Michael D. O’Brien is an author, artist, and frequent essayist and lecturer on faith and culture. His works are imbued with a profound Catholic worldview, exploring the intricate relationship between spiritual life and contemporary society. O’Brien masterfully blends artistic beauty with philosophical depth, offering readers a unique perspective on the search for meaning in the modern world.
Ethan McQuarry serves as a dedicated lighthouse keeper on a remote island off Cape Breton, embodying solitude and commitment. With no family ties, he embraces his role with courage and a strong sense of duty, ensuring the safety of those at sea. The story explores themes of isolation, responsibility, and the quiet strength of a man devoted to his work in the face of nature's challenges.
Exploring the evolution of human creativity, this essay draws on a lecture by Michael D. O'Brien and examines artistic expressions from cave paintings to modern literature. The author integrates significant artworks, philosophical insights, and personal narratives to present a comprehensive view of humanity's origin and future. Central to the discussion is the inquiry into human nature and how our creative abilities reflect our identity as children of God, offering a profound spiritual and philosophical perspective on the creative imagination.
Set against the backdrop of a sabbatical year, an elderly Oxford history professor finds his peaceful plans disrupted by a web of coincidences that lead him into a dangerous situation involving a family targeted by assassins. As he travels to Romania, the narrative explores profound themes of fatalism versus providence, highlighting the courage and love needed to decipher the chaos around him. The story ultimately champions the victory of faith and reason over destructive forces, intertwining personal and historical struggles in a gripping journey.
Killing Justice in the Lone Star State is a reality check on active Death Row cases. The book offers a fresh perspective for campaigners and reformers which ranges across theory, policy and practice and explains the unjust Texas 'law of parties.'
Der karmelitische Mönch Pater Elijah, Überlebender des Warschauer Ghettos, wird vom Papst mit einer geheimen Mission beauftragt: Er soll den „Präsidenten“, der im Begriff ist, zum Weltherrscher aufzusteigen an seine Seele erinnern … ein abenteuerliches Unterfangen, das dem Leser ebenso Einblick gibt in die Kämpfe hinter den Mauern des Vatikans wie in die Kämpfe in der menschlichen Seele. Gefesselt von der Spannung der Handlung, bemerkt der Leser am Ende staunend, dass seine innere Welt heller geworden ist und er Antworten auf große Fragen unserer Zeit bekommen hat.
Porusza zagadnienia podstawowe dla teorii literatury Analizuje wpływ zmian w sposobie komunikowania na status i funkcje społeczne literatury Omawia związki literatury z innymi dziedzinami sztuki i nauki Opisuje relacje między literaturą a dyskursami nieliterackimi Prezentuje sposoby wykorzystania transdyscyplinarnych metod badawczych do analizy dzieł literackich i tekstów kultury Podręcznik polecamy studentom kierunków filologicznych do zajęć z teorii literatury oraz kulturoznawcom, a także nauczycielom języka polskiego.