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Jeremy Jennings
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Travels With Tocqueville Beyond America
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If you've ever been fascinated by the mind that dissected American democracy, "Travels With Tocqueville" takes you on a broader journey. Jeremy Jennings spotlights the less traversed paths of Tocqueville, places where he grappled with Catholicism, nationalism, and colonization. It's a fresh angle on a familiar intellectual figure—perfect if you're looking to deepen your understanding of Tocqueville's far-reaching political thought.
Konrad H. Jarausch
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Princeton
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Broken Lives: How Ordinary Germans Experienced the Twentieth Century
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If history fascinates you, especially the human aspects within monumental events, "Broken Lives" offers a profound collective memoir. It’s eye-opening to observe World War II and its aftermath through the authentic voices of those who lived it. Konrad Jarausch brings forth an emotional and reflective narrative, giving us a chance to learn from the past—a past shared by ordinary individuals whose experiences led to a redefined national identity. This read isn't just informative; it's a deep dive into the resilience and transformation of the human spirit.
Ronald Allan, Paul H. Kratoska, Philip Holden |
National
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The Mystery of "A Yellow Sleuth"
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If you love immersing yourself in rich, historical settings, "The Mystery of 'A Yellow Sleuth'" promises an engrossing experience. As you traverse the colonial backdrop of Malaysia with Detective Sergeant Nor Nalla, the book's fusion of exotic locales and classic mystery elements make it an intriguing pick for lovers of historical detective fiction. The protagonist's unique cultural perspective brings an added layer of depth to the sleuthing genre.
Alexander Bloom
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Oxford
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Prodigal Sons: The New York Intellectuals and Their World
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If you're drawn to the inner workings of intellectual circles and the evolution of thought through pivotal historical moments, "Prodigal Sons" will feel like a personal backstage pass. Alexander Bloom's meticulous research translates into a narrative brimming with the life stories of the influential figures you might have only previously encountered in bylines and bibliographies. As you trace their journeys from the fringes to the core of American intellectual life, the book itself becomes an exploration of cultural change, identity, and the power of ideas.
Kennedy G. Tregonning
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National
University
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Singapore
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Merdeka and Much More: The Reminiscences of a Raffles Professor, 1953-67
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If you're into personal stories woven into historical tapestries, "Merdeka and Much More" could be a fascinating pick. It's more than just a memoir; it's a front-row seat to Singapore's transformation, seen through the eyes of someone who rubbed shoulders with the architects of its future. This book offers unique insights into a vibrant period of Singapore's history, making it a compelling read for those interested in the human side of political and social change.
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Lawrence Kramer
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University
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California
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Interpreting Music
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If you've ever listened to a piece of music and felt moved beyond words, "Interpreting Music" might just articulate what your heart has felt. It delves deep into the language of music, offering insights that resonate with both the seasoned musician and the curious listener. It's not just about notes on a page; it's an exploration of how music speaks to us all.
John C. Dann
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The
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Chicago
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The Revolution Remembered: Eyewitness Accounts of the War for Independence
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If you're looking to connect with history on a personal level, "The Revolution Remembered" offers a compelling and intimate experience. By delving into these firsthand accounts, you'll step into the boots of those who witnessed the American Revolution. It's a rare opportunity to hear directly from the mouths of the warriors who fought for independence, bridging the gap between past and present through their stories. This book not only educates but also enthralls, bringing to life the voices of a fledgling nation's struggle.
Jon Butler
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Harvard
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The Huguenots in America: A Refugee People in New World Society
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If history fascinates you, especially tales of resilience and cultural integration, "The Huguenots in America" should be on your reading list. Jon Butler provides a fascinating window into how a refugee community shaped, and was shaped by, the New World. You'll journey through their struggles and adaptations in societies as varied as Boston, New York, and South Carolina, gaining insights into the complexities of immigration and assimilation. It's a nuanced exploration that will enrich your understanding of the American fabric.
