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The Elements of Eloquence

Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase

de Mark Forsyth ...

Narrado por Don Hagen ...

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5 hora 29 minutos

From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style, he takes apart famous phrases and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or quip like Oscar Wilde. Whether you ... Leer más

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From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style, he takes apart famous phrases and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or quip like Oscar Wilde. Whether you
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Calling Bullshit

The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World

de Carl T. Bergstrom, Jevin D. West ...

Narrado por Patrick Zeller ...

Completo

10 hora 17 minutos

Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high
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More Than Words

How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World

de Maryellen MacDonald PhD ...

Narrado por Maryellen MacDonald PhD ...

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8 hora 59 minutos

The groundbreaking science of how and why we talk, and how this ability impacts every area of our livesHumans are the only species that can transform internal ideas into talk, whether through speech, writing, or sign language. But why do we have this almost magical, special talent? It turns out that while talking allows us to share ideas and connect with one another, it isn’t just for ... Leer más

$22.00 USD

The groundbreaking science of how and why we talk, and how this ability impacts every area of our livesHumans are the only species that can transform internal ideas into talk, whether through speech, writing, or sign language. But why do we have this almost magical, special talent? It turns out that while talking allows us to share ideas and connect with one another, it isn’t just for
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Cultish

The Language of Fanaticism

de Amanda Montell ...

Narrado por Ann Marie Gideon ...

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8 hora 21 minutos

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of
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Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Spanish the fun way!

de Olly Richards ...

Narrado por Javier Marzan ...

Series series Readers
Completo

4 hora 30 minutos

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
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The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross

A Study of the Nature and Origins of Christianity Within the Fertility Cults of the Ancient Near East

de John M. Allegro ...

Narrado por Martyn Swain ...

Completo

10 hora 33 minutos

Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This book challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion: -The ancient fertility cult at the heart of Christianity. -The living power of cultic rites and symbols. -The sacred mushroom as the emblem and embodiment of divinity. -The secret meaning of biblical myths. -The language of ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This book challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion: -The ancient fertility cult at the heart of Christianity. -The living power of cultic rites and symbols. -The sacred mushroom as the emblem and embodiment of divinity. -The secret meaning of biblical myths. -The language of
... Leer más
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Short Stories in German for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn German the fun way!

de Olly Richards, Alex Rawlings ...

Narrado por Gido Schimanski ...

Series series Readers
Completo

3 hora 12 minutos

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
... Leer más
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Algospeak

How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language

de Adam Aleksic ...

Narrado por Adam Aleksic ...

Completo

5 hora 46 minutos

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways.“Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and ... Leer más

$18.00 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways.“Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and
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Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes

Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle

de Daniel L. Everett ...

Narrado por Daniel Everett ...

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10 hora 45 minutos

Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal ... Leer más

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Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal
... Leer más
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Mastering Logical Fallacies

The Definitive Guide to Flawless Rhetoric and Bulletproof Logic

de Michael Withey ...

Narrado por Steven Crossley ...

Completo

4 hora 22 minutos

Your argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made worse when you realize that your defeat came at the hands of someone's abuse of logic—and that with the right skills you could have won the argument.The ability to recognize logical fallacies when they occur is an essential life skill. Mastering ... Leer más

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Your argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made worse when you realize that your defeat came at the hands of someone's abuse of logic—and that with the right skills you could have won the argument.The ability to recognize logical fallacies when they occur is an essential life skill. Mastering
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Speak With No Fear

de Mike Acker ...

Narrado por Mike Acker ...

Completo

2 hora 49 minutos

Do you HATE public speaking? Are you TERRIFIED to stand in front of people? When you think of speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, even sweaty? You don’t have to be afraid any longer.It can seem like everyone is a gifted speak when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in comparison. Instead, take action to improve YOUR ability ... Leer más

$8.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Do you HATE public speaking? Are you TERRIFIED to stand in front of people? When you think of speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, even sweaty? You don’t have to be afraid any longer.It can seem like everyone is a gifted speak when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in comparison. Instead, take action to improve YOUR ability
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Language City

The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York

de Ross Perlin ...

Narrado por Ross Perlin ...

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10 hora 53 minutos

Half of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century and when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin, a linguist and codirector of the Manhattan-based non-profit Endangered Language Alliance, is racing against time to map little-known languages across the most linguistically diverse city in history: contemporary New York. Perlin recounts the unique history of ... Leer más

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Half of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century and when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin, a linguist and codirector of the Manhattan-based non-profit Endangered Language Alliance, is racing against time to map little-known languages across the most linguistically diverse city in history: contemporary New York. Perlin recounts the unique history of
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Palabrotas: Por qué las palabras prohibidas tienen tanto poder sobre nosotros

de Elisa Carrillo ...

Narrado por Elisa Carrillo ...

