The Greatest Collection of all Time: Cane by Jean Toomer and The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers by Saki
The Greatest Collection of all Time: Cane by Jean Toomer and The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers by Saki

Author: Jean Toomer

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-09-21

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13:

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Experience the Beauty of Literature: Cane by Jean Toomer & The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers by Saki Immerse yourself in the richness of literary genius with this extraordinary 2 Ebook combo. From the evocative prose of Jean Toomer to the witty satire of Saki, this collection offers a diverse and captivating exploration of the human experience through the lens of two masterful storytellers. Book 1: Cane by Jean Toomer: A Groundbreaking Work of African-American Literature. Delve into the lyrical beauty and profound insight of Jean Toomer's "Cane." Through a series of interconnected vignettes, Toomer paints a vivid portrait of the African-American experience in the early 20th century South. With its rich imagery and poetic language, "Cane" stands as a landmark work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. Book 2: The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers by Saki: Witty Satire and Irreverent Humor. Enter the whimsical world of Saki, where satire and humor reign supreme. In "The Toys of Peace" and other delightful tales, Saki skewers the absurdities of Edwardian society with his trademark wit and irreverence. From mischievous children to pompous aristocrats, Saki's characters come to life in stories that are as entertaining as they are thought-provoking. Prepare to be captivated by the beauty and brilliance within these literary treasures. Will you explore the complexities of race and identity in Toomer's "Cane," or will you revel in the sharp wit and biting satire of Saki's tales? The choice is yours. Embark on a Journey of Literary Exploration and Cultural Insight! As you delve into the pages of this captivating 2 Ebook combo, consider this: Are you ready to immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Toomer's prose and the sharp wit of Saki's satire? Join Toomer and Saki on a journey of literary discovery and enlightenment, and experience the power of storytelling at its finest. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity - Begin Your Literary Adventure Today!

A Brief History of American Literature
A Brief History of American Literature

Author: Richard Gray

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-12-28

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1444392468

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A Brief History of American Literature offers students and general readers a concise and up-to-date history of the full range of American writing from its origins until the present day. Represents the only up-to-date concise history of American literature Covers fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction, as well as looking at other forms of literature including folktales, spirituals, the detective story, the thriller and science fiction Considers how our understanding of American literature has changed over the past twenty years Offers students an abridged version of History of American Literature, a book widely considered the standard survey text Provides an invaluable introduction to the subject for students of American literature, American studies and all those interested in the literature and culture of the United States

this bridge we call home
this bridge we call home

Author: Gloria Anzaldúa

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-18

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 1135351597

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More than twenty years after the ground-breaking anthology This Bridge Called My Back called upon feminists to envision new forms of communities and practices, Gloria E. Anzaldúa and AnaLouise Keating have painstakingly assembled a new collection of over eighty original writings that offers a bold new vision of women-of-color consciousness for the twenty-first century. Written by women and men--both "of color" and "white"--this bridge we call home will challenge readers to rethink existing categories and invent new individual and collective identities.

The Corporation as a Protagonist in Global History, c. 1550-1750
The Corporation as a Protagonist in Global History, c. 1550-1750

Author:

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-12-10

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9004387854

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William A. Pettigrew and David Veevers put forward a new interpretation of the role Europe’s overseas corporations played in early modern global history, recasting them from vehicles of national expansion to significant forces of global integration. Across the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Pacific, corporations provided a truly global framework for facilitating the circulation, movement and exchange between and amongst European and non-European communities, bringing them directly into dialogue often for the first time. Usually understood as imperial or colonial commercial enterprises, The Corporation as a Protagonist in Global History reveals the unique global sociology of overseas corporations to provide a new global history in which non-Europeans emerged as key stakeholders in European overseas enterprises in the early modern world. Contributors include: Michael D. Bennett, Aske Laursen Brock, Liam D. Haydon, Lisa Hellman, Leonard Hodges, Emily Mann, Simon Mills, Chris Nierstrasz, Edgar Pereira, Edmond Smith, Haig Smith, and Anna Winterbottom.

Short Story
Short Story

Author: Paul March-Russell

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2009-05-15

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 074863214X

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This new general introduction emphasises the importance of the short story to an understanding of modern fiction.In twenty succinct chapters, the study paints a complete portrait of the short story - its history, culture, aesthetics and economics. European innovators such as Chekhov, Flaubert and Kafka are compared to Irish, New Zealand and British practitioners such as Joyce, Mansfield and Carter as well as writers in the American tradition, from Hawthorne and Poe to Barthelme and Carver.Fresh attention is paid to experimental, postcolonial and popular fiction alongside developments in Anglo-American, Hispanic and European literature. Critical approaches to the short story are debated and reassessed, while discussion of the short story is related to contemporary critical theory. In what promises to be essential reading for students and academics, the study sets out to prove that the short story remains vital to the emerging culture of the twenty-first century.

