Author : Theo Lawrence
Publisher : Random House
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 19,91 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Memory
ISBN : 0552567647
In a Manhattan where the streets are under water and outcasts called mystics have paranormal powers, Aria Rose is engaged to Thomas Foster and the powerful Rose and Foster families--long time enemies--are uniting politically; the only trouble is that Aria can not remember ever meeting Thomas, much less falling in love with him.
Author : Isabella van Elferen
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 22,55 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0810861364
Mystical Love in the German Baroque: Theology, Poetry, Music identifies the cultural and devotional conventions underlying expressions of mystical love in poetry and music of the German baroque. It sheds new light on the seemingly erotic overtones in settings of the Song of Songs and dialogues between Christ and the faithful soul in late 17th- and early 18th-century cantatas by Heinrich Sch tz, Dieterich Buxtehude, and Johann Sebastian Bach. While these compositions have been interpreted solely as a secularizing tendency within devotional music of the baroque period, Isabella van Elferen demonstrates that they need to be viewed instead as intensifications of the sacred. Based on a wide selection of previously unedited or translated 17th- and 18th-century sources, van Elferen describes the history and development of baroque poetic and musical love discourses, from Sch tz's early works through Buxtehude's cantatas and Bach's cantatas and Passions. This long and multilayered discursive history of these compositions considers the love poetry of Petrarch, European reception of petrarchan imagery and traditions, its effect on the madrigal in Germany, and the role of Catholic medieval mystics in baroque Lutheranism. Van Elferen shows that Bach's compositional technique, based on the emotional characteristics of text and music rather than on the depiction of single words, allows the musical expression of mystical love to correspond closely to contemporary literary and theological conceptions of this affect.
Author : Theo Lawrence
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 28,82 MB
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 037598643X
The second MYSTIC CITY novel . . . it's Romeo & Juliet in a dystopic Manhattan. A city in flames. A trust betrayed. A perfect love destroyed. Has Aria lost Hunter, her one true love? Ever since rebellion broke out in Mystic City, pitting the ruling elite against the magic-wielding mystics, Aria has barely seen her boyfriend. Not surprising, since Hunter is the leader of the mystic uprising, and he'll do whatever it takes to win freedom for his people—even if that means using Aria. But Aria is no one's pawn. She believes she can bring the two warring sides together, save the city, and win back the Hunter she fell in love with. Before she can play peacemaker, though, Aria will need to find the missing heart of a dead mystic. The heart gives untold powers to whoever possesses it, but finding it means seeking out a fierce enemy whose deepest desire is for Aria to be gone—forever. "Recommended for dystopian fans."--School Library Journal
Author : Priscilla Rogers
Publisher : Priscilla Rogers
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 11,25 MB
Release :
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Embark on an extraordinary journey into the realms of magic, wonder, and imagination with "Flash of Fantasy: 50 Magical Adventures." This enchanting collection of short stories will transport you to a world where the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary and the mundane becomes the stuff of legend. Within the pages of this book, you'll discover 50 captivating tales, each a unique portal to a realm of fantasy. From mystical forests where ancient trees whisper secrets to far-off galaxies where sorcery meets science, these stories span the full spectrum of the fantasy genre. Dive into the adventures of intrepid heroes, encounter mythical creatures, and explore landscapes teeming with enchantment. With stories that range from heartwarming and humorous to thrilling and thought-provoking, "Flash of Fantasy" offers something for every fantasy enthusiast. Whether you're a lifelong fan of the genre or new to the world of magic and wonder, these tales will spark your imagination and kindle your sense of adventure. With every page turned, you'll be transported to worlds where anything is possible, and where the only limit is the boundless creativity of the authors. "Flash of Fantasy" is the perfect companion for a quiet evening by the fire, a rainy day escape, or a journey into the unknown. These short stories are designed to be savored in small doses or devoured all at once—whichever you prefer. As you delve into each story, you'll experience the power of imagination, the allure of the unknown, and the wonder of the fantastic. Join us on this remarkable adventure, and let "Flash of Fantasy: 50 Magical Adventures" ignite your sense of wonder and rekindle your love for the extraordinary. It's a literary treasure trove where the next captivating tale is just a page away.
