Joseph Pearce is celebrated for his literary biographies, often focusing on Catholic figures. His work is profoundly shaped by his conversion to Catholicism, from which he draws inspiration for his writing. His literary style and themes reflect his contemporary worldview, having renounced his earlier political affiliations. He writes from a perspective that emphasizes the spiritual and moral dimensions of the human experience.
This reprint preserves the original text from 1866, offering readers a chance to explore a historical work that has stood the test of time. Featuring themes and insights reflective of its era, it provides a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the language, culture, and societal norms of the time. Ideal for those interested in classic literature or historical context, this edition invites a new generation to engage with a significant piece of literary history.
The series explores the intricate relationships and adventures of its diverse characters, weaving together themes of love, betrayal, and personal growth. Set against a rich backdrop, it delves into the complexities of human emotions and societal pressures, offering readers a captivating blend of drama and intrigue. Each installment builds on the last, deepening the narrative and expanding the world, ensuring an engaging experience that keeps readers invested in the characters' journeys.
It's time for the way we think about our families, our schools, and our lives to evolve. This passionate and provocative critique of the way we raise our children and undermine our society's future delineates the ways in which we thart our creative progess, and reveals a new landscape of possibilities for the next step in human evolution. Brilliantly synthesizing twenty years of research into human intelligence, Joseph Chilton Pearce -- author of the bestsellers The Crack in the Cosmic Egg and Magical Child -- show how: • contemporary childbirth and daycare create a dangerous sense of alienation from the surrounding world • TV impedes vital neurological development • synthetic hormones in our foods foster premature sexual development, increasing the likelihood of pregnancy and rape • premature schooling contributes to potentially explosive frustration and rebellion These everyday aspects of modern life have a cumulative effect, contributing to violence, child suicide, and deteriorating family and social structures. Proposing crucial yet simple solutions, Pearce persuasively argues that we have the power to get out of our own way and unleash, instead, our "unlimited", awesome, and unknown" human potential as the culmination of three billion years of evolution.
Focusing on the artistry and craftsmanship of Italian violin makers, this biographical dictionary provides detailed profiles of notable figures in the field. The book, a faithful reprint of the 1866 original, captures the rich history and contributions of these artisans, highlighting their influence on violin making. It serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts and scholars interested in the legacy of Italian violins and their makers.
The Catholic Reformation, emerging in response to the Protestant Reformation, showcased a profound renewal within the Church led by saints whose holiness and courage served as powerful examples. Their sacrifices during this tumultuous period highlight the possibility of genuine reform in the face of crisis. The book emphasizes how these historical figures can inspire contemporary believers to defend their faith with similar heroism and commitment, suggesting that meaningful reform is still achievable today.
Vilified by fellow Victorians for his sexuality and his dandyism, Oscar Wilde, the great poet, satirist and playwright, is hailed today, in some circles, as a "progressive" sexual liberator. But this is not how Wilde saw himself. His actions and pretensions did not bring him happiness and fulfillment. This study of Wilde's brilliant and tragic life goes beyond the mistakes that brought him notoriety in order to explore this emotional and spiritual search. Unlike any other biography of Wilde, it strips away these pretensions to show the real man, his aspirations and desires. It uncovers how he was broken by his two-year prison sentence; it probes the deeper thinking behind masterpieces such as The Picture of Dorian Gray, Salome, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" and "De Profundis"; and it traces his fascination with Catholicism through to his eleventh-hour conversion. Published on the 150th anniversary of his birth, this biography removes the masks which have confused previous biographers and reveals the real Wilde beneath the surface. Once again, Joseph Pearce has written a profound, wide-ranging study with many original insights on a great literary figure.
In Catholic Literary Giants, Joseph Pearce takes the reader on a dazzling tour of the creative landscape of Catholic prose and poetry. Covering the vast and impressive terrain from Dante to Tolkien, from Shakespeare to Waugh, this book is an immersion into the spiritual depths of the Catholic literary tradition with one of today's premier literary biographers as our guide. Focusing especially on the literary revival of the twentieth century, Pearce explores well-known authors such as G.K. Chesterton, Graham Greene and J.R.R. Tolkien, while introducing lesser-known writers Roy Campbell, Maurice Baring, Owen Barfield and others. He even includes the new saint, Pope John Paul II, who wrote many literary and poetic pieces, among them the story that was made into a feature film, The Jeweler's Shop.
For those, like myself, who have enjoyed and greatly benefitted from reading the essays of Joseph Pearce, published in a variety of venues, especially as editorials in the Saint Austin Review, but who have not practically been able to save them in an effective way for future consultation and reflection, the present volume is indeed a great gift. For those who are not familiar with the essays of Joseph Pearce, the volume represents a treasure of the most solid Catholic thought on important aspects of culture, both historical and contemporary, especially as it expresses itself through literature. Joseph Pearce has a remarkable gift of writing about history, literature, and culture in general. His writing is objective and accessible, that is, it shows his steadfast attention to the truth and to language which manifests the same truth in its inherent beauty or natural attractiveness. The fifth essay in this collection, "History Revisited," for instance, is a sterling example of his gift for such writing. The essays of Joseph Pearce reveal his profound understanding of reason and faith, of classical realist philosophy and Catholic doctrine, which permits him to write about history, literature, and culture in general with an unfailing attention to the objective reality of God and of His earthly creation, that is, of man and of the world. Book jacket.
