Plongez dans Emma, chef-d'œuvre intemporel de Jane Austen, où l'entremetteuse la plus célèbre de la littérature anglaise joue avec les cœurs et les conventions.

« Quoiqu'il fût étendu, le répertoire de Molly, comme celui d'autres discoureurs plus célèbres, était limité. Bonne ménagère, elle savait utiliser en hachis les restes de la conversation du dîner de la veille pour suffire au déjeuner du jour ». Les perfidies de l'intelligentsia britannique des années vingt n'ont pas échappé à l'oeil aiguisé d'Aldous Huxley. La société qu'il peint au couteau ne se contente pas d'avoir de la brillance. Elle a le talent d'être cynique. Ses paroles sont acérées comme les ongles de ces dames et ses usages secrètement codés. Huxley possède l'art de composer une mélodie en jouant sur les dissonances. Maître en contrepoint, il réussit là un chef-d'oeuvre d'ironie, clin d'oeil de la passion à la raison.

La vie du Père Joseph (1577-1638), surnommé par ses détracteurs « l'éminence grise du cardinal de Richelieu » dont il était ministre, est un saisissant paradoxe. Le jour, ce chef de redoutables services spéciaux dirige les opérations sur le champ de bataille. Son exercice impitoyable du pouvoir réussit à prolonger les horreurs de la guerre de Trente Ans. La nuit, ce fondateur d'un ordre de religieuses contemplatives prie ou compose des poèmes. Pourquoi Aldous Huxley, le romancier de Contrepoint et du Meilleur des Mondes, s'est-il fait le biographe de ce prodigieux méconnu, mélange de Talleyrand et de saint Jean de la Croix ? Parce que, dit-il, « la création d'un tel homme dépasserait le génie de n'importe quel artiste littéraire ». Certainement aussi parce que le Père Joseph, politicien mystique, s'est vu, le jour comme la nuit, en bâtisseur d'un monde meilleur...

Highbury, Angleterre, début XIXe siècle. Emma Woodhouse, jeune femme intelligente, riche et indépendante, se prend pour une entremetteuse de génie et s’amuse à organiser la vie amoureuse de son entourage.

Andrej Stopar (r. 1972), diplomirani zgodovinar in komparativist, je bil med letoma 2005 in 2013 dopisnik RTV Slovenije iz Rusije. Njegova knjiga Pax Putina prinasa skrben izbor besedil, napisanih v teh letih za RTV in dnevnik Vecer, ki v kronoloskem zaporedju zarisejo cas vladanja enigmaticnega Putinovega kroga, cas, ko je Rusija iz ekonomsko zlomljenega ostanka Sovjetske zveze ponovno postala imperialna sila. Od povzemanja najrazlicnejsih medijev, sirokega nabora literature in govoric na blogih, Twitterju ter Facebooku do popisovanja ulicnih prizorov - Stoparjeva slika Rusije je zapleten mozaik, izpisan v privlacnem slogu.

Step into the chilling world of "Brave New World," Aldous Huxley's dystopian masterpiece that will leave you questioning the very fabric of society. In this gripping tale, Huxley paints a vivid and unsettling portrait of a future where individuality is eradicated, and humanity is ensnared in a web of control and manipulation. Immerse yourself in a world where science reigns supreme, and human lives are manufactured and conditioned from birth. In this tightly controlled society, citizens are assigned to specific social classes, their destinies predetermined. Happiness is mandatory, achieved through the mind-altering effects of the ubiquitous drug, "soma," which suppresses emotions and ensures docility. Join Bernard Marx, an outsider who dares to question the suffocating conformity and shallow contentment of this brave new world. Witness his fateful encounter with John the Savage, a man raised outside the confines of this controlled existence. As John grapples with the distorted reality surrounding him, he becomes a symbol of rebellion and the struggle for individuality in a world stripped of humanity. "Brave New World" delves into profound themes, exploring the perils of a totalitarian regime, the erosion of personal identity, the dehumanization of society, and the consequences of sacrificing truth for comfort. Huxley's evocative prose and visionary narrative will transport you to a future that is at once mesmerizing and terrifying, leaving an indelible mark on your consciousness. This timeless classic continues to captivate readers with its profound warnings about the dangers of sacrificing freedom for the illusion of happiness. It challenges us to ponder the true cost of progress and the fragile nature of our humanity in an increasingly complex world. Prepare to embark on a thought-provoking journey that will linger in your mind long after you turn the final page. "Brave New World" beckons you to question the very essence of what it means to be human and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preserving our individuality, our freedom, and our truth. Open the book, and dare to confront the unsettling future that awaits within.

