![]() ![]() Today the Metamorphoses continues to inspire and be retold through various media. There was a resurgence of attention to his work towards the end of the 20th century. ![]() Numerous episodes from the poem have been depicted in works of sculpture, painting, and music, especially during the Renaissance. One of the most influential works in Western culture, the Metamorphoses has inspired such authors as Dante Alighieri, Giovanni Boccaccio, Geoffrey Chaucer, and William Shakespeare. Ovid took inspiration from the genre of metamorphosis poetry and some of the Metamorphoses derives from earlier treatment of the same myths however, he diverged significantly from all of his models. The poem chronicles the history of the world from its creation to the deification of Julius Caesar in a mythico-historical framework comprising over 250 myths, 15 books, and 11,995 lines.Īlthough it meets some of the criteria for an epic, the poem defies simple genre classification because of its varying themes and tones. ![]() The Metamorphoses ( Latin: Metamorphōsēs, from Ancient Greek: μεταμορφώσεις: "Transformations") is a Latin narrative poem from 8 CE by the Roman poet Ovid. Hayden White Rare Book Collection, University of California, Santa Cruz Title page of 1556 edition published by Joannes Gryphius (decorative border added subsequently). ![]()
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![]() I think she maaaay have mentioned the super weird plot twist thing in it, but for some reason I sort of forgot all about it until I got to that point in the book and said ‘ohhhh, wait, yeah.’ Anyhow, more on that later.Īfter picking up a copy on sale at YALC, I thought I’d give it a shot. Someone in the BookCon line seemed to be enjoying it a lot, and she pitched it to me in a way that intrigued me. If you haven’t read the book, and would like to do so without knowing everything, please click away now □Īgain, But Better is a book that I really wanted to like. Throw in some fate and a touch of magic-the possibilities are endless. Shane comes to find that, with the right amount of courage and determination one can conquer anything. She is soon faced with the complicated realities of living outside her bubble, and when self-doubt sneaks in, her new life starts to fall apart. ![]() She’s going to right all her college mistakes: make friends, pursue boys, and find adventure!Įasier said than done. Shane signs up for a semester abroad in London. ![]() Time’s a ticking, and she needs a change-there’s nothing like moving to a new country to really mix things up. ![]() Her life has been dorm, dining hall, class, repeat. Pre-med, stellar grades, and happy parents…sounds ideal-but Shane’s made zero friends, goes home every weekend, and romance…what’s that? From Goodreads: Shane has been doing college all wrong. ![]() ![]() ![]() and continue to rock more than a few boats in his retrospective. ![]() As always, readers can expect that Robert will be candid, insightful. ![]() In many ways, the messages of Rich Dad Poor Dad, messages that were criticized and challenged two decades ago, are more meaningful, relevant and important today than they were 20 years ago. Sidebars throughout the book will take readers "fast forward" from 1997 to today as Robert assesses how the principles taught by his rich dad have stood the test of time. 20/20 Hindsight In the 20th Anniversary Edition of this classic, Robert offers an update on what we've seen over the past 20 years related to money, investing, and the global economy. The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains the difference between working for money and having your money work for you. Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing. ![]() translated into dozens of languages and sold around the world. It has since become the #1 Personal Finance book of all time. It's been nearly 25 years since Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad first made waves in the Personal Finance arena. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I’ve seen what these AI text generators do, and the only impressive thing about them to me is their processing speed. ![]() Now if technology allowed the parrot to consciously put its thoughts into text, THAT’s the novel I would buy. Will the “novel” be any good? I suppose that depends on what your criteria of “good” is, but in my humble opinion: Within some minutes depending on the server speed, you’ll get a bunch of text long enough to technically be considered “a novel draft.” But before I get to all that, let’s just recap the current state of events:īasically, a bunch of people want you to think that the worst thing that could happen to the publishing industry has finally happened:Įven a parrot can now “write” a “novel.” I wish I was joking, but honestly, a trained parrot can speak a few words to dictate a story prompt like “Tell me a story 90,000 words long about Martha Stewart going to the moon” into an AI text-creation tool. The timing of reading this book is incredible with all of the hype going on about people using AI tools like ChatGPT to write books because Bridget Collins actually discusses what makes a “real” book, in her own way. ![]() ![]() ![]() At the same time, Felstiner finds fresh insights by opening up the very process of translating Celan's poems. The life's work of Paul Celan emerges through readings of his poems within their personal and historical matrix. The book also presents hitherto unpublished photos of the poet and his circle.ĭrawing on interviews with Celan's family and friends and his personal library in Normandy and Paris, as well as voluminous German commentary, Felstiner tells the poet's gripping story: his birth in 1920 in Romania, the overnight loss of his parents in a Nazi deportation, his experience of forced labor and Soviet occupation during the war, and then his difficult exile in Paris. It offers new translations of well-known and little-known poems-including a chapter on Celan's famous "Deathfugue"-plus his speeches, prose fiction, and letters. ![]() ![]() John Felstiner's sensitive and accessible book is the first critical biography of Celan in any language. His writing exposes and illumines the wounds that Nazi destructiveness left on language. Paul Celan, Europe's most compelling postwar poet, was a German-speaking, East European Jew. ![]() ![]() ![]() The myth itself is a shining example the ability of story to save the spirit and distract the reader or listener from illness, or a terrible plight. It's the story of the survival, against all odds, of an ancient Greek tale: the myth of Aethon, who seeks a mythical land of birds, hidden in the clouds. This wonderful book is nominated for a British Book Award this year. 