The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Venture into a transformative journey through this fresh rendition of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless classic, 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' This unique edition transposes the narrative from the narrow alleys of Victorian London to the complex labyrinth of contemporary American politics. The enduring struggle between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is recast as the ideological tension between Democrats and Republicans. Witness the power of transformative forces, not only on individuals but on an entire nation. Each character in the narrative symbolizes a significant facet of America's political landscape. 'Democracy, ' 'The President, ' 'Congress, ' and 'The Americans' are but a few of the personas that play out in this intricate allegorical drama. Each offers a unique vantage point, giving readers a multi-dimensional understanding of the political climate.This version goes beyond the simplicity of good versus evil. It delves into the heart of our societal structures, revealing the inherent dualities that shape our world. It urges readers to confront their own Jekylls and Hydes, challenge the divisive forces within the political system, and champion the unifying powers that promote unity, justice, and progress.The narrative aims to serve as a stark reminder that the power to shape our political landscape lies not just in the halls of power, but also in the hands of the citizenry. It invites readers to reflect on their role in this democratic narrative, encouraging active engagement in the democratic process.An insightful blend of literary classic and contemporary politics, this rendition of 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' challenges readers to re-evaluate their understanding of the political landscape and their role within it. It's a tale of transformation, struggle, and the enduring power of unity. Ultimately, it emphasizes that the future of democracy depends on each one of us.
The Golden Scorpion
"The Golden Scorpion" by Sax Rohmer is a gripping mystery novel that tells the story of a serial killer who calls himself The Scorpion. Four brilliant men have been killed in a gruesome manner, with the only clue left behind is a golden scorpion's tail carved into the flesh of their victims. When the best detectives from France and England come together to solve the case, they realize they are dealing with a highly intelligent and cunning killer. The investigation takes them through the seedy underbelly of London, including its opium dens and Chinatown, as they try to track down The Scorpion before he can strike again. The detectives encounter a range of colorful characters, including the mysterious and seductive Zarmi, who is believed to be The Scorpion's accomplice. As the investigation progresses, the detectives discover something that takes this story to an unexpected turn! What detectives have found? They must race against time to stop him and prevent any more murders.
The Garden Party And Other Stories
A well-known New Zealand novelist linked with the modernist movement in literature, Katherine Mansfield, compiled a number of short tales under the title "The Garden Party and Other Stories." There are 15 tales in the book, 15 different subjects are covered, including class, gender, and the human condition. The collection's most well-known stories include "The Garden Party," which centers on a wealthy family planning a garden party while an impoverished family nearby suffers tragedy, "Miss Brill," which explores the inner thoughts of a lonesome woman who frequently visits a public park, and "The Daughters of the Late Colonel," which tells the tale of two sisters who are coping with their father's death and the difficulties in their own lives. These tales, which are regarded as classics of early 20th-century writing, are praised for their psychological depth, vivid imagery, and use of symbolism.
Miscellaneous Essays
Thomas De Quincey's "Miscellaneous Essays" is a collection of essays covering a range of topics, from literary criticism to personal anecdotes. The collection includes some of his most famous works, such as "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater," as well as lesser-known pieces. In his essays, De Quincey demonstrates his love for literature, often using examples from works of literature to illustrate his arguments. He also touches on political and social issues of the time, such as the French Revolution and the state of education in England. Throughout the collection, De Quincey's prose is eloquent and imaginative, with a tendency towards long and complex sentences. His writing style is often praised for its beauty and vividness, though some critics have found it overly ornate and difficult to follow. Overall, "Miscellaneous Essays" provides a glimpse into the mind of a brilliant and curious writer, with a wide-ranging intellect and a passion for exploring the complexities of human experience.