Emma vit avec son père, un vieil homme veuf et malade. Elle est belle intelligente et riche. Avec le mariage de sa gouvernante qui la quitte, Emma décide de s'occuper du mariage de nombre de ses relations. Sûre d'elle, elle est persuadée d'avoir les talents pour cette activité. Mais son inexpérience de l'amour et des gens, ses propres erreurs de jugement sur ses émotions amoureuses, lui valent bien des surprises et déceptions. Ce roman décrivant la vie et les moeurs des jeunes femmes provinciales de la classe moyenne est souvent considéré comme le roman le plus abouti de Jane Austen.

Emma : plongez dans le monde espiègle et raffiné de Jane Austen, où Emma Woodhouse, jeune femme intelligente et riche, se prend pour une entremetteuse hors pair.

La colección «Conocer una obra» os ofrece la posibilidad de saberlo todo sobre Un mundo feliz de Aldous Huxley, gracias a una guía de lectura tan completa como detallada. Su escritura, clara y accesible, fue confiada a un especialista académico. Esta guía de lectura responde a unos estándares de calidad definidos por un equipo de profesores. Este libro contiene la biografía de Aldous Huxley, la presentación de la obra, el resumen detallado (capítulo por capítulo), los motivos de su éxito, los temas principales y el análisis del movimiento literario del autor.

Découvrez Emma, le chef-d’œuvre ironique et subtil de Jane Austen, où une jeune femme riche et intelligente, persuadée de maîtriser l’art du mariage, s’amuse à jouer les entremetteuses dans l’Angleterre du XIXe siècle.

Venez découvrir Le Meilleur des mondes, le roman de Huxley, grâce à une analyse littéraire de référence. Écrite par un spécialiste universitaire, cette fiche de lecture est recommandée par de nombreux enseignants. Cet ouvrage contient plusieurs parties : la biographie de l'écrivain, le résumé détaillé, le mouvement littéraire, le contexte de publication du roman et l'analyse complète. Retrouvez tous nos titres sur : www.fichedelecture.fr.

La collezione "Conoscere un'opera" offre di sapere tutto su Il mondo nuovo di Aldous Huxley, grazie a una scheda di lettura tanto completa quanto dettagliata. La scrittura, chiara e accessibile, è stata affidata a uno specialista universitario. Questa scheda di lettura è conforme a una carta di qualità creata da un team d'insegnanti. La presente guida contiene la biografia di Aldous Huxley, la presentazione dell'opera, il riassunto dettagliato (capitolo per capitolo), le ragioni del suo successo, i temi principali e l'analisi del movimento letterario dell'autore.

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Emma plonge le lecteur dans l’Angleterre du début du XIXe siècle, où la jeune et spirituelle Emma Woodhouse, persuadée de son talent d’entremetteuse, s’amuse à orchestrer les vies amoureuses de son entourage.

