Author: E. Douglas Fawcett
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
In E. Douglas Fawcett's 'Hartmann, the Anarchist; Or, The Doom of the Great City', readers are transported into a dystopian world where an anarchist named Hartmann envisions the destruction of a great city. The book, written in a suspenseful and thought-provoking style, delves into themes of social unrest, political turmoil, and the consequences of unchecked power. Fawcett's literary context reflects the anxieties and uncertainties of the late 19th century, mirroring the growing concerns of industrialization and urbanization. The novel's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative keep readers on the edge of their seats, contemplating the complex relationship between society and the individual. E. Douglas Fawcett, a British author and social thinker, was heavily influenced by the political and social upheavals of his time, which are evident in his works. His background in law and philosophy provided him with a deep understanding of societal structures, which he skillfully weaves into 'Hartmann, the Anarchist'. Fawcett's exploration of anarchist ideologies and their repercussions offers readers a unique perspective on the dangers of radicalism and extremism. For readers interested in thought-provoking literature that explores themes of social unrest, political ideologies, and the consequences of unchecked power, 'Hartmann, the Anarchist; Or, The Doom of the Great City' is a compelling and relevant read. Fawcett's insightful commentary on society and human nature will leave readers reflecting long after they finish the book.
Hartmann, the Anarchist; Or, The Doom of the Great City
Author: E. Douglas Fawcett
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
In E. Douglas Fawcett's 'Hartmann, the Anarchist; Or, The Doom of the Great City', readers are transported into a dystopian world where an anarchist named Hartmann envisions the destruction of a great city. The book, written in a suspenseful and thought-provoking style, delves into themes of social unrest, political turmoil, and the consequences of unchecked power. Fawcett's literary context reflects the anxieties and uncertainties of the late 19th century, mirroring the growing concerns of industrialization and urbanization. The novel's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative keep readers on the edge of their seats, contemplating the complex relationship between society and the individual. E. Douglas Fawcett, a British author and social thinker, was heavily influenced by the political and social upheavals of his time, which are evident in his works. His background in law and philosophy provided him with a deep understanding of societal structures, which he skillfully weaves into 'Hartmann, the Anarchist'. Fawcett's exploration of anarchist ideologies and their repercussions offers readers a unique perspective on the dangers of radicalism and extremism. For readers interested in thought-provoking literature that explores themes of social unrest, political ideologies, and the consequences of unchecked power, 'Hartmann, the Anarchist; Or, The Doom of the Great City' is a compelling and relevant read. Fawcett's insightful commentary on society and human nature will leave readers reflecting long after they finish the book.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
In E. Douglas Fawcett's 'Hartmann, the Anarchist; Or, The Doom of the Great City', readers are transported into a dystopian world where an anarchist named Hartmann envisions the destruction of a great city. The book, written in a suspenseful and thought-provoking style, delves into themes of social unrest, political turmoil, and the consequences of unchecked power. Fawcett's literary context reflects the anxieties and uncertainties of the late 19th century, mirroring the growing concerns of industrialization and urbanization. The novel's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative keep readers on the edge of their seats, contemplating the complex relationship between society and the individual. E. Douglas Fawcett, a British author and social thinker, was heavily influenced by the political and social upheavals of his time, which are evident in his works. His background in law and philosophy provided him with a deep understanding of societal structures, which he skillfully weaves into 'Hartmann, the Anarchist'. Fawcett's exploration of anarchist ideologies and their repercussions offers readers a unique perspective on the dangers of radicalism and extremism. For readers interested in thought-provoking literature that explores themes of social unrest, political ideologies, and the consequences of unchecked power, 'Hartmann, the Anarchist; Or, The Doom of the Great City' is a compelling and relevant read. Fawcett's insightful commentary on society and human nature will leave readers reflecting long after they finish the book.
HARTMANN, THE ANARCHIST
Author: E. DOUGLAS. FAWCETT
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781033021026
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781033021026
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hartmann the Anarchist
Author: Edward Douglas Fawcett
Publisher: London : E. Arnold
ISBN:
Category : Anarchism
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
An anarchist genius attempts to destroy London from his futuristic flying battleship.
Publisher: London : E. Arnold
ISBN:
Category : Anarchism
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
An anarchist genius attempts to destroy London from his futuristic flying battleship.
