The History Man

Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2017-06-01
ISBN : 1509823387
Pages : 272 pages
Rating Book: 4.0/5 (59 users)

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Download or read book The History Man written by Malcolm Bradbury and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an introduction by James Naughtie Take a Valium. Have a party. Go on a demo. Shoot a soldier. Make a bang. Bed a friend. That’s your problem-solving system . . . But haven’t we tried all that? Howard Kirk, product of the Swinging Sixties, radical university lecturer, and one half of a very modern marriage, is throwing a party. The night will have all sorts of repercussions: for Henry Beamish, Howard’s desperate and easily neglected friend, and for Howard’s wife Barbara, promiscuous ’70s liberal and exhausted victim of motherhood. The History Man is Malcolm Bradbury’s masterpiece, the definitive campus novel and one of the most influential novels of the 1970s. Funny, disconcerting and provocative, Bradbury brilliantly satirizes a world of academic power struggles as his anti-hero seduces his away around campus. But beneath the surface is an altogether more affecting portrait: it reveals a marriage in crisis and demonstrates the fragility of the human heart.

History Man

by Fred Inglis

Publisher : Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2009-07-06
ISBN : 0691130140
Pages : 401 pages
Rating Book: 4.9/5 (691 users)

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Download or read book History Man written by Fred Inglis and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-06 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best known today for his philosophies of history and art, Collingwood was also a historian, archaeologist, sailor, artist, and musician. A figure of enormous energy and ambition, he took as his subject nothing less than the whole of human endeavor, and he lived in the same way, seeking to experience the complete range of human passion. In this vivid and swiftly paced narrative, Fred Inglis tells the dramatic story of a remarkable life, from Collingwood's happy Lakeland childhood to his successes at Oxford, his archaeological digs as a renowned authority on Roman Britain, his solo sailing adventures in the English Channel, his long struggle with illness, and his sometimes turbulent romantic life. --from publisher description.

History, Man, and Reason

by Maurice Mandelbaum

Publisher : JHU Press
Release Date : 2019-12-01
ISBN : 1421431793
Pages : 570 pages
Rating Book: 4.2/5 (421 users)

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Download or read book History, Man, and Reason written by Maurice Mandelbaum and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mandelbaum believes that views regarding history and man and reason pose problems for philosophy, and he offers critical discussions of some of those problems at the conclusions of parts 2, 3, and 4.

Comedy

by Maurice Charney

Publisher : Greenwood Publishing Group
Release Date : 2005
ISBN : 9780313327148
Pages : 348 pages
Rating Book: 4.2/5 (327 users)

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Download or read book Comedy written by Maurice Charney and published by Greenwood Publishing Group. This book was released on 2005 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Dialogic Novels of Malcolm Bradbury and David Lodge

by Robert A. Morace

Publisher : SIU Press
Release Date : 1989
ISBN : 9780809315192
Pages : 252 pages
Rating Book: 4.1/5 (315 users)

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Download or read book The Dialogic Novels of Malcolm Bradbury and David Lodge written by Robert A. Morace and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the overlooked works of Bradbury and Lodge in terms of their critical reception, Bakhtin's theory of the dialogical novel, and their relation to British literature and contemporary literature in general. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

The History of Animals: A Philosophy

by Oxana Timofeeva

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-05-03
ISBN : 1350012025
Pages : 192 pages
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Download or read book The History of Animals: A Philosophy written by Oxana Timofeeva and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oxana Timofeeva's The History of Animals: A Philosophy is an original and ambitious treatment of the "animal question". While philosophers have always made distinctions between human beings and animals, Timofeeva imagines a world free of such walls and borders. Timofeeva shows the way towards the full acceptance of our animality; an acceptance which does not mean the return to our animal roots, or anything similar. The freedom generated by this acceptance operates through negativity; is an effect of the rejection of the very core of metaphysical philosophy and Christian culture, traditionally opposed to our 'animal' nature and seemingly detached from it. With a foreword by Slavoj Žižek, this book is accessible, jargon-free and ideal for students and all those interested in re-imagining how we engage with animals and the environment.

