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Book Carnivorous Boy Carnivorous Bird

Download or read book Carnivorous Boy Carnivorous Bird written by Marcin Baran and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bilingual collection of 24 Polish poets born between 1958-1969

Book Przek  adaniec  2  2010  vol 24   English Version

Download or read book Przek adaniec 2 2010 vol 24 English Version written by and published by Wydawnictwo UJ. This book was released on with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Into the Heart of European Poetry

Download or read book Into the Heart of European Poetry written by John Taylor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Taylor's brilliant new book examines the work of many of the major poets who have deeply marked modern and contemporary European literature. Venturing far and wide from the France in which he has lived since the late 1970s, the polyglot writer-critic not only delves into the more widely translated literatures of Italy, Greece, Germany, and Austria, but also discovers impressive and overlooked work in Slovenia, Bosnia, Hungary, Finland, Norway, and the Netherlands in this book that ranges over nearly all of Europe, including Russia.While providing this stimulating and far-ranging critical panorama, Taylor brings to light key themes of European writing: the depth of everyday life, the quest of the thing-in-itself, metaphysical aspiration and anxiety, the dialectics of negativity and affirmation, subjectivity and self-effacement, and uprootedness as a category that is as ontological as it is geographical, historical, political, or cultural. The book pays careful attention to the intersection of writing and history (or politics), as several poets featured here have faced the Second World War, the Holocaust, Communism, the fall of Communism, or the war in the former Yugoslavia.Taylor gives the work of renowned, upcoming, and still little-known poets a thorough look, all the while scrutinizing recent translations of their verse. He highlights several poets who are also masters of the prose poem. He includes a few novelists who have fashioned a particularly original kind of poetic prose, that stylistic category that has proved so difficult for critics to define. Into the Heart of European Poetry should be of immediate interest to any reader curious about the aesthetic and philosophical ideas underlying major trends of contemporary European writing. In a day and age when much too little is translated and thus known about foreign literature, and when Europeans themselves are pondering the common denominators of their own culture, this book is a

Book Ars Interpres  An International Journal of Poetry  Translation and Art  No  4   5

Download or read book Ars Interpres An International Journal of Poetry Translation and Art No 4 5 written by Alexander Deriev and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Being Poland

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tamara Trojanowska
  • Publisher : University of Toronto Press
  • Release : 2018-01-01
  • ISBN : 1442650184
  • Pages : 853 pages

Download or read book Being Poland written by Tamara Trojanowska and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 853 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being Poland offers a unique analysis of the cultural developments that took place in Poland after World War One, a period marked by Poland's return to independence. Conceived to address the lack of critical scholarship on Poland's cultural restoration, Being Poland illuminates the continuities, paradoxes, and contradictions of Poland's modern and contemporary cultural practices, and challenges the narrative typically prescribed to Polish literature and film. Reflecting the radical changes, rifts, and restorations that swept through Poland in this period, Polish literature and film reveal a multitude of perspectives. Addressing romantic perceptions of the Polish immigrant, the politics of post-war cinema, poetry, and mass media, Being Poland is a comprehensive reference work written with the intention of exposing an international audience to the explosion of Polish literature and film that emerged in the twentieth century.

Book A Dictatorship of Relativism

Download or read book A Dictatorship of Relativism written by Jeffrey M. Perl and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last homily he gave before becoming Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger described modern life as ruled by a "dictatorship of relativism which does not recognize anything as definitive and whose ultimate goal consists solely" of satisfying "the desires of one's own ego." An eminent scholar familiar with the centuries-old debates over relativism, Ratzinger chose to oversimplify or even caricature a philosophical approach of great sophistication and antiquity. His homily depicts the relativist as someone blown about "by every wind of doctrine," whereas the relativist sticks firmly to one argument--that human knowledge is not absolute. Gathering prominent intellectuals from disciplines most relevant to the controversy--ethics, theology, political theory, anthropology, psychology, cultural studies, epistemology, philosophy of science, and classics--this special double issue of Common Knowledge contests Ratzinger's denunciation of relativism. One essay relates the arguments of Ratzinger to those of two other German scholars--the conservative political theorist Ernst Wolfgang Böckenförde and the liberal philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas--since all three men assume that social order depends on the existence of doctrinal authority (divine or otherwise). The contributors here argue for an intellectual and social life free of the desire for an "infantilizing" authority. One proposes that the Christian god is a relativist who prefers limitation and ambiguity; another, initially in agreement with Ratzinger about the danger relativism poses to faith and morals, then argues that this danger is what makes relativism valuable. The issue closes with the first English translation of an extract from a book on Catholic-Jewish relations by Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, one of the Catholic Church's most progressive figures. Contributors. David Bloor, Daniel Boyarin, Mary Baine Campbell, Lorraine Daston, Arnold I. Davidson, John Forrester, Kenneth J. Gergen, Simon Goldhill, Jeffrey F. Hamburger, Julia Kristeva, Carlo Maria Cardinal Martini, Christopher Norris, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Richard Shusterman, Barbara Herrnstein Smith, Jeffrey Stout, Gianni Vattimo