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Donoghue is skilled at brining out the humanity in each woman, so the sacrifices they both must make to keep their relationship alive never seem forced. ![]() Landing is a quick read, and it's easy to become absorbed in this engaging long-distance relationship. ![]() Síle is a stylish citizen of the new Dublin, a veteran flight attendant whos traveled the world. Surrounding each heroine is a circle of friends and family members whose romantic struggles and successes highlight the pleasure and pain that often come with falling in love. A love story with a uniquely twenty-first-century twist, Landing is a romantic comedy that explores the pleasures and sorrows of long-distance relationships-the kind millions of us now maintain mostly by plane, phone, and Internet. What follows is a long-distance exchange of passionate e-mails, letters, phone calls, and visits, most of which leave Sile and Jude feeling both exhilarated and despondent after each goodbye. After a rushed coffee at Heathrow, each woman returns to her own life, yet they are unable to shake the butterflies of that initial encounter. Told through the eyes of Sile O'Shaughnessy, a cosmopolitan Irish flight attendant, and Jude Turner, a sheltered museum archivist from Ireland, Ontario, Landing is a touching, if not somewhat repetitive exploration of what we are, and are not, willing to give up for love.įrom the moment Jude and Sile first meet aboard a transatlantic flight, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Acclaimed Irish author Emma Donoghue's fifth novel, Landing, is a story about how far people will step outside their comfort zones to be with the ones they love. ![]() ![]() ![]() He is one of the most widely read Indian authors. The title “2 States” refers to the two states in India that the couple comes from, Tamil Nadu and Punjab.Ĭhetan Bhagat is an Indian author, column writer, speaker, and former investment banker. The novel is based on the author’s own experience of intercultural marriage. ![]() The novel is written in simple language and it is an easy read, it is a bestseller and has won several awards. ![]() The story is a blend of romance and comedy, it also highlights the cultural differences between North and South India. The novel explores the challenges the couple faces in trying to convince their parents to accept their relationship and the cultural differences they must navigate. Krish is from a Punjabi family, while Ananya is from a Tamilian family. They fall in love but their relationship is met with resistance from their parents, who come from different cultural backgrounds. It follows the story of Krish and Ananya, who meet during their MBA studies at IIM Ahmedabad. ![]() The story is about a couple, Krish and Ananya, who come from two different cultural backgrounds and struggle to get their parents to accept their relationship. Summary of 2 States: The Story of My Marriage 2 States: The Story of My Marriage PDF Free Download.Similar Books to 2 States: The Story of My Marriage Book.2 States: The Story of My Marriage Book Multiple Languages Editions.2 States: The Story of My Marriage Book Details.Summary of 2 States: The Story of My Marriage. ![]() ![]() ![]() Tongo, Rosie and Penn begin to realize that not only Claude’s gender, but also gender itself, is less rooted in binary divisions of male and female bodies and behaviors than commonly made out to be. Tongo, who diagnoses Claude with gender dysphoria and applauds his parents’ tolerance.Īs a result of their work with Mr. Concerned for his well-being, Rosie and Penn consult a therapist named Mr. ![]() Claude persists, receiving scorn from the parents of other children at the public pool and resistance from his teacher on the first day of kindergarten. However, they discourage Claude from wearing girl’s clothes in public or to school. He states his wish to become a girl when he grows up, and begins to insist on wearing dresses.Īssuming that this is a phase, Rosie and her husband Penn react with kindness and acceptance. Once Claude learns to speak, however, it becomes apparent that his gender is more complicated than it first appeared. When Claude is born, it seems that her hopes are dashed. ![]() After having four sons, Rosie desperately wants a daughter. Flashbacks convey the history of Rosie and Penn's relationship and the events leading up to the birth of their fifth child, Claude. At the opening of the novel, the narrator describes the family of Rosie and her husband, Penn. The novel is told through the third-person omniscient perspective with a general focus on Rosie Walsh-Adams, a doctor and mother of five. The following version of this book was used to create this guide: Frankel, Laurie. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When my younger son was 13 years old, he asked me to read Swallows and Amazons to him while he made models. I had other escape routes too including hiding in a local theatre. At school, if I was ever bored in class I would draw maps of islands or detailed interior of boats or lists of provisions and equipment I would need when I went camping in the summer.īy the time I was in my teens I was walking up mountains and sleeping in extraordinary places in all weathers. Because I wanted to be able to do what the Swallows and Amazons could do this led me to go camping with the Guides and Scouts and I learnt how to put up a tent, lay a fire using dried leaves and twigs, and cook a meal over it. The Arthur Ransome books gave me an alternative childhood and the tools to escape. My parents were wonderful people but there were terrible rows between them and at times I found the atmosphere at home unbearable. Michelle Magorian: if I was ever bored in class I would draw maps of islands and make lists of provisions I would need. ![]() |