1351 results for 'Strindberg, August'

Rome 44 BC. Caesar's death has sent shockwaves through the city, with Mark Antony now holding power as consul and commander of the legions. Brutus and Cassius have fled, leaving Cicero a shadow of...

The Res Gestae: A Unique Window into Roman HistoryThis edition of the Res Gestae provides students with an invaluable resource for reading Latin rapidly, without needing to constantly consult a...

Augustus, First Roman Emperor: Power, Propaganda and the Politics of Survival The rise and reign of Augustus, Rome's first emperor, has had a lasting impact on history. This book explores his ascent...

Theory of the Modern Drama by Peter Szondi is a seminal analysis of the evolution of modern drama from the Renaissance to the present day. Szondi explores how the rise of modern drama was linked to...

A personal prayer to his God of love and mercy, Soliloquies is a work from Augustine's early life, shortly after his conversion. In this introspective dialogue, we see the seeds of his future...

Ebba Witt-Brattström's debut novel Love/War is a powerful and provocative work that has resonated with readers in Sweden and beyond. Originally released in 2016, the book was written during a...

Colin Gunton and the Failure of Augustine challenges the understanding of one of history's most influential theologians. Bradley G. Green offers a close reading of Augustine, questioning Colin...

Christianity and Classical Culture: A Study of Thought and Action from Augustus to Augustine by Charles Norris Cochrane explores the fundamental shift in thought and action that occurred between the...

Read the original, unadulterated account of one of Christianity's most influential figures in Confessions. Written by Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, this autobiography chronicles his life and conversion...

Augustus A Novel by John WilliamsA young man's life is transformed when he inherits the power of Rome after his great-uncle's murder. Despite struggles for power and war, Octavian emerges as one of...

Augustus is a study of the Roman leader's rise to power and his enduring success. In the turbulent context of the breakdown of the Roman Republic, Augustus' adoption by Julius Caesar proved crucial...

August Snow takes up vigilante justice when his neighborhood is caught in the crosshairs of a human trafficking scheme. A young Hispanic woman's body is found in the Detroit River, and August is...

This edition of St Augustine's City of God provides a unique combination of text and translation, along with a detailed commentary. Written in response to the sack of Rome by the Goths in AD 410,...

César Augusto was one of history's most influential men and Rome's first emperor. Despite struggling with illness throughout his youth, he overcame adversity through intelligence, meticulousness,...

A Month with Saint AugustineThis devotional book offers sixty-two prayers and readings, one for each morning and evening, to help you deepen your understanding of Saint Augustine's life and writings...

Augustus Caesar: A Study in Power and Legacy David Shotter examines the life and reign of Augustus Caesar, Rome's first emperor. This biography explores the context of his rise to power and the...

A comprehensive introduction to Rome in the Age of Augustus, this book explores the social and physical contexts of Augustan politics and poetry. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill examines how the new regime of...

Augustus: The Biography tells the story of the man who found himself a demi-god in his own lifetime. Following Julius Caesar's assassination, Octavian rallied support to take control of Rome,...

The establishment of the Roman Empire was a pivotal moment in history, marked by the reign of Augustus. This transformation from a republic to an empire was a gradual process, shaped by key events...

The Confessions of St. Augustine by Saint Augustine is a 13-chapter work that recounts the author's conversion to Christianity around 400 AD. This biographical and historical account is considered an...

American heiress August Crenshaw has ambitions that go beyond marrying well. She wants to build her family business, Crenshaw Iron Works, into a success. When it's clear she won't be considered for a...

Augustus the tiger is sad because he has lost his smile. He sets off on a journey to find it, travelling over deserts and mountains, from the top of the trees to the bottom of the ocean.Along the...

Travis McKinley's life was turned upside down when he won the US Senior Open at Pebble Beach. Now famous and making a living from golf, everything seems perfect. Yet Travis can't shake the feeling...

The Essential Augustine brings together selected passages from nearly forty key works by St. Augustine of Hippo, with many translated specifically for this collection. A comprehensive table of...

This comprehensive study re-evaluates Descartes' philosophy and its connection to Augustine's thought. Stephen Menn provides a detailed analysis of the Meditations, demonstrating how Descartes used...

