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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924). Polish born, learnt English from scratch when he arrived in Britain. Writings include: Heart of Darkness, The Secret Agent, Nostromo. Volume covers the period 1895 - 1993. Includes Conrad's responses to his critics.Author: Normand SherryISBN-10: 0415846749ISBN-13: 9780415846745Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2013Pages: 412Format:...

Third Camp Socialism collects Phyllis and Julius Jacobson's major writings on civil rights, Stalinism, the Cold War, and the New York Intellectuals. It makes a powerful case for revisiting the Jacobsons' contributions to socialist thought. The Jacobsons advanced a militant, small-d democratic perspective on...

Trips to the Moon, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and...

This scholarly yet provocative work critically examines the persistent and evolving stereotypes of Native Americans in popular literature, spanning from the 19th to the 21st centuries. The book meticulously traces the roots of these portrayals, exploring their proliferation and their lasting impact on public...

This volume offers an elaborate translation of Homer's epic poems, The Iliad. It is accompanied by commentary on the most noteworthy passages in the text. It is a literary masterpiece that captures the essence of ancient Greek language and culture. This work has been...

Clay Meredith Greene brings to life the story of John of Nepomuk, a revered patron saint of Bohemia. This comprehensive biography delves into John's life, his achievement, and the legacy he left behind, inspiring readers to learn more about this deeply respected figure.This work...

While the strength of contemporary Latin American cinema is recognized worldwide, less is known of the cinema of Indigenous communities in the region, a territorial expanse known as Abya Yala. Even so, and even as these Indigenous filmmakers face ongoing challenges--including persecution, state violence,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

While filmic representations of 'enemies' are legion, film studies have so far neglected the way in which filmic mediations of enemy images have contributed to shaping cultural memories. The present volume investigates the (de)(re)constructions of enemy images in international film since the 1970s. The...

Harima Fudoki, dated to 714CE, is one of Japan's earliest extant written records. It is a rich account of the people, places, natural resources and stories in the Harima region of western Japan. Produced by the government as a tool for Japan's early state...

The End of the Sherry recounts what happens to a young American who finds himself abandoned in southern Spain in 1965 with a dog and a dubious car, stumbles into work as a nightclub pianist, and stays for three improbable years. His own adventures...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Bright Ambush is a collection of poems by Audrey Wurdemann, an American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize at the age of 24. This book contains a selection of her most powerful and evocative works, exploring themes of love, loss, nature, and the human...

Among the developed countries it is not the richest societies which have the best health, but those which have the smallest income differences between rich and poor. Inequality and relative poverty have absolute effects: they increase death rates. But why? How can smaller income...

This book introduces the Bible as one of the greatest works of world literature. Luke Ferretter provides a comprehensive history of the field, alongside detailed readings of the texts of the Bible and the most influential theories in the area.The Bible as Literature: A...

Follow the Migliore family as they flee the devastation and corruption of Italy after WWII and seek a better life in far away Argentina. Told in first person as the memories of a 14 year old girl, the adult Julietta recounts in Departing War's...

The Oxford Dickens edition of Pictures from Italy puts the spotlight on Dickens's 'little book' describing his travels through Italy in 1844 and 1845. Throughout, Dickens offers his withering reviews of Italian masterpieces, his staunch criticism of Catholicism in Rome, tempered with a genuine...

This volume is dedicated to Professor Hans Renders, founder of the Biography Institute of the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. Throughout his academic career, Renders witnessed a reflexive turn in historical research: biographers became more open about the limitations of their sources, and the...

This book examines the development of the classical Arabic maqāma in contemporary Nigeria, underscoring the interplay of tradition and innovation, cultural significance, literary agency and cultural capital. It offers insights into the enduring legacy of the maqāma in central Sudanic Africa.Author: Sulaiman Adewale AlagunfonISBN-10:...

Hildegarde Flanner was a prolific poet celebrated for her unique voice and frank exploration of life and love. This collection includes some of her most powerful and enduring works, and is a testament to her artistry and vision.This work has been selected by scholars...

Polish Literature and Genocide presents the attitude of national literature to the twentieth-century acts of genocide. This volume examines the reflection of the Holocaust and the massacre in Srebrenica in a rich, detailed, and comprehensive way, challenging former ideas. Author: Arkadiusz MorawiecISBN-10: 1032109459ISBN-13: 9781032109459Publisher:...

A genre-bending look into the tropes of Gothic literature. In print for the first time since 1796, The Foresters by Elizabeth Gunning offers an entertaining romp through the many tropes of Gothic literature. She employs these devices to create a compelling story combining the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Reputations shift with the generations. Once a best-selling novelist, and remarkably prolific in what was a relatively short life, Walpole has since his death been largely neglected. Between 1909 and his death, Walpole wrote thirty-six novels, five volumes of short stories, plays, and three...

