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Book Synopsis Aristocrat and a servant in the world of magic by : Рамиль Латыпов
Download or read book Aristocrat and a servant in the world of magic written by Рамиль Латыпов and published by Litres. This book was released on 2022-03-23 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The old count sends his fifteen-year-old to the Academy of Miracles. There he must go through a difficult path of becoming a man. Whether he will forget his love for the slave maid Martha or find a new one at the Academy, you will learn from my book. As in my other books, there is magic and a lot of adventure.
Download or read book Gilded Cage written by Vic James and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MAGIC RULES. WE SERVE. In a darkly fantastical debut set in modern-day Britain, magic users control everything: wealth, politics, power—and you. If you’re not one of the ultimate one-percenters—the magical elite—you owe them ten years of service. Do those years when you’re old, and you’ll never get through them. Do them young, and you’ll never get over them. This is the darkly decadent world of Gilded Cage. In its glittering milieu move the all-powerful Jardines and the everyday Hadleys. The families have only one thing in common: Each has three children. But their destinies entwine when one family enters the service of the other. They will all discover whether any magic is more powerful than the human spirit. Have a quick ten years. . . . Look for all three books in the mesmerizing Dark Gifts trilogy: GILDED CAGE • TARNISHED CITY • BRIGHT RUIN Praise for Gilded Cage “Beautifully characterised and compellingly plotted, Gilded Cage is an impressive debut.”—The Guardian “Exquisitely wicked . . . a lavishly opulent, yet brutally vivid, alternate England which subtly questions modern beliefs . . . If ever there was a speculative fiction book that captured the zeitgeist of an era this is it.”—SFFWorld “An alternate modern-day England where enticing drama and social unrest mix with aristocratic scandal and glamorous magic . . . conjuring up the specters of Les Misérables and Downton Abbey . . . an absorbing first installment that presages an intriguing new fantasy series.”—Kirkus Reviews “Gilded Cage is a heart-pounding combination of dark magic, political revolution, and forbidden romance that had me addicted from the first page!”—Danielle L. Jensen, USA Today bestselling author of The Malediction Trilogy “Devious and deliciously dark with lashings of magic, mystery, and mayhem, this juggernaut of a book will keep you hanging on by your fingernails until the very last page.”—Taran Matharu, New York Times bestselling author of the Summoner series “A dark and intriguing vision of an alternate, magic-drenched Britain, Gilded Cage kept me up long into the night.”—Aliette de Bodard, author of The House of Shattered Wings
Book Synopsis The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat, Vol. 2 (light novel) by : Rui Tsukiyo
Download or read book The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat, Vol. 2 (light novel) written by Rui Tsukiyo and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Assassin Meets the Hero Lugh, Dia, and Tarte enroll in the most elite academy in the Alvanian Kingdom. On the surface, the group is there to learn how to be knights, but Lugh’s real goal is to get close to the hero he’s been tasked with eliminating. However, Lugh winds up getting more familiar with the hero than first intended, and he learns that the prophesized savior’s power comes at a steep price. Being a hero isn’t easy, and when trouble strikes, will the assassin have to save the one he’s supposed to kill?
Book Synopsis The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat, Vol. 4 (light novel) by : Rui Tsukiyo
Download or read book The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat, Vol. 4 (light novel) written by Rui Tsukiyo and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unexpected Allies... and Enemies During a party in the royal capital, Lugh runs into Mina, the mysterious and flirtatious snake demon. Evidently, she’s already infiltrated human society, but not to take it over. She’s not too thrilled about seeing the Demon King revived and wishes to help Lugh prevent that from happening...or does she? Mina seems to have her hooks in many different important people: nobles, princes, and even Lugh’s friends. Will this wolf in sheep’s clothing manage to turn classmates against one another?
Book Synopsis Directing Shakespeare by : Sidney Homan
Download or read book Directing Shakespeare written by Sidney Homan and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Professor Homan recounts the experience of staging King Lear accompanied by a musical score for piano, violin, and cello played live onstage. He discusses the challenge of making and trying to justify cuts in Hamlet. The chapter on The Comedy of Errors shows the ways in which scholarly and critical writings can contribute to a director's decisions on everything from casting to acting styles. A casual remark from an actress leads to a feminist production of a Midsummer Night's Dream. He describes the delicate collaboration between director and performer as he works with actors preparing for The Merchant of Venice, King Lear, and Hamlet. Other chapters treat a set designer's bold red drapes that influenced the director's concept for Julius Caesar, and the cross-influence of back-to-back runs of Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and Hamlet."--BOOK JACKET.