The Patriarchal Age, Or, The History and Religion of Mankind from the Creation to the Death of Isaac

by George Smith

Publisher :
Release Date : 1847
ISBN :
Pages : 616 pages
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Download or read book The Patriarchal Age, Or, The History and Religion of Mankind from the Creation to the Death of Isaac written by George Smith and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sacred Annals; Or, Researches Into the History and Religion of Mankind

by George Smith

Publisher :
Release Date : 1856
ISBN :
Pages : 546 pages
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Download or read book Sacred Annals; Or, Researches Into the History and Religion of Mankind written by George Smith and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Sacred Annals ; Or, Researches Into the History & Religion of Mankind: Patriarchal age; or, The history & religion of mankind from the creation to the death of Isaac, deduced from the writings of Moses & other inspired authors

by George Smith

Publisher :
Release Date : 1854
ISBN :
Pages : 558 pages
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Download or read book Sacred Annals ; Or, Researches Into the History & Religion of Mankind: Patriarchal age; or, The history & religion of mankind from the creation to the death of Isaac, deduced from the writings of Moses & other inspired authors written by George Smith and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Business of Reading

by Julian Lovelock

Publisher : ISD LLC
Release Date : 2022-02-24
ISBN : 0718895975
Pages : 131 pages
Rating Book: 4.1/5 (718 users)

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Download or read book The Business of Reading written by Julian Lovelock and published by ISD LLC. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Business of Reading, Julian Lovelock charts the development of the English novel over the past hundred years. Smuggling in titles from Scotland, Ireland and the Caribbean, he focuses on twenty texts written since the end of the First World War, some well-known but others less so, placing them in their historical context. Novelists represented range from D.H. Lawrence, E.M. Forster and Virginia Woolf, through Graham Greene, Kingsley Amis and Iris Murdoch, to such contemporary writers as Ian McEwan, Maggie O'Farrell and Graham Swift. Written in a lucid style that reflects his expertise and enthusiasm, Lovelock's innovative selection, perceptive analysis and lightness of touch will appeal to the general reader, the book club member and the student. He argues that our response as readers is an important part of the creative process, and while he mainly avoids the critical '-isms' that have characterised recent academic debate, he introduces such concepts as intertextuality, metafiction and the role of the often unreliable narrator, showing how an appreciation of the way the language of fiction works can only add to our understanding and enjoyment.

The Christian Understanding of History

by Eric Charles Rust

Publisher : James Clarke & Co.
Release Date : 2002
ISBN : 9780227171196
Pages : 316 pages
Rating Book: 4.7/5 (171 users)

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Download or read book The Christian Understanding of History written by Eric Charles Rust and published by James Clarke & Co.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a scientific age we are becoming historically conscious and realising how many of our contemporary problems cannot be solved without an understanding of their historical perspective. The author explains here how the conception of world-history is routed in Christianity and how biblical examination can help to explain our history.

Hegel and the History of Political Philosophy

by Gary Browning

Publisher : Springer
Release Date : 1999-02-26
ISBN : 0230596134
Pages : 185 pages
Rating Book: 4.3/5 (23 users)

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Download or read book Hegel and the History of Political Philosophy written by Gary Browning and published by Springer. This book was released on 1999-02-26 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book relates Hegel to preceding and succeeding political philosophers. The Hegelian notion of the interdependence of political philosophy and its history is demonstrated by the links established between Hegel and his predecessors and successors. Hegel's political theory is illuminated by essays showing its critical assimilation of Plato and Hobbes, and by studies reviewing subsequent critiques of its standpoint by Stirner, Marx and Collingwood. The relevance of Hegel to contemporary political philosophy is highlighted in essays which compare Hegel to Lyotard and Rawls.

The Biblical Philosophy of History

by R. J. Rushdoony

Publisher : Chalcedon Foundation
Release Date : 2009-11-16
ISBN : 1879998157
Pages : 130 pages
Rating Book: 4.7/5 (879 users)

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Download or read book The Biblical Philosophy of History written by R. J. Rushdoony and published by Chalcedon Foundation. This book was released on 2009-11-16 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the orthodox Christian who grounds his philosophy of history on the doctrine of creation, the mainspring of history is God. Time rests on the foundation of eternity, on eternal decree of God. Time and history therefore have meaning because they were created in terms of God's perfect and totally comprehensive plan. The humanist faces a meaningless world in which he must strive to create and establish meaning. The Christian accepts a world which is totally meaningful and in which every event moves in terms of God's purpose; he submits to God's meaning and finds his life therein. This is an excellent introduction to Rushdoony. Once the reader sees Rushdoony's emphasis on God's sovereignty over all of time and creation, he will understand his application of this presupposition in various spheres of life and thought.

