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Book The Purgatorium

Download or read book The Purgatorium written by Eva Pohler and published by Green Press/Eva Pohler. This book was released on 2013-12-13 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did her parents send her to the Purgatorium to help her or punish her? A teen who feels guilty for her sister's death is sent by her parents to a remote island for what she thinks is a vacation retreat, but she soon finds herself at the mercy of a doctor's experimental treatment. After undergoing one bizarre experience after another, the teen gets lost on the haunted side of the island and wonders if her parents meant to help or to punish her. Some readers have compared this young adult psychological thriller by USA Today bestselling author Eva Pohler to Shutter Island and Lost. "Love that it kept me guessing the whole time!"--Jamie ★★★★★ "The story kept me guessing every turn. It also made me do a lot of thinking about my own situation. It was quite helpful in that regard. I would recommend this book to everyone. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series."--Roland Deshain ★★★★★ "Wow. This book blindsided me. When I first started reading it, my initial reaction was that it wasn't my cup of tea. After I got past the first couple of chapters though, I was hooked. It's one of those books that lulls you into a false sense of predicting the outcome, and then, WHAM, it completely changes course and leaves you reeling. It's very well-written and every character makes you feel their pain and their emotions. I absolutely loved this book. Do I recommend? YES!! By all means, please read this book. You will not be sorry."--Michelle Westmoreland ★★★★★ "Definitely kept me guessing and wanting to know what would happen next. This story had me in a roller coaster of emotions and worries. I was constantly in edge thinking what will happen? Is this real or part of the therapy. Eva did a wonderful job keeping me on my toes and making my mind work on overdrive. So many references from studies I myself have looked into. I loved. Excited to see what Dr. Gray will do next and where Daphne is going."--Mariela B. ★★★★★ "Wow! This was so crazy. You really didn't know who to believe. Pohler really captures what goes through your head having been through something so traumatic and having survivor guilt."--Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "Love, Love & Love this book. It has a little of everything: mystery, secrecy & craziness, horror, twist & turns with a past mix with modern."--Masterl Gray ★★★★★ The psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Shutter Island and Sanitorium and for readers of Helen Fields, J.M. Cannon, and Frieda McFadden. Buy your copy to begin this chilling adventure today!

Book The Purgatorium Box Set

Download or read book The Purgatorium Box Set written by Eva Pohler and published by Green Press/Eva Pohler. This book was released on 2015-07-04 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did her parents send her to the Purgatorium to help her or punish her? A teen who feels guilty for her sister's death is sent by her parents to a remote island for what she thinks is a vacation retreat, but she soon finds herself at the mercy of a doctor's experimental treatment. After undergoing one bizarre experience after another, the teen gets lost on the haunted side of the island and wonders if her parents meant to help or to punish her. Some readers have compared this young adult psychological thriller by USA Today bestselling author Eva Pohler to Shutter Island and Lost. "Captivating, chilling, and very mysterious. You will find yourself holding your breath. I truly wasn't sure what was going to happen but let's just say it will blow you away!"--Southermermaid85, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "Awesome series!! Could not put the books down!"--Kris MacGillivray ★★★★★ "This story had me in a roller coaster of emotions and worries. I was constantly in edge thinking what will happen? Is this real or part of the therapy. Eva did a wonderful job keeping me on my toes and making my mind work on overdrive. So many references from studies I myself have looked into. I loved!"--Mariela B. ★★★★★ "This novel was spooky and eerily entertaining. Pohler's phenomenal descriptions of the natural world leave you breathless while her fantastically imaginative storytelling keep you hooked."--Jonel B. ★★★★★ "For fans of Eva Pohler's other series The Purgatorium is quite different; there is nothing supernatural here, merely psychological which has the ability to simultaneously unsettle a reader and force you to keep reading. There is a sense of schadenfreude in elements of this series which made me stop and think about at what point does the end justify the means; this is a great takeaway from the books and will leave the reader questioning the ethics of psychology."--Tamara, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ The psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Shutter Island and Sanitorium and for readers of Helen Fields, J.M. Cannon, and Frieda McFadden. Buy your copy to begin this chilling adventure today!

