Exchange And The Maiden

Author : Kirk Ormand
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781477301586

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Exchange and the Maiden by Kirk Ormand Pdf

Marriage is a central concern in five of the seven extant plays of the Greek tragedian Sophocles. In this pathfinding study, Kirk Ormand delves into the ways in which these plays represent and problematize marriage, thus offering insights into how Athenians thought about the institution of marriage. Ormand takes a two-fold approach. He first explores the legal and economic underpinnings of Athenian marriage, an institution designed to guarantee the legitimate continuation of patrilineal households. He then shows how Sophocles' plays Trachiniae, Electra, Antigone, Ajax, and Oedipus Tyrannus both reinforce and critique this ideology by representing marriage as a homosocial exchange between men, in which women are objects who may attempt—but always fail—to become self-acting subjects. These fresh readings provide the first systematic study of marriage in Sophocles. They draw important connections between drama and marriage as rituals concerned with controlling potentially disruptive female subjectivities.

Author : Emily Wilson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350154872

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A Cultural History of Tragedy in Antiquity by Emily Wilson Pdf

In this volume, tragedy in antiquity is examined synoptically, from its misty origins in archaic Greece, through its central position in the civic life of ancient Athens and its performances across the Greek-speaking world, to its new and very different instantiations in Republican and Imperial Roman contexts. Lively, original essays by eminent scholars trace the shifting dramatic forms, performance environments, and social meanings of tragedy as it was repeatedly reinvented. Tragedy was consistently seen as the most serious of all dramatic genres; these essays trace a sequence of different visions of what the most serious kind of dramatic story might be, and the most appropriate ways of telling those stories on stage. Each chapter takes a different theme as its focus: forms and media; sites of performance and circulation; communities of production and consumption; philosophy and social theory; religion, ritual, and myth; politics of city and nation; society and family, and gender and sexuality.

Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 3552 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Fairy Books of Andrew Lang by Andrew Lang Pdf

Step into a world of enchantment and wonder with "The Fairy Books of Andrew Lang," a collection of timeless tales from the master storyteller himself, Andrew Lang. Prepare to be transported to magical realms where fairies, dragons, and heroes come to life in vivid detail. As Lang's enchanting tales unfold, immerse yourself in a world where anything is possible. From far-off lands to mystical forests, embark on a journey filled with adventure, romance, and discovery as you uncover the secrets of the fairy realm. But amidst the whimsy and wonder, a deeper truth emerges: What if these fairy tales are more than just stories? Prepare to be captivated by Lang's profound insights into the human condition and the timeless lessons that resonate across generations. Are you ready to lose yourself in the magic of Andrew Lang's storytelling? Experience the power of imagination as Lang's captivating narratives capture your heart and mind. Whether you're young or young at heart, these enchanting tales will ignite your imagination and inspire you to believe in the power of dreams. Will you dare to journey into the fairy realm and discover the secrets that lie within? Immerse yourself in the beauty and brilliance of Lang's fairy tales, where each story is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Whether you're reading alone or sharing these tales with loved ones, prepare to be transported to a world where magic is real and anything is possible. Don't miss your chance to experience the enchantment of "The Fairy Books of Andrew Lang." Let Lang's timeless tales inspire you to see the world with fresh eyes and an open heart, reminding you that the greatest adventures are often found within the pages of a book. Seize the opportunity to own a piece of literary magic. Purchase "The Fairy Books of Andrew Lang" now and embark on a journey of discovery and delight that will stay with you long after the final page is turned.

Author : Denis Johnson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780812988642

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The Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson Pdf

Twenty-five years after Jesus’ Son, a haunting new collection of short stories on mortality and transcendence, from National Book Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Denis Johnson NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Dwight Garner, The New York Times • Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air • Chicago Tribune • Newsday • New York • AV Club • Publishers Weekly “Ranks with the best fiction published by any American writer during this short century.”—New York “A posthumous masterpiece.”—Entertainment Weekly NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • The Washington Post • NPR • The Boston Globe • New York Public Library • Kirkus Reviews • Bloomberg The Largesse of the Sea Maiden is the long-awaited new story collection from Denis Johnson. Written in the luminous prose that made him one of the most beloved and important writers of his generation, this collection finds Johnson in new territory, contemplating the ghosts of the past and the elusive and unexpected ways the mysteries of the universe assert themselves. Finished shortly before Johnson’s death, this collection is the last word from a writer whose work will live on for many years to come. Praise for The Largesse of the Sea Maiden “An instant classic.”—Newsday “Exceptional luminosity . . . hits a powerful vein.”—The New York Times Book Review “Grace and oblivion are inextricably yoked in these transcendent stories. . . . [Johnson’s] gift is to extract the beauty in all that brokenness.”—The Wall Street Journal “Nobody ever wrote like Denis Johnson. Nobody ever came close. . . . We’re just left with this miraculous book, these perfect stories, the last words from one of the world’s greatest writers.”—NPR

Author : Hebrew Orphan Asylum of New York
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044100871094

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Report of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum of the City of New York by Hebrew Orphan Asylum of New York Pdf

Author : New York Produce Exchange
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Produce trade
ISBN : PRNC:32101068326907

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Report of the New York Produce Exchange by New York Produce Exchange Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Commerce
ISBN : MINN:30000004362491

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Domestic Commerce Series by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Treadwell,Anneka Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1633812650

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A Flash Fiction Exchange Between Methuselah and the Maiden by David Treadwell,Anneka Williams Pdf

Author : Jeffery Deaver
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1996-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101209356

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A Maiden's Grave by Jeffery Deaver Pdf

A bus full of children is taken hostage in this “screaming hit” (The New York Times Book Review) from the bestselling author of The Never Game and The Bone Collector. Along a windswept Kansas road, eight vulnerable girls and their helpless teachers are forced off a school bus and held hostage in an abandoned slaughterhouse. The madman who has them at gunpoint has a simple plan: One hostage an hour will die unless the demands are met. Called to the scene is Arthur Potter, the FBI’s best hostage negotiator. He has a plan. But so does one of the hostages—a beautiful teacher who’s willing to do anything to save the lives of her students. Now the clock is ticking as a chilling game of cat and mouse begins.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951000727402X

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Bazaar Exchange and Mart, and Journal of the Household by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking and Currency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1406 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1934
Category : Stock exchanges
ISBN : UOM:39015016726476

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Stock Exchange Practices by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking and Currency Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Sales
ISBN : OXFORD:590349265

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The Bazaar, Exchange and Mart, and Journal of the Household by Anonim Pdf

Author : Le Wilhelm
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0573633150

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Maiden's Progeny by Le Wilhelm Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Printing
ISBN : MINN:31951D00529411E

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The Printers' International Specimen Exchange by Anonim Pdf

Author : Matilda Betham-Edwards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : English fiction
ISBN : BSB:BSB11664145

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Exchange No Robbery and Other Novelettes by Matilda Betham-Edwards Pdf