Author: Ralph Millard Sargent
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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The Life and Lyrics of Sir Edward Dyer (formerly Entitled At the Court of Queen Elizabeth)
Author: Ralph Millard Sargent
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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The Wisdom Paradox
Author: Elkhonon Goldberg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592401871
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The Wisdom Paradox explores the aging of the mind from a unique, positive perspective. In an era of increasing fears about mental deterioration, world-renowned neuropsychologist Elkhonon Goldberg provides startling new evidence that though the brain diminishes in some tasks as it ages, it gains in many ways. Most notably, it increases in what he terms “wisdom”: the ability to draw upon knowledge and experience gained over a lifetime to make quick and effective decisions. Goldberg delves into the machinery of the mind, separating memory into two distinct types: singular (knowledge of a particular incident or fact) and generic (recognition of broader patterns). As the brain ages, the ability to use singular memory declines, but generic memory is unaffected—and its importance grows. As an individual accumulates generic memory, the brain can increasingly rely upon these stored patterns to solve problems effortlessly and instantaneously. Goldberg investigates the neurobiology of wisdom, and draws on historical examples of artists and leaders whose greatest achievements were realized late in life.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592401871
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The Wisdom Paradox explores the aging of the mind from a unique, positive perspective. In an era of increasing fears about mental deterioration, world-renowned neuropsychologist Elkhonon Goldberg provides startling new evidence that though the brain diminishes in some tasks as it ages, it gains in many ways. Most notably, it increases in what he terms “wisdom”: the ability to draw upon knowledge and experience gained over a lifetime to make quick and effective decisions. Goldberg delves into the machinery of the mind, separating memory into two distinct types: singular (knowledge of a particular incident or fact) and generic (recognition of broader patterns). As the brain ages, the ability to use singular memory declines, but generic memory is unaffected—and its importance grows. As an individual accumulates generic memory, the brain can increasingly rely upon these stored patterns to solve problems effortlessly and instantaneously. Goldberg investigates the neurobiology of wisdom, and draws on historical examples of artists and leaders whose greatest achievements were realized late in life.
The Life and Lyrics of Sir Edward Dyer
Author: Ralph Millard Sargent
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 229
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 229
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Major Tudor Authors
Author: Alan Hager
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1567507816
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
The Tudor era (1485-1603) was one of the most culturally significant periods in history. Under three generations of Tudor rulers, the era witnessed the advent of humanism, the birth of the Reformation, and the rise of the British Empire. The literature of the period is marked by complexity of thought and form and reflects the political, religious, and cultural changes of the era. This reference book surveys the literature of Tudor England. Included are alphabetically arranged entries for nearly 100 authors who wrote between 1485 and 1603. Some figures covered are widely taught, such as Shakespeare, Donne, and Spenser. Others are less well known, such as Edward Fairfax and Abraham Fraunce. The work includes entries for notable women writers of the period, many of whom have been neglected until recent years. Also included are entries for continental writers such as Ariosto, Tasso, Calvin, and Erasmus, whose writings were influential in England. Entries are written by expert contributors and contain valuable bibliographies of primary and secondary sources. Included are entries for nearly 100 people who wrote between 1485 and 1603. The entries are written by expert contributors and are arranged alphabetically to facilitate use. Some of the authors profiled are major canonical figures, such as Shakespeare, Spenser, and Donne. But the volume also includes a significant number of entries for women writers, whose work has been unjustly disregarded until recent years. While most of the authors were from England, the volume contains entries on figures such as Erasmus, who, though born in another country, wrote important works in England, and on writers such as Machiavelli, Calvin, Ariosto, and Tasso, whose works were almost immediately adopted, translated, or otherwise made part of Tudor culture. Each entry provides a brief biography, which is followed by a discussion of major works and themes, a review of the author's critical reception, and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1567507816
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
The Tudor era (1485-1603) was one of the most culturally significant periods in history. Under three generations of Tudor rulers, the era witnessed the advent of humanism, the birth of the Reformation, and the rise of the British Empire. The literature of the period is marked by complexity of thought and form and reflects the political, religious, and cultural changes of the era. This reference book surveys the literature of Tudor England. Included are alphabetically arranged entries for nearly 100 authors who wrote between 1485 and 1603. Some figures covered are widely taught, such as Shakespeare, Donne, and Spenser. Others are less well known, such as Edward Fairfax and Abraham Fraunce. The work includes entries for notable women writers of the period, many of whom have been neglected until recent years. Also included are entries for continental writers such as Ariosto, Tasso, Calvin, and Erasmus, whose writings were influential in England. Entries are written by expert contributors and contain valuable bibliographies of primary and secondary sources. Included are entries for nearly 100 people who wrote between 1485 and 1603. The entries are written by expert contributors and are arranged alphabetically to facilitate use. Some of the authors profiled are major canonical figures, such as Shakespeare, Spenser, and Donne. But the volume also includes a significant number of entries for women writers, whose work has been unjustly disregarded until recent years. While most of the authors were from England, the volume contains entries on figures such as Erasmus, who, though born in another country, wrote important works in England, and on writers such as Machiavelli, Calvin, Ariosto, and Tasso, whose works were almost immediately adopted, translated, or otherwise made part of Tudor culture. Each entry provides a brief biography, which is followed by a discussion of major works and themes, a review of the author's critical reception, and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources.
At the Court of Queen Elizabeth. The Life and Lyrics of Sir Edward Dyer
Author: Ralph Millard SARGENT
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Dalhousie Review
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 636
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 636
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Dictionary Catalog of the Research Libraries of the New York Public Library, 1911-1971
Author: New York Public Library. Research Libraries
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 602
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 602
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Library of Congress Catalogs
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 684
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 684
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The Publishers' Trade List Annual
Author:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1826
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1826
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American Book Publishing Record
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1854
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1854
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