Author: Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925052442
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
On 17 December 1980, at 9:47 am, two men shot the Turkish consul-general to Sydney and his bodyguard near the consul's home in Vaucluse. The assassins aimed, fired, and vanished. My Name Is Revenge by Australian-Armenian author Ashley Kalagian Blunt is a novella set in 1980s Sydney and based on true events. Accompanied by essays.
My Name Is Revenge
Author: Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925052442
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
On 17 December 1980, at 9:47 am, two men shot the Turkish consul-general to Sydney and his bodyguard near the consul's home in Vaucluse. The assassins aimed, fired, and vanished. My Name Is Revenge by Australian-Armenian author Ashley Kalagian Blunt is a novella set in 1980s Sydney and based on true events. Accompanied by essays.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925052442
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
On 17 December 1980, at 9:47 am, two men shot the Turkish consul-general to Sydney and his bodyguard near the consul's home in Vaucluse. The assassins aimed, fired, and vanished. My Name Is Revenge by Australian-Armenian author Ashley Kalagian Blunt is a novella set in 1980s Sydney and based on true events. Accompanied by essays.
Rape-Revenge Films
Author: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476686491
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Often considered the lowest depth to which cinema can plummet, the rape-revenge film is broadly dismissed as fundamentally exploitative and sensational, catering only to a demented, regressive demographic. This second edition, ten years after the first, continues the assessment of these films and the discourse they provoke. Included is a new chapter about women-directed rape-revenge films, a phenomenon that--revitalized since #MeToo exploded in late 2017--is a filmmaking tradition with a history that transcends a contemporary context. Featuring both famous and unknown movies, controversial and widely celebrated filmmakers, as well as rape-revenge cinema from around the world, this revised edition demonstrates that diverse and often contradictory treatments of sexual violence exist simultaneously.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476686491
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Often considered the lowest depth to which cinema can plummet, the rape-revenge film is broadly dismissed as fundamentally exploitative and sensational, catering only to a demented, regressive demographic. This second edition, ten years after the first, continues the assessment of these films and the discourse they provoke. Included is a new chapter about women-directed rape-revenge films, a phenomenon that--revitalized since #MeToo exploded in late 2017--is a filmmaking tradition with a history that transcends a contemporary context. Featuring both famous and unknown movies, controversial and widely celebrated filmmakers, as well as rape-revenge cinema from around the world, this revised edition demonstrates that diverse and often contradictory treatments of sexual violence exist simultaneously.
Reasonable Responses
Author: Catherine E. Hundleby
Publisher: University of Windsor
ISBN: 0920233759
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
This tribute to the breadth and influence of Trudy Govier’s philosophical work begins with her early scholarship in argumentation theory, paying special attention its pedagogical expression. Most people first encounter Trudy Govier’s work and many people only encounter it through her textbooks, especially A Practical Study of Argument, published in many editions. In addition to the work on argumentation that has continued throughout her career, much of Govier’s later work addresses social philosophy and the problems of trust and response to moral wrongs. The introduction by Catherine Hundleby situates Govier’s research along the path of her unusual academic life. While following the timeline of Govier’s research publication, in this collection the authors build on her work and suggest certain new connections between her argumentation theory and social philosophy. A Practical Study of Argument, first published in 1985, situates Govier among a distinct segment of informal logicians whose concerns about teaching reasoning to post-secondary students orient their research, Takuzo Konishi argues. Moira Kloster evaluates Govier’s progress in the challenge of providing critical thinking education to diverse and changing social contexts. Shifting gears to social philosophy but still addressing education, Laura Elizabeth Pinto explores the significance of Govier’s work on trust for explaining the problem of “audit culture” for teaching. At the centre of this volume, social philosophy receives an abstract meta-ethical defense from Linda Radzik. Moving solidly into the domain of normative social philosophy, Alice MacLachlan reconsiders Govier’s condemnation of revenge by viewing it as a form of moral address, but she notes how revenge as an act of communication contrasts with argumentation in lacking the respect that Govier maintains is intrinsic to argumentation. MacLachlan ultimately agrees that revenge is morally indefensible. The practical challenges of addressing others in the aftermath of wrongdoing, especially in public contexts, can make it difficult to distinguish between victims and combatants or wrongdoers, Alistair Little and Wilhelm Verwoerd explain, and Kathryn Norlock argues that forgiveness is psychologically vexed too. People may recognize transformation to be in principle possible for all people, Norlock argues, and yet we may find the evidence regarding some particular evildoer sufficient to count that person as an exception. Finally Govier responds to the various papers.
