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The Arabian Epic: Volume 3, Texts

Heroic and Oral Story-telling

By: M. C. Lyons

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The Arabian Epic: Volume 3, Texts

Heroic and Oral Story-telling

By: M. C. Lyons

The hero cycles of Arabic belong to the literary tradition of The Arabian Nights and can be seen as the popular epics of their civilisation. The Arabian epic covers ten of the main representatives of this genre. Each of these has been developed through the processes of accretive oral story-telling by means of an accumulation of narrative and folklore motifs, many of which belong to what can be seen as a universal tradition. The work is published in three volumes. The first volume introduces the background and the dimensions in which the cycles are set, while the second volume analyses their contents and the literary formulae used in their construction, as well as listing analogues found in other literatures. The epitomes surveyed in the final volume provide non-Arabists with a more immediate insight into the contents of the cycles, drawing attention to their narrative colouring and texture.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521017408

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Ancient Jaffna

By: C. Rasanayagam,Mudaliyar C. Rasanayagam

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Ancient Jaffna

By: C. Rasanayagam,Mudaliyar C. Rasanayagam

Being a research into the history of Jaffna, from very early times to the Portuguese period (reprint 1926 .) edn1984, 1993 Jaffna( Sri Lanka)-history

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Asian Educational Services

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8120602102

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9788120602106

Ramsey Campbell

By: Keith M. C. O'Sullivan

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Ramsey Campbell

By: Keith M. C. O'Sullivan

This book pays overdue attention to the British writer Ramsey Campbell, a key figure in the post-1970s boom in Anglo-American horror fiction. Despite a huge output and receiving every accolade within his field over a long career, Campbell has not yet been accorded anything like the wider critical recognition given to his contemporary Stephen King. This study concentrates also on Campbell's neglected novels and novellas, rather than the short stories for which he has been better known. The book Ramsey Campbell establishes the author's unique prose style, denoted by a haunted self-consciousness about the act of writing and role of readership, and his distinctive mediation of the Gothic tradition: religiously agnostic, politically liberal and ethically humane. For the first time, Campbell's works are interpreted in the contexts of trends in postmodernist and posthumanist thought and compared explicitly to King's, and his contribution to both Gothic studies and wider contemporary literature is appraised.

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University of Wales Press

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1786839865

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Wild Waves and Wishing Wells

Irish Folk Tales for Children

By: Órla Mc Govern

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Wild Waves and Wishing Wells

Irish Folk Tales for Children

By: Órla Mc Govern

What was the secret of The White Trout? Who owned a great boat called 'The Wave Sweeper'? What gave the giant jellyfish its sting? Here you will find the answers, as well as some traditional facts and modern musings. Wild Waves and Wishing Wells is full of hidden story treasures, lost lore and watery whimsy. These stories of the waters of Ireland have been selected by writer and storyteller Órla Mc Govern, and illustrated by Gala Tomasso. Dive in for adventures not to be missed.

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The History Press

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0750992956

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The Arabian Epic: Volume 1, Introduction

Heroic and Oral Story-telling

By: M. C. Lyons

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The Arabian Epic: Volume 1, Introduction

Heroic and Oral Story-telling

By: M. C. Lyons

The hero cycles of Arabic belong to the literary tradition of The Arabian Nights and can be seen as the popular epics of their civilisation. Published in three volumes, the first introduces the background to the cycles, while the second analyses their contents and literary formulae. The epitomes surveyed in the final volume provide further insight into their literary nuances.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521017386

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9780521017381

Dictionary of Real People and Places in Fiction

By: M.C. Rintoul

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Dictionary of Real People and Places in Fiction

By: M.C. Rintoul

Fascinating and comprehensive in scope, the Dictionary of Real People and Places in Fiction is a valuable source for both students and teachers of literature, and for those interested in locating the facts behind the fiction they read. In a single, scholarly volume, it provides intriguing insight into the real identity of people and places in the novels of over 300 American and British authors published in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

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Routledge

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1136119329

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The Mage Book 1

By: M C Presler

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The Mage Book 1

By: M C Presler

Twenty-five years ago, there was a war against mages. Most of the mages on the continent of Pilanor had been killed. Now there is a new king in power. King Eric the Breaker has his people's blood checked at the age of sixteen. If they are found to have powerful mage blood, they're removed from the population. Alexandria Adameier's sixteenth birthday is only months away. The king pays a visit to the Adameier family in the Northwest Territory. Lord Jacob Adameier is the ruling lord of the Northwest Territory, a lordship given to him by the king. Alexandria, Jacob's eldest daughter, learns she has very powerful mage blood, known as dragon blood. Dragon blood is the most powerful mage blood in Pilanor. The king is afraid of what this could mean for Pilanor. Alexandria, along with her handmaiden Riley Long and her younger brother Taylon, try to escape the king's wrath. The journey will take the group across the Northwest Territory as they try and find Alex's grandmothers in the Black Tooth Mountains. Follow the epic journey of a young girl learning to use her newfound powers as she tries to survive the harsh landscape of the Northwest Territory. The first book in the Not a King saga, The Mage.