Parody

by Beate Müller

Publisher : Rodopi
Release Date : 1997
ISBN : 9789042002173
Pages : 340 pages
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Download or read book Parody written by Beate Müller and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 1997 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parody is a most iridescent phenomenon: of ancient Greek origin, parody's very malleability has allowed it to survive and to conquer Western cultures. Changing discourse on parody, its complex relationship with related humorous forms (e.g. travesty, burlesque, satire), its ability to cross genre boundaries, the many parodies handed down by tradition, and its ubiquity in contemporary culture all testify to its multifaceted nature. No wonder that 'parody' has become a phrase without clear meaning. The essays in this collection reflect the multidimensionality of recent parody studies. They pay tribute to its long and varied tradition, covering examples of parodic practice from the Middle Ages to the present day and dealing with English, American, postcolonial, Austrian, and German parodies. The papers range from the Medieval classics (e.g. Chaucer), parodies of Shakespeare, and the role of parody in German Romanticism, to parodies of fin-de-siècle literature and the intertextual puzzles of the late twentieth century (such as cross-dressing, Schwab's Faust parody, and Rushdie's Satanic Verses). And they have transformed the contentious nature of parody into a diverse range of methodologies. In doing so, these essays offer a survey of the current state of parody studies.

The Atlantic Companion to Literature in English

by Ed. Mohit K. Ray

Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Release Date : 2007-09
ISBN : 9788126908325
Pages : 612 pages
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Download or read book The Atlantic Companion to Literature in English written by Ed. Mohit K. Ray and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended To Serve The Academic Needs Of The Students Of English Literature, The Companion Is An Ultimate Literary Reference Source, Providing An Up-To-Date, Comprehensive And Authoritative Biographies Of Novelists, Poets, Playwrights, Essayists, Journalists And Critics Ranging From Literary Giants Of The Past To Contemporary Writers Like Peter Burnes (1931-2004), Anthony Powell (1905-2000), Patrick O Brian (1914-2000), Iris Murdoch (1919-1999), Grace Nicholas (1950- ) And Douglas Adams (1952-2001). Over The Last Few Decades English Literary Canon Has Become Relatively More Extensive And Diverse. In Recognition Of The Significance Of The New Literatures In English, Special Emphasis Has Been Given On The Writers Of These Literatures. In Addition, The Indian Writers Writing In English Have Been Given A Prominent Place In The Book, Thereby Making It Particularly Useful For The Students Of Indian English Literature. The Companion Is Unique Of Its Kind As It Gives A Broad Outline Of The Story And Not Merely A Brief Account Of The Plot Structure Of A Literary Work So As To Enable The Students To Have A Fairly Good Idea Of The Story. Likewise, Before Getting Down To The Writings Of An Author, The Companion Provides An Invaluable And Authoritative Biographical Note Believing That An Author S Biography Facilitates Proper Understanding Of His/Her Contributions.On Account Of Its Clear And Reliable Plot Summaries And Descriptive Entries Of Major Works And Literary Journals And Authentic Biographical Details, The Companion Is A Work Of Permanent Value. It Is Undoubtedly An Indispensable And Path-Breaking Handy Reference Guide For All Those Interested In Literatures In English Produced In The United Kingdom, The United States, Canada, Australia, Africa, The Caribbean, India And Other Countries.

The Meaning of History

by NikolaÄ Berdiï¸ aï¸¡ev

Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Release Date : 1949
ISBN : 1412828295
Pages : 224 pages
Rating Book: 4.1/5 (412 users)

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Download or read book The Meaning of History written by NikolaÄ Berdiï¸ aï¸¡ev and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 1949 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berdyaev considered the philosophy of history as a field that laid the foundations of the Russian national consciousness. Its disputes were centered on distinctions between slavophiles and Westerners, East and West. The Meaning of History was an early effort, following World War I, that attempted to revive this perspective. With the removal of Communism as a ruling system in Russia, that nation returned to an elaboration of a religious philosophy of history as the specific mission of Russian thought. This volume thus has contemporary significance. Its sense of the apocalypse, which distinguishes Russian from Western thought, gives the book its specifically religious character.

History as an Art of Memory

by Patrick H. Hutton

Publisher : UPNE
Release Date : 1993
ISBN : 9780874516371
Pages : 264 pages
Rating Book: 4.1/5 (516 users)

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Download or read book History as an Art of Memory written by Patrick H. Hutton and published by UPNE. This book was released on 1993 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hutton considers the ideas of philosophers, poets, and historians to seek outthe roots of fact as mere recollection.