7 best short stories by James Joyce
Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. This edition is dedicated to James Joyce. James Joyce was an Irish, modernist writer who wrote in a ground-breaking style that was known both for its complexity and explicit content. He also participated in the early days of poetic modernism in the English language, being considered by Ezra Pound one of the most eminent poets of imagism. Although Joyce has lived outside his native Irish island for most of adult life, his Irish identity was essential to his work and provide him with all the ambiance and much of the theme of his work. His fictional universe is rooted heavily in Dublin and reflects his family life and events, friendships and enmities from school and college times. In this way, he is at the same time one of the most cosmopolitan and one of the most particularists of the modernist authors of English language. In this anthology the critic August Nemo presents seven short stories that bring the most emblematic elements of the style of this important author: The Sisters, Eveline, Araby, A Painful Case, The Dead, Two Gallants and After the Race. Bonus: James Joyce's Amazing Chronicle by Joseph Collins and James Joyce by John Macy. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!
7 best short stories - Ghost Stories
Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories - specials, a selection of works dedicated to a special subject featuring noteworthy authors. This edition is dedicated to Ghost stories. These texts were chosen based on their importance, renown and relevancy on the subject. The critic Augst Nemo selected seven tales with tormented souls that will make you shiver: An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House by Sheridan Le Fanu, The Old Nurses Story by Elizabeth Gaskell, A Warning to the Curious by M. R. James, Nightmare-Touch by Lafcadio Hearn, The Furnished Room by O. Henry, The Phantom Rickshaw by Rudyard Kipling and The Open Window by Saki. Bonus content, the essay Supernatual Horror in Literature written by the visionary weird fiction author H. P. Lovecraft.
7 best short stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book serieswere we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. This edition is dedicated to the russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. Dostoevskys literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political,
Ukraine Rising
The exciting new book from thriller and crime writer Ido Graf. Ukraine Rising is a story of war, terror and redemption. Set during, and in the inevitable aftermath of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine this short story follows a small band of Marines from the Ukrainian Naval Infantry Corps, as they head to Bucha. Driven by a desperate desire to reach their families, the soldiers lives are changed forever following a tragic encounter with a Russian infantry platoon and its brutal Corporal. The ensuing interaction, with its tragic outcome has unintended consequences for Ukrainian Marine Sergeant Marko Domitrovich, Russian Private Konstantin Orlov and both of their families. Consequences which have a profound and bizarrely transformative impact on Ukraine, the USA and Russia into the future that follows the war. The most important change, however, will effect the world. Available in e-book, paperback and large print hard cover.
Where Currents Meet
Where Currents Meet, Tanya Zaharchenko's path-breaking study of literature and cultural memory, moves decisively beyond the simplistic view of a post-Soviet Ukraine divided between east and west. It positions the Ukrainian and Russian components of cultural experience in the country's east as elements of a complex continuum. Combining insights from memory studies and border studies, Zaharchenko analyzes a generation of younger riters in the city of Kharkiv--a "doubletake generation" that came of age at the time of the Soviet Union's collapse and now revisits this experience through fiction. In the works of Serhiy Zhadan, Andreĭ Krasniashchikh, Yuri Tsaplin, Oleh Kotsarev, and others the author reveals how borderlands and frontiers, both geographical and conceptual, acquire zonal qualities of their own as these writers navigate the historical legacy they have inherited.
