Joseph Pearce Bücher

"Based on exclusive, personal interviews with Solzhenitsyn himself, Joseph Pearce's major new book provides a profound insight into a towering literary and political figure." "From his pro-Communist youth to his imprisonment in the Gulags, his exile in America to his return to Russia, this is the story of a man who has struggled with the most weighty questions of humanity. When a person has suffered the most terrible physical and emotional torture, what becomes of his spirit? Can politics and economics truly provide the answers a modern society needs? If peace and justice are never fully attained, what hope is there for the future?" "This new biography contains previously unpublished prose poems, written by Solzhenitsyn since his return to Russia. Many of the photographs are also published here for the first time."--Jacket

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.

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.

„Biologie der Transzendenz“ erinnert uns daran, dass wir nicht zu einem endlosen Kreislauf von Hass und Verwüstung verdammt sind. „Pearce legt uns hier eine der überraschendsten, alarmierendsten und machtvollsten Visionen unserer Zukunft vor. Wenn Sie einmal angefangen haben darin zu lesen, werden Sie dieses Buch nicht fortlegen können. Und wenn Sie es gelesen haben, werden Sie nicht aufhören können, mit jedem Menschen den Sie kennen darüber zu sprechen.“ Thom Hartmann, Autor von „Unser ausgebrannter Planet“ Neueste Forschungsergebnisse lokalisieren im menschlichen Körper fünf neuronale Zentren – oder „Hirne“. Unser viertes und gegenwärtig weitest entwickelte Hirn findet sich im Kopf, das fünfte im Herzen. Es ist das dynamische Wechselspiel zwischen unserem Kopfhirn (Intellekt) und dem Herzhirn (Intelligenz), das die Überwindung unserer heutigen evolutionären Stufe möglich macht. Diese Überschreitung des jeweiligen Bewusstseinsstandes, auch „Transzendenz“ genannt, ist ein evolutionärer Imperativ, eine eingebaute genetische Funktion, die zu Gewalt in all ihren Ausprägungen führt, wenn sie nicht genährt und entwickelt wird.

Exploring the Catholic beliefs of Shakespeare, this volume analyzes three of his renowned plays—The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet, and King Lear—against the backdrop of the English crown's persecution of Catholics. Joseph Pearce, building on his previous work, challenges traditional interpretations shaped by Protestant perspectives and modern scholarship. By examining the plays in a public context, he aims to reveal the deeper spiritual dimensions of Shakespeare's work, offering fresh insights into the Bard's genius and the historical significance of his Catholicism.

The biography offers a provocative exploration of the renowned writer's life, asserting that he was a Catholic with strong Christian principles. Joseph Pearce combines scholarship and keen observation to present compelling arguments and evidence that challenge conventional perceptions of the Bard. This vivid account promises to spark debate while providing insights into the spiritual and moral dimensions that influenced the writer's work.

The 20th century has been marked both by belief and unbelief. While attendance at church has declined dramatically, the lives of many leaders have been influenced and inspired by Christianity. Joseph Pearce explores the world of some writers in the English language who have believed. Most of those included converted to Roman Catholicism and some to Anglicanism. The list includes Oscar Wilde, Evelyn Waugh, C.S. Lewis, Malcolm Muggeridge, Graham Greene, George Bernard Shaw, H.G. Wells, Hilaire Belloc, G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy Sayers, T.S. Eliot and J.R.R. Tolkien.

Joseph Pearce takes a controversial approach to Tolkien's imaginative literature. Unlike the conventional view that his fantasy writing was an escape from reality, Pearce argues that Tolkien saw his great epics about Middle-earth as a leap into reality. Understanding Tolkien's view of life, faith and the supernatural is crucial to fully appreciating the deep levels of meaning in his three major works: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.

'Romeo und Julia' ist eine Tragödie, neben 'Hamlet' die bekannteste und beliebteste, die Shakespeare je geschrieben hat. Romeo und Julia, die tragisch Verliebten, gehören zwei verfeindeten Familien an, den Montagues und Capulets, die verhindern, dass sie ihre Liebe offen leben. Heimlich lassen sie sich trauen. Um der vom Vater geplanten Hochzeit mit einem Dritten zu entgehen, trinkt Julia einen Betäubungstrank, der sie für vierzig Stunden in einen todesähnlichen Schlaf versetzt. Doch Romeo kommt zu spät. Wie tot liegt Julia vor ihm und aus Verzweiflung trinkt er Gift. Wenige Augenblicke später erwacht sie und erblickt das Unglück. Mit seinem Dolch folgt sie ihm nach.

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.