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Book Allegories of Dissent

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sharon G. Feldman
  • Publisher : Bucknell University Press
  • Release : 1998
  • ISBN : 9780838753774
  • Pages : 314 pages

Download or read book Allegories of Dissent written by Sharon G. Feldman and published by Bucknell University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allegories of Dissent, the first book devoted to the literature of Agustin Gomez-Arcos, is a case study of the relationship between art and oppression. It positions his theater in relation to the historical trajectories of twentieth-century Spanish and European drama, and in so doing, traces the allegorical strategies and thematic transformations that emerge in his work during the course of his radical move from censored artist to bilingual exile. Gomez-Arcos's threefold experience with censorship, exile, and bilingualism has left a lasting imprint on his literary production. As he embarks on an artistic journey from censored playwright living in dictatorial Spain to bilingual exile writer residing in democratic France, his gradual employment of the French language comes to allegorize his quest for freedom of expression.

Book American Exceptionalisms

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sylvia Söderlind
  • Publisher : State University of New York Press
  • Release : 2011-12-16
  • ISBN : 1438435762
  • Pages : 283 pages

Download or read book American Exceptionalisms written by Sylvia Söderlind and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An incisive and wide ranging look at a powerful force and myth in American culture and history, American Exceptionalisms reveals the centuries-old persistence of the notion that the United States is an exceptional nation, in being both an example to the world and exempt from the rules of international law. Scholars from North America and Europe trace versions of the rhetoric of exceptionalism through a multitude of historical, cultural, and political phenomena, from John Winthrop's vision of the "cittie on a hill" and the Salem witch trials in the seventeenth century to The Blair Witch Project and Oprah Winfrey's "Child Predator Watch List" in the twenty-first century. The first set of essays focus on constitutive historical moments in the development of the myth, rom early exploration narratives through political debates in the early republic to twentieth-century immigration debates. The latter essays address the role of exceptionalism in the "war on terror" and such cornerstones of modern popular culture such as the horror stories of H.P. Lovecraft, the songs of Steve Earle, and the Oprah Winfrey show. Sylvia Söderlind is Associate Professor of English Language and Literature at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. She is the author of Margin/Alias: Language and Colonization in Canadian and Québécois Fiction (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1991) and articles on American, Canadian and Québécois fiction, "ghostmodernism" and translation, and the politics of metaphor published in, among others, Canadian Review of Comparative Literature, Ariel, Essays in Canadian Writing, Voix et images, RS/SI, New Feminism Review (Japan), ARTES (Sweden). James Taylor Carson is Professor of History and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. His scholarship focuses on the ethnohistory of native peoples in the American South, and he has published two books on the subject, Searching for the Bright Path: The Mississippi Choctaws from Prehistory to Removal (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1999) and Making an Atlantic World: Circles, Paths, and Stories from the Colonial South (Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press, 2007).

Book Undomesticated Dissent

Download or read book Undomesticated Dissent written by Curtis W. Freeman and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book seeks to tell the story of religious dissent as a polemical and dialectical argument from the seventeenth century to the present, from Bunhill Fields to Plymouth Rock. Its narrative displays the ongoing contestation about the proper mode of dissent from evangelical to political to radical, and more importantly it places Bunyan, Defoe, and Blake and their writings within this extended argument"--Preface.

Book Christ s Three Days in Hell and Case of the Missing Messiah

Download or read book Christ s Three Days in Hell and Case of the Missing Messiah written by Alvin Boyd Kuhn and published by Health Research Books. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian theology from the start found itself impaled on its affirmation of the Biblical declaration that there is no other way to salvation than through the historical Jesus and him crucified. it was on this thesis logically confronted with the obligat.

Book Literature and Dissent in Milton s England

Download or read book Literature and Dissent in Milton s England written by Sharon Achinstein and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-03-20 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents

Book The Art of Czech Animation

Download or read book The Art of Czech Animation written by Adam Whybray and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations Acknowledgements -- Prologue -- Introduction -- 1. 'It's the simple things': Animated allegories against Nazi and Soviet oppression -- 2. Jan Vankmajer and the network of things -- 3. Jirí Barta and the rhythmic difficulties of living in, or with, time and space -- 4. Animators reconstructing Prague and Czech identity after the Velvet Revolution -- Epilogue -- Bibliography -- Filmography -- Notes.

