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Great Fool

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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824862708
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Great Fool written by and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1996-06-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taigu Ryokan (1759-1831) remains one of the most popular figures in Japanese Buddhist history. Despite his religious and artistic sophistication, Ryokan referred to himself as "Great Fool" and refused to place himself within the cultural elite of his age. In contrast to the typical Zen master of his time, who presided over a large monastery, trained students, and produced recondite religious treatises, Ryokan followed a life of mendicancy in the countryside. Instead of delivering sermons, he expressed himself through kanshi (poems composed in classical Chinese) and waka and could typically be found playing with the village children in the course of his daily rounds of begging. Great Fool is the first study in a Western language to offer a comprehensive picture of the legendary poet-monk and his oeuvre. It includes not only an extensive collection of the master's kanshi, topically arranged to facilitate an appreciation of Ryokan's colorful world, but selections of his waka, essays, and letters. The volume also presents for the first time in English the Ryokan zenji kiwa (Curious Accounts of the Zen Master Ryokan), a firsthand source composed by a former student less than sixteen years after Ryokan's death. Although it lacks chronological order, the Curious Account is invaluable for showing how Ryokan was understood and remembered by his contemporaries. It consists of colorful anecdotes and episodes, sketches from Ryokan's everyday life. To further assist the reader, three introductory essays approach Ryokan from the diverse perspectives of his personal history and literary work.

The Greatest Works of G. K. Chesterton

Author : G. K. Chesterton
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 8979 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Greatest Works of G. K. Chesterton written by G. K. Chesterton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-09 with total page 8979 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Greatest Works of G. K. Chesterton,' readers are treated to a collection of some of the most profound and thought-provoking essays, fiction, and poetry by the renowned author. Chesterton's literary style is characterized by his wit, humor, and keen observations on society, religion, and philosophy. His works are known for their paradoxical and witty nature, which challenges readers to think beyond the surface. The collection includes masterpieces such as 'Orthodoxy,' 'The Man Who Was Thursday,' and 'The Ballad of the White Horse,' showcasing Chesterton's versatility as a writer. This compilation provides an in-depth look into the mind of one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century. Gilbert Keith Chesterton, known as G. K. Chesterton, was a prolific writer and thinker whose works continue to inspire readers to this day. His unique perspective on various topics such as religion, morality, and society set him apart as a leading intellectual of his time. Chesterton's ability to blend humor with profound insights makes his works both engaging and enlightening. I highly recommend 'The Greatest Works of G. K. Chesterton' to anyone interested in delving into the brilliant mind of this literary giant. This collection offers a comprehensive overview of Chesterton's body of work and is sure to leave readers with a newfound appreciation for his contributions to literature.

The Greater Fool: Brad Gobright and the Blinding Shine of Originality

Author : Lucas Roman
Publisher : Di Angelo Publications
ISBN 13 : 1955690383
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (556 download)

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Download or read book The Greater Fool: Brad Gobright and the Blinding Shine of Originality written by Lucas Roman and published by Di Angelo Publications. This book was released on 2022-11-17 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For as long as stories have been told, we’ve had a peculiar fascination with the wayward among us, with those we call the fools. Our histories are flush with those who stand at the edge of reason, of those who see what others cannot. Among the archetypes, the Greater Fool holds a most special place within the canon. Standing there unphased after the dust and the punchlines settle, the Greater Fool is the one who hangs on when all others let go, the one who turns into the storm when all common sense and foot traffic points the other way. Where the world around them sees only an empty promise, the Greater Fool maintains there is yet worth to be discovered still. Intrepid and unwitting as they may be, they’re also the ones we need. As irony would have it, in every Greater Fool there’s just enough magic to pull us back in their direction. Just enough light for truth to shine an arc of redemption. This is the story of Brad Gobright, one such anomaly who shined for us all a most special and unending light.

The History of Éamonn O'Clery

Author : Seán Ó Neachtain
Publisher : Clo Iar-Chonnacht
ISBN 13 : 9781902420356
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book The History of Éamonn O'Clery written by Seán Ó Neachtain and published by Clo Iar-Chonnacht. This book was released on 2000 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Ultimate Reality

Author : Joseph H. Cater
Publisher : Health Research Books
ISBN 13 : 9780787313401
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (134 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Reality written by Joseph H. Cater and published by Health Research Books. This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is Mr. Cater's follow up work to The Awesome Life Force. It contains countless gems of thought provoking ideas. In this two volume set you will discover an explanation for seemingly unexplainable phenomena. Levitation, missle weight loss in space, pyramid power and a closer look at the properties of light. Joseph Cater points out the fundamental weakness in conventional mathematics. The role of the soft electrons is expanded upon. Magnetic fields and astronomical error in determining planetary sizes and distances are fully explained. Volume 2 carries us into the mystery of the Crystal Skull. Have you ever wondered how from certain rock formations water can be produced? Everything in the process of creation proceeds from the simple to the more complex. If there is a test for the validity of a theory or concept in its ability to be explained Joseph Cater accomplishes it in this set of books. You do not have to be a genius to understand, there is something here for everyone!