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Emma - Édition Bilingue Interactive Le Sommet de l'Ironie et de l'Élégance de Jane Austen. Laissez-vous séduire par l'héroïne la plus agaçante et la plus attachante de Jane Austen avec Emma. Cette édition bilingue interactive vous offre une expérience de lecture fluide et moderne. Naviguez aisément entre le texte original anglais et sa traduction française, réalisée par un modèle de langage haut de gamme avec instructions et avec glossaire visant à conserver le style d'époque. Synopsis : Belle, intelligente et riche, Emma Woodhouse n'a aucune intention de se marier. Reine incontestée de la petite société de Highbury, elle préfère de loin s'occuper des affaires de coeur des autres. Mais ses tentatives pour jouer les entremetteuses, notamment pour sa nouvelle protégée Harriet Smith, entraînent une série de quiproquos désastreux et de déconvenues. Sous le regard critique mais bienveillant de M. Knightley, Emma devra apprendre, au fil de ses erreurs, que l'amour ne se commande pas et que l'on se connaît souvent bien mal soi-même. Points forts de cette édition : Bilingue anglais-français : Appréciez la maîtrise narrative d'Austen en comparant l'original avec une traduction française assurée par un modèle de langage de pointe. Expérience de lecture interactive : Passez instantanément de l'anglais au français grâce à un système de liens hypertextes reliant chaque paragraphe à sa traduction, idéal pour savourer les dialogues piquants et les sous-entendus. Idéal pour l'apprentissage des langues : Un outil parfait pour les étudiants et les amateurs de littérature anglaise souhaitant perfectionner leur compréhension des nuances subtiles et du vocabulaire de la haute société du XIXe siècle. Un Chef-d'oeuvre de Maturité : Souvent considéré comme le roman le plus abouti de Jane Austen, Emma est une comédie de moeurs brillante et un roman d'apprentissage inoubliable. Redécouvrez ce classique intemporel avec une facilité de lecture inédite grâce à cette édition bilingue interactive.

The author describes his experiences traveling through the Caribbean to Guatemala and southern Mexico in 1933.

Contemporary intellectuals still struggle over the relationship of ends to means, especially in political discourse. Pacifism is still an important topic today, as terrorism and dictatorial states abound. Many will find solace in Ends and Means, while others will find the book only a case study of the relationship of ethics to politics. Aldous Huxley examines common issues in a unique fashion. How can the regression in charity through which we are living, and for which each one of us is in some measure responsible, be halted and reversed? How can existing society be transformed into the ideal society described by the prophets? How can the average sensual man and the exceptional (and more dangerous) ambitious man be transformed into a non-attached being, one who can create a society significantly better than our own? Huxley discusses the relationship between the theories and the practices of reformers and the nature of the universe. He argues that our beliefs about the ultimate nature of reality help us formulate conceptions of right and wrong, not only in our private life, but also in the sphere of politics and economics. Far from being irrelevant, our philosophical beliefs are the final determining factor in our actions.

''Literature and Science,'' published in September 1963, was Aldous Huxley's last book - he died two months after it was published. In it, he strives to harmonize the scientific and artistic realms. He argues that language is what divides the two realms and makes communication between them difficult. He analyzes the ways in which scientists and fiction writers use language differently to achieve their desired effects. Although he concedes that many differences in language use are inevitable, he urges both camps to seek mutual understanding and appreciation. He directs his argument primarily to fiction writers: "Whether we like it or not," he tells them, "ours is the Age of Science." In this book, Huxley bemoans the disregard for science shown by many if not most literary contemporaries. He dismisses as "literary cowardice" the artists' professed bewilderment in an era when "Science has become an affair of specialists. Incapable any longer of understanding what it is all about, the man of letters, we are told, has no choice but to ignore contemporary science altogether." Huxley takes T.S. Eliot to task for his retreat into "the traditional raw material of English poetical feeling and poetical expression" in Eliot's depictions of nature in The Waste Land. For Eliot and others, Huxley writes, "From their writings you would be hard put to it to infer the simple historical fact that they are the contemporaries of Einstein and Heisenberg, of computers, electron microscopes and the discovery of the molecular basis of heredity...."

This book debates a wide range of subjects reflecting Huxley's views towards the direction society is going. He puts forward a number of predictions, many of which resonate far beyond the time when it was written. A consistent theme throughout the essay is Huxley's preference towards a decentralised society.

The Human Situation: Lectures at Santa Barbara, 1959 is a book by Aldous Huxley that compiles his lectures given at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1959, exploring human nature, society, and the modern world's challenges and potentials, synthesized with science, philosophy, and spirituality. In particular, it explores the intricate relationships between scientific progress, individual freedom, and global harmony.

This collection of Huxley stories contains 'After the Fireworks' which is the length of a novel and deals with the predicament of a well-known writer who finds himself approached as an oldish man, by an importunate female admirer who aspires at all costs to be his mistress. Three more interesting stories - 'Chawdron', 'The Rest Cure' and 'The Claxtons' complete the volume.