A History of Love and Now
'Suffused with atmosphere from the first page to the last' 'Abounds with stylistically creative flourishes' A History of Love and Now is a story of love and mystery set in Ireland in 1977. Anise, a lonely seventeen-year-old, becomes enraptured by a creature's captivating gaze that seems almost human. This encounter leads her to meet the enigmatic Connor, and together, they embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover the dark and murderous secrets of her family's isolated rural home. However, she begins to suspect that Connor may be hiding deadly secrets of his own. As Anise delves deeper, she realises that Ireland's tumultuous past never dies, and danger looms as history unravels.Anise must risk everything - her love, trust, and even her life - to uncover the truth and prevent history from repeating its deadly course. A Novel, A Fantasy, A Literary Romance, A Historical Murder Mystery inspired by Irish myth and folklore. Suffused in myth and Irish folklore and constructed as two narrative strands that become entwined, Anise uncovers a dangerous world of mystery and murder she thought had long passed. "A History of Love and Now expertly blends magical realism with an intriguing murder mystery." "A heartwarming and tragic love affair - a thrilling journey of discovery." "A History of Love and Now is alive with imagination, abounds with stylistically creative flourishes and is suffused with atmosphere from the first page to the last." - The Literary Consultancy "[The] writing is highly accomplished, and [She has] a fascinating double narrative (or triple narrative if you count the folktale). The main setting, 1970s Ireland during the height of the Troubles, is a bold one and works really well - lots of material for plot and character conflict, which makes for a powerful story." - Cornerstones Literary Consultancy "[The] story is incredibly imaginative and unique. [...] [Mink's] writing style is wonderful and so readable." - Blue Pencil Agency Literary Consultants "A thought-provoking look at two fascinating periods of history and the way forgiveness sets us free." The Writers' Workshop
How Men and Women are Violating the Rules of Standard English on the Internet
Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,3, University of Paderborn (Kulturwissenschaft), language: English, abstract: This study was set out to investigate if gender influences the usage of Standard English on the internet. "What r u doing 2day?: )" "I do not know. Do you want to watch a movie with me?" It is not difficult to identify both sentences as examples of the English language; nevertheless, upon taking a closer look a few differences are still noticeable. English is ranking the second place of the most spoken languages in the world and is known to be widely spread due several reasons, like globalisation and thereby spreading communication around the world. However, there are many different situations in which English can be used for and different degrees to how well it might be spoken. For instance, the English variety used on the internet in blogs or on other websites, might vary from the English that is used in the news and official documents and might as well contain slang words or grammatical mistakes. Therefore, it is divided into a form of Standard English and Non-Standard English. One of these factors that may influence the correctness of the English language is the aforementioned internet. The internet usage has increased in the last two decades and leads to people communicating with each other from different places, most of the times with English as the main language. In order to communicate as quickly as possible, as well as accurate as possible, certain patterns have been established throughout the years, such as abbreviations or emoticons, like they were used in the first example. Since previous research has shown that women tend to pay more attention to the correctness of their language than men do, this term paper is set out to investigate if there are indeed distinctions between men and women concerning Standard and Non-Standard English, based on communications on the
Fighting Green
Going back to your past can be harder than you imagineLiz Green is desperate for a change. The Dot-Com boom is raging in the City of London, and she feels exhausted and out of her depth. Added to that, her long-term boyfriend, Sean O'Connor, is drinking too much and shows signs of going off the rails. Determined to start anew, Liz abandons both Sean and her job, and buys a near-derelict house in Ireland to renovate.She moves to Thomastown where she renews old ties and makes new ones, including two lawyers who become rivals for her affection. When Sean's attempt to win her back goes disastrously wrong, Liz finishes with him for good. Finding herself almost penniless, and forced to seek new ways to survive, Liz is torn between making a fresh start and going back to her old loves. Her options diminish as the problems mount, and she doesn't know who to trust anymore.Can Liz make a go of her new life, or will her past become her future?This is the third book in the Green Family Saga. If you like drama and romance in an Irish setting, you'll love this follow up to Africa Green.Buy it now and immerse yourself in a good read.
