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विश्व साहित्य के गौरव, अंग्रेजी भाषा के अद्वितीय नाटककार शेक्सपियर का जन्म 26 अप्रैल, 1564 ई. को इंग्लैड के रट्रैटफोर्ड-ओँन-एवोन नामक स्थान में हुआ l.

Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899) wrote over 100 ‘rags-to-riches’ novels, often about teenage boys forced by circumstances to earn their own living selling newspapers, blacking boots, carrying luggage, or tending store. Alger’s heroes are honest, temperate, generous, and brave, good in a fight and ready to protect a weaker boy from a bully. Alger stresses work, study, and thrift as ways to escape poverty. Alger’s villains, on the other hand, are usually dishonest, sometimes alcoholic or brutal.

Experience Julius Caesar as a powerful full-cast drama with entertaining and enlightening commentary that explains what's what and who's who as the plot unfolds. To help you get the most out of Shakespeare, the narrator offers historical insights and background information, so you can enjoy the jokes, appreciate the references, and get a real sense of Shakespeare's world.

A fictional recreation of the turbulence of the 1960s civil rights movement, narrated from alternating perspectives, chronicles the life and times of charismatic African-American leader John Calvin Marshall, from his rise to national prominence to his tragic assassination.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time...

Das Drama basiert auf den historischen Ereignissen rund um die Ermordung Gaius Julius Caesars im antiken Rom und entfaltet eine vielschichtige Erzählung über politische Intrige, Loyalität, Manipulation und den moralischen Preis der Macht. Im Zentrum stehen Figuren wie Brutus, Cassius, Marcus Antonius und natürlich Caesar selbst – allesamt getrieben von Idealen, Ängsten und persönlichen Motiven. Shakespeare zeigt, wie aus Freiheitsliebe Verrat wird – und wie der Sturz eines Tyrannen eine ganze Ordnung erschüttern kann.

Contained here is Julius Caesar's own account of his military adventures in Gaul at the head of the Roman army, uniquely presented in Caesar's first-person perspective (rather than as a third-person narrative as in the original Latin). Included are seven sections ("books") of the Gallic War, each encompassing one year of Caesar's battles and intrigues; though there is an eighth book, it is generally accepted to have been written by another general, shortly after Caesar's death in 44 BCE.

Consecrated at birth as a royal goddess, Cleopatra learns early on from her father's experience that to rule means to fight. Politically astute, her deep love for Egypt means she'll do everything in her power to retain its autonomy from the all-devouring Romans. Julius Caesar is a legendary warrior whose might helped secure the Egyptian throne for Cleopatra's father. Years later, when he encounters the now Queen of Egypt, it is more than a meeting of rulers - it is a meeting of souls.

Ein Mann vor der Entscheidung seines Lebens - der neue Roman von Tom Saller. Wimbledon, 1937. Das legendäre Davis-Cup-Match zwischen Deutschland und den USA. Nicht nur die Sportwelt hält den Atem an, als Julius von Berg den Ball vor Tausenden von Zuschauern in den blauen Himmel wirft. Aufgewachsen auf einer Burg über dem Rhein, hat er sein Tennistalent im Berlin der Zwanziger- und Dreißigerjahre zur Reife gebracht; ein internationaler Star, auf dem alle Blicke ruhen.

Julius Miles is a mathematical genius, but he is hefty of frame, awkward with the opposite sex and struggling to bring his existence into balance. When he stumbles across the girl next door naked and dead on her Victorian tiles, he starts to unravel the one equation that's eluded him: that of his own life. And so it is that with the most unlikely of assistants - a transsexual Cupid with a penchant for drugs - he embarks on a quest to find the truth about love, death, family, and how, ultimately, you make your numbers happy.

Delve into the political intrigue and drama of ancient Rome with Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." This podcast brings to life the timeless story of power, betrayal, and ambition through detailed analysis and captivating performances. Perfect for history buffs and literature lovers alike, gain a deeper understanding of this iconic play.

"Zapiski o Gall'skoj vojne" - sochinenie Gaja Julija Cezarja, v kotorom on v prisushhej emu tochnoj, szhatoj i jenergichnoj manere opisal svojo zavoevanie Gallii v 58-50 gg. do n. je., a takzhe dve perepravy cherez Rejn i vysadku v Britanii. "Zapiski" obladajut ne tol'ko vysochajshej istoricheskoj cennost'ju. Oni povestvujut o takticheskih i strategicheskih voennyh reshenijah, osobennosti byta rimskoj armii, geograficheskie i jetnograficheskie podrobnosti o zavoevannyh zemljah i narodah.

Eine Brücke für die Ewigkeit. London 1749: Die frisch verwitwete Tuchhändlerin Juliana Hamley muss mit allen Mitteln um ihren Tuchladen mitten auf der London Bridge kämpfen. Die Geschäfte gehen schlecht, sie ist hoch verschuldet und der Bau einer zweiten Brücke über die Themse bedroht die Existenz aller eingesessenen Geschäfte. In ihrer Not steigt sie ins Schmuggelgeschäft ein, tatkräftig unterstützt von dem gewieften Straßenjungen Alder. Doch Gefahren lauern überall. Kann sie dem neuen Gehilfen des Brückenmeisters trauen? Auch die London Bridge selbst birgt ein dunkles Geheimnis.

Journey back in time with Edgar Allan Poes unfinished serial novel, The Journal of Julius Rodman. This captivating tale offers an account of the first ever crossing of North Americas Rocky Mountains by a civilized man. Published in Burtons Gentlemans Magazine from January to June 1840, Poe was a contributing editor at the time. However, due to conflicts with William Burton, Poe abruptly ended his contributions to the novel in June 1840.

A collection of favourite scenes from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

Als der kleine Julius in die Gewalt des Zauberers Sylvester kommt, ist er sehr verzweifelt. Aber mit der Zeit merkt er, dass er sich nur selber helfen kann, und versucht mutig, das Zaubern zu erlernen. Nun beginnt für ihn eine Zeit des Überlegens, des Lernens und des Entscheidens. Von einem Abenteuer ins andere geraten Julius und seine beiden Freunde, der Riesenhahn und der schneeweiße Gänserich Ockelmann.

Fünf vollständige Dramen Shakespeares sind in dieser Box versammelt. Sie alle sind noch heute ständige Gäste auf den Bühnen dieser Welt. Mit dabei: "Romeo und Julia", "Julius Caesar", "Hamlet", "Othello" und "Macbeth". Ebenfalls dabei: Ein pdf-Dokument mit kompletter Titelliste.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables . The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. By Grace of Julius Caesar: Melissa sent word on Monday evening that she thought we had better go round with the subscription list for cushioning the church pews on Tuesday. I sent back word that I thought we had better go on Thursday.

Here is a full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play. Soak up the atmosphere of ancient Rome. Decide for yourself whether Caesar's power and ambition was a threat to the Republic, and whether assassination can ever be justified.

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a history play and tragedy by William Shakespeare first performed in 1599. It is one of several plays written by Shakespeare based on true events from Roman history, such as Coriolanus and Antony and Cleopatra. Set in Rome in 44 BC, the play depicts the moral dilemma of Brutus as he joins a conspiracy led by Cassius to murder Julius Caesar to prevent him from becoming dictator of Rome. Following Caesar's death, Rome is thrust into a period of civil war, and the republic the conspirators sought to preserve is lost forever.