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"Die Hörbuchbox 'Zeiten und Leben' aus der 'Bibliothek Europa' präsentiert Meisterwerke der Literatur und Philosophie in großer Vielfalt der Genres, Themen und Epochen. In seinem modernen Klassiker der Science-Fiction-Literatur 'Die Zeitmaschine' wagt H.G. Wells einen Blick in die ferne Zukunft unserer Welt, und was sein Protagonist erlebt, ist nicht nur erfreulich, aber auch nicht hoffnungslos. Seit vielen Jahren zählt 'Woyzeck' von Georg Büchner zu den meistgespielten Theaterstücken auf deutschsprachigen Bühnen, ebenso vielfach verfilmt und multimedial adaptiert - kein Wunder: Das Drama um einen von gesellschaftlichen Erniedrigungen gequälten einfachen Mann ist so zeitlos wie das Leben selbst. Georg Christoph Lichtenberg schrieb mit intellektueller Lust, Scharfsinn und mit originellem Schwung auf, was er sah und erkannte; kritzelte nieder, was er erlebte, doch sein Werk erschien nie zu Lebzeiten: 'Aus den Sudelbüchern' ist die vielleicht größte Perle eines literarisch-philosophischen Nachlasses in Europas Kulturgeschichte. 'Die Legende vom heiligen Trinker' von Joseph Roth, das letzte Werk des österreichischen Ausnahmeliteraten, ist gleichermaßen packende Erzählung, Autobiographie und Parabel. Kaum eine Sammlung von Gedichten hat in der europäischen Literatur über Jahrhunderte so viele begeisterte Hörer und Leser gewonnen, so viele musikalische Interpretationen erfahren wie die 1609 erschienen 'Sämtlichen Sonette' von William Shakespeare. 'Der veruntreute Himmel' von Franz Werfel ist ein zu Herzen gehender Roman über einen mutigen Lebensplan, über die Kraft des Glaubens und darüber, dass auch Enttäuschungen nicht in Verzweiflung münden müssen. Unter den drei großen Dramatikern des antiken Griechenlands war er der klassischste: Aischylos; sein Drama 'Agamemnon' aus der 'Orestie-Trilogie' erzählt die Geschichte einer Heimkehr in ein Zuhause, das kein Zuhause mehr ist. Dass wir Menschen uns, wenn wir alleine sind oftmals anders verhalten als in Gruppen, das hat jeder von uns schon erfahren können – der französische Anthropologe und Arzt Gustave Le Bon gründete auf diesem zentralen Gedanken sein Standardwerk 'Psychologie der Massen', das zahlreiche Wissenschaftler und Wissenschaften inspirierte. Kaum 25 Jahre alt war der spätere Literaturnobelpreisträger Gerhart Hauptmann als er einen der berühmtesten Texte des literarischen Naturalismus verfasste: die novellistische Studie 'Bahnwärter Thiel', ein bewegendes und ergreifendes psychologisches Drama, kunstvoll auf das Wesentliche konzentriert."
Aischylos, Bibliothek Europa, Franz Werfel, Georg Büchner, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Gerhart Hauptmann, Gustave Le Bon, H.G. Wells, Joseph Roth, Sven Görtz, William Shakespeare (Author), Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz, Tim Eriksson (Narrator)
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"Scharf, witzig & zeitlos – Lichtenbergs Aphorismen, Gedanken und Bemerkungen aus den 'Sudelbüchern', ungekürzt gesprochen von Sven Görtz. Über das Hörbuch: 'Aus den Sudelbüchern' versammelt eine Auswahl von Aphorismen, Gedanken und pointierten Beobachtungen des Aufklärers Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742–1799). Obwohl er als Physiker und Mathematiker wirkte, ist er der Nachwelt vor allem als scharfsinniger Denker, Satiriker und Meister der Formulierung in Erinnerung geblieben. Zwischen Spott und Scharfsinn, Selbstironie und Tiefgang – Lichtenbergs 'Sudelbücher' zeigen, wie philosophisch und humorvoll kluge Beobachtung sein kann. Jetzt als vollständiges Hörbuch – geistreich, provokant & überraschend aktuell. Warum dieses Hörbuch? - Klassiker der Aphoristik & Geistesgeschichte - Themen: Gesellschaft, Vernunft, Widersprüche & Weltbetrachtung - Ungekürzte Lesung – geistreich, unterhaltsam & zugänglich - Ideal für Freunde von kluger Satire, Philosophie & Literatur Gesprochen von: Sven Görtz – pointiert, klar & mit Gespür für Ironie und Subtext. (P)2019 BÄNG Management & Verlags GmbH & Co. KG"
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Hörbuchzeit (Author), Sven Görtz (Narrator)
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500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 18th Century
"Known as the ‘Age of Enlightenment,’ the 1700s was a time that provoked significant leaps in philosophical thought. Most importantly, the thinkers of the time espoused the virtues of happiness, the evidence provided by the senses, and the distance between organised religion and the state. ‘500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 18th Century’ offers a fascinating insight into the philosophical revolution that was taking place at the time. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in philosophy. - Nicolas de Chamfort (1741 – 1794) was a political philosopher who attacked the French monarchy through antiroyalist writing. Also born in France, Denis Diderot (1713 – 1784) was a writer and central figure in the Age of Enlightenment. Scottish economist, Adam Smith (1723 – 1790) wrote treatises on morality and economics. German physicist, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 – 1799) satirised superstition and wrote extensively about natural phenomena. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732 – 1799) was a French playwright, spy, diplomat, and watchmaker."
