A dictionary of more than one thousand literary terms and themes expands upon the traditional literary vocabulary by combining related theoretical, historical, and cultural terms with definitions and critical essays.
Examines the life and writings of George Orwell, including detailed synopses of his works, explanations of literary terms, biographies of friends and family, and social and historical influences.
Alphabetically arranged articles discuss the major events, figures and movements of the twentieth century and how they have been depicted in literature.
Uninspired writer Edward Quinn accidentally discovers a mysterious, fable-like manuscript of a heretical nature and becomes spellbound to prove its validity. But only misadventures await him when he travels to Ireland to seek its authenticity. Quinn stumbles his way into mysterious secrets in his Irish bloodline, a high-tech cartel of rare book thieves, and a life changing experience with family friendly spirits. His unintended discoveries and the unique manuscript he possesses make him an unwitting target of both visible and invisible forces. Could Quinn be the incarnation of the medieval author of the old text he found, or merely another newly inspired author with a tale no one can believe?
The stars of the golden years of the International Film Festival in Cannes, the last ones to come out of the classic Hollywood studio system - Liz Taylor, Greta Garbo, Marlon Brando, Cary Grant, Gregory Peck, Gina Lollobridgida and many more-are all gathered in this book. In the 1950's the Cannes festival became the spotlight of the film world and more and more stars began to spend their vacations on the Côte d'Azur. Edward Quinn wasn't just another paparazzo, he was the stars' court photographer. Well-mannered and courteous, he made the stars feel comfortable in his presence. His photographs of the gods of the silver screen show them from their private side-relaxed, comfortable, and cheerful. 'Stars, Stars, Stars' celebrates a bygone era when glamour, class, and elegance were still considered natural qualities of a movie star.
This text focuses on some of Picasso's more unusual works of art - a selection of miscellaneous objects created from paper, cardboard, string, wood, clay and many other materials. Alongside his painting, drawing and sculpture he was forever experimenting and seeking new ways in which to express himself, producing mundane things into cut-out sculptures, masks, toys for his children, and a host of unconventional objects such as his Head of a Bull made from the saddle and handlebars of an old bicycle.
A complete guide to literary terms. Although designed primarily for students of literary theory, the book should also be of use to students in other disciplines, from film theory to philosophy, as well as for the general reader.
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