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Writing and the Modern Stage

Theater beyond Drama

By: Julia Jarcho

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Writing and the Modern Stage

Theater beyond Drama

By: Julia Jarcho

This book presents a new argument that reimagines modern theater's critical power and places innovative writing at the heart of the experimental stage.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107132355

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9781107132351

Chance and the Modern British Novel

From Henry Green to Iris Murdoch

By: Julia Jordan

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Chance and the Modern British Novel

From Henry Green to Iris Murdoch

By: Julia Jordan

Chance, and its representation in literature, has a long and problematic history. It is a vital aspect of the way we experience the world, and yet its function is frequently marginalised and downplayed. Offering a new reading of the development of the novel during the mid-twentieth century, Jordan argues that this simple novelistic paradox became more pressing during a period in which chance became a cultural, scientific and literary preoccupation - through scientific developments such as quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle, the influence of existential philosophy, the growth of gambling, and the uncertainty provoked by the Second World War. In tracing the novel's representation of chance during this crucial period, we see both the development of the novel, and draw wider conclusions about the relationship between narrative and the contingent, the arbitrary and the uncertain. While the novel had historically rejected, marginalised or undermined chance, during this period it becomes a creative and welcome co-contributor to the novel's development, as writers such as Samuel Beckett, B.S. Johnson, Henry Green and Iris Murdoch show.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1441109714

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9781441109712

Promise To Marry You

A marriage of convenience, friends to lovers, unexpected hero, small town romance

By: Julia Jarrett

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Promise To Marry You

A marriage of convenience, friends to lovers, unexpected hero, small town romance

By: Julia Jarrett

My best friend needs my help? Consider it done, no questions asked. Well, maybe one… Will you marry me? Camilla Byrne is my ideal woman. Problem is, she’s made it clear from the start that she’s allergic to commitment. For years, I’ve held back the truth to avoid ruining our friendship - until now. Cam's chance at everything she’s ever dreamed of requires the one thing she’s never wanted. A husband. Next thing I know, we’re saying I do. Now she’s living in my house. And sleeping in my bed - for comfort, nothing more. Except I don’t know how long I can keep my true feelings a secret. Or my hands to myself. There are some lines I will not cross. Not unless my wife crosses them first… Promise To Marry You You is perfect for fans of a secret marriage of convenience, a sexy accountant with a secret dirty side, and the swooniest friends to lovers. If you like steamy small town romance centered around a big family who love to get in each other’s business, spice, light-hearted banter, quirky small town vibes, low angst, and a guaranteed HEA then this is the book for you. It is a standalone and the fourth full-length novel in the Donnellys of Dogwood Cove series.

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Julia Jarrett

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1998858057

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9781998858057

Late Modernism and the Avant-garde British Novel

Oblique Strategies

By: Julia Jordan

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Late Modernism and the Avant-garde British Novel

Oblique Strategies

By: Julia Jordan

A study of the experimental novel of the postwar period in Britain that rethinks the resurgence of the literary avant-garde that occurred in these decades and explains its implications for the history of the novel and late modernism more broadly.

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0198857284

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9780198857280

Princess of Gossip

By: Sabrina Bryan,Julia DeVillers

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Princess of Gossip

By: Sabrina Bryan,Julia DeVillers

Who knows better than Sabrina Bryan of The Cheetah Girls what it's really like to be famous? In this addictive new novel, Sabrina teams up with popular author Julia DeVillers to tell the story of an ordinary girl with an extraordinary secret.... Life in southern California is not at all like Avery expected. She feels invisible at her new high school, her parents are always working, and her only friends are on MySpace. If only her life was like the celebrities she reads about online.... When she's mistaken on MySpace for a rising pop star's assistant, Avery scores an invite to a glamorous Hollywood party and snaps a photo of a young starlet with her secret new beau. Eager to share her juicy scoop, Avery starts a blog, the Princess of Gossip, and the next thing she knows, she's the new gossip girl to watch. Suddenly she's getting the inside scoop on celebrity sightings, and designers are sending her their hottest clothes and accessories in the hopes of scoring a mention on her blog. When Avery shows up at school in her exclusive fashion swag, even Cecilia, the most popular girl in their class, takes notice. Then celebutante playboy Beckett Howard sees Avery wearing one of his father's designs and asks her out. The Princess of Gossip's true identity is still a secret, but when the paparazzi catch Avery and Beckett on a date, Cecilia gets jealous. There's only room for one it girl at school. Can the Princess of Gossip hold onto her crown?

