The Complete Works of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux is a richly illustrated collection of the spiritual masterpieces of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the greatest Christian mystics and theologians of the Middle Ages. This volume gathers some of his most influential writings, including On Loving God, Sermons on the Canticle of Canticles, On Consideration, Letters of Saint Bernard, and other devotional and theological works that shaped medieval spirituality and continue to inspire readers today. Renowned for his eloquence, wisdom, and profound spiritual insight, Saint Bernard explored themes of divine love, humility, contemplation, and the soul's longing for union with God. In On Loving God, he reflects on the nature of true spiritual love and devotion, while the celebrated Sermons on the Canticle of Canticles offer a deeply symbolic interpretation of the biblical Song of Songs as a mystical relationship between the soul and God. His letters and treatises reveal both a compassionate spiritual guide and a powerful voice in the religious and political life of twelfth-century Europe. Combining theological depth with lyrical beauty, this collection introduces readers to the enduring legacy of Saint Bernard's thought and his timeless vision of faith, prayer, and spiritual transformation. Contents: COMMENTARY ON THE SONG OF SONGS CONCERNING GRACE AND FREE WILL LIFE AND WORKS OF SAINT BERNARD LIFE OF SAINT MALACHY OF ARMAGH ON CONSIDERATION ON THE LOVE OF GOD SERMONS OF SAINT BERNARD ON ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SERMONS ON THE CANTICLE OF CANTICLES SOME LETTERS OF SAINT BERNARD

Un personnage sous différents visages vous entraîne dans des aventures diverses. D'abord, sous l'aspect d'un commandant, il embarque une A.F.A.T. aux environs de Marseille. Puis, à Rome, il devient « Jo l'Allonge », un boxeur habile. Sous cette nouvelle identité, il fréquentera un milieu de trafiquants, tout en livrant un grand combat contre Kid Canero. Il est aussi Tony Murphy, un chanteur américain dont les femmes sont folles ; cette renommée lui servira pour filer le parfait amour avec Cléo Zoeli, une actrice de cinéma mise à l'index pour son activité pendant la guerre. Enfin, il est lui même un agent de renseignements qui mène à bien une dangereuse mission qu'il terminera à Tombolo, un maquis d'Italie où se sont réfugiés repris de justice et déserteurs, en compagnie de prostituées ou femmes enlevées par eux. Ce roman, écrit avec habileté par Jacques Streza, nous permet d'offrir à nos lecteurs une nouveauté dans le genre noir.

Robert n'est pas un petit saint ; au contraire, c'est un gars solide qui ne tique pas sur certains travaux pourvu que l'on y mette le prix. À Mexico, sa renommée est déjà faite ; aussi une bande d'aventuriers qui complotent un coup dangereux fait appel à ses services. Le marché est rapidement conclu contre une forte somme d'argent qu'il ne touchera que s'il sauve sa peau. Robert accepte la mission périlleuse qui lui est confiée. En lisant ce formidable « roman noir », qui vous tiendra en haleine de bout en bout, vous verrez que, pour Robert, ce n'est pas une partie de plaisir, car les coups durs, les pièges et aussi les belles filles font partie de cette aventure fantastique, bourrée d'action, que l'auteur Jacques Streza développe avec aisance dans un style brutal et puissant.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Taming of the Shrew (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography: The Life of William Shakespeare" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Taming of the Shrew is one of Shakespeare's earliest comedies, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1592. It was inspired by classical Roman comedy and the Italian commedia dell'arte. Baptista Minola, a rich gentleman of Padua, has two daughters: Katherina, renowned for her sharp tongue, and Bianca, who is sought after by multiple suitors. Baptista decides that Bianca cannot marry until her elder sister finds a husband. Enter Petruchio, who has come to "wive it wealthily in Padua," and who is convinced by Bianca's suitors to woo Katherina. The play ultimately poses the question of who is the bigger shrew: Kate or Petruchio. The subplot involves the subterfuge employed by Lucentio to woo the lovely Bianca. Life of William Shakespeare is a biography of William Shakespeare by the eminent critic Sidney Lee. This book was one of the first major biographies of the Bard of Avon. It was published in 1898, based on the article contributed to the Dictionary of National Biography. William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, the authorship of some of which is uncertain. Sir Sidney Lee (1859 - 1926) was an English biographer and critic. He was a lifelong scholar and enthusiast of Shakespeare. His article on Shakespeare in the fifty-first volume of the Dictionary of National Biography formed the basis of his Life of William Shakespeare. This full-length life is often credited as the first modern biography of the poet.