Author : Gary Rosenshield
Publisher : University of Wisconsin Pres
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 25,77 MB
Release : 2013-07-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 029929353X
In this book, the author engages with the critical histories of two literary titans, illuminating how Dostoevsky reacted to, challenged, adapted, and ultimately transformed the work of his predecessor Pushkin. Focusing primarily on Dostoevsky's works through 1866 - including Poor Folk, The Double, Mr. Prokharchin, The Gambler, and Crime and Punishment - the author observes that the younger writer's way to literary greatness was not around Pushkin, but through him.
Author : Jessica Martin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 11,68 MB
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0593437446
“Perfect to read on the beach.” –The Boston Globe To go for it or not to go for it? That is the question when two former high school flames return to their Shakespeare-obsessed hometown for a summer of theater and unexpected romance, in a laugh-out-loud rom-com from debut author Jessica Martin. Literary agent and writer Miranda Barnes rolls into her hometown of Bard’s Rest with one goal in mind: to spend the summer finally finishing her YA novel, the next installment in her bestselling fantasy series. Yet Miranda’s mother, deep in the planning stages for the centennial of the town’s beloved annual Shakespeare festival, has other ideas. Before you can say “all’s fair in love and war,” Miranda is cornered into directing Twelfth Night—while simultaneously scrambling to finish her book, navigating a family health scare, and doing her best to avoid the guy who broke her heart on prom night. When it comes to Adam, the veterinarian with a talent for set design and an infuriating knack for winning over Miranda’s dog, the lady doth protest too much. As any Shakespeare lovers knows, the course of true love never did run smooth, and soon Miranda realizes she’ll have to decide whether to trust Adam with her heart again.
Author : Mark Huffman
Publisher : Brown Books Kids
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 35,80 MB
Release : 2021-09-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781612545318
Billan doesn't know what to do--he's a bard, but somehow, he's lost his ability to rhyme! He cannot recite and serenade without that most important skill! Billan must set out and find a solution to his problem, but who will be able to help?
Author : Kevin Long
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,88 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780814103821
Kevin Long and Mary T. Christel offer active drama approaches that position students to engage with a rich text through low-risk speaking and improvisation activities as a part of any ELA classroom. Shakespeare didn't write his plays for readers; he wrote individual "cue scripts" for actors who hadn't read the entire play but had to perform on the fly with almost no rehearsal. Those cue scripts have become the written form of his dramas, compiled originally in the First Folio of 1623. And the actors' cues for meaning, emotion, and emphasis are still embedded in Shakespeare's language, ripe for discovery by today's students. Shakespeare's plays rightly remain a staple of the ELA curriculum, but evolving standards and youth culture itself challenge teachers to put students--not a text--at the center of a reading experience in order to support diverse readers and learners. How can we do this? Experienced educators Kevin Long and Mary T. Christel introduce us to the Folio technique, which builds on active drama approaches that position students to engage with a rich text through low-risk speaking and improvisation activities. Without requiring students to become actors, the Folio technique helps them to discover the clues the Bard built into his works that allow actors to efficiently understand their characters' text, context, and subtext. Teachers can use excerpts from the First Folio along with a mass market paperback or digital edition of a play to help students get closer to Shakespeare's intentions; understand the language, action, and emotions of the characters; and perhaps even explore the challenges the Bard's modern editors face. The book offers suggestions for using parallel text, graphic, and abridged editions of Shakespeare's works, as well as activities using cue scripts and a variety of viewing experiences. A deep dive into the rich resources available for teaching Shakespeare's plays, Bring on the Bard is for every high school teacher--early career to veteran--looking for new, hands-on activities to draw students of all ability levels into the work and world of Shakespeare.
Author : Alexander Bard
Publisher : Stockholm Text
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 25,39 MB
Release : 2014-10-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9175471825
A book that dares to describe individualism as a religion and paint a reality that is primarily virtual, rather than physical. While the authors don’t mind challenging the reader’s view of the self and the world, their main intention is to induce passive receivers of the future to become more active participants. Engaging observations and perceptive interpretations of contemporary society.
Author : Richard F. Whalen
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 30,99 MB
Release : 1994-09-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
The main arguments for and against the theory that Edward de Vere, the seventeenth earl of Oxford, used William Shakespeare as a pseudonym.