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Simon and Schuster

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1416570772

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9781416570776

A Traitor in Whitehall

A Mystery

By: Julia Kelly

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A Traitor in Whitehall

A Mystery

By: Julia Kelly

From Julia Kelly, internationally bestselling author of The Last Dance of the Debutante, comes the first in the mysterious and immersive Evelyne Redfern series, A Traitor in Whitehall. "Kelly spins an Agatha Christie-esque mystery . . . thoroughly delightful and well-researched."—Susan Elia MacNeal 1940, England: Evelyne Redfern, known as “The Parisian Orphan” as a child, is working on the line at a munitions factory in wartime London. When Mr. Fletcher, one of her father’s old friends, spots Evelyne on a night out, Evelyne finds herself plunged into the world of Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s cabinet war rooms. However, shortly after she settles into her new role as a secretary, one of the girls at work is murdered, and Evelyne must use all of her amateur sleuthing expertise to find the killer. But doing so puts her right in the path of David Poole, a cagey minister’s aide who seems determined to thwart her investigations. That is, until Evelyne finds out David’s real mission is to root out a mole selling government secrets to Britain’s enemies, and the pair begrudgingly team up. With her quick wit, sharp eyes, and determination, will Evelyne be able to find out who’s been selling England’s secrets and catch a killer, all while battling her growing attraction to David?

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Minotaur Books

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1250865506

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9781250865502

Ludwig Strauss: An Approach to His Bilingual “Parallel Poems”

By: Julia Matveev

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Ludwig Strauss: An Approach to His Bilingual “Parallel Poems”

By: Julia Matveev

This book is devoted to the study of the bilingual “parallel poems” of Ludwig Strauss (Aachen 1892 ˗ Jerusalem 1953) created between 1934 and 1952 in Palestine/Israel and which exist in two variants, a Hebrew and a German version, one of which is the original and the other a self-translation. The aim of this study is to compare the versions and their interpretation based on Strauss’s theoretical essays on poetry and translation, his political writings and works of literary criticism. Special attention is paid to Strauss’s concept (linked with the idea of messianic redemption) of poetry as a “fore-image” of a future true community of men and as “the earthly expression of the Absolute” directed at interpreting divine revelation and its “translation” into human language. In examining Strauss’s experiments with self-translation, by which he aimed at establishing a dialogue between languages, and between people and nations, this study considers the two processes of translation: from divine speech into human language and from one human language into another.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3110587637

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9783110587630

Bridesmaid

A Novella

By: Julia London

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Bridesmaid

A Novella

By: Julia London

Getting her to the wedding on time is the least of his worries... Kate Preston just moved to New York, but she has to get back to Seattle in time for her best friend's wedding. Joe Firretti is moving to Seattle, and has to get there in time or risk losing his new job. But fate's got a sense of humor. Kate goes from rubbing elbows on a plane with a gorgeous but irritating strange (doggone armrest hog) to sharing one travel disaster after another with him on four wheels. Joe thought he had his future figured out, but sometimes fates has to knock you over the head pretty hard before you see what opportunity is standing in front of you...in a really god-awful poufy bridesmaid dress. Praise for Julia London: "London knows how to keep pages turning...winningly fresh and funny."—Publishers Weekly "London's ability to draw real-life characters and settings is superb...her characters cope with life's curveball's and keep on trucking."—RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ stars

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161

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1402283873

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9781402283871

The Bridesmaid

A Novella

By: Julia London

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The Bridesmaid

A Novella

By: Julia London

Readers love The Bridesmaid: "Sexy and fun" "Entertaining" "Fun, quirky, and romantic" "Great characters, fast pace, and a sweet romance" Getting her to the wedding on time is the least of his worries... Kate Preston just moved to New York, but she has to get back to Seattle in time for her best friend's wedding. Joe Firretti is moving to Seattle, and has to get there in time or risk losing his new job. But fate's got a sense of humor. Kate goes from rubbing elbows on a plane with a gorgeous but irritating stranger (doggone armrest hog) to sharing one travel disaster after another with him on four wheels. Joe thought he had his future figured out, but sometimes fate has to knock you over the head pretty hard before you see what opportunity is standing in front of you...in a really god-awful poufy bridesmaid dress. Praise for Julia London: "London knows how to keep pages turning...winningly fresh and funny."—Publishers Weekly "London's ability to draw real-life characters and settings is superb...her characters cope with life's curveball's and keep on trucking."—RT Book Reviews, 4 1⁄2 stars

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1402283881

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Pretend To Love You: A fake relationship, grumpy-sunshine, sister's best friend, small town romance

