Author: John Cowper Powys
Publisher: New York : American Library Service
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 460

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Author: John Cowper Powys
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 231

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Suspended Judgments: Essays on Books and Sensations by John Cowper Powys is a thought-provoking collection of essays that explores the intricate relationship between literature, human experiences, and the profound impact they have on our lives. With intellectual depth and lyrical prose, Powys invites readers to suspend their judgments and embark on a journey of literary exploration. Key Aspects of the Book: Literary Analysis: Powys delves into the analysis of various literary works, offering his unique perspectives and interpretations. Through his essays, readers gain insights into the themes, symbolism, and deeper meanings embedded in classic and contemporary literature, fostering a deeper appreciation for the power of storytelling.Human Sensations and Emotions: This book delves into the rich tapestry of human sensations and emotions, examining how literature evokes profound responses within us. Powys explores the ways in which books connect with our innermost selves, ignite our imaginations, and shape our understanding of the world, unraveling the intricate relationship between literature and our lived experiences.Provoking Reflection and Contemplation: Powys's essays encourage readers to engage in deep reflection and contemplation. His thought-provoking ideas and explorations prompt us to question our own beliefs, biases, and preconceived notions, challenging us to see the world and literature from fresh perspectives. Suspended Judgments: Essays on Books and Sensations, John Cowper Powys, a renowned writer and critic, takes readers on an intellectual journey that bridges the realms of literature and human experiences. His insightful essays offer profound reflections on the power of books to shape our understanding of the world and evoke deep sensations within us. Powys's writings continue to inspire readers to explore the depths of literature, suspend their judgments, and engage with the transformative potential of the written word.

Author: John Cowper Powys
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781330917374
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 456

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Excerpt from Suspended Judgments, Essays on Books and Sensations The world divides itself into people who can discriminate and people who cannot discriminate. This is the ultimate test of sensitiveness; and sensitiveness alone separates us and unites us. We all create, or have created for us by the fatality of our temperament, a unique and individual universe. It is only by bringing into light the most secret and subtle elements of this self-contained system of things that we can find out where our lonely orbits touch. Like all primordial aspects of life the situation is double-edged and contradictory. The further we emphasise and drag forth, out of their reluctant twilight, the lurking attractions and antipathies of our destiny, the nearer, at once, and the more obscure, we find ourselves growing, to those about us. And the wisdom of the difficult game we are called upon to play, lies in just this very antinomy, - in just this very contradiction - that to make ourselves better understood we have to emphasise our differences, and to touch the universe of our friend we have to travel away from him, on a curve of free sky. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: John Cowper Powys
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 251

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Suspended Judgments" (Essays on Books and Sensations) by John Cowper Powys. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author: Blaise Pascal
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1913487253
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 1870

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The French seventeenth century philosopher, Blaise Pascal was also a mathematician, physicist and master of prose. A child prodigy, Pascal had numerous interests and an innovative, untiring mind, making a significant contribution to a range of fields and studies. He laid the foundation for the modern theory of probabilities, formulating what came to be known as Pascal’s principle of pressure. He also propagated a religious doctrine that taught the experience of God through the heart rather than reason. An important mathematician, he went on to strongly influence the development of modern economics and social science. Pascal's most celebrated work is ‘Pensées’ (Thoughts), a collection of fragments left unfinished at his early death. It is a treatise on spirituality, representing a defense of the Christian religion, introducing the famous concept of "Pascal's wager". This comprehensive eBook presents Pascal’s collected (almost complete) works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Pascal’s life and works * Concise introductions to the texts * All of the major works, with individual contents tables * Multiple translations of ‘Pensées’ * Features rare treatises appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including George Pearce’s seminal translations of uncollected ‘Thoughts’ * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare letters and fragments, available in no other recollection * Special criticism section, with four essays evaluating Pascal’s contribution to philosophy * Features two biographies – discover Pascal’s incredible life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Books Essay on Conics (1639) (Tr. Frances Marguerite Clarke) The Provincial Letters (1657) (Tr. Thomas M’Crie) On the Geometrical Spirit (1658) (Tr. Orlando Williams Wight) On the Art of Persuasion (1658) (Tr. Orlando Williams Wight) Thoughts (1670) (Tr. Charles K. Paul and William Finlayson Trotter) Thoughts on Eloquence and Style (Tr. George Pearce) Miscellaneous Thoughts (Tr. George Pearce) Thoughts on the Jesuits and the Jansenists (Tr. George Pearce) Thoughts and Notes for the Provincial Letters (Tr. George Pearce) On the Pope and the Church (Tr. George Pearce) Conversation on Religion (Tr. George Pearce) Letters and Minor Works (Tr. Mary L. Booth and Orlando Williams Wight) The Criticism Port Royal and the Jesuits: Blaise Pascal (1866) Pascal (1898) by Leslie Stephen Pascal (1900) by William Cleaver Wilkinson Pascal (1916) by John Cowper Powys The Biographies Pascal (1878) by John Tulloch Blaise Pascal (1911) by George Chrystal Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

Author:
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ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1680

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Author: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 958

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Author: Ann S. Davis
Publisher: Guide to Reprints
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1024

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Author: Ann S. Davis
Publisher: Guide to Reprints
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1008

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Author: James O'Donnell Bennett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books and reading
Languages : en
Pages : 488

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