The Alternative Augustan Age by Josiah Osgood challenges traditional views of Roman history. This collection of essays deliberately shifts the focus away from the princeps, exploring the perspectives...

Aeneas to Augustus: A Beginning Latin Reader for College Students is a comprehensive collection of 90 selections that explore the history of Rome from myth to empire. The reader has been carefully...

August Anderson needs somewhere to live. After being dumped by her boyfriend who prefers solitude over shared living space, she's almost given up on happiness. A beautiful Georgian townhouse has long...

Augustine of Hippo: A LifeThis biography offers a clear and warm account of Augustine's intellectual development from schoolboy to Bishop, shedding light on his key themes that remain strikingly...

The Rule of Saint Augustine A foundational text for Christian monastic life, this book presents the oldest monastic rule in the West. Written by one of history's most influential thinkers, it offers...

A comprehensive and authoritative biography of one of Christianity's most influential figures, Augustine of Hippo. First published in 1967, this book has established itself as the standard account of...

The Confessions of Saint AugustineA deeply personal and universally relatable spiritual memoir that has captivated readers for over 1500 years. Written in the author's early forties, this work...

Soundings in St. Augustine's Imagination by Robert J. O'Connell explores the role of poetic imagery in shaping the thought of one of history's most influential philosophers, St. Augustine. This work...

A new interpretation of one of history's most fascinating figures, Augustine Conversions and Confessions offers a fresh perspective on the life of the author of an intimate masterpiece. Robin Lane...

First published in 1997, Contemporary Theatre Studies is a series that explores influential figures, movements and ideas in theatre. One of its most important works is Augustine (Big Hysteria) by...

First published in 1996, Love and Saint Augustine is a seminal work by Hannah Arendt that explores the concept of caritas, or neighborly love, through her dissertation on Saint Augustine's ideas...

St. Augustine's writings offer a profound insight into his thoughts and experiences, providing a unique window into the mind of one of Western civilization's most influential thinkers.This collection...

A personal and theological exploration that weaves together Margaret Miles' memoirs with reflections on Augustine's Confessions. Over thirty-five years of reading and re-reading Augustine's work,...

Emanuel Swedenborg's writings offer a unique perspective on the human experience, bridging the gap between spirituality and science. This collection brings together his most significant works,...

The Haynes Saab 9-3 1998-2002 Petrol and Diesel manual covers the 2.0litre (1985cc) & 2.3litre (2290cc)Gasoline engines, including turbo models, as well as the 2.2litre (2171cc)Turbo Diesel engine...

Lord Percy Nibley seeks a wife to alleviate his mother's nagging. However, being more comfortable with his rock collection than flirting, he struggles to find a suitable partner. Desperate for help,...

Rise of Augustus: Marching with Caesar by R. W. Peake is set in the tumultuous world of ancient Rome, where power struggles and military campaigns shape the fate of its leaders. As Titus Pullus...

Augustus: A Life of Transformation Karl Galinsky's biography explores the life of Augustus, Rome's first emperor, from his early years to his deification. This concise and engaging account examines...

The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st CenturyNew City Press is proud to present the first modern English translations of all 132 works by one of Christianity's most influential...

The Life and Prayers of Saint AugustineA biography that explores the life and legacy of one of Christianity's most influential figures. Through his writings, Saint Augustine has shaped Christian...

Augustus John: A Life Revealed in Full Colour. This comprehensive biography offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of Augustus John, one of Britain's most celebrated artists. Michael Holroyd...

A Pony to School by Diana Pullein-Thompson is a heartwarming story about two girls who take in a pony named Clown. With his beautiful original illustrations, this fully illustrated edition brings the...

Rome's Armies to the Death of Augustus by Tony McArthur provides a fresh perspective on the Roman military. Contrary to popular assumption, the Romans did not have permanent national armies like...

Develop a strong foundation for your Christian spiritual life with this revised edition of Saint Augustine's Prayer Book.Featuring "Holy Habits of Prayer," devotions to accompany Holy Eucharist,...

A therapeutic dose of high-strength emotion awaits in Joanna Glen's powerful novel, The Other Half of Augusta Hope. When an unspeakable tragedy upends Augusta's life, she's propelled headfirst into...