Book Early Romanticism and Religious Dissent

Download or read book Early Romanticism and Religious Dissent written by Daniel E. White and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-01-25 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religious diversity and ferment characterize the period that gave rise to Romanticism in England. It is generally known that many individuals who contributed to the new literatures of the late eighteenth century came from Dissenting backgrounds, but we nonetheless often underestimate the full significance of nonconformist beliefs and practices during this period. Daniel White provides a clear and useful introduction to Dissenting communities, focusing on Anna Barbauld and her familial network of heterodox 'liberal' Dissenters whose religious, literary, educational, political, and economic activities shaped the public culture of early Romanticism in England. He goes on to analyze the roles of nonconformity within the lives and writings of William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey, offering a Dissenting genealogy of the Romantic movement.

Book Allegory and Enchantment

Download or read book Allegory and Enchantment written by Jason Crawford and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jason Crawford explores the emergence of modernity by investigating the early modern poetics of allegorical narrative. He focuses on four major allegorical narratives produced in the period: William Langland's Piers Plowman, John Skelton's The Bowge of Courte, Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene, and John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress.

Book Memory  Allegory  and Testimony in South American Theater

Download or read book Memory Allegory and Testimony in South American Theater written by Ana Elena Puga and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-05-05 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this timely study, Puga compares contemporary Southern Cone playwrights and their aesthetic strategies for subverting ideologies of dictatorship; in the process, she traces the shaping of a resistant identity in memory, its direct expression in testimony, and its indirect elaboration in two different kinds of allegory.

Book Berlin Wall  East Vs West Germany

Download or read book Berlin Wall East Vs West Germany written by A.J. Kingston and published by A.J. Kingston. This book was released on 2023 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to immerse yourself in one of the most captivating and transformative periods of history? Step back in time and witness the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, an iconic symbol of division and defiance. Introducing the "Berlin Wall: East vs West Germany" book bundle, a comprehensive collection that takes you on a journey through the intricate layers of this monumental structure. Book 1 - Echoes Of Division: Exploring The Human Stories Of The Berlin Wall Delve into the personal narratives, heart-wrenching separations, and the unwavering spirit of those impacted by the Berlin Wall. Through intimate accounts and compelling stories, experience the triumphs, tragedies, and enduring hope that emerged from a divided nation. Book 2 - Beyond Concrete Walls: The Economic Impact Of The Berlin Wall On East And West Germany Uncover the economic repercussions that echoed across East and West Germany. Dive deep into the stark disparities in living standards, employment opportunities, and economic development that emerged as a result of the Wall. Gain valuable insights into the lasting effects on both sides of the divide and the subsequent challenges faced during reunification. Book 3 - Unveiling The Hidden Secrets: Espionage And Intrigue Along The Berlin Wall Unlock the hidden world of espionage and the cloak-and-dagger operations that unfolded along the Berlin Wall. Unveil the gripping tales of spies, intelligence agencies, and covert operations, and discover how the Wall became a battleground for secrets, power, and international intrigue. Book 4 - Art As Resistance: Graffiti And Political Expression On The Berlin Wall Witness the power of artistic expression and its defiance against the oppressive regime. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of graffiti and political art that adorned the Berlin Wall. Experience the visual manifestations of protest, unity, and hope, as artists turned the Wall into a canvas of resilience and resistance. Individually, each book offers a unique perspective on the Berlin Wall, but together, they form an all-encompassing narrative that will transport you back in time. Unearth the stories of ordinary individuals caught in extraordinary circumstances, analyze the economic impact of a divided nation, delve into the hidden world of spies and espionage, and witness the transformative power of art in the face of oppression. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of human stories, or someone seeking profound insights into the forces that shaped our world, this book bundle is a must-have addition to your collection. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the complexities, triumphs, and lessons of the Berlin Wall. Don't miss your chance to own this captivating book bundle. Order the "Berlin Wall: East vs West Germany" collection today and embark on an unforgettable journey through history. Experience the echoes of division, the resounding impact on economies, the clandestine world of espionage, and the enduring power of art as resistance.