Adam Smith, Beaumarchais, Denis Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Nicolas de Chamfort (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)
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"Ready yourself for this carefully crafted collection of quotes from some of the greatest minds the world has ever seen! Featuring world-famous playwrights, philosophers, activists, Presidents and physicists, from Churchill and Shakespeare to Gandhi and Einstein, this is an entertaining and inspiring compilation covering everything from Ancient Rome to modern-day Britain. ‘3500 Final Quotes’ is ideal for those wanting a bit of extra philosophical guidance and inspiration throughout their day. - Denis Diderot, Søren Kierkegaard, Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, Marcel Proust, Arthur Schopenhauer, Friedrich Nietzsche, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Plato, Lao Zi, Immanuel Kant, Mahatma Gandhi, Buddha, Albert Einstein, Anne Frank, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Leonardo da Vinci, Confucius, Baruch Spinoza, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Marcus Aurelius, Socrates, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Cicero, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Napoleon Bonaparte, Fyodor Dostoevski, Oscar Wilde, Voltaire, Ontesquieu, Nicolas de Chamfort, Beaumarchais."
Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Anne Frank, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Arthur Schopenhauer, Baruch Spinoza, Beaumarchais, Buddha, Charles De Gaulle, Cicero, Confucius, Denis Diderot, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Henry David Thoreau, Immanuel Kant, Jane Austen, Lao Zi, Leonardo Da Vinci, Marcel Proust, Marcus Aurelius, Martin Luther King Jr., Mohandas Gandhi, Montesquieu, Napoleon Bonaparte, Nicolas de Chamfort, Oscar Wilde, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Sir Winston Churchill, Socrates, Søren Kierkegaard, Voltaire, William Shakespeare, – Plato (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)
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100 Quotes by Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
"‘100 Quotes’ by Georg Christoph Lichtenberg is an inspiriting collection of quotes from the German physicist and satirist. Lichtenberg was the first person in Germany to hold a professorship in experimental physics, and he was one of the originators of introducing experiments with equipment in lectures. Although he was most remembered for his research on electricity, Lichtenberg also became known for his cutting wit as a satirist, which often got him mixed up in many disputes. - Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1743-1799) was a German physicist, satirist, and Anglophile. As a physicist, Lichtenberg was the first person to hold a professorship explicitly dedicated to experimental physics in Germany. Lichtenberg is probably best known for the notebooks, called sudelbücher, that were posthumously published. These notebooks were seen as ‘waste books’ or ‘scrap books’ but they showcased his discovery of tree-like electrical discharge patterns, now called Lichtenberg figures."
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)
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600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers
"‘600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers’ is a collection of inspiring thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest literary minds of all time. During this time, society was experiencing a cultural upheaval, with more emphasis being placed on happiness and the pursuit of knowledge. While these quotes might be over 200 years old, they bear as much relevance today as they did when they were first coined. A superb read for dipping in and out of. - Born in Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 – 1778) was a spearhead in the European Enlightenment movement. Montesquieu (1689 – 1755) was a Frenchman, whose writing had a huge influence on political systems. Also born in France, Denis Diderot (1713 – 1784) was a writer and central figure in the Age of Enlightenment. Scottish economist, Adam Smith (1723 – 1790) wrote treatises on morality and economics. German physicist, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 – 1799) satirised superstition and wrote extensively about natural phenomena. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732 – 1799) was a French playwright, spy, diplomat, and watchmaker."
Adam Smith, Beaumarchais, Denis Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Montesquieu (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)
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300 Quotes from English Writers
"‘300 Quotes from English Writers’ is a carefully crafted collection of quotes from some of England’s greatest-ever writers, including Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. Between them, they are responsible for many of the world's most famous literary works, such as ‘Hamlet’, ‘Macbeth’, ‘Sense and Sensibility’, and ‘Pride and Prejudice’. This compilation contains many famous quotes and is guaranteed to inspire, educate, and amuse. ‘300 Quotes from English Writers’ will delight fans of some of the greatest English authors. - Jane Austen (1775 –1817) was an English novelist, best known for her novels ‘Sense and Sensibility’ (1811), ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (1813), and ‘Emma’ (1816). Her work has been adapted for TV and film on many occasions, including the TV series ‘Sanditon’. William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) was an English playwright and poet, considered the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest-ever dramatist. His works have been adapted for film, radio, theatre, and TV all around the world, and his writing continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day. Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 – 1799) was a German-born English physicist and satirist."