The Problem of Self-Love in St. Augustine St. Augustine's concept of self-love is complex and multifaceted. On one hand, it is a universal human experience - everyone loves themselves to some degree...

A comprehensive study of Saint Augustine's intellectual and spiritual journey, Étienne Gilson's The Christian Philosophy of Saint Augustine offers a rich exploration of the saint's understanding of...

Augustine On the Inner Life of the Mind brings together substantial selections from St Augustine's most influential writings, including On the Trinity, Confessions, The City of God, and On Freedom of...

Augustus From Revolutionary to Emperor by Adrian Keith Goldsworthy The story of Augustus, Rome's first emperor, is one of power, intrigue and transformation. From humble beginnings to absolute...

Augustus John: A Life of Brilliant Promise This biography reveals the extraordinary story of Augustus John, considered by John Singer Sargent to be the best British draughtsman since the Renaissance...

A comprehensive introduction to Augustan culture, this book provides a unified overview of the period from 31 B.C. to A.D. 14, bringing together political and social history, art, literature,...

The Age of Augustus by Werner Eck is an in-depth biography that explores the life and reign of Rome's first monarch. Drawing on literary, archaeological, and legal sources, Eck provides a vivid...

Augustus the tiger was sad. He had lost his smile.So he did a huge tigery stretch, and set off to find it.In this beautifully illustrated book, author and illustrator Catherine Rayner celebrates the...

A traditional Eastern European tale retold in a humorous way. When husband and wife swap jobs, they discover that doing the housework and looking after the baby isn't as easy as it seems.See how the...

The Routledge Guidebook to Augustine's Confessions is an engaging introduction to this spiritually creative and intellectually original work. Organized by themes, the guidebook addresses the...

A Reader's Companion to Augustine's Confessions provides a unique perspective on one of Christianity's most enduring works. Thirteen scholars offer their individual interpretations of each chapter,...

A comprehensive guide to one of Europe's most influential works, Augustine's City of God is a seminal text that shaped the Christian West. Written in response to the Gothic sack of Rome in AD 410,...

Augusta Savage: A Life in Sculpture This powerful biography in poems tells the story of Augusta Savage, a trailblazing artist and pillar of the Harlem Renaissance. With a career spanning from the...

A new interpretation of Augustine's virtue of hope and its place in political life challenges prevailing views of his pessimistic outlook. Michael Lamb offers a fresh analysis of Augustine's thought,...

Dom Augustine Baker 1575-1641 by Geoffrey Scott A major study of the English mystical teacher Dom Augustine Baker O.S.B., this volume brings together work from scholars across various disciplines to...

The virtue of humility has long been debated among philosophers. While some view it as an attractive character trait in others, others argue that it is not a valuable virtue at all.St Augustine of...

A Commentary on the Vita Hadriani in the Historia Augusta by Herbert W. Benario. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the Vita Hadriani, a biographical section within the Historia Augusta, a...

Daddy, What Is Money? explores the basics of money and how to manage it through an engaging journey with dad. Written by Jacob K August, Savannah N August, and Sean K. August, this book aims to teach...

The Bloomsbury Murder by Emily Organ is a gripping mystery that follows amateur sleuth Augusta Peel as she becomes embroiled in a complex case involving a missing young woman and a murder in a...

Our Restless Heart: The Augustinian Tradition explores the enduring spiritual legacy of Saint Augustine and its impact on the Augustinian order.This book traces the traditions that have shaped...

A comprehensive exploration of two pivotal figures in Christian history, Augustine and Francis of Assisi. This immersive account delves into the lives of these influential thinkers, revealing their...

The Political Aspects of St. Augustine's City of God by John Neville FiggisThis book explores the complex relationship between politics and theology in the works of St. Augustine, examining how his...

This collection of essays explores the changing purpose of reading from late antiquity to the Renaissance. Written by Brian Stock, it offers a rich and scholarly examination of this pivotal period in...

Augustus John: Drawn from Life explores the remarkable career of Augustus John, a British artist widely regarded as one of the greatest living artists of his time. Despite achieving extraordinary...