Vivian Gussin Paley
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Harvard
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White Teacher : With a New Preface, Third Edition
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This book could be a valuable read for educators, particularly those who teach in diverse settings. Vivian Paley honestly reflects on her experiences and shares the lessons she has learned. Her insights on unintentional language and recognizing blind spots are important not only in the classroom but also in daily interactions. Paley's first-hand account of her teaching experience provides readers with a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of teaching in an integrated school.
John Rhodehamel
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Yale
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The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic
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If you're into the founding moments of the United States, 'The Great Experiment' by John H. Rhodehamel might just be the kind of book you'll appreciate. It dives into George Washington's complex character, illustrating his growth from a British loyalist to a revolutionary leader, and eventually, to a figure who shaped democratic institutions. It's filled with vivid imagery and details that could satiate your hunger for both historical depth and transformative personal narratives.
Italo Calvino, Martin McLaughlin, Michael Wood |
Princeton
University
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Italo Calvino : Letters, 1941-1985 - Updated Edition
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Diving into Italo Calvino's letters offers a unique backstage pass to the thoughts and influences of a literary maestro. You're not just reading correspondence; you're peering into the intellectual dialogues that shaped his and other luminaries' works. It's like witnessing the creative process unfold, a narrative in itself that enriches your understanding of his novels and the literary landscape of his time.
Norman Maclean
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University
Of
Chicago
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Young Men & Fire
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"Young Men & Fire" is a poignant exploration of the Mann Gulch tragedy that goes beyond the mere recounting of events. Norman Maclean masterfully weaves a narrative that is as much about the psychology of the men involved as it is about the terrifying force of nature they faced. His quest for understanding lends a raw authenticity to the story, making it a gripping read for anyone drawn to true-life adventures, tales of heroism, or the complex dance between humankind and the natural world.
G. Edward White
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Oxford
University
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Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes: Law and the Inner Self
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If you're interested in law and history, G. Edward White's biography of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes can offer a nuanced look at the man behind the legend. It paints a full picture of Holmes as not just a judge but as a person, revealing his human complexities. This book could change the way you think about figures in the legal system, showcasing that they're shaped by personal experiences just as much as their professional achievements.
Joseph McBride, Howard Hawks |
University
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California
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Hawks on Hawks
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If you're into classic Hollywood cinema, "Hawks on Hawks" will give you a direct line to the creative mind of one of the industry's most esteemed directors. Through Howard Hawks's own words, you'll discover the techniques and philosophy behind his filmmaking. It's like sitting down for a chat with the master himself about the craft he's so adeptly contributed to. For anyone passionate about the golden age of film, this book is like finding a treasure map to the nuances that made Hawks's work timeless.
Jonathan E. Lewis, Frances T. Pudlo, Richard M. Bissell Jr. |
Yale
University
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Reflections of a Cold Warrior: From Yalta to the Bay of Pigs
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If you're into history, particularly the cloak-and-dagger intricacies of the Cold War, "Reflections of a Cold Warrior" offers a front row seat to the strategic chess game between superpowers. Bissell's unique vantage point as a high-ranking official provides a deeply personal and detailed account of U.S. foreign policy decisions that shaped the world. You'll find his insights particularly fascinating if you're drawn to the behind-the-scenes maneuvers that aren't typically found in history textbooks.
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Edmund Blunden
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University
Of
Chicago
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Undertones of War
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“I took my road with no little pride of fear; one morning I feared very sharply, as I saw what looked like a rising shroud over a wooden cross in the clustering mist. Horror! But on a closer study I realized that the apparition was only a flannel gas helmet. . . . What an age since 1914!”In Undertones of War , one of the finest autobiographies to come out of World War I, the acclaimed poet Edmund Blunden records his devastating experiences in combat. After enlisting at the age of twenty, he took part in the disastrous battles at the Somme, Ypres, and Passchendaele, describing them as “murder, not only to the troops but to their singing faiths and hopes.”All the horrors of trench warfare, all the absurdity and feeble attempts to make sense of the fighting, all the strangeness of observing war as a writer—of being simultaneously soldier and poet—pervade Blunden’s memoir. In steely-eyed prose as richly allusive as any poetry, he tells of the endurance and despair found among the men of his battalion, including the harrowing acts of bravery that won him the Military Cross.Now back in print for American readers, the volume includes a selection of Blunden’s war poems that unflinchingly juxtapose death in the trenches with the beauty of Flanders’s fields. Undertones of War deserves a place on anyone’s bookshelf between Siegfried Sassoon’s poetry and Robert Graves’s Goodbye to All That .
