Medusa And The Blind Man

Author : McKayla Schutt
Publisher : Alpha Temptress Publishing
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Medusa and the Blind Man by McKayla Schutt Pdf

Medusa's never been lucky in love. To save others from her deadly curse, Medusa's vowed to live alone. Oliver, son of Poseidon, follows the call of his soul. That is until Athena blocks his path and offers love at a cost. He agrees without thinking. Now, he's wandering earth blind. As the fates spy, Medusa comes face to face with a blind demigod who forces her to admit her own needs. Will Medusa risk her heart on Oliver and rise above her curse? Will Oliver find true love? Or will one glance strike him dead, leaving Medusa in the hands of the gods? Find out if the gods can be merciful in this Greek Mythological Romance.

Author : Francis Picabia
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-10
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780262517485

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I Am a Beautiful Monster by Francis Picabia Pdf

The first definitive edition in English of writings by poet, painter, pickpocket-plagiarist, and consummate anti-artist Francis Picabia, one of Dada's leading figures. Poet, painter, self-described funny guy, idiot, failure, pickpocket, and anti-artist par excellence, Francis Picabia was a defining figure in the Dada movement; indeed, André Breton called Picabia one of the only “true” Dadas. Yet very little of Picabia's poetry and prose has been translated into English, and his literary experiments have never been the subject of close critical study. I Am a Beautiful Monster is the first definitive edition in English of Picabia's writings, gathering a sizable array of Picabia's poetry and prose and, most importantly, providing a critical context for it with an extensive introduction and detailed notes by the translator. Picabia's poetry and prose is belligerent, abstract, polemical, radical, and sometimes simply baffling. For too long, Picabia's writings have been presented as raw events, rule-breaking manifestations of inspirational carpe diem. This book reveals them to be something entirely different: maddening in their resistance to meaning, full of outrageous posturing, and hiding a frail, confused, and fitful personality behind egoistic bravura. I Am a Beautiful Monster provides the texts of of Picabia's significant publications, all presented complete, many of them accompanied by their original illustrations.

Author : Matthew Stover,Robert E. Vardeman
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345516961

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God of War by Matthew Stover,Robert E. Vardeman Pdf

Offering deeper insights into the critically acclaimed God of War® franchise, this novel returns us to the dark world of ancient Greek mythology explored in the heart-pounding action of God of War I, the bestselling video game. A brutal warrior, Kratos is a slave to the gods of Olympus. Plagued by the nightmares of his past and yearning for freedom, the Ghost of Sparta would do anything to be free of his debt to the gods. He is on the verge of losing all hope when the gods give him one last task to end his servitude. He must destroy Ares, the god of war. But what chance does a mere mortal have against a god? Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, guided by the goddess Athena, and driven by his own insatiable thirst for vengeance, Kratos seeks the only relic powerful enough to slay Ares . . . a quest that will take him deep into the mysterious temple borne by the Titan Cronos! From the black depths of Hades to the war-torn city of Athens to the lost desert beyond, God of War sheds a brutal new light on the bestselling video game and on the legend of Kratos.

Author : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Silhouette
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780373513741

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Medusa Rising by Cindy Dees Pdf

Medusa Rising by Cindy Dees released on Sep 13, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Author : A. S. Byatt
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593321591

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Medusa's Ankles by A. S. Byatt Pdf

A ravishing, luminous selection of short stories from the prize-winning imagination of A. S. Byatt, "a storyteller who could keep a sultan on the edge of his throne for a thousand and one nights" (The New York Times Book Review). With an introduction by David Mitchell, best-selling author of Cloud Atlas Mirrors shatter at the hairdresser's when a middle-aged client explodes in rage. Snow dusts the warm body of a princess, honing it into something sharp and frosted. Summer sunshine flickers on the face of a smiling child who may or may not be real. Medusa's Ankles celebrates the very best of A. S. Byatt's short fiction, carefully selected from a lifetime of writing. Peopled by artists, poets, and fabulous creatures, the stories blaze with creativity and color. From ancient myth to a British candy factory, from a Chinese restaurant to a Mediterranean swimming pool, from a Turkish bazaar to a fairy-tale palace, Byatt transports her readers beyond the veneer of the ordinary—even beyond the gloss of the fantastical—to places rich and strange and wholly unforgettable.

Author : Thomas Albrecht
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781438428673

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The Medusa Effect by Thomas Albrecht Pdf

Examines images of horror in Victorian fiction, criticism, and philosophy.

Author : Lloyd Howard
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780773536555

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Virgil the Blind Guide by Lloyd Howard Pdf

Using hidden linguistic configurations, explores the issue of Virgil's authority in the Divine comedy as compared to other poets, guides, and demons.