The Age of Augustus by M. G. L. Cooley is a collection of primary texts from ancient Rome's formative period.Translated and accompanied by maps, illustrations, a glossary, and introductory notes,...

Augustine's mission to Roman Britain in 597 was a pivotal event in English Christianity's history. Yet little is known about Augustine himself and his leadership during this time.This book sifts...

The Confessions of St. Augustine has the power to change one's life through its exploration of the human experience. Written by Glenn Arbery, this study delves into the enduring influence of...

When business magnate Robert Jeffreys announces his investment in airships, he hosts a promotional flight for a group of reporters. A body is found on board, and retired spy Augusta Peel is drawn...

The Collapse of the Roman Republic by Natale Barca is a fast-paced and compelling account of the tumultuous last century of the Roman Republic. This book weaves together the military, political, and...

In the dark urban fantasy world of V-City, monsters roam free and violence breeds actual terrors. Kate Harker and August Flynn are heirs to this divided city, each with their own vision for its...

The Meroë Head of Augustus is a remarkable portrait of Augustus, the great nephew and adopted heir of Julius Caesar. Made from bronze with glass pupils, the head is a masterpiece of ancient Roman...

Augustus: The Life of Rome's First Emperor by Anthony Everitt is a spellbinding biography that brings to life one of history's most fascinating figures. This intimate account of Augustus' life and...

The House of Augustus: A Historical Detective Story by T.P. Wiseman A fresh perspective on one of ancient Rome's most enduring mysteries, The House of Augustus challenges our understanding of the...

English in Modern Times: A Sociohistorical Approach to Late Modern English This book explores the development of the English language from 1700 until 1945, arguing that it was during this period that...

The Reign of Augustus by Cassius Dio provides a comprehensive account of Rome's transition to peace after decades of civil war. This volume covers Books 50 through 60 of his Roman History, offering a...

The Confessions of Saint AugustineA deeply personal and universal spiritual memoir that has captivated readers for over 1,500 years. Written by one of history's most influential thinkers, this work...

A beautifully illustrated edition of Diana Pullein-Thompson's 1940s pony story, featuring original artwork by Anne Bullen. This charming tale turns stereotypes on their head as it follows the life of...

A forgotten heroine of World War II has finally been brought to light. Martin King's meticulous research uncovers the remarkable story of an African nurse who played a crucial role in saving lives...

The Confessions of St. AugustineThis influential work recalls crucial events and episodes in the author's life, including his origins in rural Algeria, his rise to a lavish lifestyle at the imperial...

The River Reveals Its Secrets A body is found adrift in a rowing boat on the River Thames, cutting short a boat trip with a friend. As amateur sleuth Augusta Peel investigates, she uncovers puzzling...

Augustus, John Williams' third major novel, presents a historical narrative set in classical Rome, exploring the life of the founder of the Roman Empire. In this epistolary novel, Williams employs a...

Augustine's transformation from a life of licentiousness to one of devoted devotion to Christ is a testament to the power of faith. Historian Gerald Bray explores the rich spirituality of this...

Roger D. Lund explores the complex role of wit in 18th-century England, where writers struggled to define its place in public discourse.Through an examination of philosophy, religious pamphlets, and...

The Res Gestae Divi Augusti is a unique account of the life and achievements of the Roman Emperor Augustus, written by the emperor himself. This edition provides a comprehensive text, translation,...

Jane Eyre is a powerful coming-of-age story about a young woman's struggle to overcome adversity. Orphaned and forced to live with her cruel aunt, Jane finds solace in a Christian boarding school...

Peter Kreeft's insightful commentary brings to life one of Christianity's most beloved classics: Augustine's Confessions. This collection of key passages and thoughtful analysis makes the text...

Augusta's desire for a pony sets her on a path that will test her bravery and resourcefulness. When she arrives at her cousins' home, she is met with indifference and disdain.Despite being considered...

Walter Wagner's commentary on Saint Augustine's Rule offers fresh insights into the ancient text and its enduring relevance for modern Christian life.This 17-conference reflection by Fr. Walter...

This book presents a narrative of the Julio-Claudian emperors' reigns from Augustus to Nero, featuring passages in original Latin from Tacitus, Suetonius and Seneca. The text explores the personal...