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If you're drawn to the enigmatic blend of personal narrative and artistic exploration, "Devotion" will resonate with you. Patti Smith doesn't just share a story; she lets you into her mind, showing you the vivid landscapes that inspire her. For anyone who cherishes the gritty and poetic behind-the-scenes of crafting art, Patti's reflections and pilgrimages to the haunts of literary giants offer a mesmerizing glimpse into the soul of a creator.
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W.H. Davies
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Oxford
University
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The Autobiography of a Super Tramp
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Recommendation: This book is recommended for those who enjoy reading autobiographies of people who have lived unconventional lives. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its narrative style, which is unvarnished and straightforward. It offers insight into the difficult life of a traveling tramp, and provides a glimpse into the harsher side of American life during the Great Depression. Readers who appreciate a raw human experience and a unique perspective on life will appreciate this book.
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D.J. Enright
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Oxford
University
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Interplay : A Kind of Commonplace Book
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A "commonplace book," must, by its very nature, be unique, a mixture of personal, critical, playful, and profound musings. In Interplay , the noted critic and poet D. J. Enright has arranged and expanded his jottings, thoughts, observations, and impressions from over the years, resulting in amoving, lucid, and inviting mixture of autobiography and commentary.Much of what Enright shares concerns literary the eccentricities of reviewing; the reductiveness of current fiction; reflections on modern biography; the necessity and impossibility of censorship; irony and sentimentality; treason among intellectuals; linguistic hanky-panky; literarytheory and literary practice (Proust versus Paul de Man); and some of his new poetry. Interspersed are such fascinating asides as a layman's look at Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Freud, and Barthes; curious points of theology; an account of racial stereotypes, their use and limitations; ars eroticaancient and modern; sidelights on Chinese and Japanese thought; the obsolete notion of integrity in politics and business; and dreams in life and literature.To all of these questions and subjects Enright brings his inimitable style and manner, as well as varying moods--sad, humorous, ironic--bound together by his overwhelming humanism that makes life and literature inseparable. This is a brilliant book, full of wit, insight, and intriguing miscellany,one that serves as an eclectic self-portrait of a leading literary mind and a very telling account of modern attitudes and life as we know it.
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Margaret Drabble
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Oxford
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The Oxford Companion to English Literature
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Recommendation: If you are a literature enthusiast or a student looking to deepen your knowledge of English literature, "The Oxford Companion to English Literature" is a must-read. This comprehensive guide covers classic and contemporary works, providing plot summaries, biographical articles on authors, and separate entries on important fictional characters. What sets this book apart is its inclusivity, with updated entries on non-literary genres like detective stories and science fiction, as well as foreign language authors famous in translation. With its deep insights, extensive cross-referencing system, and recommendations for further study, this book is a treasure trove for anyone interested in English literature.
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Henry David Thoreau
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Princeton
University
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Walden - Writings of Henry D. Thoreau
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If you're craving a literary escape to nature, or reassessing what's truly important in life, Thoreau's Walden is like a breath of fresh forest air. Thoreau will take you to the woods where he lived by Walden Pond to share his insights on self-sufficiency and the beauty of simplicity, and in doing so, might just change the way you see the world.
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John Carey, John Donne |
Oxford
University
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Selected Poetry
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Recommended for poetry enthusiasts keen to explore the depths of self-awareness through Donne's personalized rhythm, form and imagery. The timeless exploration of human complexities and ambiguities makes it an enriching experience.
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Wang Gungwu
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National
University
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Singapore
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Home Is Not Here
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This book would be a good read for someone who is interested in exploring their own identity and understanding the complexities of history. Wang Gungwu takes us on an intimate journey through his own life, from being born in Java and raised in a multiethnic town in Malaya, to studying in China and eventually returning to his homeland. Through his personal story, the book delves into the themes of family, identity, and belonging, while also providing insights into the historical currents that have shaped Asia and the world. It is a wise and moving reflection that will resonate with those who appreciate the power of personal stories in understanding the broader complexities of our world.
