Resultaten voor 'jane smiley'
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Perestroika a Parigi
Paras, diminutivo di "Perestroika", è una vivace cavalla da corsa che vive alle porte di Parigi. Un pomeriggio, all'imbrunire, trova la porta della sua stalla aperta e, poiché è una puledra curiosa, vaga fino alla Ville Lumière. È abbagliata e spesso confusa dai panorami, dai suoni e dagli odori che la circondano, ma non ha paura. Ben presto incontra un cane elegante, una femmina di bracco tedesco a pelo corto di nome Frida, il cui proprietario è morto da poco, che sa come cavarsela senza attirare l'attenzione dei parigini sospettosi. Paras e Frida vivono per un periodo nei lussureggianti spazi verdi della città, procacciandosi del cibo grazie ai viaggi strategici di Frida al mercato della verdura, e in compagnia di due incontenibili anatre, Sid e Nancy, e di Raoul, un corvo supponente, sempre appollaiato su una statua di Benjamin Franklin. A un certo punto, però, Paras incontra un bambino, Étienne, e scopre una nuova parte della città: la casa dalle pareti di edera dove il ragazzino e la sua bisnonna quasi centenaria vivono in isolamento. Con l'avvicinarsi del freddo, sboccia la più improbabile delle amicizie. Ma per quanto tempo un cavallo in fuga può passare inosservato a Parigi? Quanto a lungo un ragazzo potrà tenere Perestroika nascosta e tutta per sé? Pieno di arguzia e immaginazione, il nuovo affascinante romanzo di Jane Smiley è un'avventura che celebra la curiosità, l'ingegno e il desiderio di tutte le creature per il vero amore e la libertà.
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Lidie
From the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist, a rousing novel that follows two young women fleeing a divided America: one running toward a dazzling future and the other running from a troubled past.Winter, 1855. America's future is precarious; civil war looms on the horizon. After her abolitionist husband is murdered in the lawless Kansas Territory, Lidie Newton returns, in mourning, to her hometown of Quincy, Illinois. But her sisters have little comfort to offer, and Lidie is haunted by the memories of her failures—until she takes an interest in her niece, Annie. Beautiful, self-assured, and mischievous, Annie sticks out in Quincy. She becomes an actress at the local theater, and when she is offered the opportunity to perform abroad, she decides to run away. But travel is dangerous for a young unmarried woman, so Lidie, armed with her pistol and her wit, goes with her.The two women embark on a perilous journey across the Atlantic, rushing toward an unknown future in England. Once they arrive in Liverpool, they vanish into new roles in the household of Annie's benefactor, Mr. Mallory Cunningham. Annie takes a stage name and finds her way to a career, while Lidie becomes her ladies' maid. But will either of them be content with her new lot in life?Exuberant and riveting, a sly commentary on truth and beauty and fulfillment that resonates with our times, Lidie delivers a panoramic portrait of a volatile era and the headstrong women trying to live an honest life in it.
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Lidie
From the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist, a rousing novel that follows two young women fleeing a divided America: one running toward a dazzling future and the other running from a troubled pastChristmas, 1857. America's future is precarious; civil war looms on the horizon. After her abolitionist husband is murdered in the lawless Kansas Territory, Lidie Newton returns, in mourning, to her hometown of Quincy, Illinois. But her sisters have little comfort to offer, and Lidie is haunted by the memories of her failures—until she takes an interest in her niece, Annie. Beautiful, self-assured, and mischievous, Annie sticks out in Quincy. She becomes an actress at the local theater, and when she is offered the opportunity to perform abroad, she decides to run away. But travel is dangerous for a young unmarried woman, so Lidie, armed with her pistol and her wit, goes with her.The two women embark on a perilous journey across the Atlantic, rushing toward an unknown future in England. Once they arrive in Liverpool, they vanish into new roles in the household of Annie's benefactor, Mr. Mallory Cunningham. Annie takes a stage name and finds her way to a career, while Lidie becomes her lady's maid. But will either of them be content with her new lot in life?Exuberant and riveting, a sly commentary on truth and beauty and fulfillment that resonates with our times, Lidie delivers a panoramic portrait of a volatile era and the headstrong women trying to live an honest life in it.
