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'La Odisea ilustrada', de Homero

> Primeras páginas de La Odisea Ilustrada (Planeta Cómic), de Homero, ilustrada por Miguel Brieva y traducida por Carmen Estrada

El ilustrador ha convertido en dibujos algunas escenas famosas del poema fundacional de la literatura occidental, consiguiendo dar una visión realista a los personajes y los hechos

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https://www.zendalibros.com/la-odisea-ilustrada-de-homero-miguel-brieva-y-carmen-estrada/

American writer Herman Melville was born in 1819.

Melville's first two books, "Typee" (1846) and "Omoo" (1847), were based on his adventures in the South Seas and were quite popular. These semi-autobiographical novels painted a romanticized view of life among the Pacific Islanders. Published in 1851, "Moby-Dick" is considered Melville's masterpiece. Initially, the book was not well-received, and its complex structure and themes puzzled readers and critics alike.


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Herman Melville, American author. Reproduction of photograph, frontispiece to Journal Up the Straits. The reproduction of the photograph of Herman Melville, featured as the frontispiece to "Journal Up the Straits," presents a distinguished and contemplative image of the American author. Melville is depicted in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit jacket and a vest over a white shirt, with a neatly tied cravat. His beard, full and well-groomed, frames a face that conveys both gravitas and introspection. In this portrait, Melville's hair is neatly combed, and his expression is one of serious thoughtfulness, reflecting the depth and complexity of his literary works.

George R.R. Martin se lo toma con calma: 'Juego de tronos' todavía no ve su final

> El pasado 9 de julio el escritor señaló en su blog que cuando esté acabado el próximo volumen de 'Canción de hielo y fuego' hará un gran anuncio, aunque se quiso guardar el dónde y el cuándo

Leer más en El Confidencial

https://www.elconfidencial.com/cultura/2024-07-26/george-r-r-martin-juego-de-tronos_3924619/

in 1954.

The Fellowship of the Ring, the first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings, was published by Allen & Unwin.

A dispute with his publisher, George Allen & Unwin, led Tolkien to offer the work to William Collins in 1950. Tolkien intended The Silmarillion (itself largely unrevised at this point) to be published along with The Lord of the Rings, but Allen & Unwin were unwilling to do this.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings

Photograph of J. R. R. Tolkien in the 1920s on leaving Leeds University. Created: Between 1925 and early 1926. On public display shortly after creation. First known print publication 8 October 1937 in The Catholic Herald. Tolkien is likely standing or seated, with a composed and reflective expression, characteristic of a scholarly and contemplative individual. Dressed in typical academic fashion of the 1920s, Tolkien is probably wearing a formal suit, complete with a tie and possibly a vest.

"Around us fear, descending
Darkness of fear above."

in 1927

James Joyce's collection Pomes Penyeach is published by Shakespeare and Company in Paris.

Although paid scant attention on its initial publication, this slender volume has proven surprisingly durable, and a number of its poems (particularly "Tilly", "A flower given to my daughter", "On the beach at Fontana", & "Bahnhofstrasse") continue to appear in anthologies to this day.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomes_Penyeach

Cover of first edition (Powells.com)

Ancient Library in Tibet Creating Digital Archive of Its 84,000 Scriptures.

Tibet's Sakya Monastery is home to many wonders. Founded in 1073, its collection includes some of the oldest Tibetan artwork, as well as 84,000 ancient manuscripts and books.

By Regina Sienra via @mymodernmet

https://mymodernmet.com/sakya-monastery-library/

(Photo: Richard Mortel via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0)