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Author : Angela Carter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780571198382
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (983 download)
Download or read book Strange Things Sometimes Still Happen written by Angela Carter and published by . This book was released on 1994-03-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Angela Carter
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (179 download)
Download or read book Strange Things Sometimes Still Happen written by Angela Carter and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Donald Haase
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814330302
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (33 download)
Download or read book Fairy Tales and Feminism written by Donald Haase and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responding to thirty years of feminist fairy-tale scholarship, this book breaks new ground by rethinking important questions, advocating innovative approaches, and introducing woman-centered texts and traditions that have been ignored for too long.
Author : Marilyn Jurich
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313069794
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Scheherazade's Sisters written by Marilyn Jurich and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1998-08-20 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author's discovery of a new folktale type, the female trickster, Jurich's book identifies and celebrates those female protagonists in folktales who use trickery to save themselves and others, to find new directions for their lives, and to declare their individual autonomies, especially in societies that diminish and oppress women. Through creative strategies depending on verbal facility, psychological acuity, and diplomatic know-how, these women tricksters—better named trickstars—uncover the absurdity, hypocrisy, and corruption in the larger patriarchal society. Through the trickstar's efforts, the system is circumvented or foiled, often enlightened, and usually improved. This multicultural, comparative study reveals universal human traits as well as gender differences between female and male tricksters and realizes the values and attitudes which shape the trickstar's character and behavior. Trickstars also appear outside of the oral folktale tradition; the author discusses their roles in contemporary feminist revisionist tales, as well as in mythology, biblical narratives, Shakespearean comedy, novels, plays, and opera. How the female trickster differs from her male counterpart is, for the first time in folklore studies, illustrated through a comparison of their functions in the narrative scheme of the tale. These functions include the diverting or amusing role, the morally ambiguous or reprehensible role, the role of the manipulator or strategist, and the role of the transformer or culture bringer who reforms and improves the nature of her society. Jurich delineates the specific types of tricksters who perform these functions, suggests how trickstar tales variously affect listeners and readers, and shows how particular types of trickstar characters contribute to the intent of the tale. Feminist views of the protagonists are analyzed as well as contemporary revisionist tales which seek to reverse negative female images and to present independent women characters who can and do make positive contributions to society. For the first time in folklore studies, both female and male tricksters are defined and differentiated, their functions are illustrated through analyzing narrative schemes, and the term trickstar, invented by the author, is used to define and describe a female trickster.
Author : Cristina Bacchilega
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 9780812216837
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (168 download)
Download or read book Postmodern Fairy Tales written by Cristina Bacchilega and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Postmodern Fairy Tales seeks to understand the fairy tale not as children's literature but within the broader context of folklore and literary studies. It focuses on the narrative strategies through which women are portrayed in four classic stories: "Snow White," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Beauty and the Beast," and "Bluebeard." Bacchilega traces the oral sources of each tale, offers a provocative interpretation of contemporary versions by Angela Carter, Robert Coover, Donald Barthelme, Margaret Atwood, and Tanith Lee, and explores the ways in which the tales are transformed in film, television, and musicals.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book The Insurance Press written by and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Daniel Stahl
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1084 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Crosscurrents of Children's Literature written by John Daniel Stahl and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1084 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume combines a wide variety of primary texts with critical readings, examines the texts within the context of critical debates, explores the ways in which children's literature combines instruction and entertainment, oral and written traditions, words and pictures, fantasy and realism, classics and adaptations, and perspectives on childhood and adult life. It spans a wide range of literary periods, genres, and cultural traditions, and examines how these overlapping forms and genres, diverse influences, and evolving values and attitudes towards children and childhood have shaped the body of literature written for young adults and children.
Author : Richard Norris
Publisher : White Rabbit
ISBN 13 : 1399609785
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (996 download)
Download or read book Strange Things Are Happening written by Richard Norris and published by White Rabbit. This book was released on 2024-03-21 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The rainbow reaches right across the sky, for miles and miles, and has landed right in the middle of our field. My mother, Alison, is standing at the beginning. I'm sure it's a beginning, rather than the end, as there's no pot of gold in sight. The point where everything forms or, perhaps, is not quite formed as yet. That's my favourite place. A place alive with possibility.' Strange Things Are Happening begins with the wonder of that rainbow, and continues with many escapades down the rabbit hole. From punk and the beginnings of the DIY scene, through Acid House, psychedelia, the rise of electronic dance music and much more, Richard Norris has been involved in countless countercultural revolutions. From misadventures in Amsterdam with Timothy Leary, with Sun Ra at customs, and Shaun Ryder in Joe Strummer's beaten up Cadillac in Tijuana, to his extraordinarily influential output in The Grid and Beyond The Wizards Sleeve, Richard Norris' story is one of collaboration and community, fuelled by relentless psychedelic curiosity. Strange Things Are Happening is a record of a life lived in the moment, forever in thrall to discovery, exploration and innovation - the search for what lies at the other end of that rainbow.