The essays in this book cover different subjects, such as morality in arts ('To the Puritan All Things are Impure', a defence of his friend D. H. Lawrence), music ("After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music", he writes in 'The Rest is Silence'), similarities in the behaviour of men and cats ('Sermons in Cats'). Part of these essays may be regarded as a description of changes in society at the first half of the 20th century: 'Forehead Villanious Low' deals with the fruits of universal education, while 'Art and the Great Truth' defines modernist literature.

`The man who comes back through the Door in the Wall will never be quite the same as the man who went out'. Aldous Huxley first took mescalin in 1953 and continued his experiments with hallucinogenic drugs until 1963 when, on his deathbed, he asked for and was given LSD. Huxley explores the effects of the mescalin experience, describing how the drug enabled him to discover a `sacramental vision of reality'. He also discusses the spiritual and moral implications of the experience, demonstrating how negative emotions can transform man's perceptual Nirvana into a `schizophrenic hell'.

Brave New World is a dystopian novel by English author Aldous Huxley, written in 1931 and published in 1932. Largely set in a futuristic World State, whose citizens are environmentally engineered into an intelligence-based social hierarchy, the novel anticipates huge scientific advancements in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological manipulation and classical conditioning that are combined to make a dystopian society which is challenged by only a single individual: the story's protagonist. Huxley followed this book with a reassessment in essay form, Brave New World Revisited (1958), and with his final novel, Island (1962), the utopian counterpart. The novel is often compared to George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949). In 1999, the Modern Library ranked Brave New World at number 5 on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. In 2003, Robert McCrum, writing for The Observer, included Brave New World chronologically at number 53 in "the top 100 greatest novels of all time", and the novel was listed at number 87 on The Big Read survey by the BBC.

Step into the chilling world of "Brave New World," Aldous Huxley's dystopian masterpiece that will leave you questioning the very fabric of society. In this gripping tale, Huxley paints a vivid and unsettling portrait of a future where individuality is eradicated, and humanity is ensnared in a web of control and manipulation. Immerse yourself in a world where science reigns supreme, and human lives are manufactured and conditioned from birth. In this tightly controlled society, citizens are assigned to specific social classes, their destinies predetermined. Happiness is mandatory, achieved through the mind-altering effects of the ubiquitous drug, "soma," which suppresses emotions and ensures docility. Join Bernard Marx, an outsider who dares to question the suffocating conformity and shallow contentment of this brave new world. Witness his fateful encounter with John the Savage, a man raised outside the confines of this controlled existence. As John grapples with the distorted reality surrounding him, he becomes a symbol of rebellion and the struggle for individuality in a world stripped of humanity. "Brave New World" delves into profound themes, exploring the perils of a totalitarian regime, the erosion of personal identity, the dehumanization of society, and the consequences of sacrificing truth for comfort. Huxley's evocative prose and visionary narrative will transport you to a future that is at once mesmerizing and terrifying, leaving an indelible mark on your consciousness. This timeless classic continues to captivate readers with its profound warnings about the dangers of sacrificing freedom for the illusion of happiness. It challenges us to ponder the true cost of progress and the fragile nature of our humanity in an increasingly complex world. Prepare to embark on a thought-provoking journey that will linger in your mind long after you turn the final page. "Brave New World" beckons you to question the very essence of what it means to be human and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preserving our individuality, our freedom, and our truth. Open the book, and dare to confront the unsettling future that awaits within.

Step into the chilling world of "Brave New World," Aldous Huxley's dystopian masterpiece that will leave you questioning the very fabric of society. In this gripping tale, Huxley paints a vivid and unsettling portrait of a future where individuality is eradicated, and humanity is ensnared in a web of control and manipulation. Immerse yourself in a world where science reigns supreme, and human lives are manufactured and conditioned from birth. In this tightly controlled society, citizens are assigned to specific social classes, their destinies predetermined. Happiness is mandatory, achieved through the mind-altering effects of the ubiquitous drug, "soma," which suppresses emotions and ensures docility. Join Bernard Marx, an outsider who dares to question the suffocating conformity and shallow contentment of this brave new world. Witness his fateful encounter with John the Savage, a man raised outside the confines of this controlled existence. As John grapples with the distorted reality surrounding him, he becomes a symbol of rebellion and the struggle for individuality in a world stripped of humanity. "Brave New World" delves into profound themes, exploring the perils of a totalitarian regime, the erosion of personal identity, the dehumanization of society, and the consequences of sacrificing truth for comfort. Huxley's evocative prose and visionary narrative will transport you to a future that is at once mesmerizing and terrifying, leaving an indelible mark on your consciousness. This timeless classic continues to captivate readers with its profound warnings about the dangers of sacrificing freedom for the illusion of happiness. It challenges us to ponder the true cost of progress and the fragile nature of our humanity in an increasingly complex world. Prepare to embark on a thought-provoking journey that will linger in your mind long after you turn the final page. "Brave New World" beckons you to question the very essence of what it means to be human and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preserving our individuality, our freedom, and our truth. Open the book, and dare to confront the unsettling future that awaits within.

