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Giovanni Papini's 'Life of Christ' is a profound and captivating exploration of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Written in a beautifully poignant and evocative style, the book delves deep into the literary context of biblical narratives, offering insightful interpretations and reflections on the significance of Christ's actions. Papini's rich language and vivid imagery bring the biblical stories to life, inviting readers to ponder the timeless wisdom and spiritual truths embedded within them. This work stands out for its deep theological insights and thought-provoking reflections on the nature of faith and redemption. Giovanni Papini, known for his philosophical writings and religious explorations, brings a unique perspective to the narrative of Christ's life, drawing on a wide range of sources to present a comprehensive and engaging portrait of the iconic figure. His extensive knowledge and profound understanding of religious texts shine through in this masterful work, making it a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of Christianity and the life of Jesus Christ.
This almost unclassifiable work of experimental fiction, first published in 1931, tells of the worldwide wanderings of a rich and idle American, Goggins (nicknamed Gog), who expends his fortune in an insatiable question for... is it knowledge, or novelties? Years later, Gog-impoverished and confined to an insane asylum-one day entrusts a large sheef of notes to a frequent visitor whose company he had come to enjoy. These, it turns out, are the record of his travels and interviews. In about ninety entries, we encounter a variety of geniuses with whom Gog gained audience, including Freud, Edison, Einstein, Henry Ford, H. G. Wells, George Bernard Shaw, and Lenin, as well as obscure idealists who eagerly display their several manias: modernist sculpture, avant-garde poetry, futuristic architecture, academic sub-subdisciplines, niche curio collections. Papini's anarchic humor brings into sharp relief the strangeness of human beings and the wilfully exacerbated strangeness of modernity.
An autobiographical novel, serving as a vestibule to the Life of Christ. Translated by Virginia Pope.
The Italian Pragmatists were a group of philosophers in the early 20th century, most notably including Giovanni Vailati, Mario Calderoni, Giovanni Papini and Giuseppe Prezzolini. They gathered around the journal Leonardo, published in Florence. The Italian philosophers were in contact with the American Pragmatists, especially with C.S.V. Peirce and W. James, and developed many original and provocative ideas that made the Italian Pragmatists allies and enemies. Critics have often stressed the differences between their versions of Pragmatism. This volume emphasizes what they shared, and their value for philosophy and culture.
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Giovanni Papini's "Life of Christ" was the number two non-fiction best seller in the year 1923. Papini gained international fame with his religious novel "Storio Di Christo" and this, the English translation.From an online review:"One of the most beautiful books I ever read about the life of Jesus Christ. Not a theological work, which the author freely admits, but one that brings the life of Christ vividly before your eyes. The great change that He brought, how He preached and attracted the hearts of thousands comes to an emotional height with the crucifixion and His great sacrifice."
A biography of the twentieth-century painter discussing his many relationships with women, his children, his philosophies and his work.
Damn Great Empires offers a new perspective on the works of William James by placing his encounter with American imperialism at the center of his philosophical vision. This book reconstructs James's overlooked political thought by treating his anti-imperialist Nachlass -- his speeches, essays, notes, and correspondence on the United States' annexation of the Philippines -- as the key to unlocking the political significance of his celebrated writings on psychology, religion, and philosophy. It shows how James located a craving for authority at the heart of empire as a way of life, a craving he diagnosed and unsettled through his insistence on a modern world without ultimate foundations. Livin...