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Book Library of Congress Subject Headings

Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 1480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Library of Congress Subject Headings

Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 1512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Dr  Faustus

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  • Author : Christopher Marlowe
  • Publisher : Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media
  • Release : 2024-01-16
  • ISBN : 1722524804
  • Pages : 80 pages

Download or read book Dr Faustus written by Christopher Marlowe and published by Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Faustus is a great Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlow originally published in 1600. The story is based on an earlier anonymous classic German legend involving worldly ambition, black magic and surrender to the devil. It remains one of the most famous plays of the English Renaissance. Dr. John Faustus, a brilliant, well-respected German doctor grows dissatisfied with the limits of human knowledge - logic, medicine, law, and religion, and decides that he has learned all that can be learned by conventional means. What is left for him, he thinks, but magic. His friends instruct him in the black arts, and he begins his new career as a magician by summoning up Mephastophilis, a devil. Despite Mephastophilis’s warnings about the horrors of hell, Faustus tells the devil to return to his master, Lucifer, with an offer of Faustus’s soul in exchange for twenty-four years of service from Mephastophilis. On the final night before the expiration of the twenty-four years, Faustus is overcome by fear and remorse. He begs for mercy, but it is too late. At midnight, a host of devils appears and carries his soul off to hell. Marlowe’s dramatic interpretation of the Faust legend is a theatrical masterpiece. With immense poetic skill, and psychological insight that greatly influenced the works of William Shakespeare and other dramatists, Dr. Faustus combines soaring poetry, psychological depth, and grand stage spectacle. Marlowe created powerful scenes that invest the work with tragic dignity, among them the doomed man’s calling upon Christ to save him and his ultimate rejection of salvation for the embrace of Helen of Troy.

Book Basic Library Skills  5th ed

Download or read book Basic Library Skills 5th ed written by Carolyn Wolf and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-03-22 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brand new edition of Wolf's acclaimed work provides a self-contained, short course in essential library skills for patrons of college, high school and public libraries. The intent is to provide a quick and easy way to learn to do library research. The exercises contained herein give students hands-on experience by applying rules stated in the text to situations that approach real "research problems." Subjects addressed include a brief tour of the library; card catalogs and cataloging systems; filing rules; online public access catalogs; subject searching; bibliographies; book reviews and parts of a book; dictionaries; encyclopedias; handbooks; atlases; gazetteers; periodicals; newspapers; online database searching and reference sources; literature and criticism; e-books; government information and government documents; biographies; business, career and consumer information; non-print materials and special services; online computer use in libraries and schools; and hints for writing term papers. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Book The Persistence of Evil

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  • Author : Fintan Lyons O.S.B.
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Release : 2023-08-24
  • ISBN : 0567710149
  • Pages : 379 pages

Download or read book The Persistence of Evil written by Fintan Lyons O.S.B. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-24 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recording the history of the belief in the existence of Satan, this book draws from the Bible, the poetry of Dante and Milton, the legend of Faust, and from modern novels and plays such as the works of Mark Twain and G.B. Shaw, and the spiritual writing of C. S. Lewis. Fintan Lyons O.S.B. chronicles the decline of that belief through the centuries as well as the attempts to treat the problem of evil philosophically, using the insights of thinkers such as Karl Barth. At the heart of this book is the attempt to synthesise or reconcile traditional belief with contemporary concern or even alarm regarding evil in the world. Lyons argues that evidence for the persistence of evil has been striking in modern times in wars and atrocities, while phenomena such as Satanic Cults and possible or real diabolical possession have continued to increase. The Catholic Church reacted to this situation in 1998 with a revision of the 1614 Rite of Exorcism, analysed in this book from both theological and psychological standpoints. By arguing that the transition from belief in Satan to personification of evil in historical regimes and characters brings contemporary culture into sharp focus, this book chronicles the history of humanity's attempt to understand the disturbing and mysterious reality of evil.

Book Wooster Alumni Bulletin

Download or read book Wooster Alumni Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Faust Legend

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  • Author : Sara Munson Deats
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2019-09-19
  • ISBN : 110847585X
  • Pages : 277 pages

Download or read book The Faust Legend written by Sara Munson Deats and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the influence of the Faust legend on drama and film from the sixteenth century to the contemporary era.

Book 7 Authors Who Change The World

Download or read book 7 Authors Who Change The World written by Kalyani Mookherji and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative journey through history with Kalyani Mookherji's groundbreaking book, "7 Authors who Changed the World." Prepare to be inspired as Mookherji illuminates the lives and works of seven remarkable individuals whose words have shaped the course of human civilization. From ancient philosophers to modern-day visionaries, these authors have left an indelible mark on the world, challenging conventional wisdom and igniting revolutions of thought. Join Mookherji as she delves into the revolutionary ideas of figures such as Plato, Shakespeare, and Virginia Woolf, exploring the profound impact of their writings on society and culture. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, she reveals the ways in which these authors challenged the status quo and sparked movements for social change. As you journey through the pages of "7 Authors who Changed the World," you'll discover the themes of courage, creativity, and resilience that unite these diverse voices. Mookherji's engaging storytelling and deep understanding of her subjects bring their stories to life, offering readers a rich tapestry of inspiration and insight. From the birth of democracy in ancient Greece to the feminist movements of the 20th century, Mookherji traces the ripple effects of these authors' ideas through history, demonstrating their enduring relevance in today's world. Whether you're a literature enthusiast or simply curious about the power of words to effect change, this book is sure to captivate and enlighten. With its compelling narrative and thought-provoking analysis, "7 Authors who Changed the World" is a must-read for anyone passionate about the intersection of literature, history, and social progress. Mookherji's deep respect for her subjects and her ability to make their stories accessible to readers of all backgrounds make this book a valuable addition to any library. Don't miss your chance to explore the lives and legacies of seven extraordinary authors who changed the world. Order your copy of Kalyani Mookherji's insightful book today and discover the timeless power of literature to shape our lives and our world.