Author : Theo Lawrence
Publisher : Ember
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,57 MB
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0385741634
"As Mystic City finds itself in the middle of a rebellion--pitting the wealthy who live the Aeries against the mystics and poor who live in the Depths--Aria and Hunter's perfect love is tested"--
Author : Shamal Ghadshi
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 24,75 MB
Release : 2020-12-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1637453744
Little does Riya know the secret behind her eyes! Often bullied for being different. She imagined herself to be an ordinary witch. Unaware of her true potential she embarks on deadly quest to protect humanity from evil. Join her in The Girl with Mystic Eyes by Shamal Ghadshi!
Author : Theo Lawrence
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 33,80 MB
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0375986421
For fans of Matched, The Hunger Games, X-Men, and Blade Runner comes a tale of a magical city divided, a political rebellion ignited, and a love that was meant to last forever. Book One of the Mystic City Novels. Aria Rose, youngest scion of one of Mystic City's two ruling rival families, finds herself betrothed to Thomas Foster, the son of her parents' sworn enemies. The union of the two will end the generations-long political feud—and unite all those living in the Aeries, the privileged upper reaches of the city, against the banished mystics who dwell below in the Depths. But Aria doesn't remember falling in love with Thomas; in fact, she wakes one day with huge gaps in her memory. And she can't conceive why her parents would have agreed to unite with the Fosters in the first place. Only when Aria meets Hunter, a gorgeous rebel mystic from the Depths, does she start to have glimmers of recollection—and to understand that he holds the key to unlocking her past. The choices she makes can save or doom the city—including herself.
Author : Britney Parker
Publisher : Britney Parker
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 37,26 MB
Release : 2024-07-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
In a world where mystical marks dictate fates and secrets lie beneath the icy surface, Aria finds herself thrust into a sinister game of supernatural inheritance. After her twin sister's mysterious death, she discovers she's inherited not only her sister's mark but also a legacy of dark powers. With the enigmatic Damon and serene yet cryptic Sebastian by her side, Aria must navigate treacherous alliances and deadly curses to unravel the truth. As they uncover the secrets of their intertwined destinies, they confront the chilling reality that some family ties can be more dangerous than they seem. Welcome to a realm where every shimmering snowflake hides a deeper, colder truth.
Author : Robert G. Culp
Publisher : Steel House Publishing
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 10,20 MB
Release : 2021-03-28
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN :
After Nara died… …the Beast was freed. Will her friends survive his wrath? Julie lost her best friend, her mentor, and her body all in a day. Every time she looks in the mirror she sees Nara’s face, and the deadly magic it hides. Her sociopathic father is serving the Beast, capturing her boyfriend’s little brother to appease it. She and her friends must confront the sins of their families’ horrific legacies to prevent a deadly reckoning. Though, Julie wouldn’t have thought winning this war would prove to be nearly impossible. When the Beast revives his lover while searching for trinities of ancient magic, Julie and her friends must do whatever it takes to stop them. Or every realm in existence will be transformed into their hellish kingdom. Destiny, as well as love, can be a cruel journey. You’ll love this YA Urban Fantasy, because it has the perfect mix of magic, adventure, and romance to keep you turning the pages. Get it now.
Author : Julie-Françoise Tolliver
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 36,61 MB
Release : 2020-12-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0813944902
From the 1950s to the 1970s, the idea of independence inspired radical changes across the French-speaking world. In The Quebec Connection, Julie-Françoise Tolliver examines the links and parallels that writers from Quebec, the Caribbean, and Africa imagined to unite that world, illuminating the tropes they used to articulate solidarities across the race and class differences that marked their experience. Tolliver argues that the French tongue both enabled and delimited connections between these writers, restricting their potential with the language’s own imperial history. The literary map that emerges demonstrates the plurality of French-language literatures, going beyond the concept of a single, unitary francophone literature to appreciate the profuse range of imaginaries connected by solidary texts that hoped for transformative independence. Importantly, the book expands the "francophone" framework by connecting African and Caribbean literatures to Québécois literature, attending to their interactions while recognizing their particularities. The Quebec Connection’s analysis of transnational francophone solidarities radically alters the field of francophone studies by redressing the racial logic that isolates the northern province from what has come to be called the postcolonial world.
