Centuries before W B Yeats wove Indian, Japanese, and Irish forms together in his poetry and plays, Irish writers found kinship in Asian and West Asian cultures. This book maps the discourse of Irish Orientalism within Ireland's complex colonial heritage.
Takes an insightful look at how entire households, families, and individuals "cope," negotiate their lives, and plan to achieve... Læs mere
This work provides a selection of underground documents of the two leading bodies of the Intifada: the United National Command and the Islamic... Læs mere
Presents a bold new reading of one of Denmark’s greatest writers of the nineteenth century, situating him, first and foremost, as a Jewish... Læs mere
A memoir as well as a reflection on the lives of the Di Yunge poets. With its vivid characters, beautifully crafted descriptions, and snippets of poetry, this book is a work of art in its own right and an essential resource for anyone interested in Yiddish American poetry.
"First published a Le Daesert, ou la Vie et les Aventures de Jubair Ouali El-Mammi, Paris, Editions Gallimard, 1977, 1989."--Title page verso.
Grace Hartigan emerged during the 1950s as a leading representative of the 'second generation' of the New York School of abstract expressionist painters, a movement... Læs mere
In 1890, The Snake’s Pass was published in serialized form in the periodical The People. As Bram Stoker’s first full-length novel, The Snake’s Pass is a heady blend... Læs mere