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Author : Kexue Ma
Publisher : Kexue Ma
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Kexue Ma
Publisher : Kexue Ma
Page : 1255 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Kexue Ma
Publisher : Kexue Ma
Page : 811 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Kexue Ma
Publisher : Kexue Ma
Page : 1227 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Natsume Akatsuki
Publisher : Yen Press LLC
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781975332358
Luck be a lady tonight!Seeking financial support in the fight against the Demon King's army, Princess Iris visits the neighboring nation of Elroad to meet the prince: her husband-to-be. But Kazuma won't hand over his little sister to just anyone! Scratch that. He won't hand her over, period! Posing as her escort, he tags along in an attempt to derail yet another wedding (and rake in the dough). But no sooner than they arrive in Elroad are they informed that the engagement is off, and there won't be any financial support at all! And so it falls to Kazuma to use his wit and insanely good Luck to milk the Casino Kingdom for all it's worth!
Author : Shinta Fuji
Publisher : Yen Press LLC
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781975351878
WHERE DID THINGS GO WRONG? Thanks to their similiar experiences of betrayal, Nick, Tiana, Zem, and Karan have formed their own adventurer’s party called Survivors to turn their lives around and—most importantly—finance their hobbies. Things are going well, as they have obtained a holy sword with multiple powers that can take on a human form! But then Nick bumps into his ex-girlfriend and is dragged into a duel with her adventurer’s party, the Iron Tiger Troop, whose members are all fraudsters. Will the Survivors be able to defeat them and expose their crimes?
Author : Lynn Ellen Patyk,Irina Erman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9798765109816
Tapping into the emergence of scholarly comedy studies since the 2000s, this collection brings new perspectives to bear on the Dostoevskian light side. Funny Dostoevksy demonstrates how and why Dostoevsky is one of the most humorous 19th-century authors, even as he plumbs the depths of the human psyche and the darkest facets of European modernity. The authors go beyond the more traditional categories of humor, such as satire, parody, and the carnivalesque, to apply unique lenses to their readings of Dostoevsky. These include cinematic slapstick and the body in Crime and Punishment, the affective turn and hilarious (and deadly) impatience in Demons, and ontological jokes in Notes from Underground and The Idiot. The authors – (coincidentally?) all women, including some of the most established scholars in the field alongside up-and-comers – address gender and the marginalization of comedy, culminating in a chapter on Dostoevsky's "funny and furious" women, and explore the intersections of gender and humor in literary and culture studies. Funny Dostoevksy applies some of the latest findings on humor and laughter to his writing, while comparative chapters bring Dostoevsky's humor into conjunction with other popular works, such as Chaplin's Modern Times and Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton. Written with a verve and wit that Dostoevsky would appreciate, this boldly original volume illuminates how humor and comedy in his works operate as vehicles of deconstruction, pleasure, play, and transcendence.
Author : Ed Park
Publisher : McSweeney's
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781940450674
This volume collects the finest essays from the second half of the Believer's decade-long (and counting) run. The Believer, the McSweeney's-published four-time nominee for the National Magazine Award, is beloved for tackling everything from pop culture to ancient literature with the same sagacity and wit, and this collection cements that reputation with pieces as wildly diverse as the magazine itself. Featured articles include Nick Hornby on his first job, Rebecca Taylor on her time acting in no-budget horror movies, Francisco Goldman on the failings of memoir in dealing with personal tragedy, Megan Abbott and Sara Gran on V.C. Andrews and the secret life of girls, and Brian T. Edwards on Western pop culture's influence on Iran. Read Harder collects some of the finest nonfiction writing published in America today, from the profound to the absurd, the crushing to the uplifting. As the Believer enters its second decade, Read Harder serves as both an essential primer for one of the finest, strangest magazines in the country, and an indispensable stand-alone volume.
Author : Alexander Burry
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780810127159
Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph.D.)--Northwestern University, 2001.
Author : Paul Green
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476624020
From automatons to zombies, many elements of fantasy and science fiction have been cross-pollinated with the Western movie genre. In its second edition, this encyclopedia of the Weird Western includes many new entries covering film, television, animation, novels, pulp fiction, short stories, comic books, graphic novels and video and role-playing games. Categories include Weird, Weird Menace, Science Fiction, Space, Steampunk and Romance Westerns.
