Download or read book The Fragrant Companions written by Li Yu and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two young gentry women meet by chance at a nunnery in Yangzhou, where they fall in love at first sight. After they exchange poetry and recognize each other’s literary talents, their emotional bond deepens. They conduct a mock wedding ceremony at the nunnery and hatch a plan to spend the rest of their lives together. Their schemes are stymied by a series of obstacles, but in the end the two women find an unlikely resolution—a ménage-à-trois marriage. The Fragrant Companions is the most significant work of literature that portrays female same-sex love in the entire premodern Chinese tradition. Written in 1651 by Li Yu, one of the most inventive and irreverent literary figures of seventeenth-century China, this play is at once an unconventional romantic comedy, a barbed satire, and a sympathetic portrayal of love between women. It offers a sensitive portrait of the two women’s passion for each other, depicts their intellectual pursuits and resourcefulness, and celebrates their partial triumph over social convention. At the same time, Li caustically mocks the imperial examination system and deflates the idealized image of the male scholar. The Fragrant Companions is both an indispensable source for students and scholars of gender and sexuality in premodern China and a compelling work of literature for all readers interested in China’s rich theatrical traditions.
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Download or read book Nature s Essence written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-08-25 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the transformative power of nature with "Nature's Essence," the ultimate guide to unlocking the mysteries and benefits of essential oils. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a curious newcomer, this comprehensive eBook offers a deep and enlightening dive into the world of aromatherapy. Begin your journey with a rich historical overview of essential oils, and master the art of extraction and aromatherapy basics. Explore the botanical sources of these potent oils, from delicate floral and herbal elixirs to invigorating citrus and resinous extracts. Experience the therapeutic benefits firsthand as you delve into chapters on stress reduction, pain management, and immune support. Ground your understanding in science with insights into the chemical constituents and mechanisms of action behind essential oils, fortified by the latest research. Enhance your emotional well-being with targeted sections on oils for anxiety, depression, and sleep, while also addressing diverse physical health needs, spanning respiratory, digestive, and skin care solutions. Applying essential oils safely and effectively is simpler than ever with expert guidance on diffusion, topical use, and internal applications. Unlock your creative potential with personalized blending techniques and bespoke recipes tailored to your needs. Incorporate essential oils seamlessly into your daily life with practical tips for household cleaning, personal care products, and even culinary uses. Drawing from real-life case studies and testimonials, this book provides a wealth of inspiring personal healing stories, clinical insights, and expert advice. Mindfulness enthusiasts will appreciate the dedicated section on using oils in meditation, enhancing the mind-body connection, and creating sacred spaces. Learn how to safely introduce essential oils into family life, from children and elderly care to pet aromatherapy. Stay ahead of trends and innovations in the field while navigating sustainability and ethical sourcing practices. Build your essential oil toolkit with must-have oils, essential accessories, and storage tips. Finally, embrace the global essence of essential oils with an exploration of traditional uses, cultural significance, and the global marketplace. Dive into exciting DIY projects, including crafting candles, making natural cosmetics, and creating herbal remedies. Overcome common challenges and misconceptions, and become confident in your choices with clear guidance on allergies, sensitivities, labeling, and quality control. Embark on your essential oil education with "Nature's Essence" and let the natural world enlighten and empower your life. Your journey to holistic health and well-being starts here.
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Download or read book Companion s Quest written by L. Lee and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Paulter adores the Grand Court Wizard, Galdar and in secrecy serves as his apprentice. When Galdar is poisoned, the stage is set for a race against time in which Paulter must be ordained by the source of magic "the Heart". This is an imperative and time-honored procedure that will allow him to become the next Grand Court Wizard. Evil Ronar pulls out all the stops in an effort to stop Paulter from reaching his lofty goal. Ronar feels that the timing is perfect to make his attempt at overtaking their world while Galdar is no longer there to protect them. He creates a massive army that threatens the very existence of the Faerie world and will eventually annihilate all the other races one at a time. With the help of some unlikely friends, Paulter struggles to reach the Heart and put an end to the senseless carnage that Ronar is willing to inflict on anyone standing in his way. However, there are still other issues that Paulter must deal with, including the search to find the murderer of his friend and mentor, Galdar. This is a story of the struggle between good and evil, but also, the emergence of a man who is destined to play a powerful role in the care of the races that comprise his world. The friends who help him, all have different roles to play and both collectively and individually help Paulter to realize how important friends can be.
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Download or read book The Complete Tolkien Companion written by J. E. A. Tyler and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 871 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For all those who journey to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, here is the complete guide to its lands, legends, histories, languages, and people. The Complete Tolkien Companion explains, translates, and links every single reference - names, dates, places, facts, famous weapons, even food and drink - to be found in Tolkien's world, which includes not only The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings but also The Simarillion and many other posthumously published works. A detailed explanation of the various Elvish writing systems, together with maps, charts, and genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Tolkien and the unforgettable world and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy. Presented in alphabetical order for quick and easy reference, this is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime. First published in 1976, this edition has been fully revised and updated for a new century of Tolkien lovers.
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Download or read book Writing Gender in Early Modern Chinese Women s Tanci Fiction written by Li Guo and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women’s tanci, or “plucking rhymes,” are chantefable narratives written by upper-class educated women from seventeenth-century to early twentieth-century China. Writing Gender in Early Modern Chinese Women’s Tanci Fiction offers a timely study on early modern Chinese women’s representations of gender, nation, and political activism in their tanci works before and after the Taiping Rebellion (1850 to 1864), as well as their depictions of warfare and social unrest. Women tanci authors’ redefinition of female exemplarity within the Confucian orthodox discourses of virtue, talent, chastity, and political integrity could be bourgeoning expressions of female exceptionalism and could have foreshadowed protofeminist ideals of heroism. They establish a realistic tenor in affirming feminine domestic authority, and open up spaces for discussions of “womanly becoming,” female exceptionalism, and shifting family power structures. The vernacular mode underlying these texts yields productive possibilities of gendered self-representations, bodily valences, and dynamic performances of sexual roles. The result is a vernacular discursive frame that enables women’s appropriation and refashioning of orthodox moral values as means of self-affirmation and self-realization. Validations of women’s political activism and loyalism to the nation attest to tanci as a premium vehicle for disseminating progressive social incentives to popular audiences. Women’s tanci marks early modern writers’ endeavors to carve out a space of feminine becoming, a discursive arena of feminine appropriation, reinvention, and boundary-crossings. In this light, women’s tanci portrays gendered mobility through depictions of a heroine’s voyages or social ascent, and entails a forward-moving historical progression toward a more autonomous and vested model of feminine subjectivity.
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