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  • Titan

    A Romance. v. 1 (of 2)

    by Jean Paul ...
    Translated by Charles Timothy Brooks ...
    In 'Titan,' Jean Paul embarks on an ambitious exploration of the human psyche and the nature of individual existence through the lens of allegory and philosophical introspection. This literary work, rich in Romantic idealism, combines elements of humor, dream-like sequences, and profound existential musings within a narrative structure that is both inventive and non-linear. The title itself ... Read more

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  • HESPERUS OR FORTY-FIVE DOG-POST-DAYS A BIOGRAPHY IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. I.

    by Jean Paul ...
    Jean Paul, whose real name was Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, was a key figure in German Romanticism during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works often blend humor with philosophical introspection and explore the intricacies of human existence.In "Hesperus," Jean Paul likely employs his characteristic style, which includes digressions, playful language, and a deep exploration of the ... Read more

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  • Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days A Biography. Vol. II.

    by Jean Paul ...
    In this particular work, "Hesperus," Jean Paul continues his exploration of themes such as human relationships, the nature of existence, and the pursuit of meaning in life. The title suggests a narrative that unfolds over a period of forty-five days, possibly framed through the perspective of the protagonist or a narrator reflecting on their experiences and thoughts during that time.Jean Paul's ... Read more

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  • The Campaner Thal, and Other Writings

    In "The Campaner Thal, and Other Writings," Jean Paul presents a collection of profound reflections and imaginative narratives that explore the intricacies of life, nature, and the human spirit. This work, characterized by an innovative blend of romanticism and whimsy, showcases Jean Paul's exceptional literary style, marked by elaborate metaphors and playful language. The titular piece, "The ... Read more

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  • The Invisible Lodge

    by Jean Paul ...
    "The Invisible Lodge" follows the life of its protagonist, Gustavus (Gustav), from his unusual birth to his experiences in various educational and social settings. The novel is structured as a Bildungsroman, or a coming-of-age story, detailing Gustav's intellectual and moral development.Gustav is born to a wealthy family but is soon separated from his parents and raised by an eccentric and ... Read more

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  • Titan: A Romance. v. 2 (of 2)

    by Jean Paul ...
    In "Titan," the story follows the life of Albano von Armuth, a young man who is orphaned at a young age and grows up to become an artist. The novel is set in the fictitious German town of Haina and spans several decades, from Albano's childhood to his adulthood.As Albano navigates the ups and downs of life, he encounters various characters and experiences that shape his worldview and identity. He ... Read more

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  • Nausea

    Translated by Richard Howard ...
    Sartre's greatest novel — and existentialism's key text — now introduced by James Wood.Nausea is the story of Antoine Roquentin, a French writer who is horrified at his own existence. In impressionistic, diary form he ruthlessly catalogs his every feeling and sensation. His thoughts culminate in a pervasive, overpowering feeling of nausea which “spreads at the bottom of the viscous puddle, at the ... Read more

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  • Existentialism Is a Humanism

    Translated by Carol Macomber ...
    A new translation of two seminal works of existentialismIt was to correct common misconceptions about his thought that Jean-Paul Sartre, the most dominent European intellectual of the post-World War II decades, accepted an invitation to speak on October 29, 1945, at the Club Maintenant in Paris. The unstated objective of his lecture (“Existentialism Is a Humanism”) was to expound his philosophy as ... Read more

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  • The Emotions

    Outline of a Theory

    Translated by Bernard Frechtman ...
    One of the leading twentieth-century French existentialist philosophers examines how human emotions shape our existence.In The Emotions: Outline of a Theory, French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre attempts to understand the role emotions play in the human psyche. Sartre analyzes fear, lust, anguish, and melancholy while asserting that human beings begin to develop emotional capabilities from a very ... Read more

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  • Vie Francaise

    A novel

    Translated by Linda Coverdale ...
    Meet Paul Blick: born in France (but not Paris); son of a car dealer; provincial sociology student-cum-theoretical revolutionary; briefly employed (by his father-in-law); married and soon to discover adultery and other satisfactions of a desperate househusband as consort of a high-flying wife who conquers the world as CEO of a Jacuzzi-manufacturing company.This not-so-extraordinary Frenchman is ... Read more

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  • Scratching the Surface.

    by Jean-Paul ...
    Out of the blue Simian Hayes receives a call from the Cardiff Royal infirmary, his father has died as the result of a massive heart attack. From that moment on, Simian puts the meaning of his life in question, his career and his relationship with Amelia, in fact everything he believes in, comes under scrutiny.The stress of bereavement clouds his judgement and he starts making mistakes, with his ... Read more

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  • Essays in Aesthetics

    Translated by Wade Baskin ...
    R enowned French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre references artists such as Tintoretto, Calder, Lapoujade, Titian, Raphael, and Michaelangelo in discussing how great art of the past relates to the challenges of his eraEssays in Aesthetics is a provocative collection that considers the nature of art and its meaning. Sartre considers the artist's "function," and the relation of art and the artist to ... Read more

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