Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia

Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia

Author: Renée Jeffery

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781498568883

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The angry star -- A woman and a scholar -- Encountering Descartes -- Diseases of the soul -- Virtue and the passions -- The prince -- Return of the Palatinate -- The Abbess of Herford


The Atheist's Mass, and Other Stories

The Atheist's Mass, and Other Stories

Author: Honore de Balzac

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2015-07-12

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13:

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The Atheist's Mass by Honoré de Balzac: In this thought-provoking novella, Honoré de Balzac explores the inner struggle of a renowned atheist who stumbles upon a life-changing encounter. As the protagonist confronts his disbelief and skepticism, he finds himself questioning the limits of human knowledge and the mysteries of faith. With profound introspection and philosophical depth, "The Atheist's Mass" delves into the complexities of belief and the transformative power of spiritual awakening. Key Aspects of the Book "The Atheist's Mass by Honoré de Balzac": Philosophical Inquiry: Balzac's novella delves into philosophical questions surrounding faith, skepticism, and the human quest for meaning. Character Transformation: The narrative centers on the transformative journey of the protagonist as he grapples with his atheism and encounters a life-altering experience. Exploration of Human Spirituality: "The Atheist's Mass" offers a nuanced portrayal of the human yearning for spirituality and the complexities of religious belief. Honoré de Balzac was a celebrated French novelist and playwright of the 19th century. Renowned for his literary realism, Balzac's works offered detailed and insightful portrayals of French society. His exploration of complex human emotions and existential themes in "The Atheist's Mass" showcases his profound understanding of the human psyche and his enduring impact on literature.


The Criminal Crowd and Other Writings on Mass Society

The Criminal Crowd and Other Writings on Mass Society

Author: Scipio Sighele

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1487503180

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The Criminal Crowd and Other Writings on Mass Society is the first collection in English of writings by Italian jurist, sociologist, and cultural and literary critic Scipio Sighele (1868-1913). In post-unification Italy and internationally Sighele was an important figure in contemporary debates on such issues as popular unrest, the problematic borders between individual and collective accountability, the role of urbanization in the development of criminality, and the emancipation of women. This volume draws an intricate portrait of a provocative thinker and public intellectual caught between tradition and modernity in fin de si?cle Europe. It features new English translations of Sighele's seminal work, The Criminal Crowd, along with a selection of his later studies on criminality and on individual and group behaviour. Nicoletta Pireddu's introduction and annotation provide valuable context and insights on Sighele's contribution to the emerging field of collective psychology, on his relationships with his predecessors Cesare Lombroso and Enrico Ferri and with his French rivals Gustave Le Bon and Gabriel Tarde, and on the significant scientific, literary, and cultural developments of his time.