This is the only case in which Hercule Poirot solves an enigma without showing up at the scene of the crime. '' armchair detective''.
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AgathThis is the only case in which Hercule Poirot solves an enigma without showing up at the scene of the crime. '' armchair detective''.
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Agatha Christie sheds light on Poirot's intelligence and highlights the mystery and suspense. A short and good read.
“...if you could not close a door behind you to take a shit in the city - even if it was just the door to a shared toilet - if this one, most essentia “...if you could not close a door behind you to take a shit in the city - even if it was just the door to a shared toilet - if this one, most essential freedom was taken away from you, the freedom, that is, to withdraw from other people when necessity called, then all other freedoms were worthless. Then life had no more meaning. Then it would be better to be dead. ”
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The pigeon represents the obsessions and fears that many of us have always tried to hide from and avoid confronting them with daily occupations. ...more
The author of Moby-dick never ceases to impress us by the evocation of a number of interesting and flattering subjects and by the use of figures of spThe author of Moby-dick never ceases to impress us by the evocation of a number of interesting and flattering subjects and by the use of figures of speech which attracts the reader. This time, we discover Bartleby who represents suspense and eccentricity by his rather different and provocative personality. His employer who is the narrator has not ceased to discover and understand the reason for these gestures and words by all means but in vain. Bartleby refuses to perform some tasks requested by the narrator, saying "I would prefer not to". A bizarre and confused attitude leaves us in need of understanding it. It's not just about highlighting Bartleby's attitude, Melville also shows the transformation, emotions and actions of the narrator vis-à-vis this character so mysterious....more
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Vergons, le village cité par l'écrivain Une nouvelle très intéressante qui met l'accent sur l'espoir, la générosité et les valeurs humaines.
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Vergons, le village cité par l'écrivain Une nouvelle très intéressante qui met l'accent sur l'espoir, la générosité et les valeurs humaines. Elzéard Bouffier, un berger de 55 ans qui, grâce à son amour envers la nature, son optimisme et sa sagesse, a pu transformer un terrain sec et sans vie à une terre couverte d'arbres de chênes. Un message fort de la part de l'écrivain pour dire que la volonté et la patience sont les clés de la réussite. Bouffier a du passer par des moments très difficiles à cause de la mort de son fils et sa femme. Cependant, il a transformé cette tristesse en une force qui inspire tout le village. Ce berger est devenu une source inépuisable de générosité et de paix. Il s’était retiré dans la solitude où il prenait plaisir à vivre lentement, avec ses brebis et son chien. Quand on se souvenait que tout était sorti des mains et de l’âme de cet homme - sans moyens techniques - on comprenait que les hommes pourraient être aussi efficaces que Dieu dans d’autres domaines que la destruction.
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عذاب أليم، حرمان، رغبة في التخلص من الحياة ثم جرعة من السعادة تحببك في الدنيا من جديد. هذه هي حالة مدمن المورفين. فالادا يحكي أحداث يوم من حياته عن تجعذاب أليم، حرمان، رغبة في التخلص من الحياة ثم جرعة من السعادة تحببك في الدنيا من جديد. هذه هي حالة مدمن المورفين. فالادا يحكي أحداث يوم من حياته عن تجربة شخصية بين المعاناة و البحث عن " السم". هذا السم الذي يقتلك رويدا رويدا. أخيرا أصبحت الحياة جميلة. إنها ناعمة، تيار من السعادة ينساب في أعضائي، و خلال انسيابه تتحرك كل الأغصاب الصغيرة برقة و وداعة مثل نباتات مائية في بحيرة صافية.
