Ergebnis für "Oscar" in Sozialwissenschaften

*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* “Amy Odell’s dishy, often delicious Gwyneth: The Biography charts how Paltrow grew from winsome ingenue to influencer executrix.” —The Washington Post New York Times bestselling author Amy Odell takes readers inside the world of one of the most...

Written during his time in Reading Gaol, De Profundis is Oscar Wilde's moving letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, whose relationship with Wilde led to the poet's imprisonment. Here Wilde repudiates Lord Alfred and reflects on his ordeal, acknowledging how the depths of his sorrow have helped liberate him toward a fuller, freer wisdom. Brimming with beautiful passages, De Profundis is a profound and inspiring treatise on the meaning of suffering.

At its heart, De Profundis is a love letter and is better known as the De Profundis papers. Written in 1897, while Oscar Wilde was imprisoned in Reading Gaol, De Profundis would become one of his best-known works. The papers include Wilde's account of living a lavish lifestyle and his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas, both of which he credited for his eventual downfall and imprisonment. The second half of the papers is Wilde's account of prison life and his spiritual awakening.

In 1895, Oscar Wilde faced conviction for gross indecency and was sentenced to two years of hard labor. This gripping account of his trials, meticulously compiled from the original shorthand court reports by an anonymous author, captures the sensational aspects often overlooked in later, more sanitized versions. Designed for a curious audience, this shorter narrative showcases Wildes poignant defense of the love that dare not speak its name, while a parade of handsome young men take the stand to share their compelling stories. Join us as we delve into the courtroom drama that forever changed ...

Buck O'Neil once described him as "Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, and Tris Speaker rolled into one". Among experts, he is regarded as the best player in Negro Leagues history. During his prime, he became a legend in Cuba and one of Black America's most popular figures. Yet even among serious sports fans, Oscar Charleston is virtually unknown today.

Dive into the intriguing world of Oscar Wilde through the lens of Frank Harris, who presents a unique perspective on the iconic figure. In this exploration, we are confronted with Wilde as both the charismatic conversationalist and the self-destructive celebrity who has become a symbol of gay identity and martyrdom. Harris, a flamboyant literary figure himself, offers a portrayal of Wilde’s homosexual experiences that reflects the attitudes of his time—seeing them as exclusive to the elite and not a contagion. To truly understand Wilde, we must navigate through a multitude of ...

Authors John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky provide a captivating decade-by-decade exploration of the Oscars. For each decade, they examine the making of classic films, trends and innovations in cinema, behind-the-scenes scandals at the awards ceremony and who won and why. Twenty films are reviewed in-depth, alongside 10 detailed 'making-of' accounts and capsule reviews of every single Best Picture winner in history. In addition, each Best Picture winner is carefully scrutinised to answer the ultimate question: 'did the Academy get it right?'

Timeless Oscar Wilde Stories features beautifully narrated tales of humor, decadence, and irony, proving why Wilde remains one of the most celebrated writers of all time.

An exclusive look behind the scenes of the Academy Awards as top stars and filmmakers discuss their Oscar wins and tell never-before-told tales of Hollywood's biggest night, in a collection of original interviews with Turner Classic Movies host and entertainment media journalist Dave Karger. For...

Unter den vielen jungen Leuten in England, die mit mir zusammen die englische Renaissance zu vollenden und vollkommen zu machen suchen – Jeunes guerriers du drapeau romantique, wie Gautier uns genannt haben würde – gibt es keinen, der eine makellosere und glühendere Liebe zur Kunst hat... Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) war ein irischer Schriftsteller, der sich nach Schulzeit und Studium in Dublin und Oxford in London niederließ. Als Lyriker, Romanautor, Dramatiker und Kritiker wurde er zu einem der bekanntesten und – im Viktorianischen Großbritannien – auch umstrittensten Schriftsteller seiner Zeit.

The Oscar Wilde Works Collection gathers his complete literary works, offering an immersive experience of his clever storytelling and masterful use of language.

The Oscar Wilde Classics Podcast presents a collection of his sharpest and most entertaining works, showcasing his brilliant wit and keen observations of human nature.

Experience wit, satire, and drama with Oscar Wilde Audiobooks, a collection of masterfully narrated stories that blend humor and social critique with unforgettable characters.

Oscar Piastri's meteoric rise from Melbourne karting prodigy to Formula 1 sensation is nothing short of remarkable. This three-part series explores his early years, his seamless transition to F1, and his current dominance in the 2025 season as a top title contender with McLaren. A must-listen for racing fans and sports history buffs alike. For more engaging podcasts, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ – you won’t want to miss what’s next on the track.Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/4l0AYOS

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"Los Yappers" is a fun and unfiltered podcast where two Latino newlyweds dive into the ups, downs, and unexpected twists of married life. From cultural traditions to everyday chaos, they’re figuring it all out—together. Get ready for laughs, love, and a whole lot of yapping!

Pablo Escobar sigue siendo un personaje legendario y 30 años después de su muerte, todavía hay muchos secretos de su vida que siguen sorprendiendo. Este libro recoge varios de ellos. Hace 30 años, Pablo Escobar fue cazado porque violo el secreto que lo hacia ver invencible: hablar poco y muy corto por teléfono. El 2 de diciembre de 1993 habló mucho y muchas veces y por eso fue localizado por el bloque de busqueda en Medellín. Ese día, todo lo que dijo era escuchado por el autor de este libro. Fue el quien diseñó la estrategia para acorralar a Escobar a través de su lado más flaco: su famila.

No es ficción, es pura realidad. Para lograr la primicia y llegar hasta donde las fuerzas militares no podían, una periodista colombiana se traza como objetivo: penetrar sola, hasta el corazón de las Farc. Tras conocer los secretos íntimos de la guerra, descubre que conocidos de su pasado...

One day a few years ago, 300 migrants were kidnapped between the remote desert towns of Altar, Mexico, and Sasabe, Arizona. A local priest got 120 released, many with broken ankles and other marks of abuse, but the rest vanished. Óscar Martinez, a young writer from El Salvador, was in Altar soon after the abduction, and his account of the migrant disappearances is only one of the harrowing stories he garnered from two years spent traveling up and down the migrant trail from Central America and across the US border.

Gian Paolo De Tomasi e Oscar Micci conducono la trasmissione di Radio Materia che va in onda in diretta su www.radiomateria.it ogni martedì sera alle 21. Ogni puntata una lettera dell'alfabeto declinata in tutti i modi possibili e immaginabili: arte, cultura, cinema, musica, curiosità, personaggi e tanta simpatia.