Little Women "has been read as a romance or as a quest, or both. It has been read as a family drama that validates virtue over wealth", but also "as a means of escaping that life by women who knew its gender constraints only too well". According to Sarah Elbert, Alcott created a new form of literature, one that took elements from Romantic children's fiction and combined it with others from sentimental novels, resulting in a totally new format. Elbert argued that within Little Women can be found the first vision of the "All-American girl" and that her multiple aspects are embodied in the differing March sisters.
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Dare I say it? Dare I say that I, a plain, prosaic lieutenant in the republican service have done the incredible things here set out for the love of a woman—for a chimera in female shape; for a pale, vapid ghost of woman-loveliness? At times I tell myself I dare not: that you will laugh, and cast me aside as a fabricator; and then again I pick up my pen and collect the scattered pages, for I MUST write it—the pallid splendour of that thing I loved, and won, and lost is ever before me, and will not be forgotten. The tumult of the struggle into which that vision led me still throbs in my mind, the soft, lisping voices of the planet I ransacked for its sake and the roar of the destruction which followed me back from the quest drowns all other sounds in my ears! I must and will write—it relieves me; read and believe as you list. At the moment this story commences I was thinking of grilled steak and tomatoes—steak crisp and brown on both sides, and tomatoes red as a setting sun! Much else though I have forgotten, THAT fact remains as clear as the last sight of a well-remembered shore in the mind of some wave-tossed traveller. And the occasion which produced that prosaic thought was a night well calculated to make one think of supper and fireside, though the one might be frugal and the other lonely, and as I, Gulliver Jones, the poor foresaid Navy lieutenant, with the honoured stars of our Republic on my collar, and an undeserved snub from those in authority rankling in my heart, picked my way homeward by a short cut through the dismalness of a New York slum I longed for steak and stout, slippers and a pipe, with all the pathetic keenness of a troubled soul...
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From the Andrew Lang prismatic series, this is the "Book of Romance", a most attractive selection of what the editor calls "fairy-tales grown up," the Round Table romances and similar stories, with colored pictures and line pictures by H. J . Ford-making a book for the reside dreaming of romantic curly-heads, who will be unaware that they are learning the lore of their race instead of being bored by the lore of Greeks, Romans, and Hebrews. This book is fully illustrated and annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer. Contents: Tales Of The Round Table The Quest Of The Holy Graal The Fight For The Queen The Fair Maid Of Astolat Lancelot And Guenevere The End Of It All The Battle Of Roncevalles The Pursuit Of Diarmid Some Adventures Of William Short Nose The Story Of Robin Hood The Story Of Grettir The Strong
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Poe quiso ser romántico a la manera de Byron, de Shelley, de Thomas Moore, pero su genio poético lo llevó por otros derroteros. Su íntimo descreimiento del ideal romántico de la Imaginación se debió a su fascinación por la Ciencia, pero también a su conciencia de escribir desde un entorno material y moral radicalmente distinto al de sus maestros. Su tentativa de armonizar estas contradicciones dará como resultado una poética altamente original. Y esa pugna también nos concierne, porque a partir de Poe, los grandes cuestionamientos de la sensibilidad precedente no tendrán lugar cada doscientos años, sino serán asunto de cada generación. Planteado en forma de 'quest', este libro se propone establecer en qué punto de la obra de Poe puede documentarse el inicio de esa íntima discrepancia con el Romanticismo en la que encontramos el germen de la sensibilidad poética con-temporánea.
