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The old man and the sea by ernest hemingway (book analysis) : detailed summary, analysis and reading
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- 26 Février 2016
- 9782806273666
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, one of the author's most famous and widely acclaimed novels. After 84 days without a big catch, the elderly fisherman Santiago takes to the open sea, where he wages a three-day struggle against a tenacious swordfish only to see his prize snatched away from him at the last moment. The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and was an important contributing factor in the decision to award Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. Along with contemporaries including F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Steinbeck, Hemingway was one of the most important writers of the so-called "Lost Generation", and had a major influence on subsequent generations of American writers.
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Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 8 Avril 2019
- 9782808018876
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. The novel follows two unlikely friends, the demon Crowley and the angel Aziraphale, as they attempt to avert an imminent nuclear Armageddon. They are joined by a memorable cast of characters, including the Four Horsepersons of the Apocalypse, who style themselves as a biking gang, Anathema Device, who lives her life based on prophecies handed down from a witch in her family, Newton Pulsifer, a would-be scientist with an uncanny knack for breaking any and all technological devices, and the Antichrist himself, in the form of an unsuspecting 11-year-old called Adam. The novel was an immense popular success and inspired a 2019 miniseries starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (Book Analysis)
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806280435
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, which tells the story of Juliet Ashton, a writer who one day is contacted by a man living in Guernsey. Through a series of letters exchanged with him and other residents of the island, Juliet acquires first-hand information about life under Nazi occupation and discovers how reading helped to keep the islanders alive. The book received the Indies Choice Book Award for Best Indie Buzz Book (Fiction) and reached the top of the New York Times Best Seller List for paperback trade fiction. Mary Ann Shaffer was an American writer and editor who died before seeing the publication of her first and only novel. Before she passed away, she asked her niece Annie Barrows, a children's author, to finish the editing and rewriting of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Find out everything you need to know about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society in a fraction of the time!
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To kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee (book analysis) : detailed summary, analysis and reading guide
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- 7 Décembre 2015
- 9782806295330
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, a book about the trial of a black man accused of raping a white woman. By describing such a sensitive issue through the eyes of a child, Lee calls attention to the glaring inequalities in American society at the time and highlights the injustice of the legal system. First published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird quickly became an international bestseller. Nowadays, it often features on the lists of the best English-language books of the past century, and has been described by The Guardian as the "book of a lifetime". In spite of this, Lee herself was a relatively unknown figure. She was born in Alabama in 1926, and based much of To Kill a Mockingbird on an event which took place in her hometown. She died in 2016 at the age of 89.
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The curious incident of the dog in the night-time by mark haddon (book analysis) : detailed summary
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- 3 Avril 2019
- 9782808016070
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, which follows 15-year-old Christopher John Francis Boone as he investigates the murder of his neighbour's poodle Wellington, who has been gruesomely killed with a pitchfork. Christopher is a talented mathematician and possesses a rigorously logical mind, but he struggles to interpret social cues, which gives him a unique perspective on the emerging mystery. The discoveries he makes along the way will have lasting effects not only on Christopher, but also on those around him. Mark Haddon is a contemporary English writer, playwright, screenwriter, poet and cartoonist who has produced award-winning works for both adults and children.
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The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood (Book Analysis) : detailed summary, analysis and reading guide
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- 3 Avril 2019
- 9782808017329
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood, a complex novel about the power of the written word and its ability to deceive. It is told from the perspective of Iris Chase, a woman in her eighties looking back on the events of her youth, when she and her sister Laura fell in love with the same man: the charming radical and storyteller Alex Thomas. Laura had fictionalised her love affair with him in an award-winning novel that Iris published posthumously after Laura's suicide, but as Iris unravels the tangled threads of past deceit, it soon becomes clear that nothing is as it seems... The Blind Assassin was the winner of the 2000 Man Booker Prize, and remains one of Atwood's best-known novels.