Book The Purgatorium

Download or read book The Purgatorium written by Eva Pohler and published by . This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen-year-old Daphne Janus travels with her best friend to an island off the coast of California where she thinks she's trying out a new resort before its grand opening. Soon she's told that her parents have sent her there to undergo a new experimental therapy for suicidal people designed to terrify patients into fighting for their lives. Daphne doesn't know what to believe; she just wants off the island.

Book Purgatorium

    Book Details:
  • Author : J. H. Carnathan
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2018-03-21
  • ISBN : 9780692096147
  • Pages : 450 pages

Download or read book Purgatorium written by J. H. Carnathan and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The consciousness of a comatose man in a purgatory-like realm relives the same events repeatedly to determine if he deserves a second chance at life.'

Book Hungry Souls

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gerard J. M. van den Aardweg
  • Publisher : TAN Books
  • Release : 2009-11
  • ISBN : 0895559641
  • Pages : 148 pages

Download or read book Hungry Souls written by Gerard J. M. van den Aardweg and published by TAN Books. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a week of hearing ghostly noises, a man is visited in his home by the spirit of his mother, dead for three decades. She reproaches him for his dissolute life and begs him to have Masses said in her name. Then she lays her hand on his sleeve, leaving an indelible burn mark, and departs... A Lutheran minister, no believer in Purgatory, is the puzzled recipient of repeated visitations from "demons" who come to him seeking prayer, consolation, and refuge in his little German church. But pity for the poor spirits overcomes the man's skepticism, and he marvels at what kind of departed souls could belong to Christ and yet suffer still... Hungry Souls recounts these stories and many others trustworthy, Church-verified accounts of earthly visitations from the dead in Purgatory. Accompanying these accounts are images from the "Museum of Purgatory" in Rome, which contains relics of encounters with the Holy Souls, including numerous evidences of hand prints burned into clothing and books; burn marks that cannot be explained by natural means or duplicated by artificial ones. Riveting!

Book A New Goddess

    Book Details:
  • Author : Eva Pohler
  • Publisher : Green Press/Eva Pohler
  • Release : 2014-07-13
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 174 pages

Download or read book A New Goddess written by Eva Pohler and published by Green Press/Eva Pohler. This book was released on 2014-07-13 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death is not the worst fate for a goddess. The Olympians don't tolerate oath-breakers. Therese may have finally succeeded in becoming a goddess, but if she wants to remain one, she'll have to discover her unique purpose and make some allies among the gods. Artemis sends her on a seemingly impossible quest across the world, while Than searches for a way to appease Ares. To make matters worse, Therese's unborn baby sister's life depends on the outcome of her quest. Can Than and Therese finally live the life they've dreamed of? Or do the gods have other plans for them? *Formerly The Gatekeeper's Daughter Praise for A New Goddess: "This book had me from the start! I couldn't put it down, the only reason I did is because well, a woman's gotta sleep!" --Amber ★★★★★ "This book was amazingly written. Each one in the series feels stronger than the last. I really enjoyed seeing more of the other gods in this book. I love to hate ares." --Sara Mckelvey Brown ★★★★★ "I'm addicted and must find out what happens." --P. Beach ★★★★★ "Loved it! I Bought the whole series. Captivating story line and well developed characters. A must read for fantasy lovers." --K.T. Lewis ★★★★★ "Great Read... never a dull moment. Couldn't put the book down until it was finished. Eva Pohler is a great author can't wait to read more." --Theresa Thomas ★★★★★ Grab your copy to continue the exciting adventure today! Related Authors: C. Gockel, Anthea Sharp, Susan Kaye Quinn, Cassandra Clare, Chanda Hahn, Quinn Loftis, Kim Richardson, S.T. Bende, Karen Lynch. Kimberly Loth, Richelle Mead, M. Lynn, Allie Burton, Ashley McLeo, Frost Kay, Cameo Renea, Elise Kova, Nicole Zoltack, A.L. Knorr, Kay L. Moody, Melissa Craven, Laura Thalassa, Rose Garcia, Holly Hook, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, Raye Wagner, Elisa S. Amore, and Rick Riordan. Search Terms: Greek mythology, Greek mythology romance, mythology, Greek gods and goddesses, paranormal romance, young adult fiction, teen fiction, clean young adult fiction, the Underworld, Hades and Persephone, teen fiction books, urban fantasy, myth retellings, fantasy, young adult fantasy, gods and monsters, mythological beasts, swords and sorcery, magic, adventure.

