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The Art of Thinking

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Dimnet's classic on the art of thinking provides the most useful tips and advice on how to improve one's mind, improve concentration and thinking better, and even answers some timeless and all-important questions such as "how do I be myself" and "how do I find myself." Finding an answer to these questions, Dimnet explains, is crucial to the production of any original thought. We must know ... Read more

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Dimnet's classic on the art of thinking provides the most useful tips and advice on how to improve one's mind, improve concentration and thinking better, and even answers some timeless and all-important questions such as "how do I be myself" and "how do I find myself." Finding an answer to these questions, Dimnet explains, is crucial to the production of any original thought. We must know
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The Art of Thinking

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French priest, philosopher and author Ernest Dimnet's book 'The Art of Thinking' is one of the most popular self-help book from 1930s. Dimnet's "The art of thinking" invites the reader into a state of honesty where he evaluates himself as a thoughtful human being. Dimnet brings up the fact that we too often only "think of thinking" about something instead of actually thinking. ... Read more

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French priest, philosopher and author Ernest Dimnet's book 'The Art of Thinking' is one of the most popular self-help book from 1930s. Dimnet's "The art of thinking" invites the reader into a state of honesty where he evaluates himself as a thoughtful human being. Dimnet brings up the fact that we too often only "think of thinking" about something instead of actually thinking.
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The writing of fiction

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The Writing of Fiction, an insightful guide by Edith Wharton, invites aspiring authors and literature enthusiasts to delve into the art and craft of storytelling. In this essential work, Wharton draws on her extensive experience as a novelist to illuminate the principles that underpin successful fiction writing.With a blend of practical advice and philosophical reflections, Wharton explores the ... Read more

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The Writing of Fiction, an insightful guide by Edith Wharton, invites aspiring authors and literature enthusiasts to delve into the art and craft of storytelling. In this essential work, Wharton draws on her extensive experience as a novelist to illuminate the principles that underpin successful fiction writing.With a blend of practical advice and philosophical reflections, Wharton explores the
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The Conquest of Happiness

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“Should be read by every parent, teacher, minister, and Congressman in the land.”—The AtlanticIn The Conquest of Happiness, first published by Liveright in 1930, iconoclastic philosopher Bertrand Russell attempted to diagnose the myriad causes of unhappiness in modern life and chart a path out of the seemingly inescapable malaise so prevalent even in safe and prosperous Western societies. More ... Read more

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“Should be read by every parent, teacher, minister, and Congressman in the land.”—The AtlanticIn The Conquest of Happiness, first published by Liveright in 1930, iconoclastic philosopher Bertrand Russell attempted to diagnose the myriad causes of unhappiness in modern life and chart a path out of the seemingly inescapable malaise so prevalent even in safe and prosperous Western societies. More
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Reveries of the Solitary Walker

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After a period of forced exile and solitary wandering brought about by his radical views on religion and politics, Jean-Jacques Rousseau returned to Paris in 1770. Here, in the last two years of his life, he wrote his final work, the Reveries. In this eloquent masterpiece the great political thinker describes his sense of isolation from a society he felt had rejected his writings - and the manner ... Read more

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After a period of forced exile and solitary wandering brought about by his radical views on religion and politics, Jean-Jacques Rousseau returned to Paris in 1770. Here, in the last two years of his life, he wrote his final work, the Reveries. In this eloquent masterpiece the great political thinker describes his sense of isolation from a society he felt had rejected his writings - and the manner
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Anathemas and Admirations

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In this collection of essays and epigrams, E.M. Cioran gives us portraits and evaluations—which he calls "admirations"—of Samuel Beckett, Jorge Luis Borges, F. Scott Fitzgerald, the poet Paul Valery, and Mircea Eliade, among others. In alternating sections of aphorisms—his "anathemas"—he delivers insights on such topics as solitude, flattery, vanity, friendship, insomnia, music, mortality, God, ... Read more

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In this collection of essays and epigrams, E.M. Cioran gives us portraits and evaluations—which he calls "admirations"—of Samuel Beckett, Jorge Luis Borges, F. Scott Fitzgerald, the poet Paul Valery, and Mircea Eliade, among others. In alternating sections of aphorisms—his "anathemas"—he delivers insights on such topics as solitude, flattery, vanity, friendship, insomnia, music, mortality, God,
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Adolphe