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Bernard Williams, Michael Tanner |
Yale
University
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On Opera
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Bernard Williams, who died in 2003, was one of the most influential moral philosophers of his generation. A lifelong opera lover, his articles and essays, talks for the BBC, contributions to the Grove Dictionary of Opera , and program notes for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and the English National Opera, generated a devoted following. This elegant volume brings together these widely scattered and largely unobtainable pieces, including two that have not been previously published. It covers an engaging range of topics from Mozart to Wagner, including sparkling essays on specific operas by those composers as well as Verdi, Puccini, Strauss, Debussy, Janacek, and Tippett. Reflecting Williams’s brilliance, passion, and clarity of mind, these essays engage with, and illustrate, the enduring appeal of opera as an art form.
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Anna Harriette Leonowens
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Oxford
University
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The English governess at the Siamese court - being recollections of six years in the royal palace at Bangkok
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If you're intrigued by royal dynamics and cross-cultural exchanges, Leonowens’s memoir could be a good read for you. It offers an authentic peek into 19th-century Siam through the eyes of an English governess. Her unique perspective as an educator and her close interactions with the royal family provide historical enthusiasts and memoir readers with rich, cultural insights that are both educational and entertaining.
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Kieran Setiya
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Princeton
University
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Midlife: A Philosophical Guide
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"Midlife" isn't your typical self-help book; it's a sage guide through the often turbulent waters of middle age, using the lens of philosophy. Kieran Setiya offers not just comfort but practical wisdom, helping you embrace imperfection and find peace with the paths not taken. If you're paddling through the midlife waters, or even just trying to understand the philosophical underpinnings of contentment, this book is a friend with intellect and wit.
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This book could be a good read for those interested in delving deeper into Australian poetry and literature. It offers an insightful critique of the works of one of Australia's most popular poets, Bruce Dawe. The book analyzes his poetry in the context of Australian culture and society, providing a unique perspective on his works. Readers who enjoy critical analysis and are curious about Australian poets will find this book particularly interesting.
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Lady Hyegyeong, JaHyun Kim Haboush |
University
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California
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The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong : The Autobiographical Writings of a Crown Princess of Eighteenth-Century Korea
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The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong offers a fascinating glimpse into Korean court life of the eighteenth-century. The book's unique feature is its depiction of a deeply intelligent and articulate woman amidst conflicting passions, political intrigue, and daily concerns. Readers interested in historical and cultural perspectives will find this autobiography a worthy read.
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If you're intrigued by the mystique of artistry, "Devotion" is something special. Patti Smith, a revered artist and writer, invites you into her world, offering a rare look at the intimate details of her creative process. As you read, you'll find yourself on a personal trek through inspiring locales, mingling with the spirits of literary greats. It's not just a book; it's a window into the soul of creation itself.
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Wang Gungwu
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National
University
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Singapore
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Home Is Not Here
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As someone who has studied history for much of my life, I have found the past fascinating. But it has always been some grand and even intimidating universe that I wanted to unpick and explain to myself.Wang Gungwu is one of Asia’s most important public intellectuals. He is best-known for his explorations of Chinese history in the long view, and for his writings on the Chinese diaspora. With Home is Not Here, the historian of grand themes turns to a single life his own.Wang writes about his multicultural upbringing and life under British rule. He was born in Surabaya, Java, but his parents’ orientation was always to China. Wang grew up in the plural, multi-ethnic town of Ipoh, Malaya (now Malaysia). He learned English in colonial schools and was taught the Confucian classics at home. After the end of WWII and Japanese occupation, he left for the National Central University in Nanjing to study alongside some of the finest of his generation of Chinese undergraduates. The victory of Mao Zedong’s Communist Party interrupted his education, and he ends this volume with his return to Malaya.Wise and moving, this is a fascinating reflection on family, identity, and belonging, and on the ability of the individual to find a place amid the historical currents that have shaped Asia and the world.
