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John Payne

    John Payne était un poète et traducteur anglais, réputé pour ses traductions influentes d'œuvres classiques telles que Le Décaméron, Les Mille et Une Nuits et le Diwan de Hafez. Son implication ultérieure dans l'édition de tirages limités et la Villon Society souligne son dévouement à l'art littéraire. Payne considérait Hafez, Dante et Shakespeare comme les trois plus grands poètes du monde, témoignant de sa profonde admiration pour la tradition littéraire.

    John Payne
    Zein Ul Asnam and the King of the Jinn; A Story Done into English from the Recently Discovered Arabic Text
    Alaeddin and the Enchanted Lamp; A Story Done into English from the Recently Discovered Arabic Text
    Catalonia
    Le Décaméron
    Poésies
    Mole and Tell
    • Mole and Tell

      • 40pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Count like a scientist! Mole and Tell introduces kids to the mole, a big number that measures little things, also known as Avogadro's number. Join Mr. Cantello's class for their special Show and Tell as they celebrate International Mole Day like never before!

      Mole and Tell
      4,5
    • Poésies

      • 191pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Villon n'a pas tant renouvelé la forme de la poésie de son époque que la façon de traiter les thèmes poétiques hérités de la culture médiévale, qu'il connaît parfaitement, et qu'il anime de sa propre personnalité.

      Poésies
      4,3
    • "Toutes les fois, ô gracieuses dames, que, pensant en moi-même, je regarde combien vous êtes naturellement pitoyables, autant de fois je connais que la présente oeuvre aura, à votre jugement, fâcheux et ennuyeux commencement, aussi bien comme est douloureuse la souvenance qu'elle porte en son front de la pestilentieuse mortalité dernière, universellement dommageable à chacun qui la vit ou qui autrement la connut ; mais je ne veux pourtant que ceci vous épouvante..."

      Le Décaméron
      3,9
    • Catalonia

      History and Culture

      • 324pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      This is a comprehensive view of Catalan history and culture from its classical and medieval origins right up until 2004. Payne's personal tone brings alive highlights of Catalan history and leading personalities of its cultural life.

      Catalonia
    • This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print format to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making classic literature more readable, it aims to preserve the integrity of the original text while ensuring that it is accessible to a broader audience.

      Zein Ul Asnam and the King of the Jinn; A Story Done into English from the Recently Discovered Arabic Text
    • Tales from the Arabic; Vol.2 of 3

      Volume 2 - in large print

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a company dedicated to making literature more readable, it aims to preserve important texts while ensuring they are accessible to a wider audience.

      Tales from the Arabic; Vol.2 of 3
    • Tales from the Arabic; Complet

      in large print

      • 832pages
      • 30 heures de lecture

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making classic texts more readable, it aims to preserve important literature while catering to the needs of visually impaired individuals.

      Tales from the Arabic; Complet
    • Care, health and social issues

      • 237pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Dieses Lehr- und Übungsbuch für alle Englisch Lernenden im medizinischen und sozialen Bereich ist abgestimmt auf die Ausbildungsinhalte in sozialpflegerischen Berufen und Vollzeitschulen. GER A2, B1, B2 Von der Kindheit bis zum hohen Alter werden die Themenblöcke „Care“, „Health/Illness“ und „Social Aspects/Problems“ behandelt. Das Kapitel „At the workplace“ betrachtet den internationalen Arbeitsmarkt der Branche. Der methodische Schwerpunkt liegt auf zahlreichen handlungsorientierten Übungen. Dialoge und Sachtexte ermöglichen einen praxisorientierten Unterricht. Der Einstieg in die Fremdsprache wird durch einen kontinuierlich steigenden Schwierigkeitsgrad vereinfacht. Im Anhang befindet sich neben einer Vokabelliste ergänzendes Fachvokabular in Form eines „Dictionary of special terms“.

      Care, health and social issues
    • The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night; In Nine Volumes

      Volume 3 - in large print

      • 496pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      Focusing on accessibility, this book is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making historical texts more readable, it aims to enhance the reading experience for those who may struggle with standard print sizes.

      The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night; In Nine Volumes
    • The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night; In Nine Volumes

      Volume 4 - in large print

      • 540pages
      • 19 heures de lecture

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a house dedicated to making literature accessible through large print editions. It aims to facilitate reading for individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that important texts remain available to a wider audience.

      The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night; In Nine Volumes
    • The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night; In Nine Volumes

      Volume 1 - in large print

      • 516pages
      • 19 heures de lecture

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, which focuses on making literature accessible through large print editions. The initiative aims to assist individuals with impaired vision, ensuring they can enjoy reading without difficulty.

      The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night; In Nine Volumes
    • The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night; In Nine Volumes

      Volume 2 - in large print

      • 480pages
      • 17 heures de lecture

      This publication focuses on reproducing historical works in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. The aim is to enhance accessibility and ease of reading, reflecting the commitment of Megali, the publishing house, to serve a wider audience while preserving important literary and historical texts.

      The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night; In Nine Volumes