Book Synopsis The Scent of Ancient Magic by : Britta K. Ager
Download or read book The Scent of Ancient Magic written by Britta K. Ager and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2022-04-27 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic was a fundamental part of the Greco-Roman world. Curses, erotic spells, healing charms, divination, and other supernatural methods of trying to change the universe were everyday methods of coping with the difficulties of life in antiquity. While ancient magic is most often studied through texts like surviving Greco-Egyptian spellbooks and artifacts like lead curse tablets, for a Greek or Roman magician a ritual was a rich sensual experience full of unusual tastes, smells, textures, and sounds, bright colors, and sensations like fasting and sleeplessness. Greco-Roman magical rituals were particularly dominated by the sense of smell, both fragrant smells and foul odors. Ritual practitioners surrounded themselves with clouds of fragrant incense and perfume to create a sweet and inviting atmosphere for contact with the divine and to alter their own perceptions; they also used odors as an instrumental weapon to attack enemies and command the gods. Elsewhere, odiferous herbs were used equally as medical cures and magical ingredients. In literature, scent and magic became intertwined as metaphors, with fragrant spells representing the dangers of sensual perfumes and conversely, smells acting as a visceral way of envisioning the mysterious action of magic. The Scent of Ancient Magic explores the complex interconnection of scent and magic in the Greco-Roman world between 800 BCE and CE 600, drawing on ancient literature and the modern study of the senses to examine the sensory depth and richness of ancient magic. Author Britta K. Ager looks at how ancient magicians used scents as part of their spells, to put themselves in the right mindset for an encounter with a god or to attack their enemies through scent. Ager also examines the magicians who appear in ancient fiction, like Medea and Circe, and the more metaphorical ways in which their spells are confused with perfumes and herbs. This book brings together recent scholarship on ancient magic from classical studies and on scent from the interdisciplinary field of sensory studies in order to examine how practicing ancient magicians used scents for ritual purposes, how scent and magic were conceptually related in ancient literature and culture, and how the assumption that strong scents convey powerful effects of various sorts was also found in related areas like ancient medical practices and normative religious ritual.
Book Synopsis The Watkins Dictionary of Magic by : Nevill Drury
Download or read book The Watkins Dictionary of Magic written by Nevill Drury and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 3000 authoritative, cross-referenced entries, covering magical traditions from all around the world.
Book Synopsis The Magic of Scotland - 70+ Scottish Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & Romance Novels by : Robert Louis Stevenson
Download or read book The Magic of Scotland - 70+ Scottish Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & Romance Novels written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 15246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Magic of Scotland' brings together an unprecedented anthology of over 70 Scottish historical novels, adventure classics, and romance novels, showcasing the rich literary heritage of Scotland and its profound influence on the literary world. This collection spans a wide range of literary styles, from the romantic landscapes of Walter Scott to the thrilling adventures of John Buchan and the magical storytelling of George MacDonald. It also includes the enduring humanist themes found in the works of J. M. Barrie and the captivating tales of Robert Louis Stevenson, offering readers a comprehensive view of Scottish literature's depth and diversity. Each piece has been carefully selected to represent the nuanced portrayal of Scotlands historical and cultural identity, making it a standout compilation for both its literary significance and its celebration of Scottish heritage. The contributing authors, renowned for their pivotal roles in shaping the literary canon, each bring a unique voice and perspective to this collection. From the romanticism of Scott and MacDonald to the pioneering adventure narratives of Stevenson and Buchan, and Barrie's exploration of complex human emotions, these authors have collectively contributed to various literary movements, including romanticism, modernism, and the Scottish Renaissance. Their works not only pay homage to Scotlands rich past but also highlight the universal themes of adventure, love, and heroism, allowing for a rich dialogue between the texts and a deeper understanding of Scottish cultural and literary identity. The Magic of Scotland is an essential anthology for anyone interested in Scottish literature and its enduring impact on the global literary landscape. Offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a variety of literary styles and themes, this collection serves as both an educational resource and a treasure trove of adventure, romance, and historical intrigue. It invites readers to explore the multifaceted narratives of Scotland, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the countrys landscapes, history, and tales. This anthology is a must-read for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Scottish literature, promising an engaging and enlightening journey through the heart of Scotlands literary magic.
Book Synopsis Loanwords in the World's Languages by : Martin Haspelmath
Download or read book Loanwords in the World's Languages written by Martin Haspelmath and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2009 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This landmark publication in comparative linguistics is the first comprehensive work to address the general issue of what kinds of words tend to be borrowed from other languages. The authors have assembled a unique database of over 70,000 words from 40 languages from around the world, 18,000 of which are loanwords. This database allows the authors to make empirically founded generalizations about general tendencies of word exchange among languages." --Book Jacket.
Book Synopsis The Great Alternatives of Social Thought by : Terrence E. Cook
Download or read book The Great Alternatives of Social Thought written by Terrence E. Cook and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1991 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an engaging and erudite style, this book takes the reader to the heart of western political theory. Like the cardinal points of a compass, the four alternatives that Cook presents-aristocrat, saint, capitalist, socialist-define the distinct strategies offered to cope with scarcities underlying violent human conflicts, for these core commitments dominate their contrasting economics and politics. Throughout, Cook evidences a detailed knowledge of many authors and themes in classical and modern political thinking. Resisting the temptation to regard the problematic as 'ideal types' from which to embellish or criticize, he blends an objective presentation of each view with penetrating insights and parallels. To each alternative, he applies the presumptions of rule and authority, especially mediated by expectations of democracy.