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W.H. Davies
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Oxford
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The Autobiography of a Super Tramp
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A vagrant de Tocqueville gives an eloquent, dry-eyed report of his tramping adventures in the violent underworld of late 19th century America and BritainAn untutored Welsh tramp who became a popular poet acclaimed by the conservative Georgians and the vanguard Ezra Pound alike, W. H. Davies surprised his contemporaries with the unlikeliest portrait of the artist as a young man ever written.After a delinquent childhood Davies renounced home and apprenticeship and at twenty-two sailed to America—the first of more than a dozen Atlantic crossings, often made by cattle boat. From 1893 to 1899 he was schooled by the hard men of the road, disdaining regular work and subsisting by begging. Crossing Canada to join the “Klondyke” gold rush, Davies fell while hopping a train. His foot was crushed and his leg amputated. “All the wildness had been taken out of me,” Davies wrote, “and my adventures after this were not of my own seeking.”Praised by Osbert Sitwell for his “primitive splendour and directness,” Davies evokes the beauty and frontier violence of turn-of-the-century America in prose that George Bernard Shaw commended to “literary experts for its style alone.” The insurgent wanderlust that found an American voice in Jack London and Jack Kerouac is expressed here in a raucous true adventure story by the man Shaw called “the incorrigible Supertramp who wrote this amazing book.”
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Chee Kiong Tong
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Oxford
University
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Ariels 2001 : Departures and Returns, Essays for Edwin Thumboo
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Collection of essays written in honour of Emeritus Professor Thumboo. It reflects the wide range of his interests: poetry, sociolinguistics, post-colonialism and new literatures, especially those of Singapore, Malaysia, India and Africa.
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Richard Dixon, Marco Santagata |
Belknap
Press:
An
Imprint
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Harvard
University
Press
Dante: The Story of His Life
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If you're fascinated by historical figures who shaped literature, Santagata's biography of Dante will not disappoint. It offers a richly detailed tapestry of the poet's life, exploring his roles beyond just his writings. It might intrigue you how Dante's personal life, political struggles, and spiritual beliefs are interwoven with his enduring works, offering you a holistic understanding of the man behind the Divine Comedy.
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Philip Joseph Holden, Angelia Poon, Shirley Geok-Lin Lim |
National
University
Of
Singapore
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Writing Singapore : An Historical Anthology on Singapore Literature
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The first comprehensive historical anthology of English-language writing from Singapore, this volume covers more than a century of literary production in a variety of genres. It provides readers in Singapore with an easy point of access to compelling narratives and poems, some of which have been forgotten or are difficult to obtain. For readers outside Singapore, it introduces a neglected but important range of works that represent the historical and contemporary imaginaries and realities of one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. Uniquely in Southeast Asia, the importance of the English language continued to grow in Singapore after independence. The country's English-language literature documents and reflects on the possibilities and tensions brought about by Singapore's rapid economic transformation and changing society. Because of Singapore's small size and the lack of international reach of many of its publishers, most of this literature has received relatively little international exposure, in contrast to writing in English from the Caribbean, West Africa, or South Asia. Within Singapore itself, a number of major works have gone out of print. This pioneering anthology places key texts in a historical narrative allowing them to be read, studied, critiqued, and treasured. «This historical anthology will prove to be an important, authoritative and dependable resource for researchers, students and teachers of Singaporean literature as well as Southeast Asian literatures for many years to come...» - Eddie Tay, Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Ann Wee
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National
University
Of
Singapore
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A Tiger Remembers : The Way We Were in Singapore
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This book would be a good read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Singapore's history and the social changes that have shaped the nation. Through Ann Wee's personal experiences and observations, the book sheds light on the everyday details of family life and the evolution of cultural norms. With her affectionate and witty narration, Wee captures the essence of Singapore's journey and celebrates how far the country has come.
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Dorothy Herrmann
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University
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Chicago
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Helen Keller : A Life
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This book is recommended for those who seek inspiration from real-life stories of triumph against all odds. It explores the life of Helen Keller, a charismatic and high-strung woman who had to overcome the challenges of being blind and deaf. The book highlights her love affair, successful education at Radcliffe College, and her passion for advocating for the disabled. The author explores Keller's relationship with Annie Sullivan, her teacher, and how it influenced her life. The book presents Keller in a unique light that neither condemns her as a fraud nor venerates her as a saint. Readers will be inspired by Keller's story of perseverance and determination to chart her own path in life.