First published in 1926, the author recounts his experiences in the mid-1920s traveling through several countries (India, Burma, Malaya, Japan and America), and offers his observations on their people, cultures, and customs. Open-minded, keen-sighted, sometimes iconoclastic, always provocative, Huxley's views on British imperial power, Gandhi, the social life of Delhi, Indian art, Malaysian cuisine and so much more are entertaining.

Step into the chilling world of "Brave New World," Aldous Huxley's dystopian masterpiece that will leave you questioning the very fabric of society. In this gripping tale, Huxley paints a vivid and unsettling portrait of a future where individuality is eradicated, and humanity is ensnared in a web of control and manipulation. Immerse yourself in a world where science reigns supreme, and human lives are manufactured and conditioned from birth. In this tightly controlled society, citizens are assigned to specific social classes, their destinies predetermined. Happiness is mandatory, achieved through the mind-altering effects of the ubiquitous drug, "soma," which suppresses emotions and ensures docility. Join Bernard Marx, an outsider who dares to question the suffocating conformity and shallow contentment of this brave new world. Witness his fateful encounter with John the Savage, a man raised outside the confines of this controlled existence. As John grapples with the distorted reality surrounding him, he becomes a symbol of rebellion and the struggle for individuality in a world stripped of humanity. "Brave New World" delves into profound themes, exploring the perils of a totalitarian regime, the erosion of personal identity, the dehumanization of society, and the consequences of sacrificing truth for comfort. Huxley's evocative prose and visionary narrative will transport you to a future that is at once mesmerizing and terrifying, leaving an indelible mark on your consciousness. This timeless classic continues to captivate readers with its profound warnings about the dangers of sacrificing freedom for the illusion of happiness. It challenges us to ponder the true cost of progress and the fragile nature of our humanity in an increasingly complex world. Prepare to embark on a thought-provoking journey that will linger in your mind long after you turn the final page. "Brave New World" beckons you to question the very essence of what it means to be human and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preserving our individuality, our freedom, and our truth. Open the book, and dare to confront the unsettling future that awaits within.

Emma est un roman de la femme de lettres anglaise Jane Austen, publié anonymement (A Novel. By the author of Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice) en décembre 1815. C'est un roman de moeurs, qui, au travers de la description narquoise des tentatives de l'héroïne pour faire rencontrer aux célibataires de son entourage le conjoint idéal, peint avec humour la vie et les problèmes de la classe provinciale aisée sous la Régence. Emma Woodhouse, « belle, intelligente et riche » (handsome, clever and rich) a vingt-et-un ans. Elle habite la belle demeure de Hartfield, près du gros bourg de Highbury, avec son père âgé, hypocondriaque et veuf, entourée d'amis fidèles, tel Mr Knightley, son beau-frère, propriétaire du riche domaine voisin de Donwell Abbey. Son ancienne gouvernante, Miss Taylor, vient d'épouser un veuf fortuné, Mr Weston, dont le fils a été adopté tout jeune par son oncle et sa tante, les Churchill, avec qui il vit à Enscombe, dans le Yorkshire. Emma, persuadée d'être à l'origine du mariage de Miss Taylor, et d'avoir des talents d'entremetteuse, décide alors, pour occuper sa solitude, de faire épouser la jeune et jolie Harriet Smith, dont elle s'est entichée, par Mr Elton, le vicaire de Highbury. Mais pour ce faire, elle doit la détourner de son penchant pour Robert Martin, un jeune fermier plein de mérite...