Literary Titans Revisited

Literary Titans Revisited
Author: Anne Urbancic
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2017-08-19
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1459738721

As the sixties became the seventies, legendary interviewer Earle Toppings recorded sixteen emerging Canadian writers who would go on to become icons of CanLit. Presented here alongside critical notes and the recollections of Toppings himself, the transcripts of these recordings are a window on the early careers of Canada’s literary masters.

Roth Revisited: An Intimate Look at a Literary Luminary

Roth Revisited: An Intimate Look at a Literary Luminary
Author: Joseph Coleman
Publisher: Marcelo Marins Rodrigues
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2024-10-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Roth Revisited offers an intimate and insightful look at the life and work of literary giant Philip Roth, one of the most influential American novelists of the 20th century. This captivating biography goes beyond the standard literary analysis, offering a nuanced and engaging exploration of Roth's personal life, his formative experiences, and the evolution of his unique literary voice. Explore the complexities of his Jewish identity, his exploration of power and desire in American society, and his masterful handling of the intricacies of human relationships. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories of his literary triumphs and controversies, his enduring legacy as a cultural commentator, and his impact on American literature. With in-depth interviews, a revealing analysis of his personal letters, and insightful commentary from prominent critics, Roth Revisited brings you closer to the man and the myth, offering a fresh perspective on one of America's most important and provocative writers. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Roth's work, the history of American literature, and the power of storytelling to illuminate the human condition.

Revisiting the Depths: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace

Revisiting the Depths: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace
Author: Amy Tan
Publisher: Books to Hook Publishing, LLC.
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2024-09-30
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

"...relatable to many readers. ... thought-provoking questions about life and its unbound possibilities. ... inspirational and insightful. I recommend it to lovers of self-improvement books." — Online Book Club "... is a work of art... It's an especially compelling read for those drawn to personal growth, environmental concerns, and the spiritual connection with nature. The writing doesn't just tell—it immerses. The narrative layers internal conflict over the serene scenes, ... (and) a thoughtful meditation on life." — Literary Titan "... is a must-read ... Readers will finish this book feeling inspired and with a newfound understanding of the indomitable human spirit. ... an immersive memoir that transports readers to another time and place. Amy's reflections on her roles as a mother, entrepreneur, and supportive wife add depth to her story, making it relatable to readers from all walks of life." — Books to Hook Publishing "Dive into Revisiting the Depths, where an award-winning memoir meets self-help in a powerful narrative of healing and personal transformation. This inspiring journey delves deep into the heart of fear and struggle, leading to resilience, peace, and self-discovery." In Revisiting the Depths: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace: A Journey of Transformation, award-winning author Amy Tan takes readers on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. After a harrowing first dive experience leaves Amy paralyzed by fear and anxiety, she spends decades avoiding the ocean that once captivated her. Thirty years later, driven by a yearning to conquer her past and reconnect with the underwater world, Amy faces her deepest fears head-on. What begins as a quest to rediscover her passion for diving quickly becomes a profound journey of personal growth and healing. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Tioman Island, this award-winning memoir chronicles Amy's emotional and spiritual journey as she navigates the underwater world. With vivid descriptions and heartfelt reflections, Amy shares her experiences of overcoming personal obstacles, finding solace in nature, and reconnecting with her true self. Guided by her compassionate divemaster, Sebastian, and supported by her loving husband, Amy learns to trust herself and embrace vulnerability. Each dive becomes a metaphor for life's challenges, offering lessons in resilience, courage, and the beauty of stepping out of one's comfort zone. Revisiting the Depths is more than a memoir; it is a testament to the transformative power of nature and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Amy's story will inspire readers to confront their fears, seek peace in the natural world, and embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and healing. Join Amy Tan on this unforgettable journey beneath the waves. Dive into Revisiting the Depths: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace - A Journey of Transformation today and discover the profound lessons that await in the depths of the ocean.

Literature 1973, Part 1

Literature 1973, Part 1
Author: Siegfried Böhme
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 618
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662122871

Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts, which has appeared in semi-annual volumes since 1969, is de voted to the recording, summarizing and indexing of astronomical publications throughout the world. It is prepared under the auspices of the International Astronomical Union (according to a resolution adopted at the 14th General Assembly in 1970). Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts aims to present a comprehensive documentation of literature in all fields of astronomy and astrophysics. Every effort will be made to ensure that the average time interval between the date of receipt of the original literature and publication of the abstracts will not exceed eight months. This time interval is near to that achieved by monthly abstracting journals, com pared to which our system of accumulating abstracts for about six months offers the advantage of greater convenience for the user. Volume 9 contains literature published in 1973 and received before August 15, 1973; some older liter ature which was received late and which is not recorded in earlier volumes is also included. We acknowledge with thanks contributions to this volume by Dr. J. Bouska, who surveyed journals and publications in the Czech language and supplied us with abstracts in English, and by the Common wealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (C.S.I.R.O.), Sydney, for providing titles and abstracts of papers on radio astronomy.