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The Questions That Matter Most
Now in paperback, Pulitzer-winning novelist Jane Smiley's first nonfiction volume on writing since 2005's best-selling Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel. "Smiley gives educators, readers, and writers much to discuss. Highly recommended." --Library Journal, starred review "Line for line, Smiley delivers such clear, vibrant, precise prose--handed forth as calmly and equitably as an ice cream cone, even when she's incensed--that a reader feels smarter just taking it in." --The Boston Globe Long acclaimed as one of America's preeminent novelists, Jane Smiley is also an exquisite observer of the craft of writing. In The Questions That Matter Most this Pulitzer Prize-winning writer offers penetrating essays on some of the aesthetic and cultural issues that mark any serious engagement with reading and writing. Beginning with a personal introduction tracing Smiley's migration from Iowa to California, the author reflects on her findings in the varied literature of the Golden State, whose writers have for decades pondered the West's contested legacies of racism, class conflict, and sexual politics. As she considers the ambiguity of character and the weight of history, her essays provide fresh entry points into literature, and we lucky readers can see how Smiley draws inspiration from across the literary spectrum to invigorate her own writing. With enthusiasm and meticulous attention, Smiley dives beneath surface-level interpretations to examine the works of Marguerite de Navarre, Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Willa Cather, Franz Kafka, Halldór Laxness, and Jessica Mitford. Throughout, Smiley seeks to think harder and, in her words, with "more clarity and nuance" about the questions that matter most.
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La mejor voluntad
Bob Miller es un padre de familia que ha creado un pequeño paraíso, o, al menos, lo más parecido al paraíso que siempre soñó: una granja en lo alto de un valle, a cinco kilómetros del pueblo más cercano, donde él y su esposa Liz viven y crían a su hijo de siete años, Tommy, cultivando su propia comida, hilando y tejiendo su ropa, fabricando sus propios muebles. Él mismo construyó la casa en la que los Miller viven sin teléfono ni televisión, sin automóvil, sin más co-nexión cotidiana con el mundo exterior que los viajes diarios de Tommy a la escuela. Allí viven, piensa Bob, y allí vivirán siempre.Los Miller han optado por un estilo de vida autosuficiente del que se enorgullecen. Aunque si de algo realmente se enorgullece Bob es de Tommy, ese chico entusiasta, receptivo, obediente y dispuesto a dejarse guiar por su padre. Por eso él nunca habría imaginado que un día su hijo fuera capaz de tomar dos muñecas de una compañera de clase y retorcerlas hasta romperlas, hasta hacer jirones sus prendas. Pero ese día llega y a Bob le recorre un escalofrío. Algo va mal, realmente mal, y él no lo ha visto venir.En La mejor voluntad, un súbito arrebato de violencia es el detonante que removerá los cimientos del aparente edén familiar de los Miller. En una narración que avanza con paso inexorable hasta un final impactante, Jane Smiley, con su distintivo talento para retratar las relaciones familiares, se sumerge en los miedos y las esperanzas que depositamos en nuestros hijos, y una vez más subraya los modos en que, sin darnos cuenta, boicoteamos nuestros propios sueños, incluso cuando actuamos con la mejor de las intenciones.'En La mejor voluntad, Jane Smiley aborda un tema clásico de la literatura, adaptándolo a sus propios intereses, y logra lo que solo los grandes autores consiguen: que sus intereses se vuelvan los nuestros. Esta es la historia de un hombre y su utopía, que, como todas las utopías, alimenta sus propios demonios'.Los Angeles Times?'Las historias de Jane Smiley exploran con enorme lucidez los laberintos de la vida conyugal y familiar contemporánea. La complejidad emocional y moral que confiere a sus personajes en La mejor voluntad la confirman como una autora de un talento único'.The Washington Post
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La edad del desconsuelo
Cuando Dave escucha a su esposa Dana musitar 'Nunca más volveré a ser feliz', quizá sin haberse dado cuenta siquiera de que lo decía en voz alta, siente que ambos están a punto de perder todo aquello que una vez desearon: sus años de apacible matrimonio, tres hijas, la próspera clínica dental que comparten. Ahora Dave está convencido de que Dana se ha enamorado de otro hombre y, de manera inesperada, decide que la mejor manera de salvar su relación es evitar que su esposa descubra que él lo sabe. En La edad del desconsuelo, Jane Smiley narra con asombrosa autenticidad los ritmos de lo cotidiano y cómo de pronto se ven sacudidos por una emoción inesperada, dando lugar a situaciones tragicómicas y a una demoledora meditación sobre la vida en pareja, la pérdida y la infelicidad.
