Exploring the connection between literary romance and the French Revolution, this work delves into how the upheaval influenced the imaginative landscape of English Romanticism. It highlights the transformative effects of revolutionary ideas on writers and their creative expressions, revealing the interplay between historical events and literary movements. Through this lens, the book examines the resurgence of romance in literature as a response to the dramatic changes in society and thought during this pivotal period.
David Duff was Chairman of Hibernian at one of the most extraordinary times in the clubs history. In 1990 Wallace Mercer, then Chairman of Hearts pushed for a merger of the two clubs. For long agonizing weeks the fate of one of Scotlands great footballing institutions hung in the balance. With internal shareholders wanting to sell out, with institutions pushing for it, the end seemed inevitable but David Duff had other ideas. With huge fan support he led the charge against a takeover which would have meant the end of the club he loved. For the first time he tells the true story of the plot to destroy Hibernian, of those behind it and of their real motivations. It is a riveting story of double dealing, greed and betrayal featuring a cast of some of the best known names in Scottish business and football, often in surprising roles. But the book is about much more than this. It is about the club and its players at the time featuring never before told stories and anecdotes about legends such as John Collins and Andy Goram. It is about European nights behind the Iron curtain, about knife edge football matches and about a man who dreamt of taking Hibs to the summit of Scottish football, but most of all it is about the terrible danger when money and greed meet sport.
Culturally significant, this work preserves the essence of its original artifact, showcasing historical elements like copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital piece of civilization's knowledge base, offering readers an authentic glimpse into the past while maintaining fidelity to the original text.
This facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian book preserves the original's cultural significance while acknowledging potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote literature by providing an affordable, high-quality modern edition that remains faithful to the source material.
The book explores the intersection of romance literature and the French Revolution's impact on English Romanticism, addressing the paradox of how these opposing forces converged. David Duff analyzes the evolution of the romance genre, highlighting its politicization during this period. He examines various sources, including the chivalric revival and the pamphlet wars of the 1790s, culminating in a focus on Shelley's revolutionary works, "Queen Mab" and "Laon and Cythna," which reveal the intricate politics embedded within romance narratives.
The book focuses on the revival of classic literature from the early 1900s and earlier, which has become rare and costly. It emphasizes the effort to republish these timeless works in accessible, high-quality modern editions, preserving the original text and artwork for contemporary readers.
a history of Christianity in the first six centuries
644pages
23 heures de lecture
Focusing on the development of Christianity during its formative years, this historical account spans the first six centuries of the Church. It provides insights into the beliefs, practices, and challenges faced by early Christians, highlighting significant events and figures that shaped the faith's evolution. This reprint maintains the integrity of the original 1891 edition, offering readers a glimpse into the foundations of Christianity and its impact on society.
Since Aristotle, genre has been one of the fundamental concepts of literary theory, and much of the world's literature and criticism has been shaped by ideas about the nature, function and value of literary genres. Modern developments in critical theory, however, prompted in part by the iconoclastic practices of modern writers and the emergence of new media such as film and television, have put in question traditional categories, and challenged the assumptions on which earlier genre theory was based. This has led not just to a reinterpretation of individual genres and the development of new classifications, but also to a radically new understanding of such key topics as the mixing and evolution of genres, generic hierarchies and genre-systems, the politics and sociology of genres, and the relations between genre and gender. This anthology, the first of its kind in English, charts these fascinating developments. Through judicious selections from major twentieth-century genre theorists including Yury Tynyanov, Vladimir Propp, Mikhail Bakhtin, Hans Robert Jauss, Rosalie Colie, Fredric Jameson, Tzvetan Todorov, G�rard Genette and Jacques Derrida, it demonstrates the central role that notions of genre have played in Russian Formalism, structuralism and post-structuralism, reception theory, and various modes of historical criticism. Each essay is accompanied by a detailed headnote, and the volume opens with a lucid introduction emphasising the international and interdisciplinary character of modern debates about genre. Also included are an annotated bibliography and a glossary of key terms, making this an indispensable resource for students and anyone interested in genre studies or literary theory.