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Fulton Books, Inc.

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Verdict on Crimson Fields

By: M.C. Planck

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Verdict on Crimson Fields

By: M.C. Planck

An engineer upsets the rigid social order of a medieval-level magical society as his attempts to return to our world amass him more power--and more enemies. The continuing adventures of Christopher Sinclair, mechanical engineer turned priest of war. Christopher is sent north to avenge the destruction of County Nordland, but murderous dragons and genocidal goblins are the least of his worries when his allies keep promising to kill him first. His advancement has not gone unnoticed, and even powers outside the realm show an interest in his career. As always, the price is high, and Christopher is not the only one who must pay.

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Pyr

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1633884384

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The History of the Norman People

Wace's Roman de Rou

By: Wace,Elisabeth M. C. Van Houts

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The History of the Norman People

Wace's Roman de Rou

By: Wace,Elisabeth M. C. Van Houts

Wace's Roman de Rou is both a valuable historical document and an important work of French literature. Composed during the 1160s and 1170s, it relates the origins of Normandy from the time of Hasting and Rollo (Rou) and continues as far as the battle of Tinchebray in 1106.

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Boydell Press

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1843830078

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9781843830078

Remarkable Women Word Search Puzzles

By: M. C. Waldrep

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Remarkable Women Word Search Puzzles

By: M. C. Waldrep

These 100 word search puzzles will challenge even the most dedicated puzzle fanatics. Enjoy hunting for terms associated with the names of renowned female scientists, actors, musicians, politicians, authors, athletes, and other notable personalities. Included are outstanding women from a wide spectrum of eras, ranging from Jane Austen and Marie Curie to Meryl Streep and Beyonc . Discover which fashion designer is a former figure skater, who was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, who gave a speech at the United Nations on her sixteenth birthday, and hundreds of other interesting tidbits about the life and times of these amazing individuals. All names are presented alphabetically, and complete solutions are provided in the back of the book.

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Courier Dover Publications

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0486828166

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9780486828169

Latin American Constitutions

The Constitution of Cádiz and its Legacy in Spanish America

By: M. C. Mirow

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Latin American Constitutions

The Constitution of Cádiz and its Legacy in Spanish America

By: M. C. Mirow

Latin American Constitutions provides a comprehensive historical study of constitutionalism in Latin America from the independence period to the present, focusing on the Constitution of Cádiz, a foundational document in Latin American constitutionalism. Although drafted in Spain, it was applied in many regions of Latin America, and deputies from America formed a significant part of the drafting body. The politicization of constitutionalism reflected in Latin America's first moments proved to be a lasting legacy evident in the legal and constitutional world of the region today: many of Latin America's present challenges to establishing effective constitutionalism can be traced to the debates, ideas, structures, and assumptions of this text. This book explores the region's attempts to create effective constitutional texts and regimes in light of an established practice of linking constitutions to political goals and places important constitutional thinkers and regional constitutions, such as the Mexican Constitution of 1917, into their legal and historical context.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316467686

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9781316467688

Man of Wiles in Popular Arabic Literature

A Study of a Medieval Arab Hero

By: M. C. Lyons

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Man of Wiles in Popular Arabic Literature

A Study of a Medieval Arab Hero

By: M. C. Lyons

The Man of Wiles - terrorist or saint? The Man of Wiles (otherwise known as the Master Thief, the Trickster or the Fool) appears in every hero cycle within classical Arabic literature - proof of this figure's popularity with the audiences of Arab story-tellers. He embodies views acceptable to an otherwise inarticulate part of the population, allowing Islam to be treated in a paradoxical and sometimes humorous light in contrast to conventional piety. And he shares with Odysseus not only his wiles but his function as 'the sacker of cities', redressing the idea that classical Arabic literature is unrelated to anything outside its own borders. The study of this popular form sets out in detail the recorded lives of these Men of Wiles for those to whom the original texts are not available.