"The Photoplay-A Psychological Study" is a classic psychology of the arts essay by Hugo Munsterberg that is considered by some to be the first major work of film theory.Author: Hugo MunsterbergISBN-10: 1514206730ISBN-13: 9781514206737Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/04/2015Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.02h x...

The Devil In America: A Dramatic Satire is a book written by R. S. Gladney under the pen name Lacon in 1867. The book is a satirical play that explores the concept of evil and the role of the devil in American society. The...

Each title features: - A complex critical portrait of one of the most influential writers in the world- An introductory essay by Harold Bloom.Author: Harold BloomISBN-10: 0791094316ISBN-13: 9780791094310Publisher: Chelsea House PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2007Pages: 250Format: Library BindingWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.51h x 6.49w x 0.82d

Presents a collection of contemporary criticism and analysis of the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald.Author: Harold BloomISBN-10: 0791085708ISBN-13: 9780791085707Publisher: Chelsea House PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2006Pages: 261Format: Library BindingWeight: 1.31lbsSize: 9.42h x 6.34w x 0.86d

What makes us the people we are? Culture evidently plays a part, but how large a part? Is culture alone the source of our identities? Some have argued that human nature is the foundation of culture, others that culture is the foundation of human...

In recent years, the rise of fundamentalism and a related turn to religion in the humanities have led to a powerful resurgence of interest in the problem of political theology. In a critique of this contemporary fascination with the theological underpinnings of modern politics,...

Author: Zadie SmithISBN-10: 0593834682ISBN-13: 9780593834688Publisher: Penguin PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/28/2025Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbs

Author: BookbrowseISBN-10: 1967264023ISBN-13: 9781967264025Publisher: Bookbrowse.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/18/2025Pages: 888Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.81d

""The Plain of Troy Described, and the Identity of the Ilium of Homer with the New Ilium of Strabo Proved"" is a book written by Charles MacLaren. The book explores the ancient city of Troy and its connection to the epic poem ""The Iliad""...

Although culture is increasingly recognised as a relevant focus of scholarly analysis, the European Union (EU) has not yet been examined as a global cultural power.Addressing this gap, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the multiple arenas through which the EU has emerged...

The first English translation of Jung's landmark lecture on Nerval's hallucinatory memoir In 1945, at the end of the Second World War and after a long illness, C. G. Jung delivered a lecture in Z?rich on the French Romantic poet G?rard de Nerval. The...

G.K. Chesterton "Twelve Types" is an exciting series of biographical writings that study the lives of twelve one of a kind human being. Chesterton, who changed into acknowledged for his cleverness and keen observations, looks at the complex nature of guy and female from...

Explore the rich history of oral tradition in this groundbreaking study. From ancient myths to modern folktales, Deutsch offers new insights into the ways in which stories are passed down through generations and across cultures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This book is a celebration of the unique history and culture of Cork, Ireland. Written by local historian and author D L. Kelleher, it explores the city's vibrant past and its enduring links with the arts, music, and literature. A must-read for anyone interested...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Offering an ambitious study of the aesthetics of violence across art, literature, film and theatre, this volume brings together traditional German aesthetic and social theory with the modern problem of violence in art. Written in an engaging style, the book includes examples ranging from...

Echoes Of The War By J. M. Barrie Classis Plays Brand New Edition Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea. The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of...

This volume contains detailed and insightful biographies of a number of seminal writers - including John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, George Herbert, and Dr. Robt. Sanderson. This fascinating collection of 'lives' would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf, and will be...

In this classic and much-loved edition of Marlowe's best-known play, John D. Jump provides the reader with a wealth of introductory and explanatory material. As well as a fascinating chronology of Marlowe's life and works and extensive notes on the text, this edition includes...

Aldous Huxley, author of eleven novels, remains one of the towering figures of the twentieth century, his work resistant to passing fads in literature. This critical biography explores Huxley's lifelong quest for self-actualization by intertwining the events of his life and details of the...

Covering over a century's worth of debate, thinking and writing about literature, this is a unique guide to the lives and works of fifty theorists who have left an indelible mark on literary studies. Featuring theorists such as Judith Butler, Jacques Derrida, Sigmund Freud...

First published in 1951, this book is based on a course of lectures on poetry and prose given at Cambridge University during the long vacations of 1946-1950. A request for lectures of this kind came originally from a group of science students and the...

The book begins with rich descriptions of the experience of despair, drawn from real life case studies from the author's clinical practice, and a review of current evidence of suicide prevalence, risk and protective factors. A review of theories about suicide highlights two contemporary...

For over 100 years, The Book Review Digest has been the go-to resource for librarians, booksellers, and readers looking for reliable book reviews. This comprehensive guide provides excerpts from reviews of fiction and non-fiction works from major newspapers and magazines, making it an invaluable...