A Sense of Shock
Author: Adam Parkes
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195383818
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
What does modern British and Irish literature have to do with French impressionist painting? And what does Henry James have to do with the legal dispute between John Ruskin and J.M.W. Whistler? What links Walter Pater with Conrad's portrait of a genocidal maniac in Heart of Darkness? Or George Moore with Irish nationalism, Virginia Woolf with modern distraction, and Ford Madox Ford with the Great Depression?Adam Parkes argues that we must answer such questions if we are to appreciate the full impact of impressionist aesthetics on modern British and Irish writers. Complicating previous accounts of the influence of painting and philosophy on literary impressionism, A Sense of Shock highlights the role of politics, uncovering new and deeper linkages. In the hands of such practitioners as Conrad, Ford, James, Moore, Pater, and Woolf, literary impressionism was shaped by its engagement with important social issues and political events that defined the modern age. As Parkes demonstrates, the formal and stylistic practices that distinguish impressionist writing were the result of dynamic and often provocative interactions between aesthetic and historical factors.Parkes ultimately suggests that it was through this incendiary combination of aesthetics and history that impressionist writing forced significant change on the literary culture of its time. A Sense of Shock will appeal to students and scholars of nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature, as well as the growing readership for books that explore problems of literary history and interdisciplinarity.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195383818
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
What does modern British and Irish literature have to do with French impressionist painting? And what does Henry James have to do with the legal dispute between John Ruskin and J.M.W. Whistler? What links Walter Pater with Conrad's portrait of a genocidal maniac in Heart of Darkness? Or George Moore with Irish nationalism, Virginia Woolf with modern distraction, and Ford Madox Ford with the Great Depression?Adam Parkes argues that we must answer such questions if we are to appreciate the full impact of impressionist aesthetics on modern British and Irish writers. Complicating previous accounts of the influence of painting and philosophy on literary impressionism, A Sense of Shock highlights the role of politics, uncovering new and deeper linkages. In the hands of such practitioners as Conrad, Ford, James, Moore, Pater, and Woolf, literary impressionism was shaped by its engagement with important social issues and political events that defined the modern age. As Parkes demonstrates, the formal and stylistic practices that distinguish impressionist writing were the result of dynamic and often provocative interactions between aesthetic and historical factors.Parkes ultimately suggests that it was through this incendiary combination of aesthetics and history that impressionist writing forced significant change on the literary culture of its time. A Sense of Shock will appeal to students and scholars of nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature, as well as the growing readership for books that explore problems of literary history and interdisciplinarity.
The Lost City of Z
Author: David Grann
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1847378056
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
**NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING ROBERT PATTINSON, CHARLIE HUNNAM AND SIENNA MILLER** ‘A riveting, exciting and thoroughly compelling tale of adventure’JOHN GRISHAM The story of Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, the inspiration behind Conan Doyle's The Lost World, by the author of the international Number One bestsellers KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE WAGER Fawcett was among the last of a legendary breed of British explorers. For years he explored the Amazon and came to believe that its jungle concealed a large, complex civilization, like El Dorado. Obsessed with its discovery, he christened it the City of Z. In 1925, Fawcett headed into the wilderness with his son Jack, vowing to make history. They vanished without a trace. For the next eighty years, hordes of explorers plunged into the jungle, trying to find evidence of Fawcett's party or Z. Some died from disease and starvation; others simply disappeared. In this spellbinding true tale of lethal obsession, David Grann retraces the footsteps of Fawcett and his followers as he unravels one of the greatest mysteries of exploration. ‘A wonderful story of a lost age of heroic exploration’ Sunday Times ‘Marvellous ... An engrossing book whose protagonist could out-think Indiana Jones’ Daily Telegraph ‘The best story in the world, told perfectly’ Evening Standard ‘A fascinating and brilliant book’ Malcolm Gladwell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1847378056
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
**NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING ROBERT PATTINSON, CHARLIE HUNNAM AND SIENNA MILLER** ‘A riveting, exciting and thoroughly compelling tale of adventure’JOHN GRISHAM The story of Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, the inspiration behind Conan Doyle's The Lost World, by the author of the international Number One bestsellers KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE WAGER Fawcett was among the last of a legendary breed of British explorers. For years he explored the Amazon and came to believe that its jungle concealed a large, complex civilization, like El Dorado. Obsessed with its discovery, he christened it the City of Z. In 1925, Fawcett headed into the wilderness with his son Jack, vowing to make history. They vanished without a trace. For the next eighty years, hordes of explorers plunged into the jungle, trying to find evidence of Fawcett's party or Z. Some died from disease and starvation; others simply disappeared. In this spellbinding true tale of lethal obsession, David Grann retraces the footsteps of Fawcett and his followers as he unravels one of the greatest mysteries of exploration. ‘A wonderful story of a lost age of heroic exploration’ Sunday Times ‘Marvellous ... An engrossing book whose protagonist could out-think Indiana Jones’ Daily Telegraph ‘The best story in the world, told perfectly’ Evening Standard ‘A fascinating and brilliant book’ Malcolm Gladwell
At the Violet Hour
Author: Sarah Cole
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199389063
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
'At The Violet Hour' offers a richly historicised, trenchant look at the interlocking of literature with violence in British and Irish modernist texts.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199389063
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
'At The Violet Hour' offers a richly historicised, trenchant look at the interlocking of literature with violence in British and Irish modernist texts.
