Títulos en Ensayos

The late 19th Century was a time of liberation. After the collapse of empires, people of all creeds demanded their equality. We begin with two speeches that represent the old order, by Bismarck. Between the two speeches he went from being Prussia’s last Minister President to being the Germany’s first Chancellor. A statesman in the oldest mold, he argues for nationalist dominance against forces temporal and religious.

With G. K. C.’s characteristic wit, he explores in this essay the virtues of baby-worship, as adults are invited to see the world anew through the eyes of children. Furthermore, argues G. K. C., an appreciation of our youngest humans “forces us actually to remodel our conduct in accordance with this revolutionary theory of the marvellousness of all things.”

Why do humans have a horror of skeletons? Is this aversion justified? What does it signify? Such are the animating questions of this essay by G. K. Chesterton, who acts as a witty defendant for humanity’s hidden form.

Embark on a journey of moral courage and social conscience with “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience” audiobook, a timeless manifesto penned by the celebrated American philosopher and transcendentalist, Henry David Thoreau. Narrated with passion and clarity, this audiobook brings to life Thoreau’s powerful call to individual conscience and nonviolent resistance in the face of unjust laws and government oppression.

Through the Magic Door by great mystery writer Arthur Conan Doyle is about Doyle's favorite books and the intelligent minds behind them.

The Amputee’s Guide to Jules Verne is a listener's guide to every novel Jules Verne wrote; in that respect alone, there is no other book like it on the market. But it’s more than that. Nick DiMartino has included several essays evaluating Verne’s overall approach as a writer and the values embodied in his work. He has included as well a number of deeply personal essays about his struggles with the loneliness, pain, and lack of mobility that came with being an amputee.

Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance" is a seminal essay that explores the importance of individualism and personal integrity. Emerson challenges listeners to avoid conformity and follow their own instincts and ideas. This work has inspired countless listeners to trust in their inner voice and embrace a life of self-determination. Essential for anyone interested in philosophy, personal growth, and the foundations of American transcendentalism.

Roadworks and train station overhauls are confusing this author who has driven into oncoming traffic, avoided a kangaroo crossing a new roadwork barrier, got lost and couldn't find her train station carpark and who believes her amygdala must be growing as she negotiates new roundabouts, traffic lights, new road hazards and witches' hats. Follow her journey.....

"A Message to Garcia" is a renowned essay by Elbert Hubbard, written in 1899, that underscores the virtues of initiative, duty, and determination. The narrative centers on a soldier named Rowan, who is entrusted with the critical mission of delivering a message to General García, a key figure in the Cuban insurgency. Despite the lack of detailed instructions or guidance, Rowan accepts the mission without hesitation, demonstrating unwavering commitment and resourcefulness.

Dans le "Journal des Faux-Monnayeurs", le prix Nobel André Gide invite les lecteurs dans l'esprit complexe qui se cache derrière son chef-d'œuvre littéraire, "Les Faux-Monnayeurs". Cette pièce intime sert à la fois de journal intime et d'analyse approfondie de son processus créatif, révélant les luttes et les triomphes qui ont marqué la création du roman.

Arianna Mils è una italo americana che dà una spiegazione alla sua vita intensa grazie alla filosofia della reincarnazione, "sincretizzata" dagli insegnamenti di grandi maestri immateriali. Il suo desiderio di divulgare questi insegnamenti si realizza anche attraverso una radio privata, che ha un'audience molto elevata.

Bienvenido a SOBREVALORADO, una obra magistral de Juan David Arbeláez que fusiona el estoicismo, el cinismo, el sarcasmo y el humor negro en un cóctel explosivo de ingenio y reflexión. Inspirándose en la sabiduría atemporal de Marco Aurelio, el emperador filósofo, Arbeláez se embarca en un audaz viaje para despojar a las pretensiones modernas de su brillo superficial y revelar su verdadera esencia.

Si bien el ensayo emplea un narrador ficticio y la prosa para explorar a mujeres (tanto escritoras como personajes de ficción), y el manuscrito preparado para las conferencias se tituló "Mujeres y Ficción", el ensayo está considerado no-ficción. Generalmente se clasifica como un texto feminista, y su argumento gira en torno a un espacio literal y ficticio para escritoras que se encuentran dentro de una tradición literaria dominada por hombres.

"From Superman to Man" is not just a critique of racial prejudices but also an empowerment tool. By dismantling stereotypes and celebrating black accomplishments, the book seeks to uplift the African-American community. It remains a relevant historical document, capturing the zeitgeist of its era and contributing to the ongoing discourse on race and identity. Rogers' dedication to dismantling stereotypes and promoting a more inclusive understanding of African-American history is evident throughout the text, making the book a significant contribution to the broader conversation on racial issues in America.

"Este mundo da injustiça globalizada" é um texto escrito e lido por José Saramago na cerimônia de encerramento do Fórum Social Mundial em 2002. Na ocasião, o autor lusitano mais conhecido pelo seu best-seller "Ensaio sobre a cegueira", comenta sobre as questões sociais, econômicas e políticas que permeiam a sociedade capitalista.

"Autoconfianza y otros ensayos en español de Ralph Waldo Emerson" es una obra maestra que reúne diez de los más destacados ensayos de Emerson, reescritos por completo por Juan David Arbeláez en un lenguaje moderno y accesible para el lector contemporáneo. Esta antología abarca temas tan variados como la espiritualidad, la ética y la autorreflexión, ofreciendo sabiduría y conocimientos atemporales para guiar al lector en su camino hacia el crecimiento personal.

Pocos problemas histórico-políticos habrán experimentado una revolución en su tratamiento por parte de historiadores y científicos sociales comparable a la sufrida por el nacionalismo en las últimas décadas. De ahí que José Álvarez Junco dedique el primer capítulo de este libro a exponer las teorías actuales en torno a naciones y nacionalismos y a proponer unas definiciones iniciales de términos.

¿Qué hace un escritor cuando no escribe? ¿Qué hace un escritor con resaca, o cuando una mujer espléndida lo invita a un trago durante un cóctel literario, o cuando ve dormir a su hijo, o cuando está solo en un cuarto de hotel? ¿De qué manera el magma formado por un accidente de bus, una película cursi y un premio literario transforman a un poeta desconocido en un escritor a quien reconocen hasta en el mall? ¿Cómo nace y cuán inconmovible es la vocación de alguien que escribe? Cuando Leila Guerriero recibió el encargo de hacer una antología de los textos que Pedro Mairal había publicado en distintos medios de comunicación, fue despiadada.

In 1845 Henry David Thoreau, one of the principal New England Transcendentalists, left the town for the country. Beside the lake of Walden, he built himself a log cabin and returned to nature, to observe and reflect, while surviving on $8 a year. From this experience emerged one of the great classics of American literature, a deeply personal reaction against the commercialism and materialism that he saw as the main impulses of mid-19th century America.

In his long career, eminent psychotherapist and author Irvin Yalom has pressed his patients and readers to grapple with life's two greatest challenges: that we all must die, and that each of us is responsible for leading a life worth living. In Creatures of a Day, he and his patients confront the difficulty of these challenges. Although these people have come to Yalom seeking relief, recognition, or meaning, they discover that such things are rarely found in the places where we think to look.