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Jane Austen, William Shakespeare (Author), Brad Carty, Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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"Das Glück sucht jeder Mensch. Doch was ist das Glück? Höchstes Gut, ein Zustand der Seligkeit oder sinnvolle Tätigkeit? Diese Hörbuch Box voller philosophischer Gedanken gibt überraschende Antworten! Mit dabei: Seneca - Vom Glück, Friedrich Nietzsche - Die fröhliche Wissenschaft, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg - Aus den Sudelbüchern, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Maximen und Reflexionen. Außerdem dabei: Ein pdf-Dokument mit Trackliste!"
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Author), Sven Görtz (Narrator)
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[Portuguese] - 300 citações de escritores ingleses: Recolha as melhores citações
"Familiarize-se com os escritores ingleses mais importantes através das suas próprias palavras, graças a uma selecção de citações essenciais e de exercícios das principais obras de William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, e Georg Christoph Lichtenberg. Este audiolivro irá ajudá-lo a descobrir e compreender o seu pensamento através de uma selecção cuidadosa das citações representativas das suas obras, de modo a apresentar-lhe as suas ideias através das suas próprias palavras e de uma forma muito eficiente. Uma grande citação pode encapsular uma grande teia de ideias, pensamentos, reflexões, emoções em poucas palavras. Uma excelente citação exige que o leitor faça uma pausa para contemplar o verdadeiro significado e poesia de algumas palavras. As citações atingem duramente a essência do ser humano, e a citação certa pode ajudar-nos a ver o significado invisível das coisas."
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Jane Austen, William Shakespeare (Author), Fábio Godinho (Narrator)
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[Spanish] - 300 citas de escritores ingleses: Colección las mejores citas
"Familiarícese con los más importantes escritores ingleses a través de sus propias palabras, gracias a una selección de citas esenciales y extractos de las principales obras de William Shakespeare, Jane Austen y Georg Christoph Lichtenberg. Este audiolibro le ayudará a descubrir y comprender su pensamiento a través de una cuidadosa selección de las citas representativas de sus obras, con el fin de introducirle en sus ideas a través de sus propias palabras y de una manera muy eficiente. Una gran cita puede encapsular una gran red de ideas, pensamientos, reflexiones, emociones en pocas palabras. Una excelente cita requiere que el lector se detenga a contemplar el verdadero significado y la poesía de unas pocas palabras. Las citas golpean fuerte en la esencia del ser humano, y la cita correcta puede ayudarnos a ver el significado invisible de las cosas."
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Jane Austen, William Shakespeare (Author), Benjamin Asnar (Narrator)
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[Portuguese] - 500 citações de grandes filósofos do século 18: Recolha as melhores citações
"Familiarize-se com os filósofos mais importantes do século XVIII através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 500 citações, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde-se nos pensamentos de Adam Smith, Denis Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Nicolas de Chamfort, Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura."
Adam Smith, Denis Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Nicolas de Chamfort, Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais (Author), Fábio Godinho (Narrator)
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[Portuguese] - 3500 citações ultimes: Recolha as melhores citações
"Gosta de descobrir os autores através das suas próprias palavras, e de chegar ao âmago das suas ideias da forma mais eficiente? Aqui está uma selecção de citações dos maiores pensadores que já caminharam na Terra: Einstein, Platon, Spinoza, Schopenhauer, Dostoievski, Cícero, Confucius, Socrate, Nietzsche, Kant, Bouddha, Laozi, Leonardo da Vinci, Gandhi, Marcus Aurelius, Martin Luther King, Shakespeare, Proust, Jane Austen, Anne Frank, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Charles de Gaulle, Oscar Wilde,Voltaire, Charles Louis de Montesquieu, Soren Kierkegaard, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry-David Thoreau, Denis Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Nicolas de Chamfort, Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. Aumentem o vosso conhecimento da nossa cultura e deleitem-se com estes pensamentos essenciais por grandes figuras do nosso tempo e de antes. Uma grande citação pode encapsular uma grande teia de ideias, pensamentos, reflexões, emoções em poucas palavras. Uma excelente citação exige que o leitor faça uma pausa para contemplar o verdadeiro significado e poesia de algumas palavras. As citações atingem duramente a essência do ser humano, e a citação certa pode ajudar-nos a ver o significado invisível das coisas."
Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Anne Frank, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Arthur Schopenhauer, Baruch Spinoza, Bouddha, Charles De Gaulle, Charles Louis De Montesquieu, Cicero, Confucius, Denis Diderot, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Fyodor Dostoievski, Gandhimarcus Aurelius, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Henry-David Thoreau, Immanuel Kant, Jane Austen, Laozi, Leonardo Da Vinci, Marcel Proust, Martin Luther King Jr., Napoleon Bonaparte, Nicolas de Chamfort, Oscar Wilde, Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais, Platon, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Sir Winston Churchill, Socrate, Soren Kierkegaard, Voltaire, William Shakespeare (Author), Fábio Godinho (Narrator)
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