of the novel
The Help (originally titled The Help) is the debut novel by American writer Katherine Stockett. In the center of the work are the subtleties of the relationship between white Americans and their servants, most of whom were Africans. This is a unique work that was written by an incredibly talented and sensitive woman. You can see it from the very first pages of the book
Psychological thriller: top rated books
It's amazing how vivid the human imagination can be. Eminent writers never cease to amaze fans with action-packed novelties. Many of these books are worth reading over and over again. In the article the reader will find information about the most popular psychological thrillers. The best books were written by famous and not so famous authors. This genre is chosen by those who like to tickle their nerves and try to find answers to insidious, scary questions
The Parable of the Wrong Steward: Interpretation and Meaning
Among all the stories told by Christ, the parable of the unfaithful steward is considered the most controversial. Prominent theologians of various Christian denominations have tried to understand its meaning and interpretation for many centuries. Let's find out what conclusions they came to and what this story is about
Art space: features, types and forms
A distinctive feature of hoodlit, which makes this art direction related to cinema and theater, is a specific reproduction of the processes occurring in time. The representative of those is the life of a person, as well as all the experiences that are characteristic of a person. In the artistic space there is a place for the thoughts of a person and his intentions
Romanov Alexander Yurievich - a modern Russian science fiction writer
Romanov Alexander Yurievich is a mysterious science fiction writer, from whose biography it is only known that he lives in Perm and has been fond of science fiction since the second grade. Romanov's work is concentrated around such genres as fantasy, science fiction, including science and humor, alternative history, non-fiction, biography and memoirs
Writer Fred Saberhagen: biography, family, creativity
Fred Thomas Saberhagen (May 18, 1930 – June 29, 2007) was an American science fiction writer best known for his science fiction stories, particularly the Berserker series. Saberhagen has also written several vampire novels in which they (including the famous Dracula) are the main characters. Also from his pen came a number of post-apocalyptic mythological and magical novels, starting with his popular "Empire of the East" and ending with a series of "Swords"
Grinevich Gennady Stanislavovich and the theory of Proto-Slavic writing
History accompanies man everywhere. It is this science, directly or indirectly, that is the basis of many humanitarian branches. Linguistics was no exception, partly thanks to the scientist and professor Gennady Grinevich
"What is due to Jupiter is not due to the bull": the meaning of the expression
“What is due to Jupiter is not due to the bull” - in Latin, this catchphrase sounds like Quod licet Jovi, non licet bovi. It is quite common in literature, sometimes it can be heard in colloquial speech. About the one who said: “What is supposed to Jupiter is not supposed to be a bull”, and the correct interpretation of this phraseological unit will be described in detail in the article
Svetlana Aleshina: books in order
All lovers of action-packed detective stories that came out in large numbers at the very beginning of the new millennium are probably familiar with the name of the author Svetlana Aleshina. A list of all the books published under her authorship is presented below in this article
The best books for Windows and Linux system administrator
If you have embarked on the path of administration or are just about to, then you absolutely definitely need the appropriate writer. The selection of books was made on the advice of both beginners and already established system administrators
Children's writer Tatyana Aleksandrova: biography, creativity and best books
The famous children's writer Tatyana Ivanovna Aleksandrova was a real storyteller. She amazed readers with her stories that taught kindness, affectionate words and left a mark on the soul of every person
Quotes about joy. Lifelong inspiration
Quotes about joy. Short capacious words penetrating into the very core are the real pinnacle of the art of artistic speech. Let us turn to the great masters of this subtle craft and their precious pearls of wisdom
Konstantin Ushinsky: short biography
Konstantin Ushinsky really did a lot for Russia. His passionate dream, recorded in his personal diary from his youth, was to become useful to his fatherland. This man devoted his life to the correct upbringing and enlightenment of the younger generation
Gabriel Garcia Marquez: biography, photos and interesting facts
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a famous Latin American writer. How his fate turned out, we will tell in this article
Short biography of Alexander Nikolaevich Radishchev. Interesting facts about the writer
Radishchev in his famous work wrote about how inhumanly the landowners treat their serfs. He noted the lack of rights of the people and the violence done against them. Alexander Nikolaevich showed an example of a rebellion of serfs driven to despair. For this he had to pay dearly. Alexander Radishchev was sent into exile… Radishchev's biography will introduce you to all this and much more
Prose writer-publicist A. I. Herzen: biography and creativity
Alexander Ivanovich Herzen was a prominent publicist, prose writer and philosopher. His activities in exile had a great influence on the political and social situation in Russia
The Story of Creepypasta Hoodie
Hoody slaughtered his family in the past, was later found by Slender. He sees his murdered sister in Sally and is a little afraid of her. Has feelings for Giles. There is a son - Samvel. The color of the negative is yellow. During a trip to the city, he accompanied Sally and fought with an ancient spiritist - Gertrude Wilson. Also helped the others in destroying the outcasts in the city
Anita Blake novel series by Laurel Hamilton
The first book in the Anita Blake series of short stories by American horror writer Laurel Hamilton was published over 20 years ago, but the cycle is still being read. The author pleases fans with new works almost every year (more than 25 parts have already been released) and is not going to finish, at least official sources are silent about this
Quotes about lawyers. What did the great ones say about the law?