The Dawn Watch
Author: Maya Jasanoff
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1594205817
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
"An exploration of the life and times of Joseph Conrad [and] his turbulent age of globalization--and our own"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1594205817
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
"An exploration of the life and times of Joseph Conrad [and] his turbulent age of globalization--and our own"--Provided by publisher.
Terrorism in the Late Victorian Novel
Author: Barbara Arnett Melchiori
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317208633
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
First published in 1985, this book looks at the ways in which the spate of terrorist activity in the 1880s was reflected in the novels of the time. Oscar Wilde, George Gissing, Henry James and George Bernard Shaw among others gave the terrorist venture a position in one or more of their novels. This book examines what these novelists made of terrorism and the way they presented it to their readers. Not all of these novels are high literature or take a committed line on the outrages they describe; nevertheless they accept the assumption that terrorism and social protest were synonymous. This book aims to explain how such a view could be held in the context of Victorian society.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317208633
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
First published in 1985, this book looks at the ways in which the spate of terrorist activity in the 1880s was reflected in the novels of the time. Oscar Wilde, George Gissing, Henry James and George Bernard Shaw among others gave the terrorist venture a position in one or more of their novels. This book examines what these novelists made of terrorism and the way they presented it to their readers. Not all of these novels are high literature or take a committed line on the outrages they describe; nevertheless they accept the assumption that terrorism and social protest were synonymous. This book aims to explain how such a view could be held in the context of Victorian society.
Victorian Visions of Suburban Utopia
Author: Nathaniel Robert Walker
Publisher:
ISBN: 0198861443
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
A study of British and American Utopian writing of the 1800s in the context of developments in real architectural, political, and cultural life. The book studies utopian visions published in the UK and the USA in the 1800s by writers such Robert Owen, James Silk Buckingham, Edward Bellamy, and William Morris.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0198861443
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
A study of British and American Utopian writing of the 1800s in the context of developments in real architectural, political, and cultural life. The book studies utopian visions published in the UK and the USA in the 1800s by writers such Robert Owen, James Silk Buckingham, Edward Bellamy, and William Morris.
Literature, Migration and the 'War on Terror'
Author: Fiona Tolan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 131798501X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This is a major new collection of essays on literary and cultural representations of migration and terrorism, the cultural impact of 9/11, and the subsequent ‘war on terror’. The collection commences with analyses of the relationship between migration and terrorism, which has been the focus of much mainstream political and media debate since the attacks on America in 2001 and the London bombings in 2005, not least because liberal democratic governments in Europe and North America have invoked such attacks to justify the regulation of migration and the criminalisation of ‘minority’ groups. Responding to the consequent erosion of the liberal democratic rights of the individual, leading scholars assess the various ways in which literary texts support and/or interrogate the conflation of narratives of transnational migration and perceived terrorist threats to national security. This crucial debate is furthered by contrasting analyses of the manner in which novelists from the UK, North Africa, the US and Palestine have represented 9/11, exploring the event’s contexts and ramifications. This path-breaking study complicates the simplistic narratives of revenge and wronged innocence commonly used to make sense of the attacks and to justify the US response. Each novel discussed seeks to interrogate and analyse a discourse typically dominated by consent, belligerence and paranoia. Together, the collected essays suggest the value of literature as an effective critical intervention in the very fraught political aftermath of the ‘war on terror’. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Postcolonial Writing.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 131798501X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This is a major new collection of essays on literary and cultural representations of migration and terrorism, the cultural impact of 9/11, and the subsequent ‘war on terror’. The collection commences with analyses of the relationship between migration and terrorism, which has been the focus of much mainstream political and media debate since the attacks on America in 2001 and the London bombings in 2005, not least because liberal democratic governments in Europe and North America have invoked such attacks to justify the regulation of migration and the criminalisation of ‘minority’ groups. Responding to the consequent erosion of the liberal democratic rights of the individual, leading scholars assess the various ways in which literary texts support and/or interrogate the conflation of narratives of transnational migration and perceived terrorist threats to national security. This crucial debate is furthered by contrasting analyses of the manner in which novelists from the UK, North Africa, the US and Palestine have represented 9/11, exploring the event’s contexts and ramifications. This path-breaking study complicates the simplistic narratives of revenge and wronged innocence commonly used to make sense of the attacks and to justify the US response. Each novel discussed seeks to interrogate and analyse a discourse typically dominated by consent, belligerence and paranoia. Together, the collected essays suggest the value of literature as an effective critical intervention in the very fraught political aftermath of the ‘war on terror’. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Postcolonial Writing.