Book Underground Modernity

Download or read book Underground Modernity written by Alfrun Kliems and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The literary scholar Alfrun Kliems explores the aesthetic strategies of Eastern European underground literature, art, film and music in the decades before and after the fall of communism, ranging from the ‘father’ of Prague Underground, Egon Bondy, to the neo-Dada Club of Polish Losers in Berlin. The works she considers are "underground" in the sense that they were produced illegally, or were received as subversive after the regimes had fallen. Her study challenges common notions of ‘underground’ as an umbrella term for nonconformism. Rather, it depicts it as a sociopoetic reflection of modernity, intimately linked to urban settings, with tropes and aesthetic procedures related to Surrealism, Dadaism, Expressionism, and, above all, pop and counterculture. The author discusses these commonalities and distinctions in Czech, Polish, Slovak, Ukrainian, Russian, and German authors, musicians, and filmmakers. She identifies intertextual relations across languages and generations, and situates her findings in a transatlantic context (including the Beat Generation, Susan Sontag, Neil Young) and the historical framework of Romanticism and modernity (including Baudelaire and Brecht). Despite this wide brief, the book never loses sight of its core message: Underground is no arbitrary expression of discontent, but rather the result of a fundamental conflict at the socio-philosophical roots of modernity.

Book Placing Poetry

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ian Davidson
  • Publisher : Rodopi
  • Release : 2013
  • ISBN : 9401208859
  • Pages : 323 pages

Download or read book Placing Poetry written by Ian Davidson and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 2013 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essays in this volume present a thorough re-evaluation of the idea of place for the twenty-first century, linking across theoretical interests in space and spatialisation and in motion and mobility. ‘Placing’ becomes an active process that happens in different parts of the world, and there is work here from the countries of the United Kingdom, from Ireland, the USA, Australia and mainland Europe. Placing also happens in different contexts, in the Production of visual images, in translation, in performance and in poetry that is both ‘there’ and ‘here’. The range of poets under consideration matches the breadth of the range of the Contributors. International in scope, and drawn from a variety of practices and processes, their combination in a single volume leads to unusual connections and new readings of their work.

Book The Boy s Own Magazine

Download or read book The Boy s Own Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Polish Literature in Transformation

Download or read book Polish Literature in Transformation written by Ursula Phillips and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2013 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume emerged from the conference "Polish Literature Since 1989" held at the University College London School of Slavonic and East European Studies. It shows how the profound political and economic transformation that has taken place in Poland since the end of communism in 1989 has affected literary culture and literary scholarship, such as: changing conceptions of Polish nationhood and identity * the impact of European integration (since 2004) * the effects of migration * revised conceptions of the foreign or the marginal, and new understandings of what is understood by emigre or emigrant literature * sensitivity to issues of gender and sexual identity, as well as the impact of feminism and queer studies * the huge impact of revived interest in the Jewish heritage, in Holocaust memory, and in Polish-Jewish relations. (Series: Polonistik im Kontext - Vol. 2)

Book Translation Review

Download or read book Translation Review written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Weathercock  Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias

Download or read book The Weathercock Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias written by George Manville Fenn and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Weathercock: Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias' by George Manville Fenn, readers are taken on a thrilling journey following the escapades of a young boy named Tom Bannister. Set in the late 19th century, the book combines elements of adventure, morality, and coming-of-age themes. Fenn's writing style is descriptive and engaging, immersing readers in Tom's world as he navigates through various challenges and moral dilemmas. The narrative is rich in detail, providing a vivid picture of the characters and settings. This book is a classic example of children's literature from the Victorian era, offering insights into the moral values and societal norms of the time. Fenn's storytelling captivates readers and keeps them eagerly turning the pages to discover what fate has in store for Tom. George Manville Fenn, a prolific Victorian author known for his adventure stories for young readers, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations to create 'The Weathercock.' Fenn's background as a schoolteacher and naturalist influenced his portrayal of Tom's character and the themes explored in the book. His works often explore themes of courage, friendship, and personal growth, making them resonate with readers of all ages. I highly recommend 'The Weathercock: Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias' to readers who enjoy classic adventure tales with moral lessons. Fenn's masterful storytelling and compelling characters make this book a timeless gem that continues to capture the hearts of readers today.

Book Carnivores

    Book Details:
  • Author : Aaron Reynolds
  • Publisher : Chronicle Books
  • Release : 2013-08-20
  • ISBN : 1452134286
  • Pages : 39 pages

Download or read book Carnivores written by Aaron Reynolds and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lion is king of the jungle! The great white shark is sovereign of the seas! The timber wolf is emperor of the forests! But . . . it's lonely at the top of the food chain. It's difficult to fit in when plant eaters can be so cruel—just because you ate a relative of theirs that one time! What's a carnivore to do? Aaron Reynolds's roaringly funny text is perfectly paired with Dan Santat's mouthwatering illustrations, creating a toothsome book that's sure to stand out from the herd. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.

Book The Boy s friend  a monthly journal

Download or read book The Boy s friend a monthly journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Boy s Own Annual

Download or read book The Boy s Own Annual written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Salt Monody

    Book Details:
  • Author : Marzanna Bogumiła Kielar
  • Publisher : New Polish Writing
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 132 pages

Download or read book Salt Monody written by Marzanna Bogumiła Kielar and published by New Polish Writing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metaphysical work from Polish poet featured in Zephyr anthology Carnivorous Boy Carnivorous Bird.