Book Verse in English from Tudor and Stuart Ireland

Download or read book Verse in English from Tudor and Stuart Ireland written by Andrew Carpenter and published by Cork University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The poets who wrote these verses, otherwise unknown men and women from the worlds of the Old English and native Irish, or visitors or settlers newly arrived from England, emerge from the pages of this book as sardonic observers of the dangerous times in which they lived, and as writers of originality, freshness and, sometimes, of wit and ingenuity."

Book Archipelagic English

Download or read book Archipelagic English written by John Kerrigan and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2010-09-09 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeenth-century 'English Literature' has long been thought about in narrowly English terms. Archipelagic English corrects this by devolving anglophone writing, showing how much remarkable work was produced in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, and how preoccupied such English authors as Shakespeare, Milton, and Marvell were with the often fraught interactions between ethnic, religious, and national groups around the British-Irish archipelago. This book transforms our understanding of canonical texts from Macbeth to Defoe's Colonel Jack, but it also shows the significance of a whole series of authors (from William Drummond in Scotland to the Earl of Orrery in County Cork) who were prominent during their lifetimes but who have since become neglected because they do not fit the Anglocentric paradigm. With its European and imperial dimensions, and its close attention to the cultural make-up of early modern Britain and Ireland, Archipelagic English authoritatively engages with, questions, and develops the claim now made by historians that the crises of the seventeenth century stem from the instabilities of a state-system which, between 1603 and 1707, was multiple, mixed, and inclined to let local quarrels spiral into all-consuming conflict. This is a major, interdisciplinary contribution to literary and historical scholarship which is also set to influence present-day arguments about devolution, unionism, and nationalism in Britain and Ireland.

Book Thanatos

    Book Details:
  • Author : Eva Pohler
  • Publisher : Green Press/Eva Pohler
  • Release : 2012-08-12
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 301 pages