Author : Daniel Hahn
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780191057267
The last thirty years have witnessed one of the most fertile periods in the history of children's books: the flowering of imaginative illustration and writing, the Harry Potter phenomenon, the rise of young adult and crossover fiction, and books that tackle extraordinarily difficult subjects. The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature provides an indispensable and fascinating reference guide to the world of children's literature. Its 3,500 entries cover every genre from fairy tales to chapbooks; school stories to science fiction; comics to children's hymns. Originally published in 1983, the Companion has been comprehensively revised and updated by Daniel Hahn. Over 900 new entries bring the book right up to date. A whole generation of new authors and illustrators are showcased, with books like Dogger, The Hunger Games, and Twilight making their first appearance. There are articles on developments such as manga, fan fiction, and non-print publishing, and there is additional information on prizes and prizewinners. This accessible A to Z is the first place to look for information about the authors, illustrators, printers, publishers, educationalists, and others who have influenced the development of children's literature, as well as the stories and characters at their centre. Written both to entertain and to instruct, the highly acclaimed Oxford Companion to Children's Literature is a reference work that no one interested in the world of children's books should be without.
Author : Zappon
Publisher : Yen Press LLC
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781975350543
HOW DO YOU STOP A HERO? Van must be convinced to leave Zoltan before he brings greater harm to this peaceful corner of the world. Changing the mind of one so zealously devoted to twisted beliefs won’t be easy, though. Red and the others decide to start by swaying Van’s companions, Lavender and Ljubo, hoping the Hero will listen to his allies. But will that be enough? Van needs someone who will get him to question his decisions and guide him to a better path...
Author : Thomas F. Curran
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476692357
Examining humor in depictions of the Civil War from the war years to the present, this review covers a wide range of literature, film and television in historical context. Wartime humor served as a form of propaganda to render the enemy and their cause laughable, but also to help people cope with the human costs of the conflict. After the war many authors and, later, movie and television producers employed humor to shape its legacy, perpetuating myths and stereotypes that became ingrained in American memory. Giving attention to the stories behind the stories, the author focuses on what people laughed at, who they laughed with and what it reveals about their view of events.
Author : Peter Melville Logan,Olakunle George,Susan Hegeman,Efraín Kristal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 803 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-14
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781118723890
Now available in a single volume paperback, this advanced reference resource for the novel and novel theory offers authoritative accounts of the history, terminology, and genre of the novel, in over 140 articles of 500-7,000 words. Entries explore the history and tradition of the novel in different areas of the world; formal elements of the novel (story, plot, character, narrator); technical aspects of the genre (such as realism, narrative structure and style); subgenres, including the bildungsroman and the graphic novel; theoretical problems, such as definitions of the novel; book history; and the novel's relationship to other arts and disciplines. The Encyclopedia is arranged in A-Z format and features entries from an international cast of over 140 scholars, overseen by an advisory board of 37 leading specialists in the field, making this the most authoritative reference resource available on the novel. This essential reference, now available in an easy-to-use, fully indexed single volume paperback, will be a vital addition to the libraries of literature students and scholars everywhere.
Author : Ray Wyman Jr
Publisher : Blue Rose Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780963446718
"The Art of Jack Kirby" is a comprehensive, illustrated exploration of the career of Jack Kirby, widely regarded as one of the most influential and important comic book artists of all time. Featuring hundreds of full-color images of Kirby's iconic artwork, the book follows his journey from his early work in comic books and wartime propaganda to his revolutionary contributions to the superhero genre at Marvel Comics, including co-creating characters such as Captain America, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Silver Surfer, Thor, and the X-Men. In addition to showcasing Kirby's 50+ year career, the book delves into his artistic process, his creative vision, and the impact he had on the comic book industry as a whole. It includes insights from interviews with Kirby, offering a deeper understanding of his artistic philosophy and motivations. Significance: "The Art of Jack Kirby" is an essential resource for anyone interested in comics, art, or American popular culture. It is valuable documentation of Kirby's immense talent and lasting influence on the medium. Its limited-edition nature makes it a coveted collector's item, but its informative content and captivating visuals ensure its enduring relevance for newcomers and seasoned Jack Kirby's work fans. Published by Blue Rose Press in 1992, the book is a pioneering work in comic book publications. It is the first large-format book dedicated to a single American comic book artist, Jack Kirby. What makes it truly unique is that it was also the first attempt to compile a comprehensive bibliography of Kirby's extensive body of work (the Kirby Booklist), encompassing characters he created and offering detailed statistics about his lifetime contributions to the comic book industry. This book not only celebrated Kirby's remarkable artistic legacy but also set a significant precedent for future examinations of comic book creators and their profound impact on the medium.