The exploration of the dangerous lover archetype reveals its deep-rooted presence in literature over two centuries, characterized by a brooding, romantic hero marked by a troubled past. Deborah Lutz examines this figure's evolution through various literary movements, including Romanticism and Modernism, highlighting its impact on both literature and philosophical thought. By analyzing works from renowned authors alongside contemporary romance, the book delves into themes of desire, death, and eroticism, blending lyrical prose with profound inquiry.
This is a portrait of forty of the best gardens in Dorset, from the intimate to the grand ranging over this timeless rural landscape of rolling hills, meadows, winterbournes and lush, well-wooded corners to the coast with its heathland, steep chines and spectacular cliffs. There are delights and surprises aplenty, including a Roman temple in the suburbs of Bournemouth; a folly nestled within the fern garden of an ancestral manor; a classic cottage garden festooned with roses, honeysuckle and clematis; the spectacular subtropical coastal gardens of Abbotsbury; and the Arcadian landscape at Minterne, where a hillside of Himalayan rhododendrons and azaleas looks out over a chain of lakes, waterfalls and streams. Written in close consultation with the owners of the gardens, Roger Lane's informative text details the history of each garden and its development under the current owners, and then focuses on design, planting and the garden's relationship with the surrounding landscape. Glorious photographs taken through the seasons show the gardens at their finest.
Without a detailed description available, it's challenging to summarize specific aspects of "Policing the City." However, it likely explores themes related to law enforcement, urban dynamics, and the challenges faced by police in maintaining order within a city. The book may delve into social issues, community relations, and the complexities of policing in a modern urban environment.