A Matter of Prudence
He could hardly stop thinking of Elizabeth, and no longer tried to convince himself that he should. Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy is drawn to Elizabeth Bennet from the day they met, captivated by her cleverness, her charm, and her good humour. While he initially sees only a friendship between them, his feelings for her soon grow more ardent, even while he tries to persuade himself she would be an unsuitable bride. At length, however, his pride and his prejudices must be laid aside; he knows that to be happy in marriage is more important. ALAS JUST AS HE GROWS CERTAIN of his own heart and mind, a problem reveals itself. Mr William Collins, a cousin of the Bennets who has lived in Longbourn since his boyhood, returns to Hertfordshire. The fondness between Elizabeth and Mr Collins is clear and Darcy begins to fear there is an understanding between them. His fears are confirmed by Miss Caroline Bingley who warns him that the pair are on the brink of matrimony. A chance encounter when he is visiting his aunt, Lady Catherine, changes everything. Deceptions are uncovered and friendships end, but is it too late for him and the woman he loves? A Matter of Prudence is a Pride and Prejudice vagary in which mistaken identities and false assumptions complicate the road to true love for Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
The Treasure of the Humble
Step into the captivating realm of Maurice Maeterlinck's enduring masterpiece, "The Treasure of the Humble," where the essence of humanity is beautifully unveiled. Prepare for a profound journey through the depths of the human soul as Maeterlinck, a masterful dramatist and philosopher, illuminates life's mysteries. With lyrical prose resonating with eternal wisdom, this extraordinary collection of essays reveals the hidden riches of our innermost selves. Explore the labyrinthine corridors of the subconscious, where profound truths await, and embark on a transformative exploration of life's intricate tapestry. Maeterlinck's Nobel Prize-winning brilliance shines through every page, inviting you to discover the timeless treasures within. Experience the enchantment of this literary gem and let its profound insights guide you to a deeper understanding of the human experience.This meticulously crafted edition in large print ensures an immersive reading experience, allowing you to savor every delicate yet potent insight.
The Conditional Sentence. A Three Way Analysis of English, Fante, and Pidgin
Essay from the year 2023 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, language: English, abstract: Conditional sentences play key roles in discourse. At home, parents tend to use conditional sentences to influence their children's behaviour. This research looks at the conditional sentence and its formation. The analysis looks at how conditional sentences are constructed in Fante, English, and Ghanaian Pidgin English (GPE). The research lists three examples of each of the four types of English conditional sentences and translates them into GPE and Fante. The analysis found out that all three languages use the same format for the construction of the zero conditional sentence. With respect to the first, second, and third conditional sentences, the study found out Fante had a different tense and aspect system and thus realised the three types listed above, but its subordinate clause was more contextual and phonologically based (stress). On the other hand, GPE uses forms from its substrate, Ghanaian languages, and its superstrate. Its subordinate clause for the three types of conditional sentence are contextual and phonologically based, just as is in Fante. However, no matter the formation process, the research has proved that the four types of conditional sentences can be realised in both GPE and Fante. The research proves that grammar has universal properties. Grammatical construction method may differ, but the same meanings can be realised in all languages, or in this case the three languages under review. The study has proved that conditional sentences exist in Fante, GPE, and English and the same meaning can be expressed in all three languages.
Red Rite Hand
Adrian Harte's poetry collection is a startling and intense exploration of the poet in his world, with poems of humour, love, violence, trauma. Harte dissects and examines life with honesty and courage and a baffled outrage at the inhumanity of much of the modern world. Richly evocative, Red Rite Hand is a triumphant first collection, remarkable for the poetic skill of the writer and the control and passion of his work.
Miss Cayley’s Adventures
Miss Cayley's Adventures by Grant Allen has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Salted with Fire
Salted with Fire by George MacDonald has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Saint’s Progress
Saint's Progress by John Galsworthy has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton
The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton by Gilbert Frankau has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister
Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister by Aphra Behn has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
The Heart of Midlothian
The Heart of Midlothian is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1913. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Attitudes Towards Gender Neutral Language
Bachelor Thesis from the year 2022 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Other, grade: 2,6, University of Dortmund, language: English, abstract: This paper aims to investigate attitudes towards gender-neutral language in Germany. The two hypotheses that are put forward are that firstly, females are more open to gender-neutral language than males, and secondly, younger people are more open to gender-neutral language than older people. A survey was distributed through Facebook and other social media channels to gather data about the different attitudes that resulted in 146 valid answers. Furthermore, the participants were divided into four generations and the genders male, female, and divers. After comparing the different groups, the two hypotheses could both be verified.