Book Seditious Allegories

Download or read book Seditious Allegories written by Michael Scrivener and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The multifaceted career of John Thelwall (1764-1834)—poet, novelist, playwright, journalist, politician, scientist—is the lens through which we are offered here a new look at the phenomenon of British Jacobinism, long distorted by the critical view of it as intellectually weak bequeathed to us by Coleridge and Wordsworth, once Jacobins themselves. This book, the first on Thelwall in almost one hundred years, combines literary analysis and historical description to show how this innovative political activist remained true to his radicalism while adapting his methods in the face of the anti-Jacobin reaction that Paine's The Rights of Man helped set off. The three parts of the book set Thelwall's achievements and challenges in the political and literary context of his times. Part One, "Jacobin(s) Writing," focuses on the most essential aspects, ideologically and formally, of the insurgent writing of the 1790s to which Thelwall contributed. Part Two, "The Voice of the People," treats both Thelwall's radical oratory and journalism, as well as his writings and activities as a natural scientist and rhetorician, a professor and technician of "elocution." Part Three, "Jacobin Allegory," expounds on Thelwall's characteristic strategy of indirect expression through synecdoche and allegory, which he used in his later career after repression forced him out of politics. Through Thelwall's life Michael Scrivener succeeds in revealing how British Jacobinism reshaped the public sphere, initiating numerous literary experiments with oratory, pamphlets, periodicals, popularizations, and songs in the spaces opened up by political associations, lectures, meetings, and trials. Jacobinism thus altered the very institutions of reading and writing by expanding literacy, restructuring the popular arena for reading, and generating a body of diverse texts that were "seditious allegories."

Book Voicing Dissent in Seventeenth Century Spain

Download or read book Voicing Dissent in Seventeenth Century Spain written by Patricia Manning and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book combines archival and rare book research with a case study of the fiction of Baltasar Gracián to investigate the degree to which the Spanish elite circumvented Inquisitorial and state publication controls in early modern Spain.

Book Reinventing Allegory

Download or read book Reinventing Allegory written by Theresa M. Kelley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-07-24 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1997, Reinventing Allegory asks how and why allegory has survived as a literary mode from the late Renaissance to the postmodern present. Three chapters on Romanticism, including one on the painter J. M. W. Turner, present this era as the pivotal moment in allegory's modern survival. Other chapters describe larger historical and philosophical contexts, including classical rhetoric and Spenser, Milton and seventeenth-century rhetoric, Neoclassical distrust of allegory, and recent theory and metafiction. By using a series of key historical moments to define the special character of modern allegory, this study offers an important framework for assessing allegory's role in contemporary literary culture.

Book Allegories of America

    Book Details:
  • Author : Frederick M. Dolan
  • Publisher : Cornell University Press
  • Release : 2018-03-15
  • ISBN : 1501726234
  • Pages : 246 pages

Download or read book Allegories of America written by Frederick M. Dolan and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allegories of America offers a bold idea of what, in terms of political theory, it means to be American. Beginning with the question What do we want from a theory of politics? Dolan explores the metaphysics of American-ness and stops along the way to reflect on John Winthrop, the Constitution, 1950s behavioralist social science, James Merrill, and William Burroughs. The pressing problem, in Dolan's view, is how to find a vocabulary for politics in the absence of European metaphysics. American political thinkers, he suggests, might respond by approaching their own theories as allegories. The postmodern dilemma of the loss of traditional absolutes would thus assume the status of a national mythology—America's perennial identity crisis in the absence of a tradition establishing the legitimacy of its founding. After examining the mid-Atlantic sermons of John Winthrop, the spiritual founding father, Dolan reflects on the authority of the Constitution and the Federalist. He then takes on questions of representation in Cold War ideology, focusing on the language of David Easton and other liberal political "behaviorists," as well as on cold War cinema and the coverage of international affairs by American journalists. Additional discussions are inspired by Hannah Arendt's recasting of political theory in a narrative framework. here Dolan considers two starkly contrasting postwar literary figures—William S. Burroughs and James Merrill—both of whom have a troubled relationship to politics but nonetheless register an urgent need to articulate its dangers and opportunities. Alongside Merrill's unraveling of the distinction between the serious and the fictive, Dolan assesses the attempt in Arendt's On Revolution to reclaim fictional devices for political reflection.

Book The Age of the Crisis of Man

Download or read book The Age of the Crisis of Man written by Mark Greif and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: the "crisis of man" as obscurity and re-enlightenment -- Currents through the War -- The end of the War and after -- Transmission -- Criticism and the literary crisis of man -- Studies in fiction -- Saul Bellow and Ralph Ellison: man and history, the questions -- Ralph Ellison and Saul Bellow: history and man, the answers -- Flannery O'Connor and faith -- Thomas Pynchon and technology -- Transmutation -- The Sixties as big bang -- Universal philosophy and antihumanist theory -- Conclusion: moral history and the twentieth century.

Book Allegory and Sexual Ethics in the High Middle Ages

Download or read book Allegory and Sexual Ethics in the High Middle Ages written by N. Guynn and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-03-05 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guynn offers an innovative new approach to the ethical, cultural, and ideological analysis of medieval allegory. Working between poststructuralism and historical materialism, he considers both the playfulness of allegory and its disciplinary force.