Edward Bulwer-Lytton was a prolific and influential novelist, inspiring Edgar Allan Poe, H. Rider Haggard and Madame... Læs mere
"This book provides a critical analysis of womanhood in the major cultures that formed the backdrop for the... Læs mere
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Explores horror cinema's preoccupation with sexuality: vampires, beauty and the beast, victimization of women, ‘slasher’ films, and more. Separate chapters focus... Læs mere
Death Metal is among the most despised forms of violently themed entertainment in American society. This book investigates the demographic... Læs mere
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This work demonstrates the continued importance and relevance of the myth of Demeter and Persephone to today's society. It summarizes the Homeric story and... Læs mere
This illustrated biography gives an intimate view of this umpire, from his birth in 1896 and long marriage to his death from diabetes in 1954. With... Læs mere
Scrutinizes statistics from both leagues of baseball. This book examines pitching, offense,... Læs mere
Contains an accounting of every member of the Fourth Marine Brigade who received an award of some kind during World War I. Beginning with an... Læs mere
Joseph J Hoyle enlisted in the Confederate Army in May 1862 as a private. This title includes the personal letters of this soldier, supplemented by the editor's overview of... Læs mere