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The Questions That Matter Most
"Essays that show how Smiley draws inspiration from across literary history to invigorate her own writing. Among the authors she examines are Marguerite de Navarre, Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Willa Cather, Franz Kafka, Halldor Laxness, and Jessica Mitford"--
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Een winter in Parijs
Een betoverende roman over vriendschap van Pulitzer Prize winnaar Jane Smiley. Voor liefhebbers van de dierenverhalen van Toon Tellegen. Peres is een levendig jong racepaard dat op het Franse platteland woont. Tot ze op een dag haar staldeur openduwt en na een frisse wandeling in het duizelingwekkende Parijs terechtkomt. Daar ontmoet ze een Duitse staande korthaar die Frida heet, twee onstuimige eenden en een eigenzinnige kraai. Ze geniet van het vrije leven met haar nieuwe vrienden in de parken van de stad. Maar alles verandert wanneer Paras een jongen ontmoet, Étienne, die met zijn overgrootmoeder in een beschut, met klimop overgroeid huis woont. Terwijl het koude kerstweer nadert, bloeit er een onwaarschijnlijke vriendschap op tussen de jongen en de dieren. Maar hoelang kan een kleine jongen een weggelopen paard in Parijs verborgen houden?In de pers:'Mooi geschreven verhaal waarin dieren kunnen praten en mensen van dieren houden.' NRC'Een ontroerend pleidooi voor compassie en vriendschap.' Margriet'Smiley's wereld is betoverend.' The New York Times'Een winters verhaal vol humor, warmte en charme.' The Economist'Het perfecte boek voor hen die de echte wereld, vol pandemieën en politiek, liever even vermijden.' Publishers Weekly 'Zonneschijn in boekvorm.' The Daily Mail
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Is That Poop or Chocolate?
Everyone knows the famous book titled, "What to Expect When You're Expecting," but what happens after the joyous events of pregnancy and childbirth? What do you do now when you are sleep-deprived, holding a screaming toddler, and trying to remember what you packed in your diaper bag? For author Janell Smiley, this describes several moments she had while raising her two boys, many stories of which she has included in her new book. Is that Poop, or Chocolate? What to Expect When You're Done Expecting. Designed as a journal depicting several hilarious moments that occurred as Janell and her husband were raising their two sons, Jacob and Joey, Janell also shares with readers what lessons she learned through the outcomes of these events and to be prepared for the unexpected. One event, for example, was a Christian retreat the family took to enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors, as well as grow closer to God. However, the simplicity of nature was soon interrupted when the youngest, Joey, found himself wedged in a swing. Though he was freed, it was a moment to laugh about later as a family. Or how about the first trip to Disneyland with a two-year-old and four-year-old? Needless to say, shoes were lost, patience levels were tested, and someone had a meltdown over ice cream after a long hot day. Yet, even through the chaos of these moments, Janell appreciates the memories that were gained through them and Is that Poop, or Chocolate celebrates the treasured times parents share in raising their children. Sure, no one really tells you how messy and unpredictable life can be when you have children, especially as you anticipate the birth of your child, but Janell wants you to know that no matter the upheaval, raising children is worth it!