Book Studies in History  Legend and Literature

Download or read book Studies in History Legend and Literature written by Henry Schütz Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Some Treatments of the Faust Legend by Goethe s Contemporaries

Download or read book Some Treatments of the Faust Legend by Goethe s Contemporaries written by Alma Daniels and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Faust Legend and Goethe s  Faust

Download or read book The Faust Legend and Goethe s Faust written by Henry Bernard Cotterill and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Kovels  Illustrated Price Guide to Royal Doulton

Download or read book The Kovels Illustrated Price Guide to Royal Doulton written by Ralph M. Kovel and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1980 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Satanism Today

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  • Author : James R. Lewis
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • Release : 2001-12-07
  • ISBN : 1576077594
  • Pages : 388 pages

Download or read book Satanism Today written by James R. Lewis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-12-07 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative reference work presents a full image of the Prince of Darkness as he appears throughout traditional theology, mythology, art and literature, and popular culture. This nonsensationalist encyclopedia examines contemporary images of the devil and sorts out the many different forms these images take. Although much of the myths relating to Satan derive directly or indirectly from the Christian tradition, the key sources of diabolical images today are horror movies, heavy metal music, and conservative Christian literature. This encyclopedia gives a brief overview depicting the history and transformation of the meaning of the Prince of Darkness, and 300 entries cover subjects like the angel of death, backward masking (messages revealed when songs are played backward), neopagan witchcraft, UFOs, and The Satanic Bible. Extensive appendixes include the l992 FBI study of satanic ritual abuse, the most influential document ever written on the subject, as well as sample satanic scriptures and a satanic wedding ceremony. Satanism Today also includes a chronology, bibliographies, and references.

Book A Woman s Version of the Faust Legend

Download or read book A Woman s Version of the Faust Legend written by George Sand and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Sand's The Seven Strings of the Lyre is a philosophical play written in poetic prose and never intended for perfomance on stage. Completed in 1838 during the early stages of Sand's romantic involvement with Frederic Chopin, it is one of the very few treatments of the Faust legend by a woman. George Kennedy offers the first English translation of this work, along with an introduction that places the play in its philosophical and literary context. The Seven Strings of the Lyre is Sand's response to Goethe's Faust and a reflection of her views of music as developed in conversations with Chopin and Franz Liszt. Sand, unlike so many of her contemporaries, saw Goethe as a less-than-ideal poet. She criticized him for lacking "enthusiasm, belief, and passion," and she faulted him for being a proponent of the art-for-art's-sake movement, which Sand deplored for its lack of social conscience. Sand's play describes the efforts of Mephistopheles to win the soul of Albertus, a teacher of philosophy and descendant of Faust. Regarding Goethe's Mephistopheles as insufficiently wicked, Sand conjures up a devil truly worthy of the epithet. For Faust, whom she considered too cold, Sand substitues the more emotional Albertus, whose despair that life and love have passed him by in his devotion to philosophy makes him vulnerable to the machinations of the devil. And in place of Goethe's village girl, Marguerite, or the dangerous Helen of the earlier Faust legend, Sand creates the angelic Helen, who awakens Albertus's love and teaches him the emotional and spiritual truths he had never learned from books. Richly philosophical and deeply romantic, the play is a reaction against eighteenth-century rationalism. It asserts the existence of some higher truth to be foud in music, poetry, and a sympathetic response to nature, but it also, contrary to the doctrine of art for art's sake, demands social responsibility from the artist. Sand believed that the arts should lead society to an awareness of truth, freedom, and the meaning of life, and The Seven Strings of the Lyre is an attempt to dramatize this belief. Originally published in 1989. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Book Encyclopedia of Satanism

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  • Author : James Lewis
  • Publisher : Lulu.com
  • Release :
  • ISBN : 1312360216
  • Pages : 338 pages

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Satanism written by James Lewis and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Faust  the Legend and the Poem

Download or read book Faust the Legend and the Poem written by William S. Walsh and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Bibliography of Modern Arthuriana  1500 2000

Download or read book A Bibliography of Modern Arthuriana 1500 2000 written by Ann F. Howey and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2006 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotated bibliography of the Arthurian legend in modern English-language fiction, not only in literary texts, but in television, music, and art. The legend of Arthur has been a source of fascination for writers and artists in English since the fifteenth century, when Thomas Malory drew together for the first time in English a variety of Arthurian stories from a number of sources to form the Morte Darthur. It increased in popularity during the Victorian era, when after Tennyson's treatment of the legend, not only authors and dramatists, but painters, musicians, and film-makers found a sourceof inspiration in the Arthurian material. This interdisciplinary, annotated bibliography lists the Arthurian legend in modern English-language fiction, from 1500 to 2000, including literary texts, film, television, music, visual art, and games. It will prove an invaluable source of reference for students of literary and visual arts, general readers, collectors, librarians, and cultural historians--indeed, by anyone interested in the history of the waysin which Camelot has figured in post-medieval English-speaking cultures. ANN F. HOWEY is Assistant Professor at Brock University, Canada; STEPHEN R. REIMER is Associate Professor at the University of Alberta, Canada