This book combines the theory of intertextuality and intermediality with imagological reflections. These are understood as a way of intercultural, hermeneutically oriented secondary communication in which the analyses of "otherness" do not serve for the purposes of presenting one’s own self, but for understanding it. By providing tangible text examples from Central European literatures (and others), the authors focus on the circulation of "culture images" as a multilayer text, where reality is represented through verbal means and interpretational proceedings. These images emerged primarily in the period of rising nationalism and, to some extent, they persist to this day. The monograph thus opens a new perspective for theoretical analysis of problems.
Автор: Pertwee Carolyn Название: Feeling the Fear ISBN: 095526619X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780955266195 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3127.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: An eclectic mix of intriguing tales with unusual twists. The author covers a broad range of topics from cosmetic surgery and euthanasia to love, sex and betrayal . Amusing yet often painful these stories will appeal to people of all ages. Makes for easy holiday, bedside and travel reading.
Автор: Thompson, Andrew Название: Can holding in a fart kill you? ISBN: 1612434754 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781612434759 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 2786.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Ross Greg Название: Futility Closet 2: A Second Trove of Intriguing Tidbits ISBN: 098988712X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780989887120 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2578.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Here's a second helping of entertaining oddities in history, literature, language, art, philosophy, and mathematics from Futility Closet, the online catalog of beguiling curiosities: joyous dogs, soul-stirring Frenchmen, runaway balloons, U-turning communists, manful hummingbirds, recalcitrant Ws, intractable biplanes, vengeful whales, hairless trombonists, abusive New Zealanders, unreconstituted cannibals, mysterious blimps, thrice-conscripted Koreans, imaginary golf courses, irate Thackerays, and hundreds more. Plus the amusing inventions, curious words, puzzles and oddities that regularly entertain millions of website visitors and podcast listeners.Editorial Reviews "A wild, wonderful, and educational romp through history, science, zany patents, math puzzles, wonderful words (like boanthropy, hallelujatic, and andabatarian), the Devil
Автор: Kakar Anjali Название: Intriguing Lives ISBN: 1728390370 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781728390376 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2224.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Intriguing Lives is a compilation of short stories that will leave you with the curiosity to discover more. Drawn from imaginative fictitious characters who can be perceived to be quite dexterous, they are indeed a paradox of being contained and get consumed in the lower worlds, which are dominated by greed, stupidity, and fundamental darkness. Deprecating their existence would be immensely brutal as they uncover the reservoir of potential that lies within them, drawing forth courage compassion, and wisdom. While each of their journeys are entirely different, they are truly inspiring and will fulfill their mission of never being defeated. Ideas can be vast in dimension and so are these stories, which are palatable, thereby serving their inbuilt hidden purpose of infinite potential embedded within a human soul.
Описание: A smorgasbord of surprising, obscure, and exotic words
In this delightful encore to the national bestseller A Word A Day, Anu Garg, the founder of the wildly popular A Word A Day Web site (wordsmith.org), presents an all-new collection of unusual, intriguing words and real-life anecdotes that will thrill writers, scholars, and word buffs everywhere. Another Word A Day celebrates the English language in all its quirkiness, grandeur, and fun, and features new chapters ranging from ""Words Formed Erroneously"" and ""Red-Herring Words"" to ""Kangaroo Words,"" ""Discover the Theme,"" and ""What Does That Company Name Mean?"" In them, you'll find a treasure trove of curious and compelling words, including agelast, dragoman, mittimus, nyctalopia, quacksalver, scission, tattersall, and zugzwang. Each entry includes a concise definition, etymology, and usage example, interspersed with illuminating quotations.
Praise for a word a day
""Anu Garg's many readers await their A Word A Day rations hungrily. Now at last here's a feast for them and other verbivores. Eat up "" --Barbara Wallraff, Senior Editor at The Atlantic Monthly and author of Word Court
""AWADies will be familiar with Anu Garg's refreshing approach to words: words are fun and they have fascinating histories."" --John Simpson, Chief Editor, Oxford English Dictionary
Описание: Cognitive Illusions explores a wide range of fascinating psychological effects in the way we think, judge and remember in our everyday lives.
Автор: Hannon, Patrice Название: 101 things you didn`t know about jane austen ISBN: 1598692844 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781598692846 Издательство: David & Charles Рейтинг: Цена: 1335.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Sure, we`ve read the novels, but what do we really know about Jane Austen herself... Who was the Irishman who stole her heart? Why was their affair doomed? Which Austen heroine most resembled Jane herself? Who were the real Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy? This title helps readers learn the answers to such questions.