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Edinburgh University Press

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0748645039

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9780748645039

Devil's Delight

An Agatha Raisin Mystery

By: M. C. Beaton,R.W. Green

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Devil's Delight

An Agatha Raisin Mystery

By: M. C. Beaton,R.W. Green

Beloved New York Times bestseller M.C. Beaton's cranky, crafty Agatha Raisin—the star of her own hit T.V. series—is back on the case again in Devil's Delight. Agatha and her assistant, Toni, are driving to their friend Bill Wong’s long-awaited wedding, thinking of nothing more than what the beautiful bride will be wearing when a terrified young man comes running down the country lane towards them wearing...nothing at all. The encounter leads them to become embroiled with a naturist group, a disappearing corpse, fantasy games, witchcraft, an ice cream empire, intrigue and murder. In the meantime, Agatha’s hectic life swirls along at dizzying pace, her private detective agency as busy as ever and her private affairs in turmoil, with old loves to contend with and a new suitor on the scene. But when she begins to close in on a suspected murderer, she finds herself in deadly peril, as the sinister nature of the ice cream business leads her to a chilling conclusion...

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Minotaur Books

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1250816173

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9781250816177

Shakespeare and Elizabethan Poetry

A Study of His Earlier Work in Relation to the Poetry of the Time

By: M. C. Bradbrook

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Shakespeare and Elizabethan Poetry

A Study of His Earlier Work in Relation to the Poetry of the Time

By: M. C. Bradbrook

This 1979 study relates Shakespeare's work to the poetry, criticism and life of his age. Drawing upon a considerable body of evidence, it shows how Shakespeare was influenced by medieval thought, by classical sources, by the popular verse and the theatre of his day, and by the Elizabethan use of language.

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CUP Archive

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0521295289

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9780521295284

Thine Is the Kingdom

Walking in Kingdom Mentality

By: Bishop Emmanuel Mc Lorren

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Thine Is the Kingdom

Walking in Kingdom Mentality

By: Bishop Emmanuel Mc Lorren

Thine is the Kingdom, is a literary challenge to readers, to seek first the rule and authority of the Kingdom of Almighty God, in their lives. The author sets an atmosphere for one to develop a passion to be in the presence of the King of kings. The revelation of sonship and clear ambassadorial vision will develop the understanding of the believer's royal position in Christ. By reading this book, one will receive knowledge that would transform through the truths of God's Word in John 8:32, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free".

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iUniverse

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1462035701

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9781462035700

A New History of Southeast Asia

By: M.C. Ricklefs,Bruce Lockhart,Albert Lau

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A New History of Southeast Asia

By: M.C. Ricklefs,Bruce Lockhart,Albert Lau

A new, comprehensive, one volume history of Southeast Asia that spans prehistory to the present. Ricklefs brings together colleagues at the National University of Singapore whose expertise covers the entire region, encompassing political, social, economic, religious and cultural history. Opening with an account of the ethnic groups and initial cultural and social structures of Southeast Asia, the book moves through the early 'classical' states, the arrival of new global religions and the impact of non-indigenous actors. The history of early modern states and their colonial successors is followed by analysis of World War II across the region, Offering a definitive account of decolonisation and early post-colonial nation-building, the text then transports us to modern-day Southeast Asia, exploring its place in a world recovering from the financial crisis. The distinguished author team provide an authoritative and accessible narrative, drawing upon the latest research and offering detailed guidance on further reading. A landmark contribution to the field, this is an essential text for scholars, students and anyone interested in Southeast Asia.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137015543

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9781137015549

Greek and Roman Civilizations, Grades 5 - 8

By: Heidi M. C. Dierckx

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Greek and Roman Civilizations, Grades 5 - 8

By: Heidi M. C. Dierckx

Provides lessons and activities on the history, literature, music, geography, and art of the ancient Romans and Greeks.

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Mark Twain Media

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1580376274

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9781580376273

Favorite Fairy Tales

27 Stories by the Brothers Grimm, Andersen, Perrault and Others

By: M. C. Waldrep

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Favorite Fairy Tales

27 Stories by the Brothers Grimm, Andersen, Perrault and Others

By: M. C. Waldrep

Drawn from the rainbow of Andrew Lang’s “color” fairy tale books, this charming anthology features more than 25 traditional tales. Original black-and-white artworks by H. J. Ford illustrate stories of “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Rapunzel,” “The Twelve Dancing Princesses,” and other classic fables. Dover Original.

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0486498786

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9780486498782

Jambino and the Frogs

By: Bridget Mc Garry

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Jambino and the Frogs

By: Bridget Mc Garry

The book is inspired by my personal experience of a cruelly prejudiced and harshly oppressive regime in my country. I got the picture of this big bully lording over a whole nation and imposing not the tried and tested laws but his own hate laws. The protagonist, Jambino, is meant also to portray the typical young ones even of today, who are not told but think they know it all. He learns the most crucial lessons the very hard way at the expense of a great loss of lives. In the end, it is understanding, tolerance, and compromise that bring peace. It might be a never-never story, but it has moral lessons that can apply to humans today.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1524598674

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Render Unto God Your Integrity

Integrity as Wings of Faith

By: MC Jarman

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Render Unto God Your Integrity

