Download or read book Folk Hearts written by Cynthia V. A. Schaffner and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Folk Hearts written by Cynthia V. A. Schaffner and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Folk Art written by Gerard C. Wertkin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.
Download or read book Our Missing Hearts written by Celeste Ng and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instant New York Times bestseller • A New York Times Notable Book of 2022 • Named a Best Book of 2022 by People, TIME Magazine, The Washington Post, USA Today, NPR, Los Angeles Times, and Oprah Daily, and more • A Reese's Book Club Pick • New York Times Paperback Row Selection From the #1 bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere, comes the inspiring new novel about a mother’s unshakeable love. “It’s impossible not to be moved.” —Stephen King, The New York Times Book Review “Riveting, tender, and timely.” —People, Book of the Week “Thought-provoking, heart-wrenching . . . I was so invested in the future of this mother and son, and I can’t wait to hear what you think of this deeply suspenseful story!” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club Pick) Twelve-year-old Bird Gardner lives a quiet existence with his loving father, a former linguist who now shelves books in a university library. His mother Margaret, a Chinese American poet, left without a trace when he was nine years old. He doesn’t know what happened to her—only that her books have been banned—and he resents that she cared more about her work than about him. Then one day, Bird receives a mysterious letter containing only a cryptic drawing, and soon he is pulled into a quest to find her. His journey will take him back to the many folktales she poured into his head as a child, through the ranks of an underground network of heroic librarians, and finally to New York City, where he will finally learn the truth about what happened to his mother, and what the future holds for them both. Our Missing Hearts is an old story made new, of the ways supposedly civilized communities can ignore the most searing injustice. It’s about the lessons and legacies we pass on to our children, and the power of art to create change.
Download or read book Echoes of Life written by Mrs. Grace Townsend and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Korean Folk Songs written by Robert Choi and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Korean Folk Songs, music teacher Robert Choi shares 14 of Korea's best-loved classic children's songs--with musical scores and lyrics in both Korean and English. Born and bred in Chicago, Choi's parents raised their son with a keen appreciation for their native Korean culture. The traditional melodies they taught him left a deep impression. Included in this collection are well-known children's songs such as "Splashing Around" and "Mountain Rabbit" that incorporate fun actions and gestures. Also, traditional standards that have been passed down from generation to generation, such as "Blue Birds" and "Arirang." Each Korean children's song features a musical score with the lyrics in Korean script and romanized form and an English version of the lyrics. Historical and cultural notes are included, and for the children's songs, Choi describes the accompanying actions. Downloadable audio contains recordings of all the songs, along with tracks that allow you to sing along. Every page has beautiful full-color illustrations of traditional Korean scenes by the talented Korean artist SamEe Back. Just as songs like "Home on the Range" or "Oh! Susanna" are part of traditional American culture, the songs in Korean Folk Songs are a valuable resource for anyone with interest in Korean culture, history and language.
Download or read book Folk Hearts written by Suellen Wassem and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Lincolnshire Folk Tales written by Maureen James and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lincolnshire, a county with many variations in the dialect, once nurtured many folk tales, and though these stories may no longer be told as often as they once were, they still resonate within the rural landscape. From the dark tales of the Black Dog that would cross the marshes at night, and the Lincolnshire Imp that haunted Lincoln Cathedral, to the humorous tales of the Lad that went to look for Fools and the Farmer and the Boggart, so many of these tales are rooted in the county and take us back to a time when the people would huddle around the fire in the mud and stud cottages to while away the long winter evenings. Such nights would also inspire the telling of tales of witches, fairies, ghosts, giants and dragons. These tales will be of interest to modern readers (and storytellers), both within Lincolnshire and elsewhere.
Download or read book The Clarion written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Folk Furniture of Canada s Doukhobors Hutterites Mennonites and Ukrainians written by John A. Fleming and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 100 colour photographs, Folk Furniture of Canada's Doukhobors, Hutterites, Mennonites and Ukrainians offers a stunning visual record of the culture and values of these four ethno-cultural groups. Authors John Fleming and Michael Rowan take an interpretive approach to the importance of folk furniture and its intimate ties to people's values and beliefs. Photographer James Chambers beautifully captures both representative and exceptional artifacts, from large furniture items such as storage chests, benches, cradles, and tables, to small kitchen items including spoons, breadboxes, and cookie cutters.