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 862 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1841 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scheming Papists and Lutheran Fools

Author : Erika Rummel
Publisher : Fordham Univ Press
ISBN 13 : 9780823214839
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (148 download)

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Download or read book Scheming Papists and Lutheran Fools written by Erika Rummel and published by Fordham Univ Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The early sixteenth century, a time of great religious ferment and upheaval, is marked historically by the Protestant Reformation. Professor Olin focuses here on a parallel movement of renewal and reform that remained within the Catholic Church--a movement of fundamental importance, but one not often given due emphasis or analysis. A lengthy study traces the course of Catholic reform from Ximenes' initiatives to the close of the Council of Trent. Several key documents, translated from the Latin, and a study of Ignatius Loyola, arguably the most important contributor to Catholic reform, show through contemporary sources and activities the character of the Catholic reform movement. Book jacket.

Fortune's Fool

Author : Mercedes Lackey
Publisher : LUNA
ISBN 13 : 1426814828
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Fortune's Fool written by Mercedes Lackey and published by LUNA. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seventh daughter of the Sea King, Ekaterina is more than a pampered princess-she's also the family spy. Which makes her the perfect emissary to check out interesting happenings in the neighboring kingdom…and nothing interests her more than Sasha, the seventh son of the king of Belrus. Ekaterina suspects he's far from the fool people think him. But before she can find out what lies beneath his facade, she is kidnapped! Trapped in a castle at the mercy of a possessive Jinn, Ekaterina knows her chances of being found are slim. Now fortune, a fool and a paper bird are the only things she can count on-along with her own clever mind and intrepid heart.…

A Dictionary of Modern English Usage

Author : H. W. Fowler
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191615110
Total Pages : 825 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (916 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Modern English Usage written by H. W. Fowler and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'What grammarians say should be has perhaps less influence on what shall be than even the more modest of them realize ...' No book had more influence on twentieth-century attitudes to the English language in Britain than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. It rapidly became the standard work of reference for the correct use of English in terms of choice of words, grammar, and style. Much loved for his firm opinions, passion, and dry humour, Fowler has stood the test of time and is still considered the best arbiter of good practice. In this new edition of the original Dictionary, David Crystal goes beyond the popular mythology surrounding Fowler's reputation to retrace his method and arrive at a fresh evaluation of his place in the history of linguistic thought. With a wealth of entertaining examples he looks at Fowler's stated principles and the tensions between his prescriptive and descriptive temperaments. He shows that the Dictionary does a great more than make normative recommendations and express private opinion. In addition he offers a modern perspective on some 300 entries, in which he shows how English has changed since the 1920s. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Burning Books

Author : Haig A. Bosmajian
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786422084
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Burning Books written by Haig A. Bosmajian and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2006 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This work provides a detailed account of book burning worldwide over the past 2000 years. The book burners are identified, along with the works they deliberately set aflame"--Provided by publisher.

Studies on the Legend of the Holy Grail

Author : Alfred Nutt
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3734048605
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Studies on the Legend of the Holy Grail written by Alfred Nutt and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-09-21 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Studies on the Legend of the Holy Grail by Alfred Nutt

Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages

Author : Various
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1050 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages written by Various and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 1050 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages" by Various. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Talk Is Cheap

Author : John Haiman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198027508
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Talk Is Cheap written by John Haiman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998-03-26 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Putting aside questions of truth and falsehood, the old "talk is cheap" maxim carries as much weight as ever. Indeed, perhaps more. For one need not be an expert in irony or sarcasm to realize that people don't necessarily mean what they say. Phrases such as "Yeah, right" and "I couldn't care less" are so much a part of the way we speak--and the way we live--that we are more likely to notice when they are absent (for example, Forrest Gump). From our everyday dialogues and conversations ("Thanks a lot!") to the screenplays of our popular films (Pulp Fiction and Fargo), what is said is frequently very different from what is meant. Talk is Cheap begins with this telling observation and proceeds to argue that such "unplain speaking" is fundamentally embedded in the way we now talk. Author John Haiman traces this sea-change in our use of language to the emergence of a postmodern "divided self" who is hyper-conscious that what he or she is saying has been said before; "cheap talk" thus allows us to distance ourselves from a social role with which we are uncomfortable. Haiman goes on to examine the full range of these pervasive distancing mechanisms, from clichés and quotation marks to camp and parody. Also, and importantly, this text highlights several new ways in which the English language is evolving (and has evolved) in response to our postmodern world view. In other words, this study shows us how what we are saying is gradually separating itself from how we say it. As provocative as it is timely, the book will be fascinating reading for students of linguistics, literature, communication, anthropology, philosophy, and popular culture.

The Commission

Author : George Payne Rainsford James
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Commission written by George Payne Rainsford James and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The G. K. Chesterton Collection [50 Books]

Author : G. K. Chesterton
Publisher : Catholic Way Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783792086
Total Pages : 7308 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (837 download)

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Download or read book The G. K. Chesterton Collection [50 Books] written by G. K. Chesterton and published by Catholic Way Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 7308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE G. K. CHESTERTON COLLECTION [50 BOOKS] G. K. CHESTERTON — 50 Books in One: 22 Non-Fiction, 11 Fiction, 8 Biographies, 4 Poetry, 1 Play, 3 Critiques, 1 Introduction — Over 2.3 Million Words in one E-Book — Includes an Introduction to Gilbert Keith Chesterton — Includes an Active Index to all books and 50 Table of Contents for each book — Includes Illustrations by Claude Monet Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English writer. He wrote on philosophy, ontology, poetry, plays, journalism, public lectures and debates, literary and art criticism, biography, Christian apologetics, and fiction, including fantasy and detective fiction. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Whenever possible, Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, and allegories—first carefully turning them inside out. Chesterton is well known for his reasoned apologetics and even some of those who disagree with him have recognized the universal appeal of such works as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man. Chesterton, as a political thinker, cast aspersions on both progressivism and conservatism, saying, "The whole modern world has divided itself into Conservatives and Progressives. The business of Progressives is to go on making mistakes. The business of the Conservatives is to prevent the mistakes from being corrected." Chesterton routinely referred to himself as an "orthodox" Christian, and came to identify such a position more and more with Catholicism, eventually converting to Roman Catholicism from High Church Anglicanism. George Bernard Shaw, Chesterton's "friendly enemy" said of him, "He was a man of colossal genius". INCLUDED BOOKS: GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON —NON-FICTION— HERETICS ORTHODOXY WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE WORLD WHAT I SAW IN AMERICA THE NEW JERUSALEM IRISH IMPRESSIONS A SHORT HISTORY OF ENGLAND EUGENICS AND OTHER EVILS THE SUPERSTITION OF DIVORCE THE APPETITE OF TYRANNY THE CRIMES OF ENGLAND THE BLATCHFORD CONTROVERSIES THE VICTORIAN AGE IN LITERATURE A MISCELLANY OF MEN ALARMS AND DISCURSIONS ALL THINGS CONSIDERED THE DEFENDANT TREMENDOUS TRIFLES UTOPIA OF USURERS AND OTHER ESSAYS THE USES OF DIVERSITY ESSAYS BY CHESTERTON A CHESTERTON CALENDAR —FICTION— THE INNOCENCE OF FATHER BROWN THE WISDOM OF FATHER BROWN THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH THE NAPOLEON OF NOTTING HILL THE FLYING INN MANALIVE THE BALL AND THE CROSS THE CLUB OF QUEER TRADES THE TREES OF PRIDE OTHER STORIES —BIOGRAPHY— VARIED TYPES CHARLES DICKENS APPRECIATIONS AND CRITICISMS OF THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS GEORGE BERNARD SHAW ROBERT BROWNING WILLIAM BLAKE G.F. WATTS BIOGRAPHIES BY CHESTERTON —POETRY— THE BALLAD OF THE WHITE HORSE THE BALLAD OF SAINT BARBARA THE WILD KNIGHT AND OTHER POEMS GREYBEARDS AT PLAY —PLAYS— MAGIC —CRITIQUES— GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON by Cecil Chesterton GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON by Patrick Braybrooke OTHER G. K. CHESTERTON CRITIQUES PUBLISHER: CATHOLIC WAY PUBLISHING

Gargantua and Pantagruel

Author : François Rabelais
Publisher : Barnes & Noble Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780760763148
Total Pages : 740 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (631 download)

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Download or read book Gargantua and Pantagruel written by François Rabelais and published by Barnes & Noble Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World Literature series reproduces the greatest books the world over with only the highest production standards. History, philosophy, psychology, political theory, fiction, and ancient texts are now accessible to everyone at an extremely affordable price.

The Complete Works of Doctor François Rabelais, Abstractor of the Quintessence

Author : François Rabelais
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 760 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Works of Doctor François Rabelais, Abstractor of the Quintessence written by François Rabelais and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gargantua and Pantagruel" is a satire ridiculing the educational and religious establishment of Rabelais' time.