Rembrandt Is in the Wind

Rembrandt Is in the Wind
Author: Russ Ramsey
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310129737

How do art and faith intersect? How does art help us see our own lives more clearly? What can we understand about God and humanity by looking at the lives of artists? Striving for beauty, art also reveals what is broken. It presents us with the tremendous struggles and longings common to the human experience. And it says a lot about our Creator too. Great works of art can speak to the soul in a unique way. Rembrandt Is in the Wind is an invitation to discover some of the world's most celebrated artists and works and how each of them illuminates something about God, people, and the purpose of life. Part art history, part biblical study, part philosophy, and part analysis of the human experience, this book is nonetheless all story. From Michelangelo to Vincent van Gogh to Edward Hopper, the lives of the artists in this book illustrate the struggle of living in this world and point to the beauty of the redemption available to us in Christ. Each story is different. Some conclude with resounding triumph while others end in struggle. But all of them raise important questions about humanity's hunger and capacity for glory, and all of them teach us to love and see beauty. "The artists featured in these pages—artists who devoted their lives and work to what is good, true, and beautiful—remind us that we can, and should, do the same." —Karen Swallow Prior, author of On Reading Well

The Northrop Frye Quote Book

The Northrop Frye Quote Book
Author: Northrop Frye
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2014-02-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1459719476

Here is a specialized dictionary of quotations based on the thoughts and writings of a single person. It is evidence that there is a Canadian writer of whom it may be said that we as his readers can grow up inside his work "without ever being aware of a circumference."

My Purple Scented Novel

My Purple Scented Novel
Author: Ian McEwan
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2018-06-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0525564586

A jewel of a short story from the bestselling, award-winning author of Atonement—“My Purple Scented Novel” follows the perfect crime of literary betrayal, scrupulously wrought yet unscrupulously executed. Published to celebrate Ian McEwan’s 70th birthday. “You will have heard of my friend the once celebrated novelist Jocelyn Tarbet, but I suspect his memory is beginning to fade. . . . You’d never heard of me, the once obscure novelist Parker Sparrow, until my name was publicly connected with his. To a knowing few, our names remain rigidly attached, like the two ends of a seesaw. His rise coincided with, though did not cause, my decline. . . . I don’t deny there was wrongdoing. I stole a life, and I don’t intend to give it back. You may treat these few pages as a confession.”

The Middle Ages Reconsidered

The Middle Ages Reconsidered
Author: Barbara G. Keller
Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1994
Genre: History
ISBN:

Held in low esteem since the Renaissance, scorned by Englightenment authors as incompatible with the theory of progress, the Middle Ages found a place in other French literature of the eighteenth century with its increasing taste for sentimentality and need for moral edification. A metaphor for the Ancien Régime following the Revolution, the medieval period gained perception as le bon vieux temps. As «national» became increasingly synonymous with «medieval» and backlash against the Church led to a new religiosity, Romantic writers greatly exploited a subjective ideal they sought in the Middle Ages. This fascinating study thoroughly explores the reception of the Middle Ages in French literature during these periods.

The Art of Star Trek

The Art of Star Trek
Author: Judith Reeves-Stevens
Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1995
Genre: Art
ISBN:

From the original starship Enterprise to the all-new Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek has treated generations of viewers to unforgettable images. This lavishly illustrated guide offers a one-of-a-kind gallery of sketches, drawings, paintings, miniatures, props, graphics, and backstage photos, most never before published, which explore every incarnation of this popular universe.

The Winter Vault

The Winter Vault
Author: Anne Michaels
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2009-04-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1551993384

The Winter Vault is a stunning, richly layered, and timeless novel that is everything we could hope for for Michaels’s second novel—and more. Set in Canada and Egypt, and with flashbacks to England and Poland after the war, The Winter Vault is a spellbinding love story that juxtaposes momentous historical events with the most intimate moments of individual lives. In 1964, a newly married Canadian couple settle into a houseboat on the Nile just below Abu Simbel. At the time of the building of the Aswam dam, Avery Escher is one of the engineers responsible for the dismantling and reconstruction of a sacred temple, a “machine-worshipper” who is nonetheless sensitive to their destructive power. Jean is a botanist by avocation, passionately interested in everything that grows. They met on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, witnessing the construction of the Seaway as it swallowed towns, homes, and lives. Now, at the edge of another world about to be inundated in the name of progress, much of what they most believe in is tested. When a tragic event occurs, nearing the end of Avery’s time in Egypt, he and Jean return to separate lives in Toronto; Avery to school to study architecture and Jean into the orbit of Lucjan, a Polish émigré artist whose haunting tales of occupied Warsaw pull her further from her husband, while offering her the chance to assume her most essential life. Breathtaking, vivid in its exploration of both the physical and emotional worlds of its characters, intensely moving and lyrical, The Winter Vault is a radiant work of fiction and contains all the elements for which Anne Michaels is celebrated.