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Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter by Simone de Beauvoir : detailed summary, analysis and reading guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806279750
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter by Simone de Beauvoir, which tells the story of the author's childhood in middle-class society and her drive to be educated and exceed what is expected of her. The autobiography details the reality of everyday life for middle-class women during the early 20th century, who were denied adequate education or the freedom to make their own choices. De Beauvoir has received numerous awards for her works, as well as having an international human rights prize for women's freedom named in her honour.
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806279644
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This engaging summary presents the story of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, which revolves around Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who formulates and executes a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her cash, and then follows his mental anguish as he is beset with deep psychological suffering that leads to paranoia and madness. A literary sensation upon its publication and still widely read today, Crime and Punishment has been adapted over 25 times for television and film and hundreds of translations are available. It is partially responsible for Dostoyevsky's incredible success, credited with influencing the likes of Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce and even Friedrich Nietzsche.
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The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806280961
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman, which details his tragic experiences a Jewish pianist in Warsaw during World War II, from the beginning of Poland's Nazi occupation, through the difficult years of the Warsaw Ghetto and deportations, to his incredible survival outside. Heart-breaking, gut-wrenching and fascinating, Szpilman's memoir has been adapted into a multi-award-winning film and translated into over 30 languages, bringing the late composer and performer global recognition.
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Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806280442
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This engaging summary presents well-known collection, Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke, a fascinating series of letters to a would-be young poet who has sought his advice on poetry and survival as a sensitive, artistic soul in a harsh and unforgiving world. Rilke gained considerable renown following the publication of his first collection of poems in 1898 and became known for his delicate depiction of the workings of the human heart, as well as his readiness to help young people with their problems and concerns. With its pioneering approach to art and modernity, the work is still widely read throughout the world.
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Suite française by Irène Némirovsky (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806280466
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This engaging summary tells an analysis of Suite française by Irène Némirovsky, which describes the lives of various French families from different social classes as they flee Paris, searching for lost loved ones and fighting for survival. It is the only novel to have ever received the Renaudot Prize posthumously, and its film adaptation saw great success in 2014. Némirovsky herself is considered one of the greatest literary figures of her time and Suite française remains one of the best known representations of World War II.
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White Fang by Jack London (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806280411
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of White Fang by Jack London, which centres around a young wolf who learns about the cruelty of mankind while struggling to choose between a life of savagery and companionship. Inspired by the author's travels, White Fang saw immediate worldwide success and has been translated into 89 languages. London remains a popular figure of American literature and was one of the first authors to obtain celebrity status from his fiction works alone.
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Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806280459
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay, the heart-breaking tale of a little girl's desperate attempt to save her brother during a Nazi roundup. The novel has been translated in 38 countries and was adapted for cinema in 2010, a sign of its international success. De Rosnay is often listed as one of the top ranking French novelists, as well as being in the top ten most read French authors, thanks to her incredible writing and ability to touch the reader's heart.
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Utopia by Thomas More (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806280343
Unlock the more straightforward side of Utopia with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Utopia by Thomas More, based on the tales of a fictional explorer who visits an island society governed by wisdom and directed by the principles of justice, equality and happiness. As well as a riveting work of fiction, the work is significant in the domain of political philosophy, is responsible for coining the word `utopia' as well as for the entire genre of utopian fiction, and has been translated from Latin into numerous languages. Thomas More was a noted Renaissance humanist whose philosophical writings are studied and respected to this day, and he has been venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church since 1935. Find out everything you need to know about Utopia in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: A complete plot summaryCharacter studiesKey themes and symbolsQuestions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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The Aeneid by Virgil (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806280350
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Aeneid by Virgil, an epic poem telling the tale of Aeneas, the mythical founder of Rome, and the many adventures he encounters. Throughout his journey, Aeneas faces many battles and difficult decisions; especially the decision between love and his mission to found Rome. Widely considered to be Virgil's masterpiece, it has been highly influential on modern art, inspiring paintings, songs and parodies.
