Satires and Profanities
Satires and Profanities

Author: James Thomson

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-09-18

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13:

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In 'Satires and Profanities', readers are invited to explore a compelling anthology that showcases a diverse array of writings united by their critical and satirical examination of society, religion, and human nature. This collection stands out for its inclusion of a variety of literary styles, ranging from acerbic satire to thoughtful critique, encapsulated within historic and contemporary contexts. The anthology is significant not only for its literary merit but also for its bold challenge to conventional mores, making it a standout compilation that delves into contentious and provocative themes. The contributing authors, James Thomson and G.W. Foote, bring rich and varied backgrounds to the collection, underscoring its thematic preoccupations. Both authors are known for their critical and often controversial stances against institutional dogma and societal hypocrisy, aligning with broader historical and cultural movements that question authoritative structures and promote intellectual freedom. Their collective contributions provide a nuanced exploration of the anthologys central themes, offering deep insights into the complexities of human belief systems and societal norms. 'Satires and Profanities' is highly recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in a multifaceted discussion woven through with keen observation, wit, and incisive commentary. This anthology presents an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the works of Thomson and Foote in dialogue, encouraging a reflective examination of the enduring questions that shape our collective human experience. Its educational value, coupled with the breadth of insights it offers, makes it an essential read for those who cherish the power of literature to challenge and inspire.

Satire in an Age of Realism
Satire in an Age of Realism

Author: Aaron Matz

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-07-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1139488317

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As nineteenth-century realism became more and more intrepid in its pursuit of describing and depicting everyday life, it blurred irrevocably into the caustic and severe mode of literature better named satire. Realism's task of portraying the human became indistinguishable from satire's directive to castigate the human. Introducing an entirely new way of thinking about realism and the Victorian novel, Aaron Matz refers to the fusion of realism and satire as 'satirical realism': it is a mode in which our shared folly and error are so entrenched in everyday life, and so unchanging, that they need no embellishment when rendered in fiction. Focusing on the novels of Eliot, Hardy, Gissing, and Conrad, and the theater of Ibsen, Matz argues that it was the transformation of Victorian realism into satire that granted it immense moral authority, but that led ultimately to its demise.

Holy Sh*t
Holy Sh*t

Author: Melissa Mohr

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2013-05-30

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 0199742677

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A humorous, trenchant and fascinating examination of how Western culture's taboo words have evolved over the millennia

The End of the Jews
The End of the Jews

Author: Adam Mansbach

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2009-03-17

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0385520425

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The ruthlessly engrossing and beautifully rendered story of the Brodskys, a family of artists who realize, too late, one elemental truth: Creation’s necessary consequence is destruction. Each member of the mercurial clan in Adam Mansbach’s bold new novel faces the impossible choice between the people they love and the art that sustains them. Tristan Brodsky, sprung from the asphalt of the depression-era Bronx, goes on to become one of the swaggering Jewish geniuses who remakes American culture while slowly suffocating his poet wife, who harbors secrets of her own. Nina Hricek, a driven young Czech photographer escapes from behind the Iron Curtain with a group of black musicians only to find herself trapped yet again, this time in a doomed love affair. And finally, Tris Freedman, grandson of Tristan and lover of Nina, a graffiti artist and unanchored revolutionary, cannibalizes his family history to feed his muse. In the end, their stories converge and the survival of each requires the sacrifice of another. The End of the Jews offers all the rewards of the traditional family epic, but Mansbach’s irreverent wit and rich, kinetic prose shed new light on the genre. It runs on its own chronometer, somersaulting gracefully through time and space, interweaving the tales of these three protagonists who, separated by generation and geography, are leading parallel lives.

The Speedy Extinction of Evil and Misery
The Speedy Extinction of Evil and Misery

Author: William David Schaefer

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2023-11-10

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 0520333632

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This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.