Author: Uday Kagal - A hopeful cynic
Publisher: BecomeShakespeare.com
ISBN: 9389759986
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Are we naturally brutish or collaborative? The West has consistently argued for the former and imposed ‘civilization’ onto the world. But that was simply a convenient argument based on their immediate environs and to feed their insatiable greed. The East was always much more harmonious, just like human societies that survived 50,000 years. But look where it got them? Who were the ‘savages’ by the way? We lost morality and succumbed to an individualistic life of comfort, which has resulted in gross inequalities (to their benefit) and unprecedented environmental destruction. Is this ‘progress?’ This decision will fundamentally determine our choices for the future. Do we continue up the path of restlessness (or recklessness) or go back down the road of peacefulness (within ourselves) and harmony (with our environment)? The latter will not be easy, though, and the cynic in me says, “Why bother?” The hopeful in me, “Why not?” But the latter continues to prevail, and that is my single most important reason for writing this book – to leave a legacy for my children. I continue to hope that they may find a life of meaning rather than be swept away in one of indulgence.
SHAME ON YOU WHITE MAN - You stole my children (again!)
Author: Uday Kagal - A hopeful cynic
Publisher: BecomeShakespeare.com
ISBN: 9389759986
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Are we naturally brutish or collaborative? The West has consistently argued for the former and imposed ‘civilization’ onto the world. But that was simply a convenient argument based on their immediate environs and to feed their insatiable greed. The East was always much more harmonious, just like human societies that survived 50,000 years. But look where it got them? Who were the ‘savages’ by the way? We lost morality and succumbed to an individualistic life of comfort, which has resulted in gross inequalities (to their benefit) and unprecedented environmental destruction. Is this ‘progress?’ This decision will fundamentally determine our choices for the future. Do we continue up the path of restlessness (or recklessness) or go back down the road of peacefulness (within ourselves) and harmony (with our environment)? The latter will not be easy, though, and the cynic in me says, “Why bother?” The hopeful in me, “Why not?” But the latter continues to prevail, and that is my single most important reason for writing this book – to leave a legacy for my children. I continue to hope that they may find a life of meaning rather than be swept away in one of indulgence.
Publisher: BecomeShakespeare.com
ISBN: 9389759986
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Are we naturally brutish or collaborative? The West has consistently argued for the former and imposed ‘civilization’ onto the world. But that was simply a convenient argument based on their immediate environs and to feed their insatiable greed. The East was always much more harmonious, just like human societies that survived 50,000 years. But look where it got them? Who were the ‘savages’ by the way? We lost morality and succumbed to an individualistic life of comfort, which has resulted in gross inequalities (to their benefit) and unprecedented environmental destruction. Is this ‘progress?’ This decision will fundamentally determine our choices for the future. Do we continue up the path of restlessness (or recklessness) or go back down the road of peacefulness (within ourselves) and harmony (with our environment)? The latter will not be easy, though, and the cynic in me says, “Why bother?” The hopeful in me, “Why not?” But the latter continues to prevail, and that is my single most important reason for writing this book – to leave a legacy for my children. I continue to hope that they may find a life of meaning rather than be swept away in one of indulgence.
The American Indian Magazine
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Category : Indian periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 944
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Category : Indian periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 944
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The Interior
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Category : Chicago (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1826
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Issues for Jan 12, 1888-Jan. 1889 include monthly "Magazine supplement".
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Category : Chicago (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1826
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Issues for Jan 12, 1888-Jan. 1889 include monthly "Magazine supplement".
Eternal and Beyond
Author: V. J. Bridenstine
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452018162
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 490
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Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452018162
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 490
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Arthur's Home Magazine
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Languages : en
Pages : 752
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Languages : en
Pages : 752
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Youth's Companion
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1050
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1050
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The Ladies' Home Journal
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Category : Women's periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 836
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Category : Women's periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 836
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Ladies' Home Journal
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Languages : en
Pages : 2200
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Languages : en
Pages : 2200
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The Boy's Own Annual
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Category : Adventure stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 878
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Category : Adventure stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 878
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Limba Stories and Story-Telling
Author: Ruth Finnegan
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725239612
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
The Limba are rice farmers living in the hills of northern Sierra Leone who have, until recently, been somewhat despised by their neighbours. Yet they possess a subtle and fascinating literature, as illustrated by this detailed study of their stories, collected and translated by Dr. Finnegan. Their literary and artistic value emerges clearly when the significance of their 'oral' character is realized. The introductory chapters full consider such points as the importance of the actual delivery, the part played by the story-teller, and the changing forms arising from the originality of individual narrators. The book throws light on the general study of oral composition and performance as well as on the literary spirit of a previously unstudied West African people.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725239612
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
The Limba are rice farmers living in the hills of northern Sierra Leone who have, until recently, been somewhat despised by their neighbours. Yet they possess a subtle and fascinating literature, as illustrated by this detailed study of their stories, collected and translated by Dr. Finnegan. Their literary and artistic value emerges clearly when the significance of their 'oral' character is realized. The introductory chapters full consider such points as the importance of the actual delivery, the part played by the story-teller, and the changing forms arising from the originality of individual narrators. The book throws light on the general study of oral composition and performance as well as on the literary spirit of a previously unstudied West African people.