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Pierre Bourdieu, Robert N. Bellah, Paul Rabinow |
University
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California
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Reflections on Fieldwork in Morocco
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In this landmark study, now celebrating thirty years in print, Paul Rabinow takes as his focus the fieldwork that anthropologists do. How valid is the process? To what extent do the cultural data become artifacts of the interaction between anthropologist and informants? Having first published a more standard ethnographic study about Morocco, Rabinow here describes a series of encounters with his informants in that study, from a French innkeeper clinging to the vestiges of a colonial past, to the rural descendants of a seventeenth-century saint. In a new preface Rabinow considers the thirty-year life of this remarkable book and his own distinguished career.
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Benjamin Moser
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Oxford
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Why This World
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Why This World is a must-read for those who are looking for a deep and introspective exploration of human nature and the human experience. Benjamin Moser paints a vivid picture of the life and development of the enigmatic Clarice Lispector, one of Latin America's most popular writers. It is a deeply introspective book about the nature of writing, human life, and consciousness. Moser shows that Lispector was not only a great storyteller but also a spiritual guide for the readers. Highly recommended for people interested in Latin American literature, spirituality, and deep introspection.
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Laura Kalman
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Yale
University
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Abe Fortas : A Biography
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Abe Fortas was a New Dealer, a sub-cabinet official, the founder of an eminent Washington law firm, a close adviser to Lyndon Johnson, and a Supreme Court justice. Nominated by Johnson to be Chief Justice, he was rejected by Congress and resigned from the Court early in the Nixon administration under a cloud of impending scandal. This engrossing book--the first full biography of Abe Fortas--tells his dramatic story.Drawing on Fortas's previously unavailable personal papers, on numerous archives, and on extensive interviews with his family and associates, Laura Kalman, a historian and lawyer, illuminates Fortas's evolution from New Dealer to Washington lawyer to Great Society liberal, and in so doing also provides a unique view of American liberalism from the 1930s through the 1960s."There was no single Abe Fortas," writes Kalman. "There was a variety of personae, and Fortas moved comfortably from one to another. Kalman describes Fortas's various personae:* the boy who as "Fiddlin' Abe" played the violin in dance bands to earn spending money and who grew to consider chamber music the love of his life;* the Jew who cared more about Israel than Judaism;* the civil libertarian who worked for irascible Harold Ickes as Under Secretary of the Interior during the New Deal, who defended those charged with disloyalty by Joseph McCarthy, and promoted social justice on the Court;* the urbane corporate lawyer whose friends became clients and whose clients became friends;* the brilliant legal tactician who secured Lyndon Johnson's Senate seat in 1948 and whose successful defense of the Gideon case was described by William O. Douglas as "the best single argument" he heard in all his years on the Supreme Court;* the Supreme Court justice who willingly risked compromising his judicial integrity to advise President Johnson;* the man who hobnobbed with the powerful yet was powerless to combat the attacks against him when he was a Supreme Court justice, and whose resignation from the Court contributed to the destruction of the liberal agenda for social reform.Reflecting on the various aspects of Fortas's enigmatic personality and the events of his life, Kalman creates a new portrait of the man that is more insightful and complete than any yet published. Engagingly written and superbly researched, this is the authoritative account of Fortas and the legal and political history he helped to shape.
