Walter Scott’s “Ivanhoe” thrusts readers into the tumultuous world of medieval England, where chivalry, honor, and political intrigue collide. Set against the backdrop of the late 12th century, the novel follows the adventures of the noble knight Ivanhoe as he returns from the Crusades to find his homeland torn apart by conflict. Through daring feats of valor and a romantic entanglement with the beautiful Lady Rowena, Ivanhoe navigates the treacherous landscape of power struggl… Seguir leyendo

En "El último hombre", de Mary Shelley, los lectores se sumergen en un mundo futuro devastado por una pandemia global, donde la sociedad se ha derrumbado y la humanidad se enfrenta a la extinción. La narración se desarrolla a través de los ojos de Lionel Verney, uno de los pocos supervivientes que luchan por navegar por el desolado paisaje y aceptar la pérdida de la civilización. A medida que Verney lidia con la cruda realidad de su situación, se ve obligado a enfrentarse a profundas cuestiones sobre la existencia, la mortalidad y el significado de la vida... Seguir leyendo

In “Discourses,” Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher, shares timeless wisdom on ethics, personal development, and living a virtuous life. Drawing from his own experiences and observations, Epictetus offers practical advice on how to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and inner strength.
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“The Idiot” by Fyodor Dostoevsky plunges readers into the complex world of 19th-century Russia, where protagonist Prince Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin navigates the intricacies of human nature and societal conventions. As Myshkin returns to St. Petersburg after being treated for epilepsy in Switzerland, he finds himself thrust into the midst of high society, where he encounters a cast of characters grappling with their own moral dilemmas and inner demons.
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“The Cosmic Computer” is a science fiction novel written by H. Beam Piper, first published in 1963. Set in a distant future where humanity has colonized various planets, the story follows Conn Maxwell, who returns to his home planet of Poictesme to find it in decline. Determined to revive the planet’s economy, Conn embarks on a quest to uncover the fabled supercomputer known as Merlin, rumored to hold vast knowledge and power.
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"La riqueza de las naciones" de Adam Smith revolucionó el pensamiento económico y sigue siendo una piedra angular de la economía moderna. En esta obra seminal, Smith explora los principios del capitalismo, argumentando que los mercados libres, la competencia y el interés propio impulsan la prosperidad económica. Las ideas de Smith sobre la división del trabajo, la mano invisible del mercado y el papel de la intervención pública siguen determinando la política y la teoría económicas.
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