By: Julia Jarrett

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Pretend To Love You: A fake relationship, grumpy-sunshine, sister's best friend, small town romance

By: Julia Jarrett

I agree to fake date my little sister’s best friend, never expecting I’d fall in love. My professional hockey career is over thanks to a busted leg from one too many hits into the boards. Coming home to Dogwood Cove to figure out my next steps is the best option I’ve got, even if I’m in a dark place where not even my nosy family can lift my grumpy mood. But Lily isn’t deterred, and her sunshine alone pierces the darkness. She’s the physical therapist tasked with helping me recover, and she’s helping heal more than just my broken body. So when she needs my help, I don’t hesitate to step up. Falling for her starts out innocent enough. Lily needs a date to a family wedding, one that promises to be more torture than celebration. Now, thanks to an overbooked hotel with only one bed, two gossiping bridesmaids, and a three minute slow dance… the entire town, including our families, thinks we’re dating. To save face we decide to keep the ruse going. There’s just one problem: What I’m feeling for Lily is anything but pretend. She thinks my future is still in hockey, but I know differently. My future is with her. Pretend To Love You You is perfect for fans of steamy small town romance centered around a big family who love to get in each other’s business. If you love grumpy heroes who only smile for their woman, swoon-worthy moments and plenty of spice, then this is the book for you. It is a standalone, and the third full length novel in the Donnellys of Dogwood Cove series.

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Julia Jarrett

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1998858022

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9781998858026

"Destined to Fail"

Carl Seashore’s World of Eugenics, Psychology, Education, and Music

By: Julia Eklund Koza

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"Destined to Fail"

Carl Seashore’s World of Eugenics, Psychology, Education, and Music

By: Julia Eklund Koza

A little-known fact about the prominent US psychologist and educator Carl E. Seashore (1866–1949) is that he was deeply involved in the American eugenics movement. He was among the US academics to support eugenics long before German Nazis embraced it. A titan in a host of disciplines and a proponent of radical education reform, Seashore used his positional power to promote a constellation of education reforms consistent with central precepts of eugenics. Many of these reforms, including tracking, gifted and talented programs, and high-stakes standardized testing, were adopted and remain standard practice in the United States today. He promulgated the idea that musical talent is biologically inheritable, and he developed the first standardized tests of musical talent; these tests were used by early-twentieth-century researchers in their attempts to determine whether there are race differences in musical talent. Seashore’s ideas and work profoundly shaped music education’s research trajectory, as well as enduring “commonsense” beliefs about musical ability. An intersectional analysis, “Destined to Fail” focuses on the relationship between eugenics and Seashore’s views on ability, race, and gender. Koza concludes that Seashore promoted eugenics and its companion, euthenics, because he was a true believer. She also discusses the longstanding silences surrounding Seashore’s participation in eugenics. As a diagnosis and critique of the present, “Destined to Fail” identifies resemblances and connections between past and present that illustrate the continuing influence of eugenics—and the systems of reasoning that made early-twentieth-century eugenics imaginable and seem reasonable—on education discourse and practice today. It maps out discursive, citational, and funding connections between eugenicists of the early twentieth-century and contemporary White supremacists; this mapping leads to some of Donald Trump’s supporters and appointees.

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813

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University of Michigan Press

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0472129112

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9780472129119

Dare To Marry You

By: Julia Jarrett

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Dare To Marry You

By: Julia Jarrett

I’m marrying the hot cop who lived next door… if Mother Nature doesn’t ruin everything. Our relationship began because of two secret crushes and one dare. Now we’re ready to say I do, but a freak snowstorm could ruin everything. Not to mention the unexpected two pink lines that show up while Hunter’s stranded on the mainland days before our wedding. We’ve overcome so much together, I know we’ll get our happily ever after. But between the weather and Hunter’s inner demons, we’re going to need a Christmas miracle to make this wedding happen. Dare To Marry You is a novella that could be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed after reading Kat and Hunter's original story, Dare To Kiss You, which is available on all platforms. It is part of the Donnellys of Dogwood Cove series of spicy small town romance, centered around a big family that loves hard, and welcomes everyone.