Download or read book Thanatos written by Eva Pohler and published by Green Press/Eva Pohler. This book was released on 2012-08-12 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death had never been kissed, until now . . . Thanatos meets seventeen-year-old Therese while she's in a coma hovering between the realm of the dead and the realm of dreams. A lucid dreamer, she takes control of her dream and kisses him, unaware that he is Death. It was his first kiss. No one, in his long existence, has ever wanted to kiss Death. After Therese awakens from her coma, Thanatos is desperate to find her. He makes a deal with Hades and goes to the Upperworld as a mortal to pursue her and to see where it might lead. The deal requires Therese to avenge the death of her parents. With the help of Than’s fierce and exotic sisters, the Furies, she finds herself in an arena face to face with the murderer, and only one will survive. *Formerly The Gatekeeper's Sons, this series has been edited so that the main character begins her journey at age seventeen. Praise for Thanatos: "Got this for son but ended up reading it myself. And very quickly purchased all the following books in the saga." --Miss C. ★★★★★ "Even though I'm not in the target audience (I'm over 40 and can no longer be called a young adult!) I really enjoyed this book. I loved the story and the characters are believable and engaging. I became really invested in their trials and tribulations. There's some real emotion in here, I even found myself with tears in my eyes on a few occasions." --Kirsty Smith ★★★★★ "I found the Greek Mythology to be well researched and really enjoyed that part. Overall I actually really loved this story." --Michelle Lynn ★★★★★ "This is at my top recommendation for anyone looking to sit down and read an awesome paranormal romance with Greek Mythology." --Sue-ellen B. Reilly (GirlyGirlBookReviews) ★★★★★ "It is exciting how much of the gods we get to explore in this series. . . . I'm addicted and love Eva Pohler's writing." --P. Beach ★★★★★ "This is an action packed, incredible read. I had trouble putting down. Cant wait to see what happens with Than and Hip." --Jane McNair ★★★★★ "I loved this book. Easy to read, well written, fantastic storyline. Kudos to the author." --Terri Logue ★★★★★ "Loved this book, the writer did a great job setting scenes and making you feel like you were there with the characters. Got my mom to read this and she is hooked on the series now too!" --Crystal G ★★★★★ "I really enjoyed this series...started with the first book and wanted to keep reading until I got to the end. It's a fun blend of mythological characters, paranormal, romance, adventure, and while I haven't been a young adult for a very long time, I still enjoyed reading this series. It is also one I can see myself reading again." --momofsporefan ★★★★★ "Great plot and character development. Greek mythology blended with modern themes. Highly recommend." --Lillian ★★★★★ "I really enjoyed reading this book! To me it was sort of a cross between Twilight and The Hunger Games with some wonderful Greek mythology thrown in for good measure! I actually learned something by reading this book and it actually peaked my curiosity into learning more about the Greek gods and goddesses. Looking forward to reading more in the series!" --Robin E Casey ★★★★★ "I absolutely loved and enjoyed this book! Once I began reading, I was immediately hooked and wondered why I hadn't read it sooner, since I'd downloaded it quite some time ago. Loved it! The characters are believable, the plot moves quickly and keeps the reader engaged, and it is quite easy to become emotionally attached as the Therese, the main character, goes through so much." --Dusty Rogers ★★★★★ Grab your copy to begin the exciting adventure today! Related authors: C. Gockel, Anthea Sharp, Susan Kaye Quinn, Cassandra Clare, Chanda Hahn, Quinn Loftis, Kim Richardson, S.T. Bende, Karen Lynch. Kimberly Loth, Richelle Mead, M. Lynn, Allie Burton, Ashley McLeo, Frost Kay, Cameo Renea, Elise Kova, Nicole Zoltack, A.L. Knorr, Kay L. Moody, Melissa Craven, Laura Thalassa, Rose Garcia, Holly Hook, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, Raye Wagner, Elisa S. Amore, and Rick Riordan. Search terms: Greek mythology, Greek mythology romance, mythology, Greek gods and goddesses, paranormal romance, young adult fiction, teen fiction, clean young adult fiction, the Underworld, Hades and Persephone, teen fiction books, urban fantasy, myth retellings, fantasy, young adult fantasy, gods and monsters, mythological beasts, swords and sorcery, magic, adventure.

Book The Oxford Handbook of Eschatology

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Eschatology written by Jerry L. Walls and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-12-03 with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eschatology is the study of the last things: death, judgment, the afterlife, and the end of the world. Through centuries of Christian thoughtfrom the early Church fathers through the Middle Ages and the Reformationthese issues were of the utmost importance. In other religions, too, eschatological concerns were central. After the Enlightenment, though, many religious thinkers began to downplay the importance of eschatology which, in light of rationalism, came to be seen as something of an embarrassment. The twentieth century, however, saw the rise of phenomena that placed eschatology back at the forefront of religious thought. From the rapid expansion of fundamentalist forms of Christianity, with their focus on the end times; to the proliferation of apocalyptic new religious movements; to the recent (and very public) debates about suicide, martyrdom, and paradise in Islam, interest in eschatology is once again on the rise. In addition to its popular resurgence, in recent years some of the worlds most important theologians have returned eschatology to its former position of prominence. The Oxford Handbook of Eschatology will provide an important critical survey of this diverse body of thought and practice from a variety of perspectives: biblical, historical, theological, philosophical, and cultural. This volume will be the primary resource for students, scholars, and others interested in questions of our ultimate existence.

