Description
Calendar of Phrases
Book Summary
In this work, Jorge de Esteban compiles over a thousand phrases and quotes selected over the years, some of his own creation. Each contains a thought that invites reflection and helps one better understand the modern world. An original compendium that offers keys to interpreting reality from multiple perspectives.
What is it about?
The book presents an extensive repertoire of phrases and quotes organized in an original way, where the author combines his own work with aphorisms collected from various sources. Each phrase contains a core thought that the reader can apply to their daily life, fostering a deeper understanding of society, politics, culture, and human relationships. The work thus becomes an intellectual calendar that invites one to pause and reflect day by day.
Main Themes
- Reflection on the human condition and contemporary society
- Social and political criticism through aphorisms
- Folk wisdom and philosophical knowledge condensed into phrases
- Interpretation of reality from unconventional perspectives
- Self-knowledge and personal growth through reflective reading
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in practical philosophy, personal reflection, and critical thinking. It is ideal for those who enjoy collections of quotes, aphorisms, and famous sayings, as well as those seeking tools to better understand the world and their own place within it. It is also attractive to scholars of popular beliefs and heterodox knowledge.
What this book contributes
- A broad repertoire of phrases that stimulate critical thinking and introspection
- An original perspective on everyday and universal topics
- Reference material for quotes and reflections applicable to daily life
- A tool to expand the understanding of culture and society
- An accessible format that allows for fragmented and leisurely reading
Technical Sheet
- Author: Jorge de Esteban
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Popular beliefs and controversial knowledge
- Collection: Essay
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2011
- Number of pages: 158
- Weight: 278 g
Editorial Review
Calendar of Phrases is presented as a work of reference and reflection that combines the tradition of the aphorism with a contemporary gaze. Jorge de Esteban's selection, the result of years of compilation, offers rich and varied material that may interest both casual readers and scholars of thought. Its paperback format and fragmented structure make it an ideal companion for daily reading and personal meditation.