Author : Jonathan Brooks Platt
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 16,7 MB
Release : 2016-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 0822981424
In 1937, the Soviet Union mounted a national celebration commemorating the centenary of poet Alexander Pushkin's death. Though already a beloved national literary figure, the scale and feverish pitch of the Pushkin festival was unprecedented. Greetings, Pushkin! presents the first in-depth study of this historic event and follows its manifestations in art, literature, popular culture, education, and politics, while also examining its philosophical underpinnings. Jonathan Brooks Platt looks deeply into the motivations behind the Soviet glorification of a long-dead poet—seemingly at odds with the October revolution's radical break with the past. He views the Pushkin celebration as a conjunction of two opposing approaches to time and modernity: monumentalism and eschatology. Monumentalism—in pointing to specific moments and individuals as the origin point for cultural narratives, and eschatology—which glorifies ruptures in the chain of art or thought, and the destruction of canons. In the midst of the Great Purge, the Pushkin jubilee was a critical element in the drive toward a nationalist discourse that attempted to unify and subsume the disparate elements of the Soviet Union, supporting the move to "socialism in one country".
Author : Patricia A. McKillip
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,93 MB
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1101445815
The latest "rich, resonant" (Publishers Weekly) fantasy from the World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Bell at Sealey Head. Eager to graduate from the school on the hill, Phelan Cle chose Bone Plain for his final paper because he thought it would be an easy topic. Immortalized by poets and debated by scholars, it was commonly accepted-even at a school steeped in bardic tradition-that Bone Plain, with its three trials, three terrors, and three treasures, was nothing more than a legend, a metaphor. But as his research leads him to the life of Nairn, the Wandering Bard, the Unforgiven, Phelan starts to wonder if there are any easy answers...
Author : M. H. Boroson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,34 MB
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1940456452
“The Girl with Ghost Eyes is a fun, fun read. Martial arts and Asian magic set in Old San Francisco make for a fresh take on urban fantasy, a wonderful story that kept me up late to finish.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs It’s the end of the nineteenth century in San Francisco’s Chinatown, and ghost hunters from the Maoshan traditions of Daoism keep malevolent spiritual forces at bay. Li-lin, the daughter of a renowned Daoshi exorcist, is a young widow burdened with yin eyes—the unique ability to see the spirit world. Her spiritual visions and the death of her husband bring shame to Li-lin and her father—and shame is not something this immigrant family can afford. When a sorcerer cripples her father, terrible plans are set in motion, and only Li-lin can stop them. To aid her are her martial arts and a peachwood sword, her burning paper talismans, and a wisecracking spirit in the form of a human eyeball tucked away in her pocket. Navigating the dangerous alleys and backrooms of a male-dominated Chinatown, Li-lin must confront evil spirits, gangsters, and soulstealers before the sorcerer’s ritual summons an ancient evil that could burn Chinatown to the ground. With a rich and inventive historical setting, nonstop martial arts action, authentic Chinese magic, and bizarre monsters from Asian folklore, The Girl with Ghost Eyes is also the poignant story of a young immigrant searching to find her place beside the long shadow of a demanding father and the stigma of widowhood. In a Chinatown caught between tradition and modernity, one woman may be the key to holding everything together. Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.
Author : Martín Arellano
Publisher : Martín Arellano
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 11,3 MB
Release :
Category : Computers
ISBN :
In today's digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. "Bard for Beginners" is an essential guide for anyone interested in understanding and making the most of Bard, Google's powerful AI tool. This book is an indispensable tool for both beginners in the AI world and those looking to expand their knowledge and skills. Throughout its detailed chapters, "Bard for Beginners" provides a comprehensive introduction to what Bard is, how it works, and the endless possibilities it offers. From creating a Google account to specific tips for customizing Bard, this book covers all the necessary aspects for any user, regardless of their previous level of experience, to effectively interact with this technology. With step-by-step instructions and clear examples, you'll learn to generate text, translate languages, write creative content, answer questions, and much more. Additionally, the book addresses crucial topics such as security, bias management, and the ethical use of Bard, preparing you to use this tool responsibly and effectively. If you're looking to dive into the world of AI with Bard, or simply want to improve your skills and knowledge about this fascinating technology, "Bard for Beginners" is the guide you need. Discover how Bard is changing the world and how you can be part of this technological revolution.
