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  • The Invisible Lodge

    by Jean Paul ...
    "The Invisible Lodge" follows the life of its protagonist, Gustavus (Gustav), from his unusual birth to his experiences in various educational and social settings. The novel is structured as a Bildungsroman, or a coming-of-age story, detailing Gustav's intellectual and moral development.Gustav is born to a wealthy family but is soon separated from his parents and raised by an eccentric and ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Campaner Thal

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Jean Paul ...
    Jean Paul Richter's Campaner Thal unfolds as a lyrical, playful meditation on the soul's immortality, memory, and the strange mingling of joy and sorrow in human life. Set in an idealized valley that seems like a miniature paradise, the narrative blends travel sketch, philosophical reverie, satire, and intimate emotion with Richter's characteristic digressive wit. As the narrator journeys with ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Invisible Lodge

    Enriched edition.

    by Jean Paul, Cameron Price ...
    Translated by Charles Timothy Brooks ...
    In "The Invisible Lodge," Jean Paul crafts a rich narrative that blends elements of fantasy and philosophical reflection, encapsulated within his signature whimsical and satirical prose. This work, published in the early 19th century, explores themes of imagination, the nature of reality, and the intricate interplay between the self and society. With its elaborate metaphors and playful language, ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Titan: A Romance. v. 2 (of 2)

    by Jean Paul ...
    In "Titan," the story follows the life of Albano von Armuth, a young man who is orphaned at a young age and grows up to become an artist. The novel is set in the fictitious German town of Haina and spans several decades, from Albano's childhood to his adulthood.As Albano navigates the ups and downs of life, he encounters various characters and experiences that shape his worldview and identity. He ... Read more

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  • Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days A Biography. Vol. II.

    by Jean Paul ...
    In this particular work, "Hesperus," Jean Paul continues his exploration of themes such as human relationships, the nature of existence, and the pursuit of meaning in life. The title suggests a narrative that unfolds over a period of forty-five days, possibly framed through the perspective of the protagonist or a narrator reflecting on their experiences and thoughts during that time.Jean Paul's ... Read more

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  • HESPERUS OR FORTY-FIVE DOG-POST-DAYS A BIOGRAPHY IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. I.

    by Jean Paul ...
    Jean Paul, whose real name was Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, was a key figure in German Romanticism during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works often blend humor with philosophical introspection and explore the intricacies of human existence.In "Hesperus," Jean Paul likely employs his characteristic style, which includes digressions, playful language, and a deep exploration of the ... Read more

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  • Existentialism Is a Humanism

    by Jean-Paul Sartre ...
    Translated by Carol Macomber ...
    A new translation of two seminal works of existentialismIt was to correct common misconceptions about his thought that Jean-Paul Sartre, the most dominent European intellectual of the post-World War II decades, accepted an invitation to speak on October 29, 1945, at the Club Maintenant in Paris. The unstated objective of his lecture (“Existentialism Is a Humanism”) was to expound his philosophy as ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Nausea

    by Jean-Paul Sartre ...
    Translated by Richard Howard ...
    Sartre's greatest novel — and existentialism's key text — now introduced by James Wood.Nausea is the story of Antoine Roquentin, a French writer who is horrified at his own existence. In impressionistic, diary form he ruthlessly catalogs his every feeling and sensation. His thoughts culminate in a pervasive, overpowering feeling of nausea which “spreads at the bottom of the viscous puddle, at the ... Read more

    $17.49 CAD

  • The Reader on the 6.27

    A Heartwarming and Uplifting Love Story that Celebrates the Power of Reading

    by Jean-Paul Didierlaurent ...
    Translated by Ros Schwartz ...
    The beloved French bestseller by Jean-Paul Didierlaurent, The Reader on the 6.27, shows how books truly are the answer to all life’s problems.Parisian book pulping plant worker Guylain struggles to get the most out of his days, growing tired of the monotony of his life. His only joy comes from the spontaneity of his performances aboard the 6.27 metro, where he transforms his daily commute into a ... Read more

    $12.79 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Being and Nothingness

    by Jean-Paul Sartre ...
    Translated by Sarah Richmond ...
    Revisit one of the most important pillars in modern philosophy with this new English translation—the first in more than 60 years—of Jean-Paul Sartre’s seminal treatise on existentialism. “This is a philosophy to be reckoned with, both for its own intrinsic power and as a profound symptom of our time” (The New York Times).In 1943, Jean-Paul Sartre published his masterpiece, Being and Nothingness, ... Read more

    $24.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Titan: A Romance. v. 1 (of 2)

    by Jean Paul, Charles Dudley Warner ...
    "Titan" follows the life of its protagonist, Albano von Roncesvalle, from his childhood to adulthood. Albano is a sensitive and idealistic young man who is deeply affected by the world around him. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars and the political and social upheaval of the time.The story explores Albano's relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Desert War

    Then And Now

    by Jean Paul Pallud ...
    A study of the North Africa campaign of World War II, featuring a plethora of battlefield photographs from during the war and now.Following Mussolini's declaration of war in June 1940, initially Italy faced only those British troops based in the Middle East but as the armed confrontation in the Western Desert of North Africa escalated, other nations were drawn in—Germany, Australia, India, South ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus