Tracing Invisible Lines

Tracing Invisible Lines
Author: David Prescott-Steed
Publisher: Parlor Press LLC
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2019-02-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1643170783

TRACING INVISIBLE LINES is a critical autoethnographic text built around Gregory Ulmer’s concept of the “Mystory.” Dedicated to the enhancement of imagination and innovation in a digital-media saturated society, Ulmer’s Mystory is a creative research method that draws narratives from three domains of discourse (personal, professional, popular). Analysing these domains means generating fresh insight into the deep-seated emblems that drive the creative disposition, or “invariant principle,” of the practice-led researcher. Here, the mystoriographical approach has mobilized an exploration of the interrelations between self and society, between memory and imagination, as well as between industry-driven design-arts education and experimental sound-art practice (prioritizing the sonic, the perambulatory, careering). As a result, the Mystory fosters critical awareness of the socio-cultural instruments of creative inspiration and perspiration. Reflexive in intent and experimental in approach, David Prescott-Steed’s hybrid writing style moves freely between art historical, biographical and autobiographical, academic and speculative moods. This book’s emphasis on an electronic, investigative sound-based practice finds it treading new ground between the sonic arts and the field of electracy; through its addition of sound and music to the genre, this book extends the scope of studies into Ulmer’s work beyond English literature and the ocularcentric arts, offering a new handbook for sonic conceptual art practice.

An Outcast of the Islands

An Outcast of the Islands
Author: Joseph Conrad
Publisher:
Total Pages: 572
Release: 1896
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The only annotated edition available, An Outcast of the Islands (1896), Conrad's second novel, is a tale of intrigue in an eastern setting. Peter Willems, a clerk in Macassar, granted a "second chance" at a remote river trading post, falls ever more hopelessly into traps set by himself andothers. A parable of human frailty, with love and death the major players, this is a story of a man unable to understand others and fated never to possess his own soul.

Joseph Conrad Ultimate Collection: 18 Novels, 20+ Short Stories, Letters & Memoirs

Joseph Conrad Ultimate Collection: 18 Novels, 20+ Short Stories, Letters & Memoirs
Author: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 5416
Release: 2023-12-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This carefully crafted ebook: "Joseph Conrad Ultimate Collection: 18 Novels, 20+ Short Stories, Letters & Memoirs" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Content: Novels Almayer's Folly An Outcast of the Islands The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' Heart of Darkness Lord Jim The Inheritors Typhoon & Falk The End of the Tether Romance Nostromo The Secret Agent The Nature of a Crime Under Western Eyes Chance Victory The Shadow Line The Arrow of Gold The Rescue Short Stories Point of Honor: A Military Tale Falk: A Reminiscence Amy Foster To-morrow Karain, A Memory The Idiots The Outpost of Progress The Return Youth 'Twixt Land and Sea A Smile of Fortune The Secret Sharer Freya of the Seven Isles Gaspar Ruiz The Informer The Brute An Anarchist The Duel Il Conde The Warrior's Soul Prince Roman The Tale The Black Mate The Planter of Malata The Partner The Inn of the Two Witches Because of the Dollars Play One Day More Memoirs, Letters and Essays A Personal Record The Mirror of the Sea Collected Letters Notes on My Books Notes on Life & Letters Autocracy And War The Crime Of Partition A Note On The Polish Problem Poland Revisited Reflections On The Loss Of The Titanic Certain Aspects Of Inquiry Protection Of Ocean Liners A Friendly Place On Red Badge of Courage Biography and Critical Essays on Conrad Joseph Conrad (A Biography) by Hugh Walpole Joseph Conrad by John Albert Macy A Conrad Miscellany by John Albert Macy Joseph Conrad & The Athenæum by Arnold Bennett Joseph Conrad by Virginia Woolf Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) is regarded as one of the greatest English novelists. He wrote stories and novels, often with a nautical setting, that depict trials of the human spirit in the midst of an indifferent universe.

An Outcast of the Islands

An Outcast of the Islands
Author: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2019-11-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

'An Outcast of the Islands' is the second novel by Joseph Conrad, inspired by his experience as mate of a steamer, the Vidar. The novel details the undoing of Peter Willems, a disreputable, immoral man who, on the run from a scandal in Makassar, finds refuge in a hidden native village, only to betray his benefactors over lust for the tribal chief's daughter. The story features Conrad's recurring character Tom Lingard, who also appears in his novels 'Almayer's Folly' and 'The Rescue', in addition to sharing other characters with those novels. It is considered by many to be underrated as a work of literature.

The Collected Works of Joseph Conrad: Novels, Short Stories, Letters & Memoirs

The Collected Works of Joseph Conrad: Novels, Short Stories, Letters & Memoirs
Author: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 5418
Release: 2023-12-07
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Joseph Conrad's collection of works encompasses a wide range of captivating stories that explore themes of colonialism, morality, and the human condition. Known for his intricate prose style and psychological depth, Conrad's writing is often considered a staple of English literature. The collection includes his most famous novels such as Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim, as well as a selection of his short stories and personal letters. Through his vivid descriptions and complex characters, Conrad offers readers a glimpse into the complexities of imperialist societies and the impact of human nature on individuals and communities. His works continue to be studied and celebrated for their profound insights into human nature and societal dynamics. As a master storyteller and a keen observer of the world around him, Conrad's writing remains relevant and thought-provoking in today's society. Fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring themes of morality and power will find Conrad's collection to be a rewarding and enlightening read.

Orphan Sky

Orphan Sky
Author: Ella Leya
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1402298676

Set at the crossroads of Turkish, Persian and Russian cultures under the red flag of Communism in the late 1970s, The Orphan Sky reveals one woman's struggle to reconcile her ideals with the corrupt world around her, and to decide whether to betray her country or her heart. Leila is a young classical pianist who dreams of winning international competitions and bringing awards to her beloved country Azerbaijan. She is also a proud daughter of the Communist Party. When she receives an assignment from her communist mentor to spy on a music shop suspected of traitorous Western influences, she does it eagerly, determined to prove her worth to the Party. But Leila didn't anticipate the complications of meeting Tahir, the rebellious painter who owns the music shop. His jazz recordings, abstract art, and subversive political opinions crack open the veneer of the world she's been living in. Just when she begins to fall in love with both the West and Tahir, her comrades force her to make an impossible choice.