Love Eternal
Love Eternal by H. Rider Haggard has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
The Mission
The Mission by Frederick Marryat has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
The Path of Life
The Path of Life by Stijn Streuvels has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Little Novels of Italy
Little Novels of Italy is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Irish Revival
The Irish Revival has inspired a richly diverse and illuminating body of scholarship that has enlarged our understanding of the movement and its influence. The general tenor of recent scholarly work has involved an emphasis on inclusion and addition, exploring previously neglected texts, authors, regional variations, and international connections. Such work, while often excellent, tends to see various revivalist figures and projects as part of a unified endeavor, such as political resistance or self-help. In contrast, The Irish Revival: A Complex Vision seeks to reimagine the field by interpreting the Revival through the concept of "complexity," a theory recently developed in the information and biological sciences. Taken as a whole, these essays show that the Revival's various components operated as parts of a network but without any overarching aim or authority. In retrospect, the Revival's elements can be seen as having come together under the heading of a single objective; for example, decolonization broadly construed. But this volume highlights how revivalist thinkers differed significantly on what such an aspiration might mean or lead to: ethnic authenticity, political autonomy, or greater collective prosperity and well-being. Contributors examine how relationships among the Revival's individual parts involved conflict and cooperation, difference and similarity, continuity and disruption. It is this combination of convergence without unifying purpose and divergence within a broad but flexible coherence that Valente and Howes capture by reinterpreting the Revival through complexity theory.
Love and Intrigue
Love and Intrigue: A Tragedy by Friedrich Schiller has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Miss Bretherton
Miss Bretherton by Mrs. Humphry Ward has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Patricia Brent, Spinster
Patricia Brent, Spinster by Herbert George Jenkins has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories
Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories by Arthur Christopher Benson has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
The Irish Revival
The Irish Revival has inspired a richly diverse and illuminating body of scholarship that has enlarged our understanding of the movement and its influence. The general tenor of recent scholarly work has involved an emphasis on inclusion and addition, exploring previously neglected texts, authors, regional variations, and international connections. Such work, while often excellent, tends to see various revivalist figures and projects as part of a unified endeavor, such as political resistance or self-help. In contrast, The Irish Revival: A Complex Vision seeks to reimagine the field by interpreting the Revival through the concept of "complexity," a theory recently developed in the information and biological sciences. Taken as a whole, these essays show that the Revival's various components operated as parts of a network but without any overarching aim or authority. In retrospect, the Revival's elements can be seen as having come together under the heading of a single objective; for example, decolonization broadly construed. But this volume highlights how revivalist thinkers differed significantly on what such an aspiration might mean or lead to: ethnic authenticity, political autonomy, or greater collective prosperity and well-being. Contributors examine how relationships among the Revival's individual parts involved conflict and cooperation, difference and similarity, continuity and disruption. It is this combination of convergence without unifying purpose and divergence within a broad but flexible coherence that Valente and Howes capture by reinterpreting the Revival through complexity theory.
The Role of the German Mother Tongue for the Acquisition of Grammatical Structures of English
Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 2,0, University of Trier, language: English, abstract: The aim of the paper is to find out whether grammatical contrasts between German and English imply the frequent occurrence of errors with regard to tenses, aspect, and relative pronouns/clauses. The work is based on the assumption that contrasts between the two languages do cause frequent errors, although there are also others factors contributing to it, such as age, years of exposure, language aptitude, and motivation. The first part of the paper deals with the concept of language 'transfer' in general, touching issues, such as the description of the highly discussed concept, the role it plays in language learning, differences between positive and negative 'transfer', some variant forms of negative 'transfer', namely the production of non-target-like forms, overproduction, and avoidance as well as two different views of transfer, which are CA and EA. The second part of the paper includes a data analysis, which focuses exclusively on selected grammatical differences. Contrasting categories considered in the analysis are tenses, aspect, and relative pronouns/clauses. Unlike contrastive analysis, grammatical differences between the two languages will not only be considered theoretically, but also authentically produced learner utterances will be examined in terms of the errors which can be attributed to contrasts between German and English. For this purpose, samples of learner language by German learners of English collected in the ICLE will be made use of - with particular regard to expected errors due to contrasts between the two languages. In this vein, both qualitative and quantitative analyses of the errors will be applied.