Author : Natalie Haynes
Publisher : Mantle
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781761263460

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Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes Pdf

Natalie Haynes – the Women’s Prize-shortlisted author of A Thousand Ships – brings the infamous Medusa to life as you have never seen her before . . . 'So to mortal men, we are monsters. Because of our flight, our strength. They fear us, so they call us monsters.’ Medusa is the only mortal in a family of gods. Growing up with her sisters, she quickly realizes that she is the only one who gets older, experiences change, feels weakness. Her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know. When the sea god, Poseidon, commits an unforgivable act in her sacred temple the goddess, Athene, takes her revenge on an innocent - and Medusa’s life is changed forever. Appalled by her own reflection: snakes have replaced her hair and she realises that her gaze can now turn any living creature to stone. Medusa can no longer look upon anyone she loves without destroying them,, and so condemns herself to a life lived in shadow and solitude to limit her murderous rage. That is, until Perseus embarks upon a fateful quest to fetch the head of a Gorgon . . . This is the story of how a young woman became a monster. And how she was never really a monster at all. Praise for Natalie Haynes: ‘With her trademark passion, wit, and fierce feminism... her thoughtful portraits will linger with you long after the book is finished’ - Madeline Miller ‘Haynes combines a wide-ranging knowledge of the original myths with a gift for compelling narrative’ - The Times ‘Natalie Haynes is both a witty and an erudite guide. She wears her extensive learning lightly and deftly drags the Classics into the modern world’ - Kate Atkinson ‘Haynes is master of her trade . . . She succeeds in breathing warm life into some of our oldest stories’ - Telegraph ‘Haynes is the nation’s greatest muse’ - Adam Rutherford

Author : Jessie Burton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781547607600

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Medusa by Jessie Burton Pdf

A dazzling, lyrical YA retelling of Greek myth, from Jessie Burton, internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. "A powerfully feminist, elegiac, and original twist on this old story." -Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest? The why, the how, what happened next? Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love, betrayal . . . and destiny itself. With stunning, full-color illustrations and a first person narrative illuminating the fierce, vulnerable, determined girl behind the myth, this astonishing retelling is perfect for readers of Circe, and brings the story of Medusa to life for a new generation.

Author : Ross S. Preston
Publisher : Vantage Press, Inc
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0533154030

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Blind Man's Bluff by Ross S. Preston Pdf

Author : Gregory Orr,Ellen Bryant Voigt
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0472066218

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Poets Teaching Poets by Gregory Orr,Ellen Bryant Voigt Pdf

Essays on the craft and relevance of poetry by distinguished practitioners and teachers of the art

Author : McKayla Schutt
Publisher : Alpha Temptress Publishing
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Lightning of a Prophecy by McKayla Schutt Pdf

The daughters of Hades, Zeus, and Poseidon are linked in more than one way… You'd think the daughter of Zeus would be used to being overlooked… well, you’d be right. Sirena’s also considered a wild child with few f*cks to give. And she’s lived her life as she pleases except for one small detail. That she’s been in love with Theo for so long it hurts when she sees him. But she has a prophecy to think about. One that states either her or her other cousin will destroy the world, now that Avalon is cleared, it’s all on her or Maya. Theo, the son of Apollo, with the gift of visions. He’s kept his distance from Sirena, but he’s done waiting. He’s had a vision of them together in a forest where her life is at risk. He may not be the strongest fighter, but he knows how to hold his own and he’ll do everything possible to keep Sirena safe. The swords are sharpened and fingers itch for a fight as one god threatens Sirena’s life. Will monsters be unleashed or is Sirena not the daughter the prophecy spoke of?

Author : Hal Johnson
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781523508488

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The Big Book of Monsters by Hal Johnson Pdf

Meet the monsters in this who’s who of the baddest of the bad! Like those supernatural beasts everyone knows and fears—the bloodsucking vampire, Count Dracula, and that eight-foot-tall mash-up of corpses, Frankenstein’s Monster. Or that scariest of mummies, Cheops, who scientists revived after 4,700 years—big mistake! Or more horrifying yet, the Horla, an invisible, havoc-wreaking creature that herds humans like cattle and feeds of their souls. Drawn from the pages of classic books and tales as old as time, this frightfully exciting collection features 25 of the creepiest creatures ever imagined, from witches and werewolves to dragons and ghosts. Every monster is brought to life in a full-size full-color portrait that captures the essence of the beast, and in lively text that recounts the monster’s spine-tingling story. With sidebars that explore the history and the genre of each sourcebook, The Big Book of Monsters is an exciting introduction to literature and language arts.

Author : Natalie Wilson
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476637266

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Willful Monstrosity by Natalie Wilson Pdf

Taking in a wide range of film, television, and literature, this volume explores 21st century horror and its monsters from an intersectional perspective with a marked emphasis on gender and race. The analysis, which covers over 70 narratives, is organized around four primary monstrous figures--zombies, vampires, witches and monstrous women. Arguing that the current horror renaissance is populated with willful monsters that subvert prevailing cultural norms and systems of power, the discussion reads horror in relation to topics of particular import in the contemporary moment--rampant sexual violence, unbridled capitalist greed, brutality against people of color, militarism, and the patriarchy's refusal to die. Examining ground-breaking films and television shows such as Get Out, Us, The Babadook, A Quiet Place, Stranger Things, Penny Dreadful, and The Passage, as well as works by key authors like Justin Cronin, Carmen Maria Machado, Helen Oyeyemi, Margo Lanagan, and Jeanette Winterson, this monograph offers a thorough account of the horror landscape and what it says about the 21st century world.

Author : Matt Kaplan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781451667981

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Medusa's Gaze and Vampire's Bite by Matt Kaplan Pdf

Giant animals : Nemean lion, Calydonian boar, Rukh, King Kong -- Beastly blends : chimera, griffon, cockatrice, Sphinx -- It came from the earth : Minotaur, Medusa -- The mysterious fathoms : Charybdis, Leviathan, giant squid, Jaws -- Of flame and claw : dragons -- Hauntings : demons, ghosts, spirits -- Cursed by a bite : vampires, zombies, werewolves -- The created : The Golem, Frankenstein, HAL 9000, Terminator -- Terror resurrected : dinosaurs -- Extraterrestrial threat : aliens.