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Toasts and Forms of Public Address for Those Who Wish to Say the Right Thing in the Right Way, 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...

Depersonalization is a distressing symptom in which sufferers feel detached from their own selves and the world. Beginning with a first-hand account of the experience, this volume argues that many well-known literary texts evoke a similar psychological state.Author: Matthew FrancisISBN-10: 0367530694ISBN-13: 9780367530693Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

'If our love is a sin, then heaven must be full of such tender and selfless sinning as ours.' The Well of Loneliness is among the most famous banned books in history. A pioneering work of literature, Radclyffe Hall's novel charts the development of...

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring J.R.R. Tolkien was the author of two of the most extraordinary, most original, and most popular books of the twentieth century: The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings. The encounter with his works has had profound and...

'I spring from the pages into your arms' Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass stands as one of the most influential and innovative literary works of the last two hundred years. Widely credited as the originator of free verse in English, Whitman abandoned the rules...

Unique cross-cultural and multimedial approach to class identity and precarity in literature, theatre, and filmContemporary culture not merely reflects ongoing societal transformations, it shapes our understanding of rapidly evolving class realities. Literature, theatre, and film urge us to put the question of class back...

Gitanjali (Song offering) is a collection of Bengali poems by the poet Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore received the Nobel Prize for Literature, largely for the book. And is part of the Collection from the UNESCO of Representative Works. The original Bengali collection of 103/157 poems...

This accessibly-written textbook uses the intrinsic appeal of a story to engage students with language, and provides teachers with the background knowledge and the skills to use literature to construct lessons for their classes which integrate all four skills plus language awareness in an...

Mediating Historical Responsibility brings together leading scholars and new voices in the interdisciplinary fields of memory studies, history, and cultural studies to explore the ways culture, and cultural representations, have been at the forefront of bringing the memory of past injustices to the attention...

Perverse Feelings: Poe and American Masculinity examines white masculinity in Poe's fiction and the culture it represents. Poe's men are tormented by chronic illness, deviant attachments, and ugly emotions. As it analyzes these afflictions, this book illuminates the pathologies of American masculinity that emerged...

This book provides an in-depth historical discussion on the evolution and relation of the mind and body of man and animals. It covers the different theories that have been proposed over the years and analyzes their validity. The author argues that the mind and...

John Churton Collins' 'Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau in England' offers a fascinating look at the influence of these great French philosophers on British intellectual life and culture. Examining their ideas, arguments, and legacies in depth, Collins provides valuable insight into the intellectual and cultural...

This poignant collection of hymns and poems provides readers with a moving glimpse into the life and beliefs of Horatius Bonar, one of the most important religious figures of the 19th century. From his moving hymns of praise to his soulful poems of mourning,...

This catalog of a collection of Richard Wagner's works is a must-have for any serious scholar or enthusiast. Oesterlein's in-depth analysis of the composer's works provides a comprehensive understanding of Wagner's oeuvre, tracing the development of his music and ideas through his life and...

This book offers new approaches and insights into the ongoing and topical discussions on the concepts and definitions of the global south.Author: Gero BauerISBN-10: 1032727462ISBN-13: 9781032727462Publisher: Routledge Chapman & HallLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/19/2024Pages: 292Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.65d

A new history of manhood, race, and hierarchy in American childhood Like Children argues that the child has been the key figure giving measure and meaning to the human in thought and culture since the early American period. Camille Owens demonstrates that white men's...

This collection of essays and speeches from the American Library Association offers a compelling case for the importance of public libraries in American society. Drawing on diverse perspectives from librarians, scholars, and activists, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the role...

Studia e comprendi la Divina Commedia di Dante Alighieri con questa concordanza completa. Oltre ad aiutare con le ricerche, la concordanza di Fay contiene anche molte informazioni utili sulla storia e sulla struttura della Divina Commedia. Questa edizione è un'opera enciclopedica completa ed è...

