Author: E. C. REVONSPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Sayings of Sages: or, selections from distinguished preachers, poets, philosophers, and other authors, ancient and modern. ... Compiled by E. C. Revons. With an introduction by E. Thomson
Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan
Author: Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan
Author: Asiatic Society of JapanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 762
Book Description
List of transactions, v. 1-41 in v. 41.
The Lost Matriarch
Author: Jerry RabowPublisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0827612079
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
"Published by the University of Nebraska Press as a Jewish Publication Society book."
Thomas Pynchon in Context
Author: Inger H. DalsgaardPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108752705
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 782
Book Description
Thomas Pynchon in Context guides students, scholars and other readers through the global scope and prolific imagination of Pynchon's challenging, canonical work, providing the most up-to-date and authoritative scholarly analyses of his writing. This book is divided into three parts. The first, 'Times and Places', sets out the history and geographical contexts both for the setting of Pynchon's novels and his own life. The second, 'Culture, Politics and Society', examines twenty important and recurring themes which most clearly define Pynchon's writing - ranging from ideas in philosophy and the sciences to humor and pop culture. The final part, 'Approaches and Readings', outlines and assesses ways to read and understand Pynchon. Consisting of Forty-four essays written by some of the world's leading scholars, this volume outlines the most important contexts for understanding Pynchon's writing and helps readers interpret and reference his literary work.
The Dramatick Works
Author: Nathanael LeeGenesis 34 to 50
Author: John F. MacArthurPublisher: HarperChristian Resources
ISBN: 071803483X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Nearly half of the book of Genesis is devoted to the lives of Jacob and his twelve sons, who were important figures in the history of Israel and in God's plan for redemption. The account of their lives takes the term "dysfunctional family" to a new level, but God used this flawed clan as a beautiful canvas to portray His providence, judgment, and mercy. In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Jacob's first encounter with Rachel, continuing through their son Joseph's captivity as an Egyptian slave, and concluding with the dramatic rescue of Jacob's family. This study includes close-up examinations of Dinah (Jacob's daughter), Judah, Tamar, and Pharaoh's chief butler, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "The Sovereignty of God" and "Finishing in Faith." —ABOUT THE SERIES— The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates: Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text. Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context. Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life. Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.
Tragedy in the Age of Oprah
Author: Louis FantasiaPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0810885085
Category : Classical drama
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
In an era of Twitter and televised therapy, it may seem that classic theatre has little place in contemporary society. Accustomed to the indulgences of a celebrity-driven culture, how can modern audiences understand and interpret classic works of drama? In Tragedy in the Age of Oprah: Essays on Five Great Plays, Louis Fantasia provides a provocative examination of the relationship between popular culture and classical tragedy. Making a persuasive argument for the lessons tragedy has to offer today's audiences, Fantasia examines five enduring works of theatre: Euripides' Medea, William Shakespeare's King Lear, Jean Racine's Ph dre, Friedrich Schiller's Mary Stuart, and Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night. Fantasia discusses in detail each of these plays, framing them in a contemporary context that explores the suffering, responsibility, and identity that tragedy advocates. Each play is presented as an engaging, powerful encounter for the reader, recreating as closely as possible the impact of a great performance. A unique look at the role classical theatre can and should play in contemporary society, these essays reveal the lessons great plays have to teach us about ourselves. Directed toward theatre professionals and students, Tragedy in the Age of Oprah will also resonate with anyone interested in theatre, literature, and cultural studies.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders, Etc
Author: John Mackay WilsonThe Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare's Tragedies
Author: Janette DillonPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139462431
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Macbeth clutches an imaginary dagger; Hamlet holds up Yorick's skull; Lear enters with Cordelia in his arms. Do these memorable and iconic moments have anything to tell us about the definition of Shakespearean tragedy? Is it in fact helpful to talk about 'Shakespearean tragedy' as a concept, or are there only Shakespearean tragedies? What kind of figure is the tragic hero? Is there always such a figure? What makes some plays more tragic than others? Beginning with a discussion of tragedy before Shakespeare and considering Shakespeare's tragedies chronologically one by one, this 2007 book seeks to investigate such questions in a way that highlights both the distinctiveness and shared concerns of each play within the broad trajectory of Shakespeare's developing exploration of tragic form.