Publisher: University of Windsor
ISBN: 0920233759
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
This tribute to the breadth and influence of Trudy Govier’s philosophical work begins with her early scholarship in argumentation theory, paying special attention its pedagogical expression. Most people first encounter Trudy Govier’s work and many people only encounter it through her textbooks, especially A Practical Study of Argument, published in many editions. In addition to the work on argumentation that has continued throughout her career, much of Govier’s later work addresses social philosophy and the problems of trust and response to moral wrongs. The introduction by Catherine Hundleby situates Govier’s research along the path of her unusual academic life. While following the timeline of Govier’s research publication, in this collection the authors build on her work and suggest certain new connections between her argumentation theory and social philosophy. A Practical Study of Argument, first published in 1985, situates Govier among a distinct segment of informal logicians whose concerns about teaching reasoning to post-secondary students orient their research, Takuzo Konishi argues. Moira Kloster evaluates Govier’s progress in the challenge of providing critical thinking education to diverse and changing social contexts. Shifting gears to social philosophy but still addressing education, Laura Elizabeth Pinto explores the significance of Govier’s work on trust for explaining the problem of “audit culture” for teaching. At the centre of this volume, social philosophy receives an abstract meta-ethical defense from Linda Radzik. Moving solidly into the domain of normative social philosophy, Alice MacLachlan reconsiders Govier’s condemnation of revenge by viewing it as a form of moral address, but she notes how revenge as an act of communication contrasts with argumentation in lacking the respect that Govier maintains is intrinsic to argumentation. MacLachlan ultimately agrees that revenge is morally indefensible. The practical challenges of addressing others in the aftermath of wrongdoing, especially in public contexts, can make it difficult to distinguish between victims and combatants or wrongdoers, Alistair Little and Wilhelm Verwoerd explain, and Kathryn Norlock argues that forgiveness is psychologically vexed too. People may recognize transformation to be in principle possible for all people, Norlock argues, and yet we may find the evidence regarding some particular evildoer sufficient to count that person as an exception. Finally Govier responds to the various papers.
Outlines of the Life of Shakespeare
Author: James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
The Films of Sergio Leone
Author: Robert C. Cumbow
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0810860414
Category : Motion picture producers and directors
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The Films of Sergio Leone examines the work of this Italian filmmaker who made his mark re-envisioning the American Western. The book examines each of Leone's major films as director, as well as My Name Is Nobody, which Leone co-wrote and guided as producer. The book also includes an exhaustive bibliography, discography, and filmography, completely updated for this new edition.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0810860414
Category : Motion picture producers and directors
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The Films of Sergio Leone examines the work of this Italian filmmaker who made his mark re-envisioning the American Western. The book examines each of Leone's major films as director, as well as My Name Is Nobody, which Leone co-wrote and guided as producer. The book also includes an exhaustive bibliography, discography, and filmography, completely updated for this new edition.
Online Game: Cultivating Mage
Author: Wu QingXiaoYao
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649354347
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 903
Book Description
Miracles are created. What about myths? In the game, one could look for miracles, but in the game, one needed to create a legend. Accidents are often the starting point for the achievement of myths. The accident that happened when he was a child caused him to obtain the Chaotic Body ... Yet, he was unable to cultivate due to an accident... There were too many accidents, and it was precisely these accidents that had made him so ... The game was merciless. It was brotherly!
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649354347
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 903
Book Description
Miracles are created. What about myths? In the game, one could look for miracles, but in the game, one needed to create a legend. Accidents are often the starting point for the achievement of myths. The accident that happened when he was a child caused him to obtain the Chaotic Body ... Yet, he was unable to cultivate due to an accident... There were too many accidents, and it was precisely these accidents that had made him so ... The game was merciless. It was brotherly!