The Odes, Satyrs, and Epistles of Horace is a collection of poems by the Roman poet Horace. This edition features a translation by Thomas Creech that has been praised for its accuracy and readability.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

In this groundbreaking study, James Clyde offers a comprehensive analysis of Greek syntax, providing a clear and concise explanation of the constructions that make up the language. From the simplest sentences to the most complex structures, Clyde offers a wealth of insight and commentary...

A seminal work of literary criticism that explores the philosophical themes of three great poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe. Santayana's approach is rigorous and erudite, but also accessible and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and...

"Twilight in Italy" is a collection of essays written by D. H. Lawrence written before 1916. The book is a travelog that details Lawrence's experiences and observations during his visit to Italy in 1912. The collection is divided into several chapters, each one focusing...

When I was eight years old, something extraordinary happened to me. I was tackled to the ground in a neighbor's backyard during a football game. When I looked up and squinted in the sunlight, I saw the Creator Son shaped in the form of...

In Creative Writing Scholars on the Publishing Trade: Practice, Praxis, Print, Sam Meekings and Marshall Moore, along with prominent scholar-practitioners, undertake a critical examination of the intersection of creative writing scholarship and the publishing industry. Recent years have seen dramatic shifts within the publishing...

Miss Crespigny by Frances Hodgson Burnett has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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 book "" Jane Talbot "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole...

The book, "" Clorinda Walks in Heaven "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations....

The book "" Bohemians of the Latin Quarter, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations....

The book "" The Book of Months, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This...

Before Emotion: The Language of Feeling, 400-1800 advances current interdisciplinary research in the history of emotions through in-depth studies of the European language of emotion from late antiquity to the modern period. Focusing specifically on the premodern cognates of 'affect' or 'affection' (such as...

The contentious discourse around world literature tends to stress the 'world' in the phrase. This volume, in contrast, asks what it means to approach world literature by inflecting the question of the literary. Debates for, against, and around 'world literature' have brought renewed attention...

Even when available elsewhere, information on these 50 English-language authors is sparse; the in-depth treatment here includes biography, description of major works and themes, summary of critical reception, and an exhaustive bibliography of works by and about each author. Both academic and public libraries...

This volume collects interviews with Ramsey Campbell, Dennis Etchison, Charles L. Grant, Tanith Lee, Thomas Ligotti, Brian Lumley, William F. Nolan, Manly Wade Wellman, Chet Williamson, and F. Paul Wilson. Conducted by acclaimed author and editor Darrell Schweitzer.Author: Darrell Schweitzer, Ramsey CampbellISBN-10: 1880448815ISBN-13: 9781880448816Publisher:...

Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies is a paradox; a famous actress whose career spanned most of the twentieth century she is now largely forgotten. Drawing on material held in Ffrangcon-Davies's personal archive, Grime argues that the representation of the actress, on and off the stage, can be...

Suspense, fear and the supernatural provide the center for this tale by the master prose writer.Author: Edgar Allan PoeISBN-10: 1717068200ISBN-13: 9781717068200Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/17/2018Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.10d

Lovecraft scholar S. T. Joshi's definitive annotated bibliography to works by and about H.P. Lovecraft.Author: S. T. JoshiISBN-10: 1592240127ISBN-13: 9781592240128Publisher: Borgo PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2002Pages: 508Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.01lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d

G.K. Chesterton was born on May 29, 1874 in London. He was known for writing academic commentary, poetry and short stories. His interest in theology and conversion to Catholicism led him to write religious fiction. In 1908, he wrote the novel The Man Who...

"The French Revolution" from Thomas Carlyle. Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher during the Victorian era (1795-1881).Author: Thomas CarlyleISBN-10: 1515046745ISBN-13: 9781515046745Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/13/2015Pages: 686Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.66lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 1.37d

"Lectures on the English Poets" from William Hazlitt. English writer, remembered for his humanistic essays and literary criticism (1778-1830).Author: William HazlittISBN-10: 1515032574ISBN-13: 9781515032571Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/11/2015Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.82lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.43d