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Julia Jarrett

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1998858219

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Travelers in the Third Reich

By: Julia Boyd

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Travelers in the Third Reich

By: Julia Boyd

Travelers in the Third Reich is an extraordinary history of the rise of the Nazis based on fascinating first-hand accounts, drawing together a multitude of voices and stories, including politicians, musicians, diplomats, schoolchildren, communists, scholars, athletes, poets, fascists, artists, tourists, and even celebrities like Charles Lindbergh and Samuel Beckett. Their experiences create a remarkable three-dimensional picture of Germany under Hitler—one so palpable that the reader will feel, hear, even breathe the atmosphere.These are the accidental eyewitnesses to history. Disturbing, absurd, moving, and ranging from the deeply trivial to the deeply tragic, their tales give a fresh insight into the complexities of the Third Reich, its paradoxes, and its ultimate destruction.

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Simon and Schuster

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1681778432

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9781681778433

Trespassers

A Memoir

By: Julia O'Faolain

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Trespassers

A Memoir

By: Julia O'Faolain

Her mother, who wrote vivid versions of old Irish folk tales, once said of the Irish Civil War: 'In those days... fear kept you from sleeping, but also from getting fat or bored.' Her father was Director of Publicity for the IRA during that savage conflict. He made bombs. A brilliant writer, his first book of stories was banned and he was summoned by his old IRA comrades to be court-martialled for writing it. He became one of Ireland's most celebrated writers and a radical dissident during the 1940s, challenging Church and State for their betrayal of the people's needs. His affairs with Elizabeth Bowen and many other women were betrayals of a more intimate kind. This was the backdrop to Julia O'Faolain's childhood. Her life is filled with great characters: Frank O'Connor, Paul Henry, Garret Fitzgerald, Hubert Butler, Patrick Kavanagh and Richard Ellman; and later, in their villas outside Florence, Harold Acton and Violet Trefusis, along with a cast of prim communists and raffish reactionary aristocrats. This is a book about being an outsider looking in, a trespasser in Ireland and in other countries - France, Italy in the late 1950s, the West Coast during the turbulent sixties - and also in other lives, the permanent temptation of the creative writer.

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Faber & Faber

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0571294944

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9780571294947

Desire in Language

A Semiotic Approach to Literature and Art

By: Julia Kristeva

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Desire in Language

A Semiotic Approach to Literature and Art

By: Julia Kristeva

Desire in Language presents a selection of Julia Kristeva’s essays that trace the path of an investigation, extending over a period of ten years, into the semiotics of literature and the arts. Probing beyond the claims of Sigmund Freud, Jacques Lacan, and others, Kristeva proposes and tests theories centered on the nature and development of the novel, and on what she has defined as a signifying practice in poetic language and pictural works. Desire in Language fully shows what Roman Jakobson has called Kristeva’s “genuine gift of questioning generally adopted ‘axioms,’ and her contrary gift of releasing various ‘damned questions’ from their traditional question marks.”

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Columbia University Press

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0231561423

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9780231561426

Pinter's 'The birthday party' and Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' - a comparison

By: Julia Pastak geb. Kupfer

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Pinter's 'The birthday party' and Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' - a comparison

By: Julia Pastak geb. Kupfer

Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,7, Humboldt-University of Berlin (Anglistik /Amerikanisitik), course: Expressionism and theatre of the absurd, language: English, abstract: It seems that the Theatre of the Absurd is not considered as civil theatre and that means that there must be big differences between the drama we know from Shakespeare or other famous authors and the work of Beckett and his companions. This work is going to define the differences between a classic drama (a comedy) and a modern drama (theatre of the absurd) and it will make them clear using examples from both “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “The Birthday Party” written by Oscar Wilde and Harold Pinter, respectively.

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GRIN Verlag

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3638459039

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Book's by Julia Beckett

Writing and the Modern Stage

Writing and the Modern Stage

Chance and the Modern British Novel

Chance and the Modern British Novel

Promise To Marry You

Promise To Marry You

Late Modernism and the Avant-garde British Novel

Late Modernism and the Avant-garde British Novel

Princess of Gossip

Princess of Gossip

A Traitor in Whitehall

A Traitor in Whitehall

Ludwig Strauss: An Approach to His Bilingual “Parallel Poems”

Ludwig Strauss: An Approach to His Bilingual “Parallel Poems”

Bridesmaid

Bridesmaid

The Bridesmaid

The Bridesmaid

Pretend To Love You: A fake relationship, grumpy-sunshine, sister's best friend, small town romance

Pretend To Love You: A fake relationship, grumpy-sunshine, sister's best friend, small town romance

"Destined to Fail"

"Destined to Fail"

Dare To Marry You

Dare To Marry You

Travelers in the Third Reich

Travelers in the Third Reich

Trespassers

Trespassers

Desire in Language

Desire in Language

Pinter's 'The birthday party' and Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' - a comparison

Pinter's 'The birthday party' and Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' - a comparison

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