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The Trial by Franz Kafka (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806279590
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Trial by Franz Kafka, which centres around Josef K., a seemingly ordinary man whose world is turned upside down when he is suddenly arrested. The novel (which has been credited as being "the most important work in 20th-century German literature"), provokes an important debate about the justice system and fate. Franz Kafka is said to have been one of the greatest writers of the 20th century and has a literary award named in his honour, making this summary of The Trial a must-read.
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Body and Soul by Frank Conroy (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806279552
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Body and Soul focuses on Claude Rawlings, a young boy being raised by a single mother who abandons him. He has a difficult childhood, but everything changes when he finds an old piano and discovers his incredible talent. The story follows Claude for the next two decades of his life, as his talent develops and he begins to find his way in life and love.
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Blindness by José Saramago (Book Analysis) : Complete Summary and Book Analysis
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- 12 Octobre 2016
- 9782806279545
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Blindness tells the story of a group of people who, for some unknown reason, suddenly lose their sight. They are all sent to an asylum where the inmates quickly turn to violence and force to get what they want. As tensions grow and people become increasingly dehumanised, everybody wants to escape. But without knowing what caused the blindness epidemic, how can anybody stop it?
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Death Is My Trade by Robert Merle (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 26 Février 2016
- 9782806270474
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Death is My Trade by Robert Merle, a brilliant novel in which the author, inspired by his own experience of imprisonment in Germany and the accounts of the Nuremberg trials, chooses to look at the horror of the death camps from the perspective of an S.S. officer. An intriguing psychological portrait, this novel highlights the danger of notions like duty, honor, and loyalty to one's superiors.
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The Infernal Machine by Jean Cocteau (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 26 Février 2016
- 9782806270481
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Infernal Machine by Jean Cocteau, which is a sometimes comical, often tragic play. The author revisits the Ancient myth of Oedipus, parodying some parts, including references to psychoanalysis and Shakespeare's Hamlet, and highlighting the inescapable quality of the bitter fate awaiting the protagonists. The play was successful and has enjoyed many performances since its writing, although it is not Cocteau's most famous work.
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The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 26 Février 2016
- 9782806276438
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, a masterpiece of Russian literature. This novel, in which topics such as the meaning of life and the representation of Christ are tackled, tells the story of an innocent and naïve man who loves two women and gets caught in a tragic love quartet, trapped in a merciless society. Dostoyevsky is considered to be a highly influential writer, inspiring Ernest Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre, and his works have been involved into over 170 languages.
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Cousin Bette by Honoré de Balzac (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 9 Novembre 2016
- 9782806287885
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Cousin Bette by Honoré de Balzac, which tells the story of a woman driven by jealousy to try and destroy her cousin's family by any means possible. Along with her beautiful but malicious friend, Bette schemes to push the Hulot family into infidelity, betrayal and financial ruin. Cousin Bette stands out for its realism, with vivid descriptions of its cast of characters and a perceptive examination of the social changes taking place in 19th-century Paris. The novel is one of the Scenes of Parisian Life in Balzac's The Human Comedy, a hugely ambitious series of around 90 novels and novellas which aimed to depict the entirety of 19th-century French society. Honoré de Balzac was one of France's most prolific and influential writers, and his work played a major part in laying the groundwork for the modern realist novel.
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The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 9 Novembre 2016
- 9782806287922
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a political treatise containing the author's reflections on the conditions necessary for liberty within civil societies. He emphasises the importance of the collective will and acting in the collective interest, which can be accomplished through a social contract. The Social Contract was considered highly subversive when it was first published and provided inspiration to political revolutionaries throughout Europe. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Swiss-born writer, philosopher and political theorist. He was one of the most influential thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century, and his writings play an essential role in modern political and social thought.
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Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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- 9 Novembre 2016
- 9782806279835
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, the renowned story of two libertines who decide to corrupt an innocent young girl and a devout wife. The novel was truly scandalous at the time of its publication, and was even censored for many years due to its risqué nature; however, it has since been celebrated for its exploration of important themes such as seduction, revenge and human malice. Laclos's work has inspired many critical and analytical commentaries as well as various adaptations, making him one of the most significant novelists of the 18th century.
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o Questions for further reflection
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