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Cathy Stein Greenblat
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University
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Chicago
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Alive with Alzheimer's
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The confusion, losses, and devastation of Alzheimer's disease are familiar to the millions of Americans suffering from the disease and to their family members. Understandably, declining abilities and changing personal characteristics shape our picture of the disease, leading some to refer to the "double death" of Alzheimer's in which the sufferer drifts away long before his or her eventual physical end.This small, tender volume of 85 photographs and accompanying discussion powerfully shows the limitations of this view. Cathy Stein Greenblat, an internationally respected sociologist and photographer, demonstrates in Alive with Alzheimer's that, while the ravages of the disease are real, Alzheimer's sufferers can do more than survive, they can thrive. Her images, interviews, and observations attest to the possibility of their being "alive" with Alzheimer's far beyond the expectations of the general public and even of many physicians with long experience with the disease.Greenblat offers a new vision, taking us into a world of life-enhancing institutional care. Nursing homes and similar facilities don't have to be a last resort; as Greenblat shows, with a dedicated and experienced staff and an enriched environment (that includes respect, choices, pets, and music), extraordinary changes can be effected in Alzheimer's patients. Alive with Alzheimer's, the first photographic book on the disease, offers hope and inspiration. Moreover, its vivid, impressive evidence that ongoing stimulation in a good institutional setting can sustain Alzheimer's patients at a far higher level than is generally believed has significant implications for personal and policy decisions.The new standard of care chronicled in Alive with Alzheimer's will provide hope and inspiration to those touched by the disease. As Dr. Enid Rockwell writes in her Afterword to Greenblat's moving book, "These photographs are extraordinary for practitioners, for family members, for everyone to see what's going on with these people. The stimulation pictured in this book is more powerful than any medication that we will have in our lifetime. . . . They so vividly show us that there are people inside these bodies, people with personalities, who experience emotion, and they show that there is life after Alzheimer's."
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Richard Gilman
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Yale
University
Press
Chekhov's Plays - An Opening Into Eternity
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Richard Gilman examines each of Chekhov's full-length plays, showing how they relate to each other, to Chekhov's short stories, and to his life. He also places the plays in the context of Russian and European drama and the larger culture of the period. Gilman interweaves biographical narrative with textual commentary and with a discussion of stage-craft and dramaturg - Chekhov's techniques for influencing viewers, the scenic framing of the action, and issues of genre and temporal structuring. Although previous critics of Chekhov have tended to view him as an essentially social dramatist or as an observer of the smaller aspects of existence, Gilman asserts that Chekhov was far more of an innovative playwright, a revolutionary, than has been seen.
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Steven Botterill, Giulio Cattin |
Cambridge
University
Press
Music of the Middle Ages: Volume 1
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants a comprehensive understanding of the monophonic music of the Middle Ages. Giulio Cattin provides a detailed exploration of the birth and evolution of Christian chant, as well as the development of secular music in various languages. With the author's authority and accessible writing style, this book brings to life the rich musical traditions that form the basis of Europe's musical heritage. You'll also find intriguing chapters on early instrumental music and the philosophy of ars musica.
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Richard D. Polenberg
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Harvard
University
Press
The World of Benjamin Cardozo : Personal Values and the Judicial Process
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This book provides an in-depth insight into the life of Benjamin Cardozo- one of the most influential American judges and his jurisprudence. It examines how his childhood experiences, religious training, and personal views shaped his judgments on issues ranging from rape to conscientious objectors. The book highlights how his opinions continue to impact American law, and it offers readers a nuanced understanding of his liberalism through his rulings on the New Deal measures such as the Social Security Act.
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Anita Brostoff
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Oxford
University
Press
Flares of Memory : Stories of Childhood During the Holocaust
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In a series of writing workshops at the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, survivors who were children or teens during World War II assembled to remember the pivotal moments in which their lives were irreparably changed by the Nazis. These "flares of memory" preserve the voices of over forty Jews from throughout Europe who experienced a history that cannot be forgotten.Ninety-two brief vignettes arranged both chronologically and thematically recreate the disbelief and chaos that ensued as families were separated, political rights were abolished, and synagogues and Jewish businesses were destroyed. Survivors remember the daily humiliation, the quiet heroes among their friends, and the painful abandonment by neighbors as Jews were restricted to ghettos, forced to don yellow stars, and loaded like cattle into trains. Vivid memories of hunger, disease, and a daily existence dependent on cruel luck provide penetrating testimonies to the ruthlessness of the Nazi killing machine, yet they also bear witness to the resilience and fortitude of individual souls bombarded by evil."I don't think that there will be many readers who will be able to put this book down."--Jerome Chanes, National Foundation for Jewish Culture
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Ketaki Kushari Dyson
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Oxford
University
Press
A Various Universe : A Study of the Journals and Memoirs of British Men and Women in the Indian Subcontinent 1765-1856
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In this book readers are invited to explore a fascinating but neglected field of English letters; the books written by British men and women about their experience in the Indian subcontinent. Over forty individual works are surveyed, covering the time period from when the East India Company began consolidating its powers to the eve of the Mutiny. The author balances generous excerpts from the original texts with her own exegeses to produce a work which offers rich insights to lay readers as well as to professional students of literature, history, sociology, anthropology, and travel writing.