Women of the Harlem Renaissance
Women of the Harlem Renaissance

Author: Cheryl A. Wall

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 1995-09-22

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0253114985

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"Wall's writing is lively and exuberant. She passes her enthusiasm for these writers' works on to the reader. She captures the mood of the times and follows through with the writers' evolution -- sometimes to success, other times to isolation.... Women of the Harlem Renaissance is a rare blend of thorough academic research with writing that anyone can appreciate." -- Jason Zappe, Copley News Service "By connecting the women to one another, to the cultural movement in which they worked, and to other early 20th-century women writers, Wall deftly defines their place in American literature. Her biographical and literary analysis surpasses others by following up on diverse careers that often ended far past the end of the movement. Highly recommended... "Â -- Library Journal "Wall offers a wealth of information and insight on their work, lives and interaction with other writers... strong critiques... " -- Publishers Weekly The lives and works of women artists in the Harlem Renaissance -- Jessie Redmon Fauset, Nella Larsen, Zora Neale Hurston, Bessie Smith, and others. Their achievements reflect the struggle of a generation of literary women to depict the lives of Black people, especially Black women, honestly and artfully.

Duty and Desire
Duty and Desire

Author: Pamela Aidan

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2006-10-03

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0743298373

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³There was little danger of encountering the Bennet sisters ever again.² Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice is beloved by millions, but little is revealed in the book about the mysterious and handsome hero, Mr. Darcy. And so the question has long remained: Who is Fitzwilliam Darcy? Pamela Aidan's trilogy finally answers that long-standing question, creating a rich parallel story that follows Darcy as he meets and falls in love with Elizabeth Bennet. Duty and Desire, the second book in the trilogy, covers the "silent time" of Austen's novel, revealing Darcy's private struggle to overcome his attraction to Elizabeth while fulfilling his roles as landlord, master, brother, and friend. When Darcy pays a visit to an old classmate in Oxford in an attempt to shake Elizabeth from his mind, he is set upon by husband-hunting society ladies and ne'er-do-well friends from his university days, all with designs on him -- some for good and some for ill. He and his sartorial genius of a valet, Fletcher, must match wits with them all, but especially with the curious Lady Sylvanie. Irresistibly authentic and entertaining, Duty and Desire remains true to the spirit and events of Pride and Prejudice while incorporating fascinating new characters, and is sure to dazzle Austen fans and newcomers alike.

The History and Present State of Virginia
The History and Present State of Virginia

Author: Robert Beverley

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2014-05-13

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1469607956

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While in London in 1705, Robert Beverley wrote and published The History and Present State of Virginia, one of the earliest printed English-language histories about North America by an author born there. Like his brother-in-law William Byrd II, Beverley was a scion of Virginia's planter elite, personally ambitious and at odds with royal governors in the colony. As a native-born American--most famously claiming "I am an Indian--he provided English readers with the first thoroughgoing account of the province's past, natural history, Indians, and current politics and society. In this new edition, Susan Scott Parrish situates Beverley and his History in the context of the metropolitan-provincial political and cultural issues of his day and explores the many contradictions embedded in his narrative. Parrish's introduction and the accompanying annotation, along with a fresh transcription of the 1705 publication and a more comprehensive comparison of emendations in the 1722 edition, will open Beverley's History to new, twenty-first-century readings by students of transatlantic history, colonialism, natural science, literature, and ethnohistory.

The Cambridge Introduction to the Short Story in English
The Cambridge Introduction to the Short Story in English

Author: Adrian Hunter

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-11-01

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780521862592

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The short story has become an increasingly important genre since the mid-nineteenth century. Complementing The Cambridge Introduction to the American Short Story, this book examines the development of the short story in Britain and other English-language literatures. It considers issues of form and style alongside - and often as part of - a broader discussion of publishing history and the cultural contexts in which the short story has flourished and continues to flourish. In its structure the book provides a chronological survey of the form, usefully grouping writers to show the development of the genre over time. Starting with Dickens and Kipling, the chapters cover key authors from the past two centuries and up to the present day. The focus on form, literary history, and cultural context, together with the highlighting of the greatest short stories and their authors, make this a stimulating and informative overview for all students of English literature.