Book Gods of Gaia  The Bearer of Hope

Download or read book Gods of Gaia The Bearer of Hope written by Ian Marrero and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gods Of Gaia: The Bearer Of Hope, is a young adult fantasy that harkens to the world created by Robert E. Howard and drawn by Frank Frazetta. It is written with the language and veracity dispelled by the likes of David Liss (Benjamin Weaver story arcs) and John Connolly (Samuel Johnson's saga). Add the ideas explored in Vonnegut's Player Piano and Sirens Of The Titans, and you are starting to build the world of Gaia. What if there was an advanced civilization that lived before us, and now lived amongst us? How would we turn out if we started interbreeding? How would religion aid in creating narratives to dominate the masses? What if those that ruled enjoyed above all else feasting on the flesh of their subjects? Gods Of Gaia: The Bearer Of Hope should tuck neatly into the young adult fantasy fiction catalogue, but challenges its readers to reconceptionalize what the genre is while holding steadfast to the truth of all great fiction, critically thinking about our own place in the world.

Book The Case of the Abandoned Warehouse

Download or read book The Case of the Abandoned Warehouse written by Eva Pohler and published by Green Press/Eva Pohler. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over three hundred bodies were lost in Tulsa in 1921... When Ellen and her two best friends travel to Tulsa for Sue's daughter's wedding, they get the crazy idea of flipping another historical home--only this time, it's an abandoned warehouse. When they hear from the locals that the place is haunted, Ellen and Sue convince Tanya to investigate, and what they uncover is one of Tulsa's and the nation's most horrifying secrets. If you can't get enough of Karen White, Heather Graham, Bobbie Holmes, or Jana Deleon, then this "perfect mix of fun and scary" paranormal mystery is for you! "This is a must-read and I must say, even better than book one! It was full of suspense, thrills, frightening scenarios; not to mention, compassion for those who needlessly lost their lives. Eva wrote a mystery masterpiece! 5 stars!"--Book Lover Reviews ★★★★★ "If you enjoy a ghost, possible ghost, and bit of history and a really good story, you will enjoy reading this book."--Marilyn A. Seago ★★★★★ "Captivating! Eva Pohler provides the perfect mix. Mystery and hauntings. I was hooked at the beginning and on the edge of my seat by the end."--Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "Women are powerful!!!The series is well written. I was not always comfortable with the content, but that makes it worthwhile. Wish I had friends like those women!!"--Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "The story unfolds at a brisk pace maintained throughout the book's entirety as the protagonists face challenges, threats, setbacks, and self-doubt. It is a paranormal mystery with all the expected trappings of such a story (spirits, seances, sage cleansing rituals, Ouija board messaging, etc.) but it is also much more. The author offers a wonderful group of likeable characters, a riveting mystery, a history lesson showcasing an authentic but truly dismal chapter in U.S. history, and a gratifying resolution that rekindles one's faith in the possibility of goodness and justice prevailing over the seemingly pervasive evil and inhumanity perpetuated by mankind."--txdoc, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ Grab your copy to begin this ghostly adventure today! Related Authors: Angie Fox, Joanne Fluke, Christine Pope, ReGina Welling, Heather Graham, Yasmine Galenorn, Karen White, James Hunt, Shea MacLeod, Lily Webb, Alexandria Clark, Bobbi Holmes, Darcy Coates, Skylar Finn, Nyx Halliwell, Darynda Jones, Roger Hayden, Kelly Martin, Trixie Silvertale, L.A. Boruff, Angela M. Sanders, Lee Mountford, E.E. Holmes, Connor Donnelly, R.A. Muth, A.N. Willis, Wendy Wang, H.P. Bayne, and Lisa Bouchard. Search Terms: paranormal mysteries, supernatural mysteries, supernatural suspense, paranormal women's fiction, ghost fiction, cozy paranormal mysteries, women's fiction mystery, haunted house books, horror fiction, occult fiction, ghost mysteries, mystery books, women sleuths, amateur sleuths, and paranormal investigators.