The Forgotten Song of the Romantic Poets
Sadly, the world forgets itself, forgets especially its moments of melody and uplift. Each passing generation, the memory of these moments recedes. My purpose is to rescue the forgotten song of the Romantic poets. I sang it when I was young, and I sing I now more passionately when I am old-the radiance of the fields, the company of virtues, the beams of love, the glow of beauty, the stirring of wisdom--all the lyrics here, in single refrains and epigrams, in poetry and prose. For a world swirling with dissension and division, the song needs remembering.
The Memoirs of Victor Hugo
The Memoirs of Victor Hugo, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.
Orthodoxy
In Orthodoxy, G.K. Chesterton gives a stirring defense of Christianity. Chesterton fought against the reductionist materialism with laughter, joy, and gratitude for the beauty of the world God has given us. We usually think of orthodoxy and the tenets of the Christian faith as dry, arbitrary, and perhaps even nonsensical. Chesterton shows that orthodoxy is beautiful and fits perfectly the strange, quirky world. For those of us who do not pay any attention to the strangeness of the world, this book is essential reading. The world may not have fairies, but it does have the sun, rivers, trees, and the sky, and they are as strange as anything we will find in a fairy tale. Read this book, then go outside and marvel.
A Concordance to Conrad’s Victory
Originally published in 1979, The Concordance to Conrad's Victory is intended to provide access to certain information on the text of the novel in a manner convenient to Conrad scholars. To this end the authors have included an alphabetical list of word frequencies and a type/token ratio table as well as a list of word frequencies in rank order. In the concordance itself, each specific word in the text is listed in alphabetical order along with an identifier number and a context for the word. This volume is part of a series which produced verbal indexes, concordances, and related data for all of Conrad's works.
The Scottish Enlightenment and Early Victorian English Society
Originally published in 1986, this book creates a vivid portrait of the interaction of Scottish ideas and early Victorian English society over 50 years, illuminated by detail and substantial in its range. The book delineates certain ideas of the so-called Scottish Enlightenment and the education that purveyed them. It considers those who taught and received that learning and how it was taken to England. There, through the mediation of politicians, lawyers, economists, doctors and others, the intellectual life of later 18th Century Scotland had a profound impact on many areas of historical development in early 19th Century England. The book concentrates on the influence of Scottish social thought and medical practice, high Whig politics and political economy, as well as the professional experience and socio-cultural significance of Scottish-trained physicians.
Heritage
Patricia Vicari demonstrates Burton's control over rhetorical strategies and selection of materials in one of the great prose works of the English Renaissance, The Anatomy of Melancholy. She argues that Burton's aim of curing melancholy is both pastoral and therapeutic, since melancholy is both a disease and the state of unregeneracy, but the ultimate authorial presence is that of the preacher trying to bring about conversion. One of his major strategies is to disguise that presence. Throughout much of the book attention is directed toward worldly matters and secular knowledge. The immediate authorial presence therefor is that of 'Robert the experienced, ' another victim of melancholy, offering the record of his own self-cure as a main persuasive tactic.Vicari examines the kinds of knowledges that Burton exhibits to the reader in three chapters dealing with nature, God, and man. In each Vicari singles out for more detailed discussion special problems or topics that were timely or of particular interest to Burton. She locates Burton's reading and opinions within the general state of knowledge about them. Finally, she examines his presentation of this knowledge in his own book.Burton's book, Vicari argues, is neither a structured treatise nor a self-indulgent romp, but a fairly well controlled instrument of persuasion, a swollen sermon. Not all is controlled: Burton's notorious self-contradictions, for example, are often due in advertence and the pitfalls of his method of composition. His personality, too, shapes his writing, and the experience of bitterness and frustration, out of which his book was born - not to mention the ethos of charity and benignity appropriate to a preacher - sometimes unsettles his aim. But on the whole, Vicari maintains, the Anatomy is a coherent and deliberate rhetorical process, an original and appropriate adaptation of homiletic rhetoric.