The profession of a lawyer has entered the life of Russians so tightly that it is already difficult to imagine what the world would be like without them. After all, in addition to everything else, this is a very ancient profession. The first lawyers appeared in ancient Greece and Rome. They have always been respected and honored. The profession of a lawyer is considered to be one of the most prestigious today. But what exactly did famous people say about the so-called lawyers? And what are the most famous quotes about lawyers?
Perfume quotes: amazing aphorisms, interesting sayings, inspiring phrases, their impact, a list of the best and their authors
People used perfume even before the beginning of our era. And no wonder, because many people firmly believe that love is found with the help of pheromones. Who wants to be single for the rest of their lives? And during the Middle Ages, perfumes were used to hide the stench caused by the dislike of lords and ladies for taking baths. Now fragrances are created to raise status. And, of course, because everyone subconsciously wants to smell good. But what exactly did celebrities say about perfume?
History of world literature: features, description and reviews
Literature is an integral part of culture. No one can deny the importance that this type of artistic creation has. "The History of World Literature" in 9 volumes is a series of books prepared by the Gorky Institute of World Literature. Changes in literature throughout the existence of writing are analyzed: from ancient times to the beginning of the twentieth century
Boris Strugatsky. Biography of an outstanding science fiction writer
Boris Strugatsky is the most popular Russian science fiction writer. The books he co-authored with his brother became classics of Russian literature for years to come
Mikhail Streltsov: biography, poems and his folk songs
Streltsov Mikhail is a writer who loved to write prose, the author of many essays and a famous translator. He was a talented and successful person. In addition, in some stories he proved to be a subtle psychologist. In the article we will tell about the fate of this famous person
The Horus Heresy book series is a great space saga
The Warhammer 40,000 universe is a vast world created by dozens of authors from around the world. This cycle includes hundreds of literary works called "The Horus Heresy"
The years of Pushkin's life. The main dates of the biography and work of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin
The article will focus on the great figure of the golden age of Russian literature - A. S. Pushkin (date of birth - June 6, 1799). The life and work of this remarkable poet, even today, do not cease to interest educated people
Vladimir Yakovlev, "The Age of Happiness": content. Vladimir Egorovich Yakovlev: biography and creativity
Vladimir Yakovlev, a Russian journalist and businessman, admitted that in his youth he perceived the age of 50 as a milestone, after which nothing interesting could be in life. When he himself turned 50, he decided to find out if a person can feel happy, be happy and feel the fullness of life
Wishes from the heart in simple words
How often we cannot find the necessary statements in a conversation with relatives and friends, and it is impossible to express sincere wishes to them from the bottom of our hearts in simple words, and even more so. How not to get confused and what is worth remembering when preparing wishes for loved ones, we will learn further
Henri Charrière - writer and adventurer
Henri Charrière, nicknamed Moth, convicted of a murder he did not commit, was sent to a colony in French Guiana. Unbroken, he did not abandon attempts to regain his freedom: eight escapes ended in failure, but the ninth was crowned with success. Many years later, he wrote the autobiographical book "Moth", which quickly became a bestseller, and eventually was even filmed
Ian Fleming: biography, family and works of the English writer
Ian Fleming gave us the elusive 007, whose adventures are legendary. We read books about him and enjoy watching James Bond films. But how did the creator of the legendary superhero live?