Author : K. M. WOODARD
Publisher : Author House
ISBN 13 : 1468538004
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (685 download)
Download or read book Wizdom and Pandora written by K. M. WOODARD and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wizdom didnt know dragons really existed. Hes never ridden a white woolly mammoth or flown on a griffin. Hes never known a real king or a princess or been friends with a goblin. Wizdoms never seen elves that glow blue all the time. All hes ever known are his adoptive mother and his aunt Kayden. One day he finds himself in a secret world, face to face with dragons and fire monsters. He meets an interesting girl, Pandora, who he learns is no ordinary girl, just as he is no ordinary boy. Wizdom soon finds himself on a magical journey full of secrets, sorcery, danger and evil. He fights many fierce battles and faces certain death as his quest leads him on an adventure like never before as he discovers his true identityor does he? In blending adventure with emotional growthYA readers will delight in both the wit and gravity displayed by the two protagonists. The packed plot, myriad characters and classic fantasy tropes will keep younger readers engaged and inspired Kirkus Reviews
Author : Rachel Field
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Cross-stitch Heart written by Rachel Field and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dean A. Kowalski
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031246853
Total Pages : 2127 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)
Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Popular Culture as Philosophy written by Dean A. Kowalski and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-04 with total page 2127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much philosophical work on pop culture apologises for its use; using popular culture is a necessary evil, something merely useful for reaching the masses with important philosophical arguments. But works of pop culture are important in their own right--they shape worldviews, inspire ideas, change minds. We wouldn't baulk at a book dedicated to examining the philosophy of The Great Gatsby or 1984--why aren't Star Trek and Superman fair game as well? After all, when produced, the former were considered pop culture just as much as the latter. This will be the first major reference work to right that wrong, gathering together entries on film, television, games, graphic novels and comedy, and officially recognizing the importance of the field. It will be the go-to resource for students and researchers in philosophy, culture, media and communications, English and history and will act as a springboard to introduce the reader to the other key literature in the field.
Author : Allen Stroud
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538166070
Total Pages : 579 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature written by Allen Stroud and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy is a genre in motion, gradually expanding its reach and historical sources to embrace a global identity Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature, Second Edition is a snapshot of the genre in this moment, identifying new themes and sources that are emerging to inspire, enhance and invigorate the published works of fantasy writers.
Author : Kenneth W. Thompson
Publisher : University Press of America
ISBN 13 : 9780819176288
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (762 download)
Download or read book Arms Control written by Kenneth W. Thompson and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 1990 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the world's most influential policy-makers and analysts view arms control as a scientific and technological problem. They tend to ignore the human and qualitative aspects of power. This book shifts the emphasis to elements bound up in the moral, political, and historical lessons of the nuclear age. Non-quantitative factors have been central to studies of national defense and military power since the rise of the modern nation state system. One purpose of this collection of papers is to redirect attention to the moral, political, and historical lessons that the nuclear age presents. What most distinguishes the writings of contributors to this volume is their use of certain well-established principles and concepts long acknowledged in military and foreign policy analysis.
Author : Annette Sessions
Publisher : FriesenPress
ISBN 13 : 1460214005
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)
Download or read book First Ladies from a Theology Perspective written by Annette Sessions and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It would be a lie to say that the path to confirmation is easy; it isn’t without struggle. But, “with God, all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) Annette’s journey to her confirmation as the First Lady of the church is filled with the highs and lows, prayer and infidelity, triumphs and missteps. But with love, commitment and an utmost dedication to God, she is rewarded each step of the way by Him. Ultimately, she transforms into a shining example for First Ladies of today and tomorrow. Annette Sessions wants Christian women to know that they have the inner strength to become an upstanding woman of faith.
Author : James Louis Petigru
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Life, Letters and Speeches of James Louis Petigru written by James Louis Petigru and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher : Reed Reference Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780835234979
Total Pages : 1732 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (349 download)
Download or read book American Book Publishing Record Cumulative 1993 written by R R Bowker Publishing and published by Reed Reference Publishing. This book was released on 1994-03 with total page 1732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cited in BCL3, Sheehy, and Walford . Compiled from the 12 monthly issues of the ABPR, this edition of the annual cumulation lists by Dewey sequence some 41,700 titles for books published or distributed in the US. Entry information is derived from MARC II tapes and books submitted to R.R. Bowker, an
Author : Jan Furst
Publisher : Jan Furst
ISBN 13 : 9781412020541
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (25 download)
Download or read book Thorfinn Thorhallson's Saga, Or, What Happened to the Greenland Norse? : Being an Account of an Odyssey from Greenland to Byzantium and from Byzantium to the Mississippi : a Novel written by Jan Furst and published by Jan Furst. This book was released on 2004 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