Download or read book Dark Rise written by C. S. Pacat and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller * In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark. As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. Like V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin’s Serpent & Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy—it’s fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers.
Book Synopsis The Creation and Re-Creation of Cardenio by : T. Bourus
Download or read book The Creation and Re-Creation of Cardenio written by T. Bourus and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did Shakespeare really join John Fletcher to write Cardenio, a lost play based on Don Quixote? With an emphasis on the importance of theatrical experiment, a script and photos from Gary Taylor's recent production, and essays by respected early modern scholars, this book will make a definitive statement about the collaborative nature of Cardenio.
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Book Synopsis The Barbarian Conversion by : Richard A. Fletcher
Download or read book The Barbarian Conversion written by Richard A. Fletcher and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An investigation of the process by which large parts of Europe accepted the Christian faith between the fourth and the fourteenth centuries and of some of the cultural consequences that flowed therefrom." In a work of splendid scholarship that reflects both a firm mastery of difficult sources and a keen intuition, one of Britain's foremost medievalists tells the story of the Christianization of Europe. It is a very large story, for conversion encompassed much more than religious belief. With it came enormous cultural change: Latin literacy and books, Roman notions of law and property, and the concept of town life, as well as new tastes in food, drink, and dress. Whether from faith or by force, from self-interest or by revelation, conversion had an immense impact that is with us even today.
Book Synopsis Holding the World Together by : Nwando Achebe
Download or read book Holding the World Together written by Nwando Achebe and published by University of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring contributions from some of the most accomplished scholars on the topic, Holding the World Together explores the rich and varied ways in which women have wielded power across the African continent, from the precolonial period to the present. Suitable for classroom use, this comprehensive volume considers such topics as the representation of African women, their role in national liberation movements, their experiences of religious fundamentalism (both Christian and Muslim), their incorporation into the world economy, changing family and marriage systems, impacts of the world economy on their lives and livelihoods, and the unique challenges they face in the areas of health and disease. Contributors: Nwando Achebe, Ousseina Alidou, Signe Arnfred, Andrea L. Arrington-Sirois, Henryatta Ballah, Teresa Barnes, Josephine Beoku-Betts, Emily Burril, Abena P. A. Busia, Gracia Clark, Alicia Decker, Karen Flint, December Green, Cajetan Iheka, Rachel Jean-Baptiste, Elizabeth M. Perego, Claire Robertson, Kathleen Sheldon, Aili Mari Tripp, Cassandra Veney
Book Synopsis The Novel: An Alternative History, 1600-1800 by : Steven Moore
Download or read book The Novel: An Alternative History, 1600-1800 written by Steven Moore and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 1025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Christian Gauss Award for excellence in literary scholarship from the Phi Beta Kappa Society Having excavated the world's earliest novels in his previous book, literary historian Steven Moore explores in this sequel the remarkable flowering of the novel between the years 1600 and 1800-from Don Quixote to America's first big novel, an homage to Cervantes entitled Modern Chivalry. This is the period of such classic novels as Tom Jones, Candide, and Dangerous Liaisons, but beyond the dozen or so recognized classics there are hundreds of other interesting novels that appeared then, known only to specialists: Spanish picaresques, French heroic romances, massive Chinese novels, Japanese graphic novels, eccentric English novels, and the earliest American novels. These minor novels are not only interesting in their own right, but also provide the context needed to appreciate why the major novels were major breakthroughs. The novel experienced an explosive growth spurt during these centuries as novelists experimented with different forms and genres: epistolary novels, romances, Gothic thrillers, novels in verse, parodies, science fiction, episodic road trips, and family sagas, along with quirky, unclassifiable experiments in fiction that resemble contemporary, avant-garde works. As in his previous volume, Moore privileges the innovators and outriders, those who kept the novel novel. In the most comprehensive history of this period ever written, Moore examines over 400 novels from around the world in a lively style that is as entertaining as it is informative. Though written for a general audience, The Novel, An Alternative History also provides the scholarly apparatus required by the serious student of the period. This sequel, like its predecessor, is a “zestfully encyclopedic, avidly opinionated, and dazzlingly fresh history of the most 'elastic' of literary forms” (Booklist).
Book Synopsis Magic User: Reborn in Another World as a Max Level Wizard (Light Novel) Vol. 3 by : Mikawa Souhei
Download or read book Magic User: Reborn in Another World as a Max Level Wizard (Light Novel) Vol. 3 written by Mikawa Souhei and published by Seven Seas Entertainment. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geo and his comrades finally get to the bottom of the plot to frame him as a daemon sympathizer. The bad news? Now that the cat's out of the bag, the bad guys have no reason to hold back! The daemon king launches an offensive, and only the middle-aged man turned max-level wizard stands between him and the rest of Sedia!
