Robert Mighall Libros

"This edition first published 2010 by Collector's Library. Reissued by Macmillan Collector's Library 2016"--Title page verso.

Joven agraciado y bellísimo, dotado de «toda la pasión del espíritu romántico y toda la perfección de lo griego», Dorian Gray es, cuando lo retrata el distinguido pintor Basil Hallward, la encarnación de la armonía vital incorrupta. Sin embargo, inevitablemente, las pasiones, la maldad, el impetuoso torrente de la vida, irrumpen en su existencia. Para su asombro, Gray descubre que es su retrato quien va asumiendo su deterioro físico y moral, protegiendo, en apariencia, su inmaculada imagen. Publicada en 1890, “El retrato de Dorian Gray” supuso el salto a la fama y la popularidad de Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), quien bajo el disfraz de una historia de atracción irresistible, desarrolla a la vez una fábula en torno al ser y la apariencia, la realidad y la imagen, la vida y el arte. Traducción de José Luis López Muñoz

«La grandeza de Shakespeare reside en su capacidad negativa, en su lejanía, en su neutralidad respecto a los personajes, los valores, las situaciones. Antonio Machado sugirió algo análogo: Shakespeare fue un "poeta de poetas", es decir, un creador de personajes que dicen cada cual los poemas de su propio sentir, sin revelar el sentir de su autor.»

Focusing on the Victorian Gothic genre, this comprehensive study offers fresh interpretations of well-known works alongside extensive historical context. It explores the evolution of Gothic fiction throughout the nineteenth century, examining influential authors such as Dickens and Stoker, while drawing connections to the cultural and societal influences of the time. The analysis highlights how these texts reflect the complexities of Victorian society, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of Gothic literature.

The Importance of Being Earnest is both Oscar Wilde's most important and funniest play. As the subtitle suggests there is more to this play than its farcical nature suggests. Wilde calls into question the nature of identity while poking fun at proper British manners and the aristocracy. Even after one hundred years, The Importance of Being Earnest continues to be the standard by which all other farces are judged. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.

One of the leading figures of the English Romantic movement, and an inspiration for many future poets, John Keats' works such as "Ode to a Nightingale," "To Autumn," and "Ode on a Grecian Urn" are among the best-loved poems of all time. In this new biography, Robert Mighall charts the life of this brilliant poet, from the premature deaths of both his parents, to his early writings and unkind treatment from critics, his travels and friendship with the Shelleys, and his untimely death at the age of 25. Interspersed in his life story are extracts from Keats’s poems to offer a unique insight into both the man and his work.

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Robert Mighall's book combines the insights of Alain de Botton with the themes of The Cloudspotter's Guide, celebrating the beauty and significance of sunshine.