Download or read book Yvain written by Chretien de Troyes and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1987-09-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twelfth-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes is a major figure in European literature. His courtly romances fathered the Arthurian tradition and influenced countless other poets in England as well as on the continent. Yet because of the difficulty of capturing his swift-moving style in translation, English-speaking audiences are largely unfamiliar with the pleasures of reading his poems. Now, for the first time, an experienced translator of medieval verse who is himself a poet provides a translation of Chrétien’s major poem, Yvain, in verse that fully and satisfyingly captures the movement, the sense, and the spirit of the Old French original. Yvain is a courtly romance with a moral tenor; it is ironic and sometimes bawdy; the poetry is crisp and vivid. In addition, the psychological and the socio-historical perceptions of the poem are of profound literary and historical importance, for it evokes the emotions and the values of a flourishing, vibrant medieval past.
Download or read book The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained and Its Practice Illustrated on an Original System by Means of Hands Played Completely Through written by Cavendish and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has often occurred to the author that there are two principal defects in the existing treatises on the game of whist - the one that the principles of play are, in general, laid down as so many isolated and arbitrary conventions, the reasons upon which such principles are based being seldom, if at all, and scarcely ever fully, stated; the other, that suitable illustrations, by which alone the principles can be brought forcibly home and fixed in the memory, are almost entirely wanting. The present work is an attempt to supply these deficiencies. With regard to the latter, the author feels that nothing, in point of illustration of principles, can be so instructive as a selection of hands played completely through, and accompanied by copious explanations. The idea, it is believed, as applied to whist, is a new one, though a similar plan has long been in use in treatises on chess. It has not been deemed necessary to occupy space by detailing the mode of playing and of scoring, as this information can be readily acquired at the table. The reader is, therefore, credited with this elementary knowledge, and is conducted at once to the general principles, which he is advised to consider carefully before proceeding to the hands.
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Download or read book The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained written by Cavendish and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained' by Cavendish, readers are introduced to a comprehensive guide on the famous card game, Whist. The book delves into the rules, strategies, and nuances of Whist, providing detailed explanations and illustrations to aid players in mastering the game. Written in a clear and concise style, Cavendish's work reflects the meticulous approach of a passionate Whist enthusiast, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced players. The book's emphasis on precision and logic mirrors the intellectual rigor of 19th-century card game literature. Cavendish's attention to detail and dedication to the craft of Whist shines through in every page, elevating this text to a scholarly yet accessible guide for aficionados of the game. Fans of card games and those looking to deepen their understanding of Whist will find 'The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained' a compelling and enlightening read.
Download or read book The Dare written by Harley Laroux and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jessica Martin is not a nice girl. As Prom Queen and Captain of the cheer squad, she'd ruled her school mercilessly, looking down her nose at everyone she deemed unworthy. The most unworthy of them all? The "freak," Manson Reed: her favorite victim. But a lot changes after high school. A freak like him never should have ended up at the same Halloween party as her. He never should have been able to beat her at a game of Drink or Dare. He never should have been able to humiliate her in front of everyone. Losing the game means taking the dare: a dare to serve Manson for the entire night as his slave. It's a dare that Jessica's pride - and curiosity - won't allow her to refuse. What ensues is a dark game of pleasure and pain, fear and desire. Is it only a game? Only revenge? Only a dare? Or is it something more? The Dare is an 18+ erotic romance novella and a prequel to the Losers Duet. Reader discretion is strongly advised. This book contains graphic sexual scenes, intense scenes of BDSM, and strong language. A full content note can be found in the front matter of the book.
Download or read book The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained written by Cavendish and published by . This book was released on 2017-04 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The laws and principles of whist, stated and explained - and its practice illustrated on an original system by means of hands played completely through. Fourteenth Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
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Download or read book The Principles of Whist Stated and Explained and Its Practice Illustrated on an Original System by Means of Hands Played Completely Through written by Cavendish and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cavendish on Whist written by Henry Festing Jones and published by anboco. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has often occurred to the Author that there are two principal defects in the existing treatises on the game of Whist—the one that the principles of play are, in general, laid down as so many isolated and arbitrary conventions, the reasons upon which such principles are based being seldom, if at all, and scarcely ever fully, stated; the other, that suitable illustrations, by which alone the principles can be brought forcibly home and fixed in the memory, are almost entirely wanting. The present work is an attempt to supply these deficiencies. With regard to the latter, the Author feels that nothing, in point of illustration of principles, can be so instructive as a selection of hands played completely through, and accompanied by copious explanations. The idea, it is believed, as applied to Whist, is a new one, though a similar plan has long been in use in treatises on Chess. It has not been deemed necessary to occupy space by detailing the mode of playing and of scoring, as this information can be readily acquired at the table. The reader is, therefore, credited with this elementary knowledge, and is conducted at once to the General Principles, which he is advised to consider carefully before proceeding to the Hands. [Pg x]
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