Book The Birth of Purgatory

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jacques Le Goff
  • Publisher : University of Chicago Press
  • Release : 1986-12-15
  • ISBN : 0226470830
  • Pages : 446 pages

Download or read book The Birth of Purgatory written by Jacques Le Goff and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1986-12-15 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noting that the doctrine of Purgatory does not appear in the Latin theology of the West before the late twelfth century, the author identifies the profound social and intellectual changes which caused its widespread acceptance.

Book The Mystery Man

    Book Details:
  • Author : Eva Pohler
  • Publisher : Green Press/Eva Pohler
  • Release : 2017-08-07
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 146 pages

Download or read book The Mystery Man written by Eva Pohler and published by Green Press/Eva Pohler. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her professor is not what he seems. When Denise Walker begins her first year of college at a prestigious university, a strange encounter with one of her professors piques her curiosity. Denise believes the young and sexy professor is attracted to her, as she is to him, and accepts his invitation to join him on his yacht over spring break. Because she can feel the amazing chemistry between them, she's confused by his self-restraint. She becomes even more confused when he begins to tell her his life story, day after day, on the yacht. The details of his past are so incredible, so fantastical, involving time travel and alternate worlds, that she doesn't know what to believe, especially when he reveals a connection to her and her family. Why has he really brought her on the boat? And what will he do with her now that she's there? "Eva pohler is the best new author out there. She has done it again. A very good read."--Amanda K. ★★★★★ "I finished this book in one sitting and was left wishing for more. . . . Very well written. I certainly will be reading more of Ms. Pohler's work."--Karen ★★★★★ "This was an amazing time travel book. Eva pohler is one of the best authors out here today. This story had me hooked from chapter 1. I couldnt put it down. Wow. Left speechless and wanting more."--Southernmermaid85, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "I fully intended to savor this story and only read a few chapters at a time but I was sucked in and read it in one sitting! The attention to detail is spot on, the research into physics amazing, it really makes you think of the possibilities of the future. While I'm a fan of all of Eva Pohler's writings, this is one of my favorites."--Shelly R. ★★★★★ "Excellent! Loved the time travel theme, makes you really wonder if it's possible. Recommend this book to anyone who likes sci-fi. Enjoyed reading this story very much."--Sandy, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ Grab your copy to begin the shocking adventure today! Related Authors: Julie Clark, M.M. Chouinard, Luanne Rice, Kaira Rouda, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Catherine Steadman, K.L. Slater, Tracy Buchanan, Karen McQuestion, A.J. Rivers, Jeneva Rose, Lucinda Berry, Claire McGowan, Lesley Kagen, Kristin Hannah, Patricia MacDonald, Daniel Hurst, Gillian Flynn, Gregg Olsen, and Rachel Abbott. Search Terms: psychological thrillers, horror books, romantic suspense, suspense romance, psychological horror, action adventure, dark romance, dark thriller romance, thriller, captive thriller, professor student romance, time travel, and time travel romance.

Book Marie de France  Poetry  International Student Edition   Norton Critical Editions

Download or read book Marie de France Poetry International Student Edition Norton Critical Editions written by Marie de France and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2016-04-04 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marie de France’s beautiful poems of courtly love, enchantment, and mystery are now available in a Norton Critical Edition. Marie de France was a medieval poet who was probably born in France and who lived in England during the twelfth century. Prominent among the earliest poets writing in the French vernacular, Marie de France helped shape the style and genres of later medieval poetry. This Norton Critical Edition includes all of Marie’s lais (short narrative verse poems); selected fables; and a generous excerpt from Saint Patrick’s Purgatory, a long poem based on a well-known medieval legend. Each text is accompanied by detailed explanatory annotations. For comparative reading, two lais, “Bisclavret” and “Yönec,” are accompanied by Marie’s facing-page originals. "Backgrounds and Contexts" is thematically organized to provide readers with a clear sense of Marie’s inspirations. Topics include “The Supernatural,” “Love and Romance,” “Medical Traditions,” “Fable Sources and Analogues: Similar Themes,” and “Purgatory and the Afterlife.” Ovid, Chaucer, Andreas Capellanus, Boccaccio, Aristotle, and Bede are among the authors included. From the wealth of scholarly work published on Marie de France, Dorothy Gilbert has chosen excerpts from nine pieces that address issues of history and authorship as well as major themes in the lais, fables, and Saint Patrick’s Purgatory. The contributors are Thomas Warton, Abbé Gervais de la Rue, Joseph Bedier, Leo Spitzer, R. Howard Bloch, E. A. Francis, Jill Mann, and Jacques Le Goff. A selected bibliography is also included.