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Ann Wee
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National
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Singapore
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A Tiger Remembers : The Way We Were in Singapore
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If you're intrigued by personal stories that also untangle the deeper threads of a nation's social fabric, "A Tiger Remembers: The Way We Were in Singapore" is for you. Ann Wee's intimate account serves as a window to the evolving family dynamics and cultural shifts in Singapore from the 1950s. Her warm, anecdotal style captures the heart of Singapore's progress and could offer you a renewed appreciation for the nuances that define a community's history.
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Warren Christopher
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Stanford
University
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In The Stream Of History - Shaping Foreign Policy For A New Era
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This book is a great read for anyone interested in the political history of the United States in the 1990s. The author, Warren Christopher, was a key figure in President Clinton's administration, and his speeches offer unique insights into the country's foreign policy at the time. Christopher's personal reflections add a thoughtful and introspective dimension to the book.
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Margaret Atwood
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Cambridge
University
Press
Negotiating With The Dead - A Writer On Writing
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What is the role of the Writer? Prophet? High Priest of Art? Court Jester? Or witness to the real world? Looking back on her own childhood and writing career, Margaret Atwood examines the metaphors which writers of fiction and poetry have used to explain--or excuse!--their activities, looking at what costumes they have assumed, what roles they have chosen to play. In her final chapter she takes up the challenge of the title: if a writer is to be seen as "gifted", who is doing the giving and what are the terms of the gift? Atwood's wide reference to other writers, living and dead, is balanced by anecdotes from her own experiences, both in Canada and elsewhere. The lightness of her touch is offset by a seriousness about the purpose and the pleasures of writing, and by a deep familiarity with the myths and traditions of western literature. Margaret Atwood was born in 1939 in Ottawa and grew up in northern Quebec, Ontario, and Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree from Victoria College at the University of Toronto and her master's degree from Radcliffe College. Throughout her thirty years of writing, Atwood has received numerous awards and honorary degrees. Hew newest novel, The Blind Assassin, won the 2000 Booker Prize for Fiction. She is the author of more than twenty-five volumes of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction and is perhaps best known for her novels, which include Alias Grace (1996), The Robber Bride (1994), Cat's Eye (1988), The Handmaid's Tale (1983), Surfacing (1972) and The Edible Woman (1970). Acclaimed for her talent for portraying both personal lives and worldly problems of universal concern, Atwood's work has been published in more than thirty-five languages, including Japanese, Turkish, Finnish, Korean, Icelandic, and Estonian.
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James McFarlane
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Cambridge
University
Press
The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen
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In the history of modern theater Ibsen is one of the dominating figures. The sixteen chapters of this Companion explore his life and work. The plays are grouped and discussed chronologically; among the thematic topics are discussions of Ibsen's comedy, realism, lyric poetry and feminism. Substantial chapters account for Ibsen's influence on the international stage, including an interview with ex-RSC director John Barton and an essay by Arthur Miller exploring Ibsen's challenge to contemporary theater and film. Essential reference materials include a full chronology, list of works, and essays on twentieth-century criticism and further reading.
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Jim Frederick, Charles Robert Jenkins |
University
Of
California
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The Reluctant Communist: My Desertion, Court-Martial, and Forty-Year Imprisonment in North Korea
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This book would be a good read for anyone interested in true stories of resilience and survival in the face of extreme adversity. Charles Robert Jenkins' harrowing memoir takes readers on a journey into the inner workings of North Korea's isolated society and provides a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit. Through his gripping storytelling, Jenkins offers a unique perspective on his years spent in captivity, making this a compelling and unforgettable read.
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