Essays

Essays

Author: Oscar Wilde

Publisher: Books for Libraries

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

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The Rise of Historical Criticism

The Rise of Historical Criticism

Author: Oscar Wilde

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2008-08-15

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1427056986

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The Rise of Historical Criticism, published in complete form in 1908, is a mature essay by Oscar Wilde, evaluating the history and current state of criticism. The writer goes back in history and tries to remould the art of criticism with allusions to various critics, genres, and periods. Filled with wit and sublimity, the essay is a comprehensive piece of writing that enlightens the ordinary sense through innovative spirit.


Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition)

Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition)

Author: Thich Nhat Hanh

Publisher: Parallax Press

Published: 2022-11-08

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 1952692237

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Beloved Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh offers 79 meditations to help you through your daily routines in a peaceful and mindful way and connect to the joy of the present moment Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. This beautifully illustrated book shares a simple verse with an enlightening commentary that will give you the space and heart to live each day in a connected and calm way. Developed during a summer retreat in Plum Village, Thich Nhat Hanh's meditation center in France, these poetic verses were collected to help people practice mindfulness. The result is a handbook of practical, down-to-earth verses. These gathas, or mindfulness verses, are poetic verse designed to turn ordinary daily activities such as washing the dishes, driving the car, or standing in line, into opportunities to return to a natural state of mindfulness and happiness. Reciting these poetic yet practical verses can help us to slow down and enjoy each moment of our lives.


The Souls of Black Folk by William Edward Burghardt Du Bois Illustrated Edition

The Souls of Black Folk by William Edward Burghardt Du Bois Illustrated Edition

Author: William Edward Burghardt Du Bois

Publisher:

Published: 2021-08-06

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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The Souls of Black Folk is a classic work of American literature by W. E. B. Du Bois. It is a seminal work in the history of sociology, and a cornerstone of African-American literary history. To develop this groundbreaking work, Du Bois drew from his own experiences as an African-American in the American society. Outside of its notable relevance in African-American history, The Souls of Black Folk also holds an important place in social science as one of the early works in the field of sociology.


The Buddha Is Still Teaching

The Buddha Is Still Teaching

Author: Jack Kornfield

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2011-08-30

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1590309227

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When the Buddha set in motion the wheel of Dharma, he knew that the teaching he gave was inexhaustible—that every future generation would find its own skillful ways to convey it to the hearts and minds of those ready to hear. The Buddha Is Still Teaching is testimony to the fulfillment of that promise today. The selections it contains, from today’s most highly regarded contemporary Buddhist teachers, bring the Dharma eloquently to life for us in our own time, place, and culture. They demonstrate that two and a half millennia have done nothing to diminish the freshness of the Buddhist teachings, or their universal applicability to our lives. Contributors include: Ajahn Chah, Charlotte Joko Beck, Sylvia Boorstein, Tara Brach, Pema Chödrön, the Dalai Lama, Ram Dass, Mark Epstein, Norman Fischer, Natalie Goldberg, Joseph Goldstein, Dilgo Khyentse, Jack Kornfield, Noah Levine, Stephen Levine, Sakyong Mipham, Sharon Salzberg, Suzuki Roshi, Robert Thurman, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Tulku Thondup. To learn more about the author, visit his website at www.jackkornfield.org.