Thomas Merton

Carried out in complete confidence by a close friend of Jean-Paul Sartre who was authorized to write his biography, these interviews allow readers entry into one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century. In this revealing and impressive portrait, readers can witness some of Sartre’s greatest complexities, especially his inner struggle with the apparent contradiction between his point of view on freedom and the influence of social conditions on decision-making. Additionally, the philosopher elaborates on his thoughts regarding the Spanish Civil War, World War II, and the...

Of mixed race and cultures, Barack Obama struggled for years with his identity and place in society. Having found his niche in public service, he has made history as the first African American U.S. President ever to be elected. From Hawaii to Chicago to Washington, D.C., Obama's life has been interesting and inspiring.

Che sin enigmas is a fresh look at Che Guevara, analyzing the image of the Argentine revolutionary in the numerous biographies, academic texts, and the media—as well as Che's own extensive canon—going beyond the pop culture icon to examine the extraordinary intellect and activist that Che was. Germán Sánchez is a Cuban academic and currently Cuba's ambassador to Venezuela.

CONTENIDO: Los inicios: Eisenach 1685-1695 - La educación musical: obrdruf 1695-1702 - La primera entrevista: Arnstadt 1703-1707 - Un conflicto de sentimientos: Mülhausen 1703-1708 - Una entrevista en la corte: Weimar 1708-1717 - Alegrías y tristezas: Cöthen 1717-1723 - La llamada a leipzig: 1723-1726 - Tribulaciones en Leipzig: 1727-1730 - Los años de madurez: Leipzig 1730-1734 - Nueva tribulaciones: Leipzig 1734-1740 - Los últimos años: Leipzig 1740-1750.