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Shakespeare's Hamlet-written 2,000 years after the classical Greek period-follows a narrative pattern similar to that of the Greek Electra myth, and it isn't the only story to do so. We see signs of Electra's influence again in the 20th-century works of Oscar Wilde, Eugene O'Neill and T.S. Eliot, among others. This revised and updated edition looks more closely at the influence of Electra on popular culture throughout history and the questions it...
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In "Studies in American Literature", D. H. Lawrence's brilliance as both a writer and a critic shimmers with energy and originality. His thought-provoking look at canonized American literature is a brazenly opinionated, unabashed, playfully irreverent examination of authors and works that have shaped the American literary imagination. His unyielding intellectual curiosity sheds new light on the grand tapestry of Walt Whitman's poetic vision, the daring...
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"Franz Kafka: The Complete Novels" presents a comprehensive collection of the literary masterpieces by the enigmatic Czech writer. Dive into the surreal and thought-provoking worlds crafted by Kafka, where ordinary individuals grapple with the absurdity of existence and the complexities of human nature. This anthology includes iconic works such as "The Trial," "The Metamorphosis," and "First Sorrow," offering readers a profound exploration of existential...
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"The Essential Alcott: Selected Works and Short Stories" brings together a timeless collection of Louisa May Alcott's most cherished works, showcasing the enduring brilliance of this beloved American author. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Alcott with the beloved classic "Little Women," a heartwarming tale of the March sisters navigating the challenges of adolescence and womanhood.
Explore the captivating narratives of "An Old-Fashioned...
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This comprehensive collection of D.H. Lawrence's complete novels and chosen tales reveals the everlasting brilliance of his work. Immerse yourself in Lawrence's rich narrative tapestry as he explores the complexities of human relationships, society standards, and the essence of human nature.
From the intense examination of love and desire in "Women in Love" to the brilliant description of country life in "The Rainbow," Lawrence's vivid prose and...
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"Here is a person who shares with me a love of Shakespeare's mysterious depths of understanding. The ancient wisdom traditions underlie andsustain the incredible reflection of our souls in Shakespeare." Sir Mark Rylance, first artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe, London (1995-2005).
Eight arcana – alchemy, Renaissance Platonism (including Divine Love), Renaissance magic, the Cabala, Celtic mysticism and Old World religion, initiation, theurgy...
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Robert Fortune detests the Celestial Kingdom and its people the minute he lands in China after the devastating Opium Wars in 1843. Under the guise of a plant hunter for the British Horticultural Society, his secret mission is to steal China's secrets of tea production, a brazen act of industrial espionage that will devastate China's 5,000-year-old civilization. He audaciously ventures into prohibited lands to collect flowers, plants, seeds, and birds....
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Crónicas de Vida, Soledad y Muerte, es la ópera prima de Miguel Anabalón y consta de relatos construidos en los intersticios entre realidad y ficción, el humor y el drama psicológico, el mito urbano y la crónica autobiográfica. Cada cuento revela la fascinación del autor no solo por la literatura, sino también por la música, el cine, la física, las matemáticas y las ciencias metafísicas, así como por las cuestiones existenciales del...
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In Reading To Write, a Novel Way to Write a Novel, Bill Johnson uses detailed reviews of the opening pages of popular novels to guide new writers to a deeper understanding of storytelling.The novels explored in this workbook include Catherine Hyde Ryan's Funeral for Horses, excerpts from Catcher in the Rye, Harlan Coben's Tell No One, The Tin Drum, The Bell Jar, and Lady Chatterly's Lover.Learn to write a novel by reading popular novels!Bill has taught...
13) Set It Off
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JJ Carlisle is the beloved youngest brother of his blended family, a boy who grew up thinking he was destined for greatness. Instead, he finds trouble, with sister Jackie and stepsister Karen regularly there to bail him out. While their lives settle as the years pass, JJ feels personally affronted by the roiling economy of the 21st century. The Occupy movement gives him a shot at leadership. But his hubris and anger threaten to radicalize him farther...
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Caleb and Nina Byrnes, long married and struggling financially, travel from Texas to California, following the route Caleb's grandmother took when her family migrated from the Dust Bowl in the 1930s. As Nina, an amateur photographer, chronicles the journey, they discover a secret in Grandma Vera's past. Learning about Vera's hardships and perseverance offers perspective into their own lives. And tracking down old friends may just help Vera in her...
15) Falls the Shadow
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Falls the Shadow consists of twin short stories, Falls the Shadow and La Feria, which, although they have defined identities, share a common heritage and are in many ways inseparable.Falls the Shadow, the first of the two, is set on the North Atlantic coast, whereas La Feria is set in Southern Spain, in Andalusia. It is a journey which takes us from the harsh, pessimistic climes of the north to the gentler, more optimistic region of the south. Though...
16) Martin's Pond
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For years Martin has biked into the coastal hills to bask in solitude beside a remote pond. When a strange woman begins to visit 'his' refuge, Martin tries to scare her away ... but takes matters a step too far. "Martin's Pond" was first published in the literary magazine Five Fingers Review, issue #20, in Spring 2003.
17) Adam & Yves
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My current novel, Adam and Yves, is the story of two young professional men, an architect and a cellist, who meet over an abandoned piano in Greenwich Village and fall in love. When Adam introduces Yves, who grew up poor in French Canada, to his Park Avenue parents, his stock-broker dad makes an unconvincing show of accepting Yves; his mom, an editor at a trendy fashion magazine, refuses to show her hand. But the real family challenge for Adam is...
18) At Lady Molly's
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Anthony Powell's universally acclaimed epic A Dance to the Music of Time offers a matchless panorama of twentieth-century London. Now, for the first time in decades, readers in the United States can read the books of Dance as they were originally published-as twelve individual novels-but with a twenty-first-century twist: they're available only as e-books.
As the fourth book, At Lady Molly's (1957), opens, the heady pleasures of the 1920s have begun...
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"""Alone, But Not Lonely. The Power of Solitude for Strong Women"" is a powerful ode to women who can do things alone but are never lonely. This book celebrates the independence and strength of women who model self-reliance and inspire others to do the same.
This remarkable book will inspire women to embrace their strength and
break free from the societal pressure to depend on others. The author
shares stories of women who are unapologetically...
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This book provides a diverse range of insights for elevating one's mindset. It goes beyond simply addressing trauma recovery, emphasizing the importance of personal growth. Covering a wide array of subjects, the book guides readers toward self-restoration and offers fresh approaches to handling challenges. While it might appear to revolve around relationships, it's equally valuable for evaluating one's healing journey, mastering emotional expression,...
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