Sarah Churchwell

Britain is an island ruled by nostalgia, but nostalgia today isn't what it used to be... Longing to go back to the 'good old days' is nothing new. For hundreds of years, the British have mourned the loss of older national identities and called for a revival 'simple', 'better' ways of life - from Margaret Thatcher's call for a return to 'Victorian v...

Explore the perilous intersection of politics and myth in this captivating analysis of fascist mythology. Drawing on the work of Borges, Freud, and Schmitt, the author delves into the mythic imagery and violent ideals that characterized fascism, emphasizing the importance of understanding the relationship between myth and reason to fully grasp this dangerous ideology. With its timely relevance in today's political climate, this book is a must-read for those seeking to better understand the perils of myth in modern politics.

Explore how Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address came to be the greatest speech in American history. In this masterful work, the author delves into Lincoln's background, political experience, and cultural frame to show how he crafted a revolutionary masterpiece. Through his analysis, the power of Lincoln's words reaches new depths and readers learn more about the president and his enduring impact on American society.

Discover the inspiring leadership techniques of one of America's greatest presidents with this bestselling and award-winning book. Team of Rivals is a thrilling narrative history that shows how Abraham Lincoln saved America by appointing his fiercest rival to key cabinet positions. This book was so impactful that it inspired Barack Obama during his presidency. Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of the most acclaimed non-fiction authors, presents a compelling portrait of Lincoln as a virtuosic politician and managerial genius.

Embark on a voyage through the rainforests of Guyana with a crew of men on a mission to find a mysterious woman. As tragedies unfold and drowned ghosts haunt them, their journey takes on a spiritual dimension leading them to a new destination - the Palace of the Peacock. This modernist fever dream is a masterpiece defying definition for over sixty years. Experience the poetic intensity of Wilson Harris' work and revel in its inviolate, ever-deepening mystery.

El título de esta encantadora novela alude a las veinticuatro horas más inolvidables en la vida de la señorita Pettigrew, una solterona pobre y sin nadie a quien recurrir. Su vida empezará a cambiar cuando, por un error de la agencia de contratación, empieza a trabajar para Delysia Lafosse, una glamurosa cabaretera que no hace más que meterse en líos. Contra todo pronóstico, las dos mujeres se entienden divinamente; la señorita Pettigrew conquista a Delysia con su sentido común, y la joven actriz será su guía en un mundo nuevo y fascinante. Un perfecto cuento de hadas trasladado a Londres en la década de los años treinta con todo el sabor de las deliciosas comedias románticas del Hollywood clásico. Una novela que había permanecido olvidada durante casi 50 años y que la crítica ha destacado como «cumbre del humor».

A young Russian Countess flees to England after the Russian revolution and takes a job as a servant. She must keep her past a secret, but she's instantly attracted to the handsome Earl of Westerholme. As their attraction grows, keeping her secrets becomes more difficult, especially with Rupert's mean-spirited fiancée in the picture.

La vida de Scott Fitzgerald, el autor de El gran Gatsby daría para una novela casi igual a las que escribió. Bohemio, exitoso, con una vida conyugal accidentada, Scott Fitzgerald supo plasmar en sus pocas obras a esos personajes cínicos y brutales que surgieron después de la primera guerra mundial. El Gatsby de la novela (narrada en primera persona por uno de los personajes) es inmensamente exitoso pero también inmensamente enfermo por que a pesar de sus riquezas no se puede sobreponer a sus complejos y a su sentimiento de ser inadecuado. Es una obra inolvidable, ejemplo de la producción de un autor malogrado porque nunca alcanzó en vida lo que aspiraba, exactamente igual que Gatsby.