قصة قصيرة لا تخلو من الوصف الدقيق لحالة الإدمان التي عاشها الكاتب و يعيشها إلى يومنا العديد من الأشخاص. حياة تترنح من كفة النشوة إل كفة العذاب و تتوسطهما عملية البحث عن الجرعات الكافية التي غالبا ما تكون غير كافية مع مرور الوقت. في الجزء الثاني من الكتاب، يتحدث فالادا عن التجربة في السجن التي لا تخلو لوحدها من الآلام النفسية المسببة للهلوسات و خصوصا للوافدين الجدد. فبغض النظر عن الحشرات كالبق و سخافة الحراس و قسوتهم، يأتي دور عود الثقاب الذي شكل المشكل الأكبر للمسجونين فتصبح عملية إشعال السيجارة شبه مستحيلة. لم تشتعل نيران. كدت ألوك السيجارة في فمي، و هكذا اكتشفت في ذلك المساء-لا، ليس توليد النار، كان علي أن أتمرن على ذلك في أمسيات أخرى- اكتشفت مضغ التبغ....more
Aksyonov spent 26 years of his life imprisoned for a crime that he did not commit. He was deprived of his liberty and his family. After all these yearAksyonov spent 26 years of his life imprisoned for a crime that he did not commit. He was deprived of his liberty and his family. After all these years of suffering and pain in the Siberian prison, he meets Makar, the real murderer. This short story talks about injustice, hope, and forgiveness. Even after his innocence was proven by the courts, Aksyonov could not take advantage of his freedom. Happiness for him was to see his family. “To pay for my sins I’ve done twenty-six years penal servitude.”...more
Tolstoy succeeded in describing and showing us the consequences of the greed of the human being through the story of Pahóm who no longer controlled hiTolstoy succeeded in describing and showing us the consequences of the greed of the human being through the story of Pahóm who no longer controlled his obsession with buying lands. Greed blinded his eyes to the point where he was just thinking of ways to get more and more. Two proverbs sum up this short story: “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.” ― Mahatma Gandhi “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.” ― Socrates ...more
“Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.” ― Oscar Wilde, De Profun“Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.” ― Oscar Wilde, De Profundis This proverb presents exactly one of the main ideas in this short story by Chekhov. Olenka, during all her life, only repeats the points of view of the men she has met. She never manages to build her opinion on her own. It is difficult, in his case to have a strong personality who will later help him to face the obstacles of life.
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"She repeated the veterinary surgeon's words, and was of the same opinion as him about everything." The void also plays an element of unhappiness in the life of Olenka, especially when the veterinarian, his third companion left to settle in another city. We must not link our happiness with others, we must manage to create our own world and try to do what we like without always being attached to others. ...more
"The Death of a Government Clerk" is a short humorous story by Anton Chekhov. Chekhov wanted to highlight in a short and funn
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"The Death of a Government Clerk" is a short humorous story by Anton Chekhov. Chekhov wanted to highlight in a short and funny way, the situation of a Government clerk who kept apologizing to his superior because he coughed in front of him. He repeatedly asked for forgiveness to the point where the chief thought he was making fun of him.
A way of saying that hierarchical reports should have no effect on the personality and behavior of people. Dignity and human values are at the top of all relationships.
I was touched when he said: Reaching home mechanically, without taking off his uniform, he lay down on the sofa and died. ...more
A very short dialogue that makes us reflect on the authority exercised over the poor and the weak. George D. Herron said: '' The possession of power o A very short dialogue that makes us reflect on the authority exercised over the poor and the weak. George D. Herron said: '' The possession of power over others is inherently destructive both to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.''...more
Dans ce monde déclinant où se fanaient les fleurs, où dépérissait le feuillage et où tarissaient les rivières, toute vie intérieure finissait par mourDans ce monde déclinant où se fanaient les fleurs, où dépérissait le feuillage et où tarissaient les rivières, toute vie intérieure finissait par mourir et les heures coulaient oisives et paresseuses.
Une nouvelle de Stefan Zweig publiée en 1935. L'histoire tourne autour d'une jeune femme qui se retrouve avec un homme pendant un été très chaud. Des sentiments d'amour et une sensualité prennent place. Une jolie petite histoire bien écrite par un auteur que j'admire beaucoup....more
A signalman of a railway is haunted by an apparition. A few incidents happened, such as the death of a girl on the train, every time this apparition made a sign. I was marked by the unexpected end of this short story. ...more
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