For over six years, The Woman in the Story has been the go-to resource for writers who want to be gender-mindful when they figure how to create female characters.
This study of Jaws (1975) examines how Steven Spielberg's breakout film not only redefined the thriller but also pioneered the summer blockbuster, cementing his reputation as a master filmmaker.
Against the grain of many contemporary theoretical positions that indulge in delusions of safety and certainty, Being and Not Being argues that contingency is definitive of the structure of being itself.
Investigating the representation of artefacts, objects and 'things' in a range of predominantly Western archaeological fiction from the late Victorian period to the modern day, this book examines the narratives through which humanity represents its own material heritage in relation to notions of enchantment, exhibition, estrangement, adventure, tourism and waste.
Unlike film guides that list films alphabetically, give production facts, and offer rather dry descriptions, this book is designed to help people better understand themselves, their loved ones, and their romantic situations.
Le jeu dramatique, qui est l’art du savoir-faire de Sophocle dans la tragédie grecque, de Shakespeare dans la culture anglaise et de Molière dans la comédie française, exploite, à l’hôpital, des actes, des mots, des gestes et l’esprit, pour repérer des symptômes, identifier des maladies, étudier des douleurs, afin d’ajuster les comportements et de proposer des solutions pour la resocialisation du malade.
Science fiction and fantasy movies of the 20th century feature many iconic figures and monsters, and the ability to create and own many of them in the form of models provides fans with an opportunity to mingle amongst the greats and not so greats.
This book explains, through the science of Semitics, the history of the Semitic peoples and their cultural origins, discussing the Semitic problem, the origin of the term Semitic, then introducing the Semitic languages, their types and characteristics, introducing the various Semitic writings in different scripts, whether syllabic or alphabetic, then theories of the origin of the Semites and their civilizations and discussing them.
Mark Twain's 'The Complete Speeches' is a comprehensive collection of the renowned author's speaking engagements, showcasing his wit, humor, and insightful commentary on society.
In 'Die Komödie der Irrungen (Zweisprachige Ausgabe: Deutsch-Englisch)' von William Shakespeare taucht der Leser in die Welt der Verwechslungen und Verstrickungen ein.
Richard Wagners 'Tannhäuser' ist ein bedeutendes Werk der deutschen Romantik und eine Oper, die die Geschichte des Sängers Tannhäuser erzählt, der zwischen Liebe und Wollust hin- und hergerissen ist.
From the sweet but asocial adolescent in Edward Scissorhands to Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Johnny Depp has brought to life some of the most challenging, quirky and compelling characters in Hollywood history.
Artiste multidisciplinaire et multi-instrumentiste, auteur-compositeur-interprète, scénariste, Fred Pellerin est difficile à « caser » : il loge à plusieurs enseignes.
The Complete Works: Modern Critical Edition is part of the landmark New Oxford Shakespeare--an entirely new consideration of all of Shakespeare's works, edited afresh from all the surviving original versions of his work, and drawing on the latest literary, textual, and theatrical scholarship.
