This scholarly work explores the myths, accepted beliefs, assumptions, and cultural fantasies, that have shaped Jane Austen's posthumous reputation for over two centuries. Rather than simply debunking these myths, the authors investigate how they originated, how they have evolved, and the ways they enable different readerly transactions between Austen and her global audience. The text covers thirty distinct myths ranging from Austen's supposed lack of interest in fame and the sexless natur...

Throughout nineteenth century America, religious officials often condemned the theatre as an inversion of the house of God, similar to the church in architectural structure and organization but wholly different in purpose and values. This book explores the many ways in which religious institutions supported by capitalism profoundly affected the early development of American theatre. The author analyzes the church's critical view toward common theatre practices, including the use of female ...

The first book-length study of Harper Lee's two novels, this is the ultimate reference for those interested in Harper Lee's writing, most notably as it considers race, class, and gender.To Kill a Mockingbird is timeless, continuing to be a favorite among both students and adults. One million copies are sold every year, and it remains one of the books most often taught in school. This companion guide helps students to better understand the complex themes of...

From the depths of history and the lingering shadows of war comes a gripping, emotionally charged novel: Through the Rustling Water.Set in post–World War II Europe, the story follows two young operatives from an elite intelligence unit—Yael and Yotam—on a perilous mission to track down a Hungarian war criminal accused of crimes against humanity. As they navigate a continent still scarred by devastation, they are forced to confront not only external dangers but also the personal sec...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.In a heartwarming saga, we meet four indomitable spirits. A wise boy leads an eclectic group: the calculating David, justice-seeking Sofia, and exuberant athlete Monte. Together as "The Odd Squad," they confront life’s trials with a pact of unwavering support, turning individual weaknesses into collective strength. Through their shared journey from youth to adulthood, they chase dreams fiercely, each triumph and trial forging unbreakable bon...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. It took me years to gather the courage and life experience necessary to share my story. As a "goody two-shoes" in Jerusalem, I learned to please others rather than voice my own needs. I felt submissive, shy, and frustrated.At school, I was humiliated and labeled lazy, stupid, and “different.” I internalized those judgments and those labels crushed my confidence.Only later did I understand the real reason for my struggles: I have AD...

Once viewed solely in relation to the history of feminism, Mary Wollstonecraft is now recognised as a writer of formidable talent across a range of genres, including journalism, letters and travel writing, and is increasingly understood as an heir to eighteenth-century literary and political traditions as well as a forebear of romanticism. The Cambridge Companion to Mary Wollstonecraft addresses all aspects of Wollstonecraft's momentous and tragically brief career. The diverse and searchin...

One of Jane Austen’s most charming youthful “novels”-in-miniature—presented in a deluxe illustrated edition that will delight all Austen fansMost people think Jane Austen wrote only six novels. Fortunately for us, she wrote several others, though very short ones, while still a young girl.Austen was only twelve or thirteen when she wrote The Beautifull Cassandra, an irreverent and humorous little masterpiece. Weighing in at 465 occasionally misspell...

A selection of Anti-Jacobin novels reprinted in full with annotations. The set includes works by male and female writers holding a range of political positions within the Anti-Jacobin camp, and represents the French Revolution, American Revolution, Irish Rebellion and political unrest in Scotland.

A selection of Anti-Jacobin novels reprinted in full with annotations. The set includes works by male and female writers holding a range of political positions within the Anti-Jacobin camp, and represents the French Revolution, American Revolution, Irish Rebellion and political unrest in Scotland.

Claudia Rankine's bold new book recounts mounting racial aggressions in ongoing encounters in twenty-first-century daily life and in the media. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams and the soccer field with Zinedine Zidane, online, on TV—everywhere, all the time. The accumulative stresses come to bear on a person's ability to speak, perfo...

To reduce the risk of climate change impacts it is necessary for the world to lower the carbon intensity of economic development. Experts estimates the net costs, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, and investment that would be needed to achieve a low-carbon scