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Author : Theodore Schuker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 788 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (35 download)
Download or read book Madness in French Mystery Plays written by Theodore Schuker and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sophie Marnette
Publisher : Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literature
ISBN 13 : 0907570305
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (75 download)
Download or read book Si sai encor moult bon estoire, chancon moult bone et anciene written by Sophie Marnette and published by Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literature. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Joseph J. Duggan, emeritus professor at the University of California (Berkeley) is an eminent scholar of Medieval Studies who has written seminal works on Romance Literatures (and Old French epics in particular). His work ranges from editions of medieval classics such as the Chanson de Roland to articles about troubadours’ lyrics and a monograph on Chrétien de Troyes. Here, fifteen contributions from his former students and colleagues offer literary, narratological, philological, and contextual studies of the texts he has taught and researched over his long and prestigious career.
Author : S. Harper
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230249507
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Madness, Power and the Media written by S. Harper and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-07-30 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questioning the psychiatric construction of mental distress as 'illness', and challenging existing studies of media stigmatization, Stephen Harper argues that today's media images of mental distress are often sympathetic, yet tend to reproduce the sexist, classist, racist and individualist ideologies of contemporary capitalism.
Author : Mary MacGregor
Publisher : Ozymandias Press
ISBN 13 : 1531267343
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (312 download)
Download or read book The Story of France written by Mary MacGregor and published by Ozymandias Press. This book was released on 2018-04-14 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long, long ago the land which we now call France was called Gaul. Gaul was much larger than France is to-day, although north, south, and west France has the same boundaries now as Gaul had in the far-off days of which I am going to tell you. What these boundaries are, many a geography lesson will have shown. But, lest you have forgotten, take a map of Europe, and you will see that on the north France has to protect her the English Channel, on the south she is guarded by the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, while on her west roll the waters of the Atlantic. These mountains and waters were also the bulwarks of ancient Gaul.
Author : Robert S. Sturges
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137073446
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (37 download)
Download or read book The Circulation of Power in Medieval Biblical Drama written by Robert S. Sturges and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A literary reading informed by the recent temporal turn in Queer Theory, this book analyzes medieval Biblical drama for themes representing modes of power such as the body, politics, and law. Revitalizing the discussions on medieval drama, Sturges asserts that these dramas were often intended not to teach morality but to resist Christian authority.
Author : Frederick Winthrop Faxon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Dramatic Index for ... written by Frederick Winthrop Faxon and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues for 1912-16, 1919- accompanied by an appendix: The Dramatic books and plays (in English) (title varies slightly) This bibliography was incorporated into the main list in 1917-18.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Dramatic Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ian Dowbiggin
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520909933
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)
Download or read book Inheriting Madness written by Ian Dowbiggin and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1991-05-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, one of the recurring arguments in psychiatry has been that heredity is the root cause of mental illness. In Inheriting Madness, Ian Dowbiggin traces the rise in popularity of hereditarianism in France during the second half of the nineteenth century to illuminate the nature and evolution of psychiatry during this period. In Dowbiggin's mind, this fondness for hereditarianism stemmed from the need to reconcile two counteracting factors. On the one hand, psychiatrists were attempting to expand their power and privileges by excluding other groups from the treatment of the mentally ill. On the other hand, medicine's failure to effectively diagnose, cure, and understand the causes of madness made it extremely difficult for psychiatrists to justify such an expansion. These two factors, Dowbiggin argues, shaped the way psychiatrists thought about insanity, encouraging them to adopt hereditarian ideas, such as the degeneracy theory, to explain why psychiatry had failed to meet expectations. Hereditarian theories, in turn, provided evidence of the need for psychiatrists to assume more authority, resources, and cultural influence. Inheriting Madness is a forceful reminder that psychiatric notions are deeply rooted in the social, political, and cultural history of the profession itself. At a time when genetic interpretations of mental disease are again in vogue, Dowbiggin demonstrates that these views are far from unprecedented, and that in fact they share remarkable similarities with earlier theories. A familiarity with the history of the psychiatric profession compels the author to ask whether or not public faith in it is warranted.
Author : Wilhelm Hauff
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 13373 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics written by Wilhelm Hauff and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 13373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics is an epic anthology that stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the supernatural and horror genres. This voluminous collection interweaves a diverse tapestry of styles and narratives, ranging from gothic horror and romantic supernaturalism to psychological thrillers and eerie folk tales. Each story, carefully selected for its unique contribution to the genre, showcases the evolution of horror and macabre literature through centuries. Highlighted within this compendium are seminal works that have shaped the genre, alongside lesser-known gems that offer fresh perspectives and deepen the thematic exploration of the supernatural. The anthology not only celebrates the diversity of literary styles but also the richness of thematic content, making it an unparalleled collection in the realm of horror and supernatural literature. The authors represented in Warlock's Play are pioneers who have defined and redefined the boundaries of horror and supernatural fiction. From the psychological depth of Henry James to the dark romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe, and the unsettling realism of Algernon Blackwood, these authors collectively represent a wide array of cultural backgrounds and historical contexts. Together, they embody the literary movements of their times, drawing upon their personal experiences, societal anxieties, and the universal human fascination with fear and the unknown. This anthology aligns with movements such as Romanticism, Victorian Gothic, and Modernism, showcasing how supernatural themes have been used to explore deeper psychological, societal, and existential questions. It is this convergence of diverse voices that enriches the readers understanding of the genre, providing a comprehensive survey of its evolution and thematic preoccupations. Warlock's Play is an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to the allure of the supernatural and the macabre. It presents readers with the unique opportunity to explore a myriad of voices, styles, and themes, all unified by their exploration of the mysterious and the terrifying. This collection is not only an educational journey through the history of supernatural literature but also a celebration of the genres capacity to explore the darker aspects of human nature, society, and the universe. It invites readers to delve into the depths of fear and fascination, promising a richly rewarding experience for both the aficionado and the curious newcomer to the genre. Through its sweeping range and depth, Warlock's Play fosters a dialogue between the works of different authors, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the complexity and diversity of horror and supernatural literature.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Yearbook of Comparative and General Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jody Enders
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226207889
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (262 download)
Download or read book Death by Drama and Other Medieval Urban Legends written by Jody Enders and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2005-05-15 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of every legend is true. Or so argues Jody Enders in this fascinating look at early French drama and the way it compels us to consider where the stage ends and where real life begins. This ambitious and bracing study explores fourteen tales of the theater that are at turns dark and dangerous, sexy and scandalous, humorous and frightening—stories that are nurtured by the confusion between truth and fiction, and imitation and enactment, until it becomes impossible to tell whether life is imitating art, or art is imitating life. Was a convicted criminal executed on stage during a beheading scene? Was an unfortunate actor driven insane while playing a madman? Did a theatrical enactment of a crucifixion result in a real one? Did an androgynous young man seduce a priest when portraying a female saint? Enders answers these and other questions while presenting a treasure trove of tales that have long seemed true but are actually medieval urban legends. On topics ranging through politics, religion, marriage, class, and law, these tales, Enders argues, do the cultural work of all urban legends: they disclose the hopes, fears, and anxieties of their tellers. Each one represents a medieval meditation created or dramatized by the theater with its power to blur the line between fiction and reality, engaging anyone who watches, performs, or is represented by it. Each one also raises pressing questions about the medieval and modern world on the eve of the Reformation, when Europe had never engaged more anxiously and fervently in the great debate about what was real, what was pretend, and what was pretense. Written with elegance and flair, and meticulously researched, Death by Drama and Other Medieval Urban Legends will interest scholars of medieval and Renaissance literature, history, theater, performance studies, and anyone curious about urban legends.
Author : Martin Esslin
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307548015
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)
Download or read book The Theatre of the Absurd written by Martin Esslin and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2009-04-02 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1953, Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot premiered at a tiny avant-garde theatre in Paris; within five years, it had been translated into more than twenty languages and seen by more than a million spectators. Its startling popularity marked the emergence of a new type of theatre whose proponents—Beckett, Ionesco, Genet, Pinter, and others—shattered dramatic conventions and paid scant attention to psychological realism, while highlighting their characters’ inability to understand one another. In 1961, Martin Esslin gave a name to the phenomenon in his groundbreaking study of these playwrights who dramatized the absurdity at the core of the human condition. Over four decades after its initial publication, Esslin’s landmark book has lost none of its freshness. The questions these dramatists raise about the struggle for meaning in a purposeless world are still as incisive and necessary today as they were when Beckett’s tramps first waited beneath a dying tree on a lonely country road for a mysterious benefactor who would never show. Authoritative, engaging, and eminently readable, The Theatre of the Absurd is nothing short of a classic: vital reading for anyone with an interest in the theatre.
Author : Helen Phelps Bailey
Publisher : Librairie Droz
ISBN 13 : 9782600034708
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (347 download)
Download or read book Hamlet in France written by Helen Phelps Bailey and published by Librairie Droz. This book was released on 1964 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : George Palmer Putnam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 748 pages
Book Rating : 4.M/5 ( download)
Download or read book Hand-book of Chronology and History written by George Palmer Putnam and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Eidelberg
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1491858060
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (918 download)
Download or read book Playing Detective written by Robert Eidelberg and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-03-24 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PLAYING DETECTIVE A Self-Improvement Approach to Becoming a More Mindful Thinker, Reader, and Writer By Solving Mysteries By Robert Eidelberg The intentionally long subtitle to PLAYING DETECTIVE comes close to saying it all about this unique two-in-one book but not quite. PLAYING DETECTIVE is both a book to read for the fun of it and a book to read for self-improvement if you are looking to become a better thinker, reader, and writer. The for-the-fun-of-it part comes from reading and wondering about the mystery-solving approaches and skills of the contemporary and classic detectives showcased in these 17 remarkable mystery stories. The self-improvement part comes from the books four special interactive features: Suspicions?, How Clever?, DetectWrite, and Dont Peek! Multiple Suspicions? intermissions in the margins of each mystery are strategically placed to help you to think like a detective and like a good reader. Their provocative questions prompt you, as you read, to note and track clues and to make predictions while immersed in the mystery. How Clever? questions and activities, located immediately after each mysterys conclusion, give practice in the skills of detection and reflection so vital to the self-improvement goal of becoming a more observant reader and more mindful thinker. How Clever? sections enable you to review the now-solved mystery, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your own Suspicions? speculations, and evaluate just how capable both you and the storys fictional sleuth were in arriving at a solution. DetectWrite writing prompts following all the How Clever? sections of each mystery help you to establish your own voice as a more effective writer in a variety of writing forms while also giving you many opportunities to write like a detective story author. At the very end of the book (but dont jump to any conclusions!), the more than thirty pages of the Dont Peek! section provide one readers commentary: mindful explanations and a best reading of the solutions (not necessarily the answers) to the 17 case studies in PLAYING DETECTIVE.
Author : George Palmer Putnam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 750 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (93 download)
Download or read book The World's Progress written by George Palmer Putnam and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Elizabeth Emery
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 9780786417698
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (176 download)
Download or read book Medieval Saints in Late Nineteenth Century French Culture written by Elizabeth Emery and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legends, tales, and mysteries featuring saints captivated the French at the end of the nineteenth century. As Jean Lorrain pointed out in an 1891 article for the popular weekly Le Courrier Francais, the seemingly simple language of the saints' lives, their noble battles between good and evil and the atmosphere of religious mysticism appealed to many, especially those involved in the visual and performing arts. Ironically The Third Republic (1870-1940), a regime that claimed to reinforce and institute the secular ideas of the French Revolution, was witness to this great popular interest in the saints and religious imagery. The eight essays in this work explore the popularity of the saints from the 1850s to the 1920s. The essays evaluate the role they played in literature, art, music, science, history and politics, examine portrayals of the saints' lives in both low and high culture (from children's literature, shadow plays and the popular press to literature, opera and theological studies), and reveal the prevalence of the saints in fin-de-siecle France.