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Is That Poop or Chocolate?
Everyone knows the famous book titled, "What to Expect When You're Expecting," but what happens after the joyous events of pregnancy and childbirth? What do you do now when you are sleep-deprived, holding a screaming toddler, and trying to remember what you packed in your diaper bag? For author Janell Smiley, this describes several moments she had while raising her two boys, many stories of which she has included in her new book. Is that Poop, or Chocolate? What to Expect When You're Done Expecting. Designed as a journal depicting several hilarious moments that occurred as Janell and her husband were raising their two sons, Jacob and Joey, Janell also shares with readers what lessons she learned through the outcomes of these events and to be prepared for the unexpected. One event, for example, was a Christian retreat the family took to enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors, as well as grow closer to God. However, the simplicity of nature was soon interrupted when the youngest, Joey, found himself wedged in a swing. Though he was freed, it was a moment to laugh about later as a family. Or how about the first trip to Disneyland with a two-year-old and four-year-old? Needless to say, shoes were lost, patience levels were tested, and someone had a meltdown over ice cream after a long hot day. Yet, even through the chaos of these moments, Janell appreciates the memories that were gained through them and Is that Poop, or Chocolate celebrates the treasured times parents share in raising their children. Sure, no one really tells you how messy and unpredictable life can be when you have children, especially as you anticipate the birth of your child, but Janell wants you to know that no matter the upheaval, raising children is worth it!
€ 32,50 -
The Strays of Paris
'Sunshine in book form' - Daily Mail'A joyfully escapist celebration of friendship and freedom' - Mail on Sunday'Delightful, heartwarming . . . An especially welcome reminder of the bright spots even in dark times' - NPRParas is a spirited young racehorse living in a stable in the French countryside. That is until one afternoon when she pushes open the gate of her stall and, travelling through the night, arrives quite by chance in the dazzling streets of Paris.She soon meets a German shorthaired pointer named Frida, two irrepressible ducks and an opinionated crow, and life amongst the animals in the city's lush green spaces is enjoyable for a time. But everything changes when Paras meets a human boy, Étienne, and discovers a new, otherworldly part of Paris: the secluded, ivy-walled house where the boy and his nearly one-hundred-year-old great-grandmother live quietly and keep to themselves. As the cold weather of Christmas nears, the unlikeliest of friendships blooms between human and animals.But how long can a runaway horse live undiscovered in Paris? And how long can one boy keep her all to himself? Charming and beguiling in equal measure, Jane Smiley's novel celebrates the intrinsic need for friendship, love and freedom, whoever you may be . . .From Jane Smiley, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres, The Strays of Paris is a captivating story of a group of extraordinary animals - and one little boy - whose lives cross paths in Paris.
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March Sisters: On Life, Death, and Little Women
For fans of Greta Gerwig's acclaimed film, four acclaimed authors offer personal reflections on their lifelong engagement with Louisa May Alcott's classic novel of girlhood and growing up.For the 150th anniversary of the publication of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, Kate Bolick, Jenny Zhang, Carmen Maria Machado, and Jane Smiley explore their strong lifelong personal engagement with Alcott's novel--what it has meant to them and why it still matters. Each takes as her subject one of the four March sisters, reflecting on their stories and what they have to teach us about life. Kate Bolick finds parallels in oldest sister Meg's brush with glamour at the Moffats' ball and her own complicated relationship with clothes. Jenny Zhang confesses to liking Jo least among the sisters when she first read the novel as a girl, uncomfortable in finding so much of herself in a character she feared was too unfeminine. Carmen Maria Machado writes about the real-life tragedy of Lizzie Alcott, the inspiration for third sister Beth, and the horror story that can result from not being the author of your own life's narrative. And Jane Smiley rehabilitates the reputation of youngest sister Amy, whom she sees as a modern feminist role model for those of us who are, well, not like the fiery Jo. These four voices come together to form a deep, funny, far-ranging meditation on the power of great literature to shape our lives.
€ 21,00