Long Way Down
Author: Jason Reynolds
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481438271
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
“An intense snapshot of the chain reaction caused by pulling a trigger.” —Booklist (starred review) “Astonishing.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A tour de force.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) A Newbery Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Honor Book A Printz Honor Book A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner for Young Adult Literature Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Winner of the Walter Dean Myers Award An Edgar Award Winner for Best Young Adult Fiction Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner An Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of 2017 A Vulture Best YA Book of 2017 A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of 2017 An ode to Put the Damn Guns Down, this is New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds’s electrifying novel that takes place in sixty potent seconds—the time it takes a kid to decide whether or not he’s going to murder the guy who killed his brother. A cannon. A strap. A piece. A biscuit. A burner. A heater. A chopper. A gat. A hammer A tool for RULE Or, you can call it a gun. That’s what fifteen-year-old Will has shoved in the back waistband of his jeans. See, his brother Shawn was just murdered. And Will knows the rules. No crying. No snitching. Revenge. That’s where Will’s now heading, with that gun shoved in the back waistband of his jeans, the gun that was his brother’s gun. He gets on the elevator, seventh floor, stoked. He knows who he’s after. Or does he? As the elevator stops on the sixth floor, on comes Buck. Buck, Will finds out, is who gave Shawn the gun before Will took the gun. Buck tells Will to check that the gun is even loaded. And that’s when Will sees that one bullet is missing. And the only one who could have fired Shawn’s gun was Shawn. Huh. Will didn’t know that Shawn had ever actually USED his gun. Bigger huh. BUCK IS DEAD. But Buck’s in the elevator? Just as Will’s trying to think this through, the door to the next floor opens. A teenage girl gets on, waves away the smoke from Dead Buck’s cigarette. Will doesn’t know her, but she knew him. Knew. When they were eight. And stray bullets had cut through the playground, and Will had tried to cover her, but she was hit anyway, and so what she wants to know, on that fifth floor elevator stop, is, what if Will, Will with the gun shoved in the back waistband of his jeans, MISSES. And so it goes, the whole long way down, as the elevator stops on each floor, and at each stop someone connected to his brother gets on to give Will a piece to a bigger story than the one he thinks he knows. A story that might never know an END…if Will gets off that elevator. Told in short, fierce staccato narrative verse, Long Way Down is a fast and furious, dazzlingly brilliant look at teenage gun violence, as could only be told by Jason Reynolds.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481438271
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
“An intense snapshot of the chain reaction caused by pulling a trigger.” —Booklist (starred review) “Astonishing.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A tour de force.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) A Newbery Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Honor Book A Printz Honor Book A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner for Young Adult Literature Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Winner of the Walter Dean Myers Award An Edgar Award Winner for Best Young Adult Fiction Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner An Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of 2017 A Vulture Best YA Book of 2017 A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of 2017 An ode to Put the Damn Guns Down, this is New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds’s electrifying novel that takes place in sixty potent seconds—the time it takes a kid to decide whether or not he’s going to murder the guy who killed his brother. A cannon. A strap. A piece. A biscuit. A burner. A heater. A chopper. A gat. A hammer A tool for RULE Or, you can call it a gun. That’s what fifteen-year-old Will has shoved in the back waistband of his jeans. See, his brother Shawn was just murdered. And Will knows the rules. No crying. No snitching. Revenge. That’s where Will’s now heading, with that gun shoved in the back waistband of his jeans, the gun that was his brother’s gun. He gets on the elevator, seventh floor, stoked. He knows who he’s after. Or does he? As the elevator stops on the sixth floor, on comes Buck. Buck, Will finds out, is who gave Shawn the gun before Will took the gun. Buck tells Will to check that the gun is even loaded. And that’s when Will sees that one bullet is missing. And the only one who could have fired Shawn’s gun was Shawn. Huh. Will didn’t know that Shawn had ever actually USED his gun. Bigger huh. BUCK IS DEAD. But Buck’s in the elevator? Just as Will’s trying to think this through, the door to the next floor opens. A teenage girl gets on, waves away the smoke from Dead Buck’s cigarette. Will doesn’t know her, but she knew him. Knew. When they were eight. And stray bullets had cut through the playground, and Will had tried to cover her, but she was hit anyway, and so what she wants to know, on that fifth floor elevator stop, is, what if Will, Will with the gun shoved in the back waistband of his jeans, MISSES. And so it goes, the whole long way down, as the elevator stops on each floor, and at each stop someone connected to his brother gets on to give Will a piece to a bigger story than the one he thinks he knows. A story that might never know an END…if Will gets off that elevator. Told in short, fierce staccato narrative verse, Long Way Down is a fast and furious, dazzlingly brilliant look at teenage gun violence, as could only be told by Jason Reynolds.
