Download or read book Ungrateful Daughters written by Maureen Waller and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1688, the birth of a Prince of Wales ignited a family quarrel and a revolution. James II's drive towards Catholicism had alienated the nation and his two staunchly Protestant daughters by his first marriage, Mary and Anne. They are the 'ungrateful daughters' who usurped their father's crown and stole their brother's birthright. Seven prominent men sent an invitation to William of Orange---James' nephew and son-in-law---to intervene in English affairs. But it was the women, Queen Mary Beatrice and her two stepdaughters, Mary and Anne, who played a key role in this drama. Jealous and resentful of her hated stepmother, Anne had written a series of malicious letters to her sister Mary in Holland, implying that the Queen's pregnancy was a hoax, a Catholic plot to deny Mary her rightful inheritance. Betrayed by those he trusted, distraught at Anne's defection, James fled the kingdom. Even as the crown descended on her head, Mary knew she had incurred a father's curse. The sisters quarreled and were still not speaking to each other when Mary died tragically young. Anne did nothing to deserve her father's forgiveness, declaring her brother an outlaw with a price on his head. Acclaimed historian Maureen Waller recreated the late Stuart era in a compelling narrative that highlights the influence of three women in one of the most momentous events in English history. Prompted by religious bigotry and the emotion that beset any family relationships, this palace coup changed the face of the monarchy, and signaled the end of a dynasty.

Download or read book Ungrateful Daughters written by Justyna Wlodarczyk and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-11 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has the third wave of feminism in the United States spawned a literary movement? Is there a third wave equivalent of the consciousness-rasing novel? A lot has been written about the relationship of the third wave of feminism in the United States to the second wave, yet no one has examined works by young female writers as belonging to the third wave of feminism. This book fills the gap. Using tools of literary criticism to analyze the literary output of third wave feminism in the United States, Ungrateful Daughters looks at the main anthologies of third wave writings, paying attention to their structure, production process and narrative forms used in the individual pieces. It also attempts to define third wave fiction and analyze the memoirs and novels coming from writers who could be classified as third wave (specifically, Rebecca Walker, Danzy Senna and Michelle Tea), tracing how these books exhibit “third wave sensibility” and reflect generational experiences of third wave writers. A lot of attention is devoted to comparisons of second and third wave feminism and the ambivalent relationship of third wave feminism to postfeminism. Wendy Kaminer wrote in True Love Waits: “If it ultimately fails as a liberation movement, feminism will at least have achieved considerable literary success.” Ungrateful Daughters examines whether the literary success helps or hinders the cause of women’s liberation.

Download or read book Ingratitude written by erin Khuê Ninh and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2011-03-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anger and bitterness tend to pervade narratives by second generation Asian American daughters, despite their largely unremarkable upbringings. The author explores this apparent paradox, locating in the origins of these women's immaterial suffering not only racial hegemonies but also the structure of the immigrant family itself. She argues that the filial debt of these women both demands and defies repayment--all the better to produce the docile subjects of a model minority. Through readings of Jade Snow Wong's Fifth Chinese Daughter, Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior, Evelyn Lau's Runaway : Diary of a Street Kid, Catherine Liu's Oriental Girls Desire Romance, and other texts, she offers an explication of the subjection and psyche of the Asian American daughter. She connects common literary tropes to their theoretical underpinnings in power, profit, and subjection.

Download or read book Books for children written by Charles Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Shakespeare for Children Illustrated Edition written by Charles Lamb and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shakespeare for Children (Illustrated Edition) represents a significant endeavor to make the complex and rich worlds created by William Shakespeare accessible and engaging to a younger audience. This collection, through its strategic simplification of the Bard's works, encapsulates a diverse range of literary styles, from the tragic to the comedic, all while maintaining the integrity and essence of the original plays. The illustrated edition adds a visual dimension that complements the textual reinterpretations, making iconic tales like 'Hamlet' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' more digestible and stimulating without diluting their thematic depth or literary value. The anthologys contributors, Charles and Mary Lamb, are not merely editors but re-creators, who bring their unique literary sensibilities to the task of adapting Shakespeares vast oeuvre for children. Their backgrounds as respected writers and critics in their own right lend a cohesive and thoughtful approach to the project, balancing fidelity to the original texts with a keen understanding of the needs and interests of young readers. This edition situates itself within a broader cultural and educational movement that seeks to cultivate an early appreciation for literature by introducing complex human themes and moral questions in an accessible format. Shakespeare for Children (Illustrated Edition) is an invaluable resource for parents, educators, and young readers alike, offering a unique entry point into the works of one of literatures greatest minds. The Lambs adaptations, complemented by engaging illustrations, not only make Shakespeare's tales more approachable but also open up a space for dialogue and discovery about universal themes, character motivations, and the timeless nature of good storytelling. It is invitingly crafted to inspire a lifelong love for Shakespeares works, making it a must-have addition to any childs first literary collection.

Download or read book The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb Books for children written by Charles Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Sand Daughter written by Sarah Bryant and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An epic filled with emotion and rich with atmosphere" (Historical Novel Society) from the author of The Other Eden. Khalidah faces an arranged marriage at the behest of her father, a Bedouin Clan chief. But when a mysterious stranger named Sulayman reveals the machinations behind her pending union, she suddenly finds herself a pawn in a deadly plot involving her own feuding tribe and the powerful Templar Knights. Faced with certain death, Khalidah runs away with Sulayman, a man she barely knows. Their journey, and the desire that grows between them, will thrust Khalidah toward unimaginable adventure, and the echoes of a past that somehow connect her to the Jinn—the mysterious Afghan warriors who may hold the key to the coming battle for the Holy Land.

Download or read book The Ungrateful Refugee written by Dina Nayeri and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2019-05-30 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A vital book for our times' ROBERT MACFARLANE 'Unflinching, complex, provocative' NIKESH SHUKLA 'A work of astonishing, insistent importance' Observer Aged eight, Dina Nayeri fled Iran along with her mother and brother, and lived in the crumbling shell of an Italian hotel-turned-refugee camp. Eventually she was granted asylum in America. Now, Nayeri weaves together her own vivid story with those of other asylum seekers in recent years. In these pages, women gather to prepare the noodles that remind them of home, a closeted queer man tries to make his case truthfully as he seeks asylum and a translator attempts to help new arrivals present their stories to officials. Surprising and provocative, The Ungrateful Refugee recalibrates the conversation around the refugee experience. Here are the real human stories of what it is like to be forced to flee your home, and to journey across borders in the hope of starting afresh.

Download or read book The Works of Charles Lamb written by Charles Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Guilt written by Roberto Speziale-Bagliacca and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: discusses the dispute between Klein and Winnicott - controversially, he criticizes Klein attempts to get to the root of the problem of guilt, and its repercussions on human relations argues that psychoanalysts have unwittingly added to patients' sense of guilt crudely, it should be 'Why did this happen?' not 'Who is to blame?'

Download or read book The Works of Charles Lamb The works of Charles and Mary Lamb Tales for children Poetry for children Poems Dramatic works written by Charles Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Works of Charles Lamb in Prose and Verse Including Poetry for Children and Prince Dorus written by Charles Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Complete Works in Prose and Verse written by Charles Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Children Stories of Morals Virtues and Love written by Namta Gupta and published by OrangeBooks Publication. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is the work of 11 years of continuous churning and observation of the society, and aims to bring clarity of thought for our children.