John Aubrey Bücher
12. März 1626 – 7. Juni 1697
Dieser englische Gelehrte ist vor allem für seine Sammlung kurzer biografischer Skizzen bekannt, die einen faszinierenden Einblick in das Leben und Werk seiner Zeitgenossen bieten. Er war eine Pionierfigur sowohl in der Archäologie als auch in der Volkskunde und zeichnete sorgfältig historische Monumente und lokale Bräuche auf, wodurch er zur Bewahrung wertvollen Wissens beitrug. Seine Bemühungen erstreckten sich auf die Untersuchung englischer Ortsnamen und unvollendeter historischer Projekte, was seine breiten wissenschaftlichen Interessen verdeutlicht. Als Zeitgenosse führender Wissenschaftler spiegelt sein Werk die Neugier eines Universalgelehrten auf die Welt wider.
Aubrey's Brief Lives
- 560 Seiten
- 20 Lesestunden
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY RUTH SCURRJohn Aubrey was a modest man, a self-styled antiquarian and the man who invented modern biography.
Brief Lives
Chiefly of Contemporaries, set down by John Aubrey, between the Years 1669 & 1696 - Volume II (I to V)
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Exploring the therapeutic nature of writing, this book delves into how the act of writing serves as a powerful tool for coping with life's challenges and darker moments. It emphasizes the cathartic process of expressing emotions and experiences through words, offering insights into the transformative power of storytelling and self-reflection. Through various perspectives, readers are encouraged to harness writing as a means of personal healing and understanding.
This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a house dedicated to making literature accessible through large print editions. The focus on readability aims to assist individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that important historical texts are available to a wider audience.
Brief Lives
Chiefly of Contemporaries, set down by John Aubrey, between the Years 1669 & 1696 - Volume I (A- H)
- 448 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
The book explores the therapeutic power of writing as a means to navigate and understand the darker aspects of life. Through personal reflections and insights, it emphasizes how writing can serve as a tool for healing and self-discovery, allowing individuals to confront their struggles and find solace in expression. It invites readers to embrace their own writing journey as a way to cope with life's challenges.