Cleopatra
"Cleopatra" is a historical novel by H. Rider Haggard. The story revolves around the survival of a dynasty bloodline protected by the Priesthood of Isis, set in the Ptolemaic era of Ancient Egyptian history. The main character, Harmachis, is the living descendant of the pharaoh's bloodline, and he is charged by the Priesthood to overthrow the supposed impostor Cleopatra, drive out the Greeks and Romans, and restore Egypt to its golden era. As the story unfolds, Harmachis returns to Egypt after years in exile in Greece. He is accompanied by the Greek philosopher who serves as his advisor and confidante. Together, they devise a plan to overthrow Cleopatra and restore the old religion of Egypt. However, Harmachis soon finds himself falling in love with Cleopatra, complicating his mission and putting his loyalty to Egypt to the test. Will Harmachis get the realization of his mission? Are they going to be successful? "Cleopatra" is a captivating historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Ancient Egypt and the enigmatic queen who ruled it, with a thrilling plot that combines action, romance, and political intrigue.
Collected Writings
Simeon Solomon (1840-1905) was one of the most notable Pre-Raphaelite artists, remembered for his lush literary paintings and Orientalist masterpieces-and remembered, as well, for the tragic conviction he received for sodomy after he was arrested in 1873, an event which ended his ability to display his work publicly. What is less known, however, is that, aside from being a fine artist, he was also a writer of great ability. The current volume, edited and curated by Daniel Corrick, collects all of Solomon's known writings. From his extended prose poems "A Mystery of Love in Sleep" and "A Vision of Love Revealed in Sleep," to his exceedingly rare "Two Treatises on Scientific Subjects," the pieces herein will shed a new light on one of the periods most interesting and talented artists, showing a mind of great delicacy of thought, as well as often humorous instincts. Included also in this volume is the play "Cleopatra's Needle," only one original copy of which is known to exist, as well as his correspondence with Algernon Charles Swinburne, and reviews of his writing by J. A. Symonds and Swinburne.
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The man who knew too much is a collection of short stories written by G. K. Chesterton which is centered around Horne Fisher, who is a font of all knowledge, which enables him to solve crimes and mysteries in less time. Fisher is a man who socializes with journalists and politicians (and comes from a family of politicians himself). They solve all sorts of crimes that turn out to have political implications and must therefore never be revealed to the general public, or the consequences would be terrible. Fisher employs his information to reveal the actual criminals of various crimes, from theft to murder, through eight short stories. Some murder stories are gruesome while others can draw you into the mystery. Short murder mysteries are told throughout the stories, and Mr. Fisher solves the crimes. But, how? How does Fisher solve these murder mysteries? Will his two friends help him out? To find out more about this man who knew too much, Readers should go through this interesting book!
The Little Demon
The Little Demon, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Little Novels of Italy
Little Novels of Italy, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Gabriele d’Annunzio and World Literature
Gabriele D'Annunzio was an internationally renowned artist and one of the most prominent public figures in Italy in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His novels and poetry stirred the enthusiasm of James Joyce and Henry James in the English-speaking world and his repute stretched far beyond - in France, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Japan and South America, D'Annunzio became a pivotal node in the broad networks of decadent exchange. This volume offers an overview of the global dynamics of D'Annunzio's work, from his engagement with multilingualism and translingual writing to the international circulation and reception of his production. Featuring chapters by international scholars, it re-evaluates D'Annunzio with a critical eye and a transnational scope and offers a global assessment of the place that Dannunzian decadence holds in the constitution of a conflicted movement - one that is profoundly cosmopolitan and yet also problematically nationalistic.
