Language and Literatures
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Zouave Theaters: Transnational Military Fashion and PerformanceIn this compelling new study, Carol E. Harrison and Thomas J. Brown chart the rise and fall of the Zouave uniform, the nineteenth century's most important military fashion fad for men and women on both sides of the Atlantic. Originating in French colonial Algeria,...
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ZimbabweZimbabwe is a fascinating country, with stunning landscapes that range from the towering peaks of the Eastern Highlands to the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe. It also has a rich history, beginning with its ancient kingdoms and running to the modern-day struggles and triumphs...
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Women and the Circulation of Texts in Renaissance ItalyThe first comprehensive guide to women's promotion and use of textual culture, in manuscript and print, in Renaissance Italy.Author: Brian RichardsonPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 02/02/2023Pages: 298Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62dISBN: 9781108702539This title is not returnable
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Uncle VanyaThis Anton Chekhov play portrays the visit of an elderly professor and his glamorous, much younger second wife, Yel na, to the rural estate that supports their urban lifestyle. Two friends, Vanya, brother of the Professor's late first wife, who has long managed the...
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The Sudan HandbookA compact and useable introduction to the understanding of contemporary Sudan, and a convenient reference work. The Sudan Handbook, based on the Rift Valley Institute's successful Sudan Field Course, is an authoritative and accessible introduction to Sudan, vividly written and edited by leading Sudanese...
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The Strange Life of Ivan OsokinWelcome to the intriguing world of "The Strange Life of Ivan Osokin". This novel, written by the esteemed Russian philosopher and writer P.D. Ouspensky, takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through themes of self-discovery, fate, and the nature of human existence. Published in 1947,...
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The Oxford Handbook of Shakespeare and RacePremodern critical race studies, long intertwined with Shakespeare studies, has broadened our understanding of the definitions and discourse of race and racism to include not only phenotype, but also religious and political identity, regional, national, and linguistic difference, and systems of differentiation based upon...
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The Lycanthropicon: Imaginings & Images of the WerewolfTHE LYCANTHROPICON: Imaginings & Images of the Werewolf is the third in a series of themed anthologies from Mind's Eye Publications. It follows THE GARGOYLICON and THE VAMPIRICON and precedes THE PHANTOMICON (projected release 2025). The series presents short fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and illustration/art...
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The Light at the End of the WorldConnecting India's tumultuous 19th and 20th centuries to its distant past and its potentially apocalyptic future, this sweeping tale of rebellion, courage, and brutality reinvents fiction for our time. Delhi, the near future: Bibi, a low-ranking employee of a global consulting firm, is tasked...
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The Land Of The Moors, A Comprehensive DescriptionThis book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...
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The Lady's Crochet Book, Third Series (1877)The Lady's Crochet Book, Third Series is a book written by Elvina Mary Corbould and published in 1877. This book is a comprehensive guide to crochet patterns and techniques for women. It contains detailed instructions for crocheting various items such as clothing, accessories, and...
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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah EquianoHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.But is not the slave trade entirely a war with the heart of man?In 1789, Olaudah Equiano published his remarkable autobiography of his journey from enslavement to freedom. Kidnapped from his home in...
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The House of Mirth: Introduction by Pamela KnightsIn The House of Mirth, Edith Wharton depicts the glittering salons of Gilded Age New York with precision and wit, even as she movingly portrays the obstacles that impeded women's choices at the turn of the century. The beautiful, much-desired Lily Bart has been...
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The Great GatsbyIt's the Roaring Twenties, and New York City is the place to be. Everything can be purchased, everyone can be bought. But, can you make money erase your past?It's the Roaring Twenties, and it is the time of over-indulgence. As far as the eyes...
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The Ethics of Narrative: Essays on History, Literature, and Theory, 2007-2017The second volume of The Ethics of Narrative completes the project of bringing together nearly all of Hayden White's uncollected essays from the last two decades of his life, including articles, essays, and previously unpublished lectures. As in the first volume, volume 2 features...
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The Entremés for Performance: Translations of One-Act Plays from Golden Age SpainThis bilingual anthology brings together a collection of Spanish entremeses, the comic interludes that were performed between the acts of a comedia. Penned by authors such as Lope de Rueda, Cervantes, Calderón, Quevedo, and Quiñones de Benavente, many of these plays appear here for...
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The Creation of the Boer IdentityThe history of the Boer identity is an epic saga. The Boer identity emerged in the isolation of an expansive landscape and evolved as a unique cultural entity deeply rooted in the principles of individualism, localism, independence, and freedom. The development of the Boer...
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The Cambridge Introduction to American Poetry Since 1945Contemporary American poetry can often seem intimidating and daunting in its variety and complexity. This engaging and accessible book provides the first comprehensive introduction to the rich body of American poetry that has flourished since 1945 and offers a useful map to its current...
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The Cambridge History of Chinese Literature 2 Volume Paperback SetChina has one of the longest continuous literary traditions in the world. From the beginnings of the Chinese written language to the lively world of internet literature, these two volumes tell the story of Chinese writing, both as an instrument of the state and...
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The Cambridge Guide to Reading PoetryAt the heart of this book is a belief that poetry matters, and that it enables us to enjoy and understand life. In this accessible guide, Andrew Hodgson equips the reader for the challenging and rewarding experience of unlocking poetry, considering the key questions...
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