From Romanticism to Realism, the 19th century saw a flourishing of literary movements, as well as the arrival of several now-revered luminaries on the literary scene. Authors experimented with new styles that elevated the novel as a significant literary form, while new techniques and themes were also introduced into poetry and drama. These compelling profiles examine the lives of some of the 19th centurys greatest writersJane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Leo Tolstoy, to name just a fewand reveal the remarkable stories behind the works they crafted
When Diana: Her True Story was first published in 1992, it forever changed the way the public viewed the British monarchy. Greeted with disbelief and ridicule, this bestselling biography has become a unique literary classic, not just because of its explosive contents but also because of Diana's intimate involvement in the publication.
David Winters has quickly become a leading voice in the new landscape of online literary criticism. His widely-published work maps the furthest frontiers of contemporary fiction and theory. The essays in this book range from the American satirist Sam Lipsyte to the reclusive Australian genius Gerald Murnane; from the "distant reading" of Franco Moretti to the legacy of Gordon Lish. Meditations on style, form and fictional worlds sit side-by-side with overviews of the cult status of Oulipo, the aftermath of modernism, and the history of continental philosophy. Infinite Fictions is indispensable reading for anyone interested in the forefront of literary thought.
Deceit, Desire, and the Novel: Self and Other in Literary Structure This study extends beyond the scope of literature into the psychology of much of our contemporary scene, including fashion, advertising, and propaganda techniques. In considering such aspects, the author goes beyond the domain of pure aesthetics and offers an interpretation of some basic cultural problems of our time.
English for Starters incorporates both international cultural topics as well as topics researched specifically for Syrian students learning English. • The Literary Section supplement provides students with a series of exercises exploring some of the most important aspects and writers of English literature. • The Scientific Section Supplement offers a range of stimulating exercises on a range of important scientific topics. • Teachers are helped throughout with clear guidelines and suggestions on how to introduce students to this stimulating material.