Integrity as Wings of Faith

By: MC Jarman

For Christians, our ethics should reflect the tenants of right and wrong put forth in the Bible. The Ten Commandments are the example of God giving His people a code of ethics to live by. As you read through them, consider how these laws would apply to ethical living today. During my study of the Holy Bible, I learned to understand God’s love for His people. God did not abort His plan when Adam sinned. He went on to choose Prophets and even talked like humans to comprehend Him. Remember, God is not like us. He has a Divine prerogative to do His own will as the Holy Deity. Our Creator, who is Self Existent does not need any of us at all. God had grand plans for the human race, kept His promise to save us by sacrificing His Son to atone for our sins. It is God’s integrity that keeps us all on this earth. We must acknowledge God’s faithfulness of His love. This devotional book intends to teach us how to learn God’s truth and use them towards building our integrity.

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WestBow Press

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1664224491

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9781664224490

Married Life in the Middle Ages, 900-1300

By: Elisabeth M. C. Van Houts

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Married Life in the Middle Ages, 900-1300

By: Elisabeth M. C. Van Houts

Married Life in the Middle Ages, 900-1300 contains an analysis of the experience of married life by men and women in Christian medieval Europe, c. 900-1300. The study focusses on the social and emotional life of the married couple rather than on the institutional history of marriage, breaking it into three parts: Getting Married - the process of getting married and wedding celebrations; Married Life - the married life of lay couples and clergy, their sexuality, and any remarriage; and Alternative Living - which explores concubinage and polygyny, as well as the single life in contrast to monogamous sexual unions. In this volume, van Houts deals with four central themes. First, the tension between patriarchal family strategies and the individual family member's freedom of choice to marry and, if so, to what partner; second, the role played by the married priesthood in their quest to have individual agency and self-determination accepted in their own lives in the face of the growing imposition of clerical celibacy; third, the role played by women in helping society accept some degree of gender equality and self-determination to marry and in shaping the norms for married life incorporating these principles; fourth, the role played by emotion in the establishment of marriage and in married life at a time when sexual and spiritual love feature prominently in medieval literature.

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Oxford University Press

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019879889X

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9780198798897

Shakespeare

The Poet in his World

By: M. C. Bradbrook

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Shakespeare

The Poet in his World

By: M. C. Bradbrook

First published in 1978. In this study, Shakespeare's own life story and the development of English theatrical history are placed in the wider context of Elizabethan and Jacobean times, but the works themselves are the final objective of this 'applied biography'. The main contention of the book is that Shakespeare's life was the lure of the stage itself which inspired him to transform what everyday life provided into the worlds of Hamlet, King Lear and Prospero.

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Routledge

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1136558179

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9781136558177

Enigmas of Sacrifice

A Critique of Joseph M. Plunkett and the Dublin Insurrection of 1916

By: W. J. Mc Cormack

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Enigmas of Sacrifice

A Critique of Joseph M. Plunkett and the Dublin Insurrection of 1916

By: W. J. Mc Cormack

Enigmas of Sacrifice: A Critique of Joseph M. Plunkett and the Dublin Insurrection of 1916 is the first critical study of the religious poet and militarist Joseph M. Plunkett, who was executed with the other leaders of the Dublin insurrection of 1916. Through Plunkett the author gains access to areas of nationalist thought that were more often assumed or repressed than publicly formulated. In this eye-opening book, W. J. Mc Cormack explores and analyzes Plunkett’s brief life, work, and influence, beginning with his wealthy but dysfunctional family, irregular Jesuit education, and self-canceling sexuality. Mc Cormack continues through Plunkett’s active phase when amateur theatricals and a magazine editorship brought him into the emergent neonationalist discourse of early twentieth-century Ireland. Finally, the author arrives at Holy Week 1916, when Plunkett masterminded the forgery of official documentation in order to provoke and justify the insurrection he planned. Mc Cormack analyzes Plunkett’s significant texts and provides context through critical perspectives on his milieu. Enigmas of Sacrifice is unique in its effort to understand a major figure of Irish nationalism in terms that reach beyond political identity.

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MSU Press

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1628952512

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9781628952513

A Manual of Mercantile Law

By: MC Shukla

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A Manual of Mercantile Law

By: MC Shukla

The developments during the period since the publication of the last edition have been such that this thirteenth edition has involved the most substantial revisions. Among statutory changes, those with the most significant and immediate impact, flow from the Companies (Amendment) Act, 1988 and various Notifications issued by the Central Government from time to time, and some of the labour laws, more particularly, Factories Act, Workmen's Compensation Act, Industrial Disputes Act and Payment of Wages Act. These amendments and case law developments have necessitated thorough and extensive re-writing and updating. Case law has been updated to January, 1991.

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812190241X

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9788121902410

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