Completo

2 hora 7 minutos

Domina la psicología del lenguaje tabú y descubre por qué las palabras prohibidas son tu mejor desahogo emocional. Cuando la frustración diaria te supera, pronunciar esa expresión censurada genera un alivio físico y mental inmediato. Esta reveladora exploración sociológica explica exactamente por qué tu cerebro reacciona con tanta intensidad ante lo considerado inapropiado.Más allá de romper ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Domina la psicología del lenguaje tabú y descubre por qué las palabras prohibidas son tu mejor desahogo emocional. Cuando la frustración diaria te supera, pronunciar esa expresión censurada genera un alivio físico y mental inmediato. Esta reveladora exploración sociológica explica exactamente por qué tu cerebro reacciona con tanta intensidad ante lo considerado inapropiado.Más allá de romper
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Awkword Moments

A Lively Guide to the 100 Terms Smart People Should Know

de Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras ...

Narrado por Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras ...

Completo

5 hora 8 minutos

A compendium of 100 words and phrases smart people use--even if they only kinda sorta (secretly don't) know what they mean--with pithy definitions and fascinating etymologies to solidify their meanings.Your boss makes a joke about Schrodinger's cat--which is something you've heard of but you're a little vague about what exactly happened (or didn't happen) with that cat. Or you're reading a New ... Leer más

$15.00 USD

A compendium of 100 words and phrases smart people use--even if they only kinda sorta (secretly don't) know what they mean--with pithy definitions and fascinating etymologies to solidify their meanings.Your boss makes a joke about Schrodinger's cat--which is something you've heard of but you're a little vague about what exactly happened (or didn't happen) with that cat. Or you're reading a New
... Leer más
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Изучайте французский во сне — 1000 важных существительных

1000 важных существительных

de 1000-words.com ...

Narrado por AI Voice Nina, AI Voice George ...

Series Audiolibro 1.0 - Изучайте французский во сне
Completo

1 horas 51 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. ✨ Изучайте французский язык в любое время и в любом месте — во сне, за рулём, во время прогулки, учёбы или тренировки «1000 Words» — это спокойный, современный и погружающий способ изучать французский язык с помощью аудио. Каждый выпуск помогает естественно расширять словарный запас, улучшать произношение и лучше понимать живой разговорный французский — ... Leer más

$3.50 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. ✨ Изучайте французский язык в любое время и в любом месте — во сне, за рулём, во время прогулки, учёбы или тренировки «1000 Words» — это спокойный, современный и погружающий способ изучать французский язык с помощью аудио. Каждый выпуск помогает естественно расширять словарный запас, улучшать произношение и лучше понимать живой разговорный французский —
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You're Saying It Wrong

A Pronunciation Guide to the 150 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words--and Their Tangled Histories of Misuse

de Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras ...

Narrado por Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras ...

Completo

4 hora 23 minutos

For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse.With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to ... Leer más

$15.00 USD

For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse.With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to
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Portuguese in 40 Minutes

Learn to speak Portuguese in minutes with Collins

de Collins Dictionaries ...

Narrado por Collins ...

Completo

39 minutos

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Portuguese language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by just listening and repeating.Collins Gem Phrase Books are designed for ease of use, with practical, ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Portuguese language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by just listening and repeating.Collins Gem Phrase Books are designed for ease of use, with practical,
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Impara l'inglese mentre dormi - 1000 frasi per principianti

1000 frasi per principianti

de 1000-words.com ...

Narrado por AI Voice Sarah, AI Voice Alice ...

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2 hora 37 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Impara l’inglese in qualsiasi momento e ovunque — mentre dormi, guidi, cammini, studi o fai attività fisica.1000 Words è il tuo modo tranquillo e immersivo per padroneggiare l’inglese attraverso l’audio.Ogni episodio ti aiuta ad ampliare il vocabolario, migliorare la pronuncia e comprendere l’inglese reale — senza stress, schermi o interruzioni.In questo ... Leer más

$3.50 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Impara l’inglese in qualsiasi momento e ovunque — mentre dormi, guidi, cammini, studi o fai attività fisica.1000 Words è il tuo modo tranquillo e immersivo per padroneggiare l’inglese attraverso l’audio.Ogni episodio ti aiuta ad ampliare il vocabolario, migliorare la pronuncia e comprendere l’inglese reale — senza stress, schermi o interruzioni.In questo
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The Musical Aspects Of The Ancient Egyptian Vocalic Language

de Moustafa Gadalla ...

Narrado por Susie Hennessy ...

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2 hora 31 minutos

SHORT DESCRIPTIONThis book will show that the fundamentals, structure, formations, grammar, and syntax are exactly the same in music and in the Egyptian alphabetical language. The book will show the musical/tonal/tonic Egyptian alphabetical letters as being derived from the three primary tonal sounds/vowels; the fundamentals of generative phonology; and the nature of the four sound variations of ... Leer más

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SHORT DESCRIPTIONThis book will show that the fundamentals, structure, formations, grammar, and syntax are exactly the same in music and in the Egyptian alphabetical language. The book will show the musical/tonal/tonic Egyptian alphabetical letters as being derived from the three primary tonal sounds/vowels; the fundamentals of generative phonology; and the nature of the four sound variations of
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Palimpsest

A History of the Written Word

de Matthew Battles ...

