The sublime in literature is described as the sense of awe that is evoked in the presence of great power and grandeur in nature or in art. In this engaging new volume, the role of the sublime is discussed in "Emma", "Ode to the West Wind", "Song of Myself", and many other works. Featuring original essays and excerpts from previously published critical analyses, each book in the new Bloom's "Literary Themes" series gives students valuable insight into the title's subject theme.
This enchanting collection of traditional English folktales reflects the depth and diversity of the folk heritage of Britain, and illustrates the ties between stories, land, and people. The editors present an enticing assortment of more than 50 tales, gathered from practicing storytellers and organized into sections based on broad themes: The Fool in All His Glory, Wily Wagers and Tall Tales, Holy Days and Days of Heroes, and so forth.
Quilts for Guys: 15 Fun Projects for Your Favorite Fella
A quilt is the perfect gift for that special guy in your life, whether he's your husband, son, or dad, whether he's young or old. He needs a quilt - and you need the perfect pattern. Here's a great collection of easy-to-intermediate-level projects from quilting's top designers. One of these quilts is sure to win the heart of your favorite guy! 15 projects featuring themes such as cars, sports, sailing, fishing, and travel.
Routledge Themes Of The American Civil War 2nd Edition
Themes of the American Civil War offers a timely and useful guide to this vast topic for a new generation of students. The volume provides a broad-ranging assessment of the causes, complexities, and consequences of America’s most destructive conflict to date.
Heraldry, Pageantry and Social Display in Medieval England
Medieval culture was intensely visual. Although this has long been recognised by art historians and by enthusiasts for particular media, there has been little attempt to study social display as a subject in its own right. And yet, display takes us directly into the values, aspirations and, indeed, anxieties of past societies. In this illustrated volume a group of experts address a series of interrelated themes around the issue of display.
