The collection features traditional sayings and stories of Jesus as viewed in Islamic literature, highlighting his esteemed status as one of the greatest prophets, second only to Muhammad. This compilation illustrates the unique perspectives and reverence attributed to Jesus within the Islamic tradition, offering insights into his teachings and the cultural significance he holds in the Muslim world.
Set against the backdrop of war, a bold sex strike initiated by the women of Greece aims to compel their husbands to seek peace. This comedy showcases Aristophanes' signature risqué humor and explores the dynamics between genders, making it a daring commentary on societal roles. With its vibrant themes of conflict and resolution, it continues to resonate with contemporary audiences, reflecting timeless issues of power and desire.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, emphasizing its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to preserve and promote literature by offering a modern edition that remains faithful to the original text, ensuring accessibility for readers interested in historical works.
Containing The Library Of Dr. Bland (1769)
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote important literature by offering an affordable, high-quality edition that remains faithful to the original text.
Fellow of the Royal and Antiquarian Societies
This memoir provides an insightful look into the life and contributions of George Edwards, a notable figure in the Royal and Antiquarian Societies. It captures his experiences and achievements, reflecting the intellectual climate of the 18th century. The reprint preserves the original text from 1776, offering readers a glimpse into Edwards' work and the historical context of his time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in early natural history and biography.
Recognized for its significant contribution to literature, this book serves as a vital resource for future generations. It is presented in its original print format, preserving the authenticity of the first publication, including any marks or annotations. This approach ensures that the book's true nature and historical context are maintained, allowing readers to engage with it as intended by its original author.
Humorous expression and obscene Language are central - almost defining - features of Aristophanes' plays and yet are areas which remain underexplored by Aristophanic scholars. In the case of humour, this is all the more surprising given the recent emergence of the discipline of Humour Studies and the influence that newly developed cognitive models for understanding humour have exerted in other academic disciplines. Obscene diction in Aristophanes has been the Subject of more extensive study, but there nevertheless remain key questions to examine concerning the nature of obscenity and its effect on the ancient Audiences of Aristophanes' plays. In Humour, Obscenity and Aristophanes, James Robson engages with Aristophanes as a writer of humorous and scurrilous drama, puts forward a new, alternative model for understanding humour and undertakes a re-examination of Aristophanic obscenity. Close attention to the linguistic micro-level of Aristophanes' text is central to the book's project and its final chapter comprises a detailed examination of Peace 819-921 where the humorous and obscene elements of Aristophanes' text are brought to the fore.