The Complete Plays of Oscar Wilde
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 677
Book Description
Oscar Wilde's 'The Complete Plays of Oscar Wilde' is a collection of his most famous plays, showcasing his witty and satirical writing style. Wilde's works often explore themes of social status, morality, and the intricacies of human relationships. His plays are known for their clever dialogue and sharp humor, making them timeless classics in the realm of English literature. The collection includes popular works such as 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'An Ideal Husband', each piece showcasing Wilde's unique perspective on Victorian society. Wilde's plays are a reflection of the aesthetic movement of the late 19th century, with an emphasis on art for art's sake and a rejection of societal norms. This collection serves as a comprehensive representation of Wilde's contribution to the literary world, solidifying his place as a master of wit and social commentary. Fans of English literature and those interested in exploring the complexities of human nature will find 'The Complete Plays of Oscar Wilde' a captivating and insightful read.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 677
Book Description
Oscar Wilde's 'The Complete Plays of Oscar Wilde' is a collection of his most famous plays, showcasing his witty and satirical writing style. Wilde's works often explore themes of social status, morality, and the intricacies of human relationships. His plays are known for their clever dialogue and sharp humor, making them timeless classics in the realm of English literature. The collection includes popular works such as 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'An Ideal Husband', each piece showcasing Wilde's unique perspective on Victorian society. Wilde's plays are a reflection of the aesthetic movement of the late 19th century, with an emphasis on art for art's sake and a rejection of societal norms. This collection serves as a comprehensive representation of Wilde's contribution to the literary world, solidifying his place as a master of wit and social commentary. Fans of English literature and those interested in exploring the complexities of human nature will find 'The Complete Plays of Oscar Wilde' a captivating and insightful read.
The Life of Oscar Wilde
Author: Frank Harris
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 3333
Book Description
"Beauty, Blissfulness & Tragedy: The Life of Oscar Wilde" is a biography of the famous Irish writer, poet and dramatist, written by his friend Frank Harris. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, Wilde became one of London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. Today he is remembered for his epigrams, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, his plays and poetry, and the circumstances of his imprisonment and early death. Wilde is a central figure in aesthetic writing. His controversial, open lifestyle was the reason he was charged and eventually convicted for the crime of sodomy.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 3333
Book Description
"Beauty, Blissfulness & Tragedy: The Life of Oscar Wilde" is a biography of the famous Irish writer, poet and dramatist, written by his friend Frank Harris. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, Wilde became one of London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. Today he is remembered for his epigrams, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, his plays and poetry, and the circumstances of his imprisonment and early death. Wilde is a central figure in aesthetic writing. His controversial, open lifestyle was the reason he was charged and eventually convicted for the crime of sodomy.
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works)
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 2454
Book Description
Oscar Wilde's 'The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde' compiles more than 150 of the author's literary creations, showcasing his unparalleled wit, charm, and social commentary. From classic plays like 'The Importance of Being Earnest' to thought-provoking essays and poems, Wilde's versatility as a writer is on full display in this comprehensive collection. His use of satire and irony in addressing themes of society, morality, and identity makes his works timeless and relevant to contemporary readers. Wilde's distinct literary style, characterized by clever wordplay and sharp humor, solidifies his status as a literary genius of the Victorian era. This anthology serves as a gateway into Wilde's world of artistry and intellect, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of a true literary icon. Oscar Wilde, known for his flamboyant personality and unconventional lifestyle, was an influential figure in the aesthetic and decadent movements of his time. His personal experiences and keen observations of society likely influenced the themes and characters present in his works, adding depth and complexity to his narratives. Wilde's defiance of traditional Victorian norms and his pursuit of artistic freedom are evident in the daring and provocative nature of his writing, making him a controversial yet revered figure in literary history. For readers seeking an immersive literary experience rich in wit, humor, and social commentary, 'The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde' is a must-read. Wilde's sharp insights into human nature and society, combined with his unparalleled storytelling and linguistic prowess, make this anthology a timeless treasure that continues to captivate and inspire readers worldwide.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 2454
Book Description
Oscar Wilde's 'The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde' compiles more than 150 of the author's literary creations, showcasing his unparalleled wit, charm, and social commentary. From classic plays like 'The Importance of Being Earnest' to thought-provoking essays and poems, Wilde's versatility as a writer is on full display in this comprehensive collection. His use of satire and irony in addressing themes of society, morality, and identity makes his works timeless and relevant to contemporary readers. Wilde's distinct literary style, characterized by clever wordplay and sharp humor, solidifies his status as a literary genius of the Victorian era. This anthology serves as a gateway into Wilde's world of artistry and intellect, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of a true literary icon. Oscar Wilde, known for his flamboyant personality and unconventional lifestyle, was an influential figure in the aesthetic and decadent movements of his time. His personal experiences and keen observations of society likely influenced the themes and characters present in his works, adding depth and complexity to his narratives. Wilde's defiance of traditional Victorian norms and his pursuit of artistic freedom are evident in the daring and provocative nature of his writing, making him a controversial yet revered figure in literary history. For readers seeking an immersive literary experience rich in wit, humor, and social commentary, 'The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde' is a must-read. Wilde's sharp insights into human nature and society, combined with his unparalleled storytelling and linguistic prowess, make this anthology a timeless treasure that continues to captivate and inspire readers worldwide.