Book Latin Learning in Medieval Ireland

Download or read book Latin Learning in Medieval Ireland written by Mario Esposito and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of Hiberno-Latin literature, a term coined to describe the Latin literature written in Ireland, or by Irishmen abroad, between 400 and 1500, was first defined by the late Mario Esposito. His work, too, revealed its vast extent and range, so enabling a significantly better understanding of the importance of Irish scholarship in the cultural history of the Western Middle Ages. This volume concentrates on Hiberno-Latin authors, and on texts composed in Ireland; a second collection of Esposito’s articles contains studies on Irish learning and texts written on the Continent. The great strength of his research is that it is founded on unparalleled knowledge of the manuscripts - many of which, indeed, no longer survive. The articles, now provided with extensive indexes to facilitate their consultation, therefore form the essential basis and guide for any further enquiry into the authors dealt with or their works.

Book Vampire Affliction

Download or read book Vampire Affliction written by Eva Pohler and published by Green Press/Eva Pohler. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vampires want liberty at any cost. The demigods want to protect the city. Gertie has found herself an unwitting member of a vampire uprising, even though her heart is being pulled by its enemy, Hector. How could she possibly leave Jeno, who needs her now more than ever? The vampires have been oppressed for centuries in caves beneath the acropolis without economic resources. They've been wronged, and Gertie wants to help to liberate them. But the vampires want liberty at any cost--even human life. Can Gertie go along with that? "Eva Pohler's knowledge of the Greek gods and goddesses brings the tale to life. Her unique creation of the vampire history creates an interesting story that seamlessly blends together in modern day Athens."--Lisa's Book Lair ★★★★★ "Even better than the first book!"--Erika the book lover ★★★★★ "Wow! This series is so spellbinding that I'm going to be suffering tomorrow when I'm exhausted from staying up all night! I love Hector, Jeno and Gertie! Don't miss this exciting installment!!"--Stephanie V. ★★★★★ "I really enjoyed this book. After reading book one of this series I was hooked and book two did not dissapoint. I loved getting to know the characters and was totally sucked into learning their stories. If you enjoy paranormal romance or Greek mythology you will enjoy this series."--Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "Hooked! I've really enjoyed this series so far. I love all the mythology that plays into the story. Very good pace and doesn't drag anything out too long. I can't wait to ready the next one!"--Sara Mckelvey Brown ★★★★★ Related Authors: C. Gockel, Anthea Sharp, Susan Kaye Quinn, Cassandra Clare, Chanda Hahn, Quinn Loftis, Kim Richardson, S.T. Bende, Karen Lynch, Kimberly Loth, Richelle Mead, M. Lynn, Allie Burton, Ashley McLeo, Frost Kay, Cameo Renea, Elise Kova, Nicole Zoltack, A.L. Knorr, Kay L. Moody, Melissa Craven, Laura Thalassa, Rose Garcia, Holly Hook, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, Raye Wagner, Elisa S. Amore, Stephenie Meyer, Tracy Wolff, J.L. Weil, P.C. Cast, L.J. Smith, Search Terms: Greek mythology romance, young adult romance, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, vampires, vampire romance, enemies to lovers romance, Greek gods and goddesses, demigods, demigods romance, mythology romance, myth retelling, Hades, the Underworld, Dionysus, mythological beasts, gods and monsters, sword and sorcery, magic, clean romance, young adult fiction, young adult fantasy, teen fiction, and teen books.