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Arcadia Quest - Chaos Dragon Expansion CMON AQ021 ENG. Neu und unbespielt Die Drachen Figur fehlt
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'Historical fiction at its most sumptuous' Rory Clements 'S. J. Parris fans will be pleased' Publishers Weekly ----------------------------------------------------- The quest for knowledge can lead down dangerous paths... London, 1594. The Queen's physician has been executed for treason, and conspiracy theories flood the streets. When Nicholas Shelby, unorthodox physician and unwilling associate of spymaster Robert Cecil, is accused of being part of the plot, he and his new wife Bianca must flee for their lives. With agents of the Crown on their tail, they make for Padua, following the ancient pilgrimage route, the Via Francigena. But the pursuing English aren't the only threat Nicholas and Bianca face. Hella, a strange and fervently religious young woman, has joined them on their journey. When the trio finally reach relative safety, they become embroiled in a radical and dangerous scheme to shatter the old world's limits of knowledge. But Hella's dire predictions of an impending apocalypse, and the brutal murder of a friend of Bianca's force them to wonder: who is this troublingly pious woman? And what does she want? Paise for S. W. Perry's Jackdaw Mysteries: 'Engaging' Sunday Times 'Beautiful writing' Giles Kristian 'Brilliantly evokes the colours, sights and sounds of the Elizabethan era' Goodreads review 'Gripping, packed with twists and turns!' Goodreads review 'Spellbinding . . . I fell in love with every character' Goodreads review READERS ARE ALL-IN ON THE HERETIC'S MARK 'Fabulous read' ***** 'Immersive reading experience' ***** 'Unputdownable' ***** 'The Elizabethan period is brought to life' ***** 'I love the mixture of history and fiction' *****
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Discover the path to enlightenment with Siddhartha. Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha, a timeless tale of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Follow the captivating story of Siddhartha, a young Indian Brahmin who abandons his material comforts to embark on a quest for enlightenment, navigating through the complexities of ancient India's spiritual traditions. Along the way, Siddhartha encounters a multitude of teachers and philosophies, each offering a unique perspective on the path to true understanding. As Siddhartha delves deeper into his spiritual journey, he confronts the challenges of love, loss, suffering, and rebirth. Through his experiences, he unravels the mysteries of existence, discovering the profound truths that lie within the depths of his own being. Siddhartha's journey is a reflection of our own universal quest for meaning and purpose. His unwavering determination and openness to new experiences serve as a beacon of hope for those seeking to awaken their inner wisdom and find their place in the world. "Siddhartha is a profound and moving exploration of the human spirit. Hesse's prose is beautifully lyrical and deeply insightful, making this book a true literary treasure." - Goodreads Reviewer "Siddhartha is a timeless classic that has touched the lives of countless readers. Hesse's exploration of spirituality and self-discovery is both profound and inspiring." - Amazon Reviewer Embark on your own journey of self-discovery with Siddhartha. Order your copy today and begin your path to enlightenment.
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This Add-On brings 3 brand new Pets for you to chase down and add to your guilds: Wilhelm the goat, Joey the kangaroo, and Dawn the phoenix! Each of them comes with their Pet figure and cards for all levels.
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A simple yet profound read for the basic questions of the spiritual journey. From the sacred ground of Vṛndāvana the author analyses and advises through scriptural and authoritative writings, especially those of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada and his disciples & grand-disciples, the phenomena of that spiritual quest. It's topics include compassion and mercy (especially towards the cow), identification of the individual Soul with God, Nature, Time & Spirit, as well as the wonderful holy places (tirthas) of India namely Śrī Vṛndāvana Dhāma & Śridhāma Mayapur, but also Jagannatha Puri, Rameshwar & Dwaraka Dhamas. We are thus embarking on a spiritual journey following the author through times of departure as his spiritual master is closing the last chapter of his life. In this mood we go on a deeper quest seeking the answers given through the travel guides (acaryas) following the map (śastra) leading towards the goal (Goloka Vṛndāvana) where pure love of Godhead (Prema) is present.
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A strange prince, from a distant land. Hassan's combat prowess might only be rated as 'adequate' if not for his astonishing luck. He credits his forward thinking battle strategies and the mystic Dagger of Rhee-Do.
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<p> <span>Considered one of Wells most successful attempts at a social novel in the vein of Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray, Wells’s tale is a panoramic view of an unravelling society. A semi-autobiographical satire of Edwardian advertising and patent-medicines. The story follows the life of a young man, George, and his Uncle Edward. Edward invents an elixir called TONO-BUNGAY and hires his nephew George to help build the company. The medicine becomes a huge commercial success, causing George to reflect on the sickness at the heart of a society that lets itself be so easily duped. He begins to search for a new order to replace the old one, a quest that leads him to dangerous aeronautical experiments. At the end of the novel, George sails down the River Thames to the open sea, toward the hopeful new world that awaits him.</span></p>
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Cerby is a playable pet with a miniature and card for Arcadia Quest and Arcadia Quest Inferno, when using the Pets expansion. Kickstarter Exclusive.
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