Narrado por Matthew Battles ...

Completo

6 hora 53 minutos

Why does writing exist? What does it mean to those who write? Born from the interplay of natural and cultural history, the seemingly magical act of writing has continually expanded our consciousness. Portrayed in mythology as either a gift from heroes or a curse from the gods, it has been used as both an instrument of power and a channel of the divine; a means of social bonding and of individual ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Why does writing exist? What does it mean to those who write? Born from the interplay of natural and cultural history, the seemingly magical act of writing has continually expanded our consciousness. Portrayed in mythology as either a gift from heroes or a curse from the gods, it has been used as both an instrument of power and a channel of the divine; a means of social bonding and of individual
... Leer más
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D’you Hear There!

Daily Pipes of the Royal Navy

de Commodore Richard Harris ...

Narrado por David Rintoul ...

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4 hora 42 minutos

Bloomsbury presents D'you Hear There!: Daily Pipes of the Royal Navy by Richard Harris, read by David Rintoul.A unique approach to describing life at sea in the Royal Navy.Despite the introduction of modern-day technology, Ships and Submarines of the Royal Navy still operate on the basis of main broadcast announcements, known in the Royal Navy as Pipes. Before the introduction of main broadcasts, ... Leer más

$12.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents D'you Hear There!: Daily Pipes of the Royal Navy by Richard Harris, read by David Rintoul.A unique approach to describing life at sea in the Royal Navy.Despite the introduction of modern-day technology, Ships and Submarines of the Royal Navy still operate on the basis of main broadcast announcements, known in the Royal Navy as Pipes. Before the introduction of main broadcasts,
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100 Facts About Book Marketing

English to Spanish

de Science-Based Language Learning Lab ...

Narrado por Tanya Calmwood and Benjamin Martinez ...

Series series 100 Somethings Language Learning Series
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1 horas 22 minutos

Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning SeriesWelcome to a revolutionary approach to language learning! This series helps you master Spanish by intertwining it with compelling topics like Book Marketing. Each book centers on a theme (art, science, history) and presents 100 carefully chosen facts in both English and Spanish.How It Works:- Each fact is first introduced in Spanish, ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning SeriesWelcome to a revolutionary approach to language learning! This series helps you master Spanish by intertwining it with compelling topics like Book Marketing. Each book centers on a theme (art, science, history) and presents 100 carefully chosen facts in both English and Spanish.How It Works:- Each fact is first introduced in Spanish,
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Lerne Portugiesisch im Schlaf – 1000 Sätze für Anfänger

1000 Sätze für Anfänger

de 1000-words.com ...

Narrado por AI Voice Will, AI Voice Daniel ...

Series Audiolibro 3.0 - Lerne Portugiesisch im Schlaf
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2 hora 41 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Portugiesisch lernen leicht gemacht – jederzeit und überall! ♂️Mit "Lerne Portugiesisch im Schlaf – 1000 Sätze für Anfänger" kannst du Portugiesisch auf natürliche und stressfreie Weise lernen, egal ob du Anfänger bist, als Reisender unterwegs bist oder einfach dein Portugiesisch verbessern möchtest.Dieses Hörbuch bietet 1000 portugiesische Sätze für ... Leer más

$3.50 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Portugiesisch lernen leicht gemacht – jederzeit und überall! ♂️Mit "Lerne Portugiesisch im Schlaf – 1000 Sätze für Anfänger" kannst du Portugiesisch auf natürliche und stressfreie Weise lernen, egal ob du Anfänger bist, als Reisender unterwegs bist oder einfach dein Portugiesisch verbessern möchtest.Dieses Hörbuch bietet 1000 portugiesische Sätze für
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Narrativas de Vida de Antígona (Sófocles), Sor Juana e Olympe de Gouges

a Justiça no divã da Análise do Discurso

de Adriana do Carmo Figueiredo, Adriana do Carmo Figueiredo ...

Narrado por Equipe Multicast ...

Abreviado

12 hora 1 minutos

Este livro é fruto de uma longa trajetória de pesquisas acadêmicas nas áreas de Linguística, Direito e Literatura que resultou na escrita da tese doutoral, premiada no Brasil e no exterior, sobre as narrativas de vida de Antígona (Sófocles) (442 a.C.), Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648-1695) e Olympe de Gouges (1748-1793). Nessa obra, foram analisadas vozes enunciadoras que marcaram as origens do ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Este livro é fruto de uma longa trajetória de pesquisas acadêmicas nas áreas de Linguística, Direito e Literatura que resultou na escrita da tese doutoral, premiada no Brasil e no exterior, sobre as narrativas de vida de Antígona (Sófocles) (442 a.C.), Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648-1695) e Olympe de Gouges (1748-1793). Nessa obra, foram analisadas vozes enunciadoras que marcaram as origens do
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