The book presents insights from a symposium featuring researchers and specialists in children's and youth literature. Organized by The Charles Perrault International Institute, it explores picture books published in the last three years of the twentieth century across fourteen European countries, highlighting trends, themes, and cultural significance in this literary genre.
Inscribed at the threshold of several cultures, James's literary work continues to be provocative today, as much by the suggestion of a hidden design, concealed from the reader's view, as by the successive interpretations to which it has given rise. This study explores the "gems" that spangle the "carpet" of his prose.
The Great Royal Residence of Achaemenid Persia
The excavation of the palace complex of King Darius I reveals the advanced architecture of the Achaemenid Empire, showcasing unique features like bull-headed capitals and enamel friezes depicting richly-clad archers. Rediscovered in 1851 and extensively researched from 1969 to 1979 by archaeologist Jean Perrot, the site provides crucial insights into the Achaemenid period's beginnings. Edited by John Curtis, this richly illustrated volume significantly enhances the understanding of ancient Persia and its cultural iconography.