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Adolphe is a privileged and refined young man, bored by the stupidity he perceives in the world around him. After a number of meaningless conquests, he at last encounters Ellenore, a beautiful and passionate older woman. Adolphe is enraptured and gradually wears down her resistance to his declarations of love. But as they embark on an intense and tortured affair, Ellenore gives way to a flood of ... Read more

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Adolphe is a privileged and refined young man, bored by the stupidity he perceives in the world around him. After a number of meaningless conquests, he at last encounters Ellenore, a beautiful and passionate older woman. Adolphe is enraptured and gradually wears down her resistance to his declarations of love. But as they embark on an intense and tortured affair, Ellenore gives way to a flood of
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In Defense of Women

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H. L. Mencken's 'In Defense of Women' is a provocative and insightful examination of the societal perceptions and treatment of women in the early 20th century. Written in Mencken's trademark sharp wit and keen observations, the book challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes, calling for a reexamination of the roles and rights of women in society. Mencken's literary style is both engaging ... Read more

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H. L. Mencken's 'In Defense of Women' is a provocative and insightful examination of the societal perceptions and treatment of women in the early 20th century. Written in Mencken's trademark sharp wit and keen observations, the book challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes, calling for a reexamination of the roles and rights of women in society. Mencken's literary style is both engaging
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Music at Night and Other Essays

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The essays in this book cover different subjects, such as morality in arts ('To the Puritan All Things are Impure', a defence of his friend D. H. Lawrence), music ("After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music", he writes in 'The Rest is Silence'), similarities in the behaviour of men and cats ('Sermons in Cats'). Part of these essays may be regarded as a ... Read more

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The essays in this book cover different subjects, such as morality in arts ('To the Puritan All Things are Impure', a defence of his friend D. H. Lawrence), music ("After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music", he writes in 'The Rest is Silence'), similarities in the behaviour of men and cats ('Sermons in Cats'). Part of these essays may be regarded as a
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Intellectual Life

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This classic exploration of the intellectual life has fully retained its unique value since initial publication in 1904, and is a valuable addition to any discerning reader's collection.No subsequent work fully compares to this rare mixture of personal insight, ethics, taste, psychology, and common sense. Philip Gilbert Hamerton bestowed upon it his long experience as a writer and artist, his ... Read more

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This classic exploration of the intellectual life has fully retained its unique value since initial publication in 1904, and is a valuable addition to any discerning reader's collection.No subsequent work fully compares to this rare mixture of personal insight, ethics, taste, psychology, and common sense. Philip Gilbert Hamerton bestowed upon it his long experience as a writer and artist, his
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The Strange Necessity

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by Rebecca West ...

In this intellectually challenging collection of literary criticism, Rebecca West undertakes the question of art's value, examining the works of her contemporaries and their places in history"The Strange Necessity," one of the twelve essays collected here and first published in 1928, anchors West's quest to understand why art matters and how aesthetics of every caliber can not only inspire but ... Read more

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In this intellectually challenging collection of literary criticism, Rebecca West undertakes the question of art's value, examining the works of her contemporaries and their places in history"The Strange Necessity," one of the twelve essays collected here and first published in 1928, anchors West's quest to understand why art matters and how aesthetics of every caliber can not only inspire but
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The Genealogy of Morals

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In "The Genealogy of Morals," Friedrich Nietzsche embarks on a sharp and profound critique of traditional morality and its origins. Through a series of interconnected essays, Nietzsche explores the historical, psychological, and cultural forces that have shaped Western moral values, challenging readers to reconsider the foundations of good and evil. He introduces the concept of "slave morality" ... Read more

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In "The Genealogy of Morals," Friedrich Nietzsche embarks on a sharp and profound critique of traditional morality and its origins. Through a series of interconnected essays, Nietzsche explores the historical, psychological, and cultural forces that have shaped Western moral values, challenging readers to reconsider the foundations of good and evil. He introduces the concept of "slave morality"
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