Download or read book The Link Persona written by J. M. Richard and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Link Persona is a provocative, chilling and timely book about the world's rapid spiral into a nation controlled by inhabitants from another world. Alfajet is an astute man, grasping concepts and theories quickly. Friends with everyone of different races, cultures and creeds, his life reflects his beliefs. That is, until the others came to Earth, and Alfajet shifts his persona in order to adapt. Mysterious toxins are poisoning human, plant and animal life. Humans are being abducted by aliens from a different world. People not prepared for the Armageddon are caught off guard and suffer from manic behavior. The wealthy go mad and the vulnerable and meek become strong. Darkness, rain, and enormous storms rain down everywhere and humans will have to learn to be content and share their planet. Will they learn that nature has control? Will they lessen their own control and greed before it's too late for mankind and for all life on Earth before it's too late? J.M. Richard has written a riveting thriller that not only delivers top-notch action from the first page, but reflects a canny and unsettling foreshadowing of what our world could become. J.M. Richard is an American citizen born in Kenya, East Africa. Mr. Richard graduated from the East Africa School of Theology and then attended Cal State for his post graduate work. He has spent two decades in the fields of religious ministry and motivational speaking to teens and young adults all over the world. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Download or read book Ombra written by Mrs. Oliphant and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ombra acts as a window to the social life and customs of the late 19th century England. It is the story of Katherine Courtenay, a great heiress whose parents died even before she was able to recognize them. She lived in Langton-Courtenay with her nurse, governess, and many servants under the guardianship of her father's uncle. Things took a turn when she received a letter from her distant uncle asking her to visit him and his daughter 'Ombra.' Excerpt from Ombra "At fifteen Kate Courtenay was the very impersonation of youthful beauty, vigour, and impetuous life. She seemed to dance as she walked, to be eloquent and rhetorical when she spoke, out of the mere exuberance of her being. Her hair, which was full of colour, chestnut-brown, still fell in negligent abundance about her shoulders; not in stiff curls, after the old mode, nor crêpé, according to the new, but in one undulating, careless flow. "
Download or read book Folk Hearts written by Pipka Ulvilden and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Giants of Russian Literature The Greatest Russian Novels Stories Plays Folk Tales Legends written by Leonid Andreyev and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 9094 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Giants of Russian Literature: The Greatest Russian Novels, Stories, Plays, Folk Tales & Legends' encapsulates an unprecedented span of Russian literary achievement, weaving through the transformative arcs of realism, romanticism, and the philosophical introspection characteristic of Russia's literary evolution. This anthology is meticulously curated, offering a spectrum from the dense, existential inquiries of Dostoevsky to the nuanced, social narratives of Chekhov, and the fantastical realms envisioned by Pushkin. The diversity in literary styles, from the poignant short stories of Saki (H.H. Munro) to the grand, epic novels and plays that have defined the ethos of an era, demonstrates the rich tapestry of Russian and related cultures contributions to global literature. The collective works included stand as a testament to the depth and variety of human experience as depicted in literary form, with each piece selected for its timeless relevance and profound impact. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology, leaders amongst the pantheon of Russian literary figures, bring a breadth of cultural, historical, and political context to the fore. Such variety encapsulates pivotal moments in literary and world history, from the intricacies of Tsarist Russia to the turbulent shifts of the Soviet era and beyond. The assembly of authors like Tolstoy, Gorky, and Andreyev, alongside less universally recognized yet equally pivotal figures such as Korolenko and Garshin, offers a panoramic view of the seismic shifts in literary expression and the socio-political undercurrents of their times. Their lives and works serve as prisms through which the broader narratives of Russian and global history can be explored, enriching the anthology with layers of complexity and insight. This anthology is not just a collection of significant works; it is a gateway to exploring the soulful depths, philosophical ponderings, and the reckonings with the human condition that Russian literature so adeptly explores. It invites readers into a rich dialogue across time and space, encouraging a deep and nuanced understanding of the themes that pervade Russian literary history. 'The Giants of Russian Literature' is an essential volume for anyone keen to immerse themselves in the profound narratives and diverse voices that have shaped not only Russian literature but also the world literary landscape. Its educational value and the breadth of insights it offers make it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts eager to explore the complexities of life and humanity through the lens of one of the worlds most prolific literary traditions.
Download or read book RUSSIAN LEGACY Boxed Set The Greatest Russian Novels Short Stories Plays Folk Tales Legends written by Leonid Andreyev and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-09 with total page 9328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'RUSSIAN LEGACY Boxed Set' unfolds an illustrious tapestry of the Russian soul through its grand assembly of novels, short stories, plays, folk tales, and legends. These pieces vary widely in literary style from the deep psychological drama of Dostoevsky to the sharp-witted social satires of Chekhov, and from the rich historical narratives of Tolstoy to the stark existential reflections of Andreyev. The collection stands as a monumental testament to the breadth and depth of Russian literature, offering readers an unparalleled glimpse into the country's storied past and its complex, often tumultuous cultural landscape. Notable works within the anthology resonate with themes of existential angst, societal upheaval, and the unfathomable depths of the human psyche, cementing the collection's place as a critical scholarly resource and a testament to the power of storytelling. The contributing authors represent the vanguard of Russian literature, whose collective works have shaped not only Eastern European literary tradition but also the global literary landscape. Their backgrounds range from noble elite to self-taught proletarians, reflecting the varied social fabric of Russia over the centuries. Many were at the forefront of literary and philosophical movements, such as Realism, Romanticism, and Symbolism, engaging with and influencing the discourses of their times. Their contributions to this anthology encapsulate the essence of Russian thought and aesthetic, weaving a narrative that transcends individual experience to touch upon universal human truths. By delving into the 'RUSSIAN LEGACY Boxed Set,' readers are invited on a journey through the heart of Russias literary heritage. This anthology is more than a compilation; it is a gateway to experiencing the multiplicity of Russian life and thought across different epochs. It promises to enrich one's understanding of the world, offering valuable lessons drawn from centuries of reflection, struggle, and insight. For scholars, students, and lovers of literature alike, this collection is an essential exploration of human nature, societal dynamics, and the timeless art of storytelling through the lens of some of Russias greatest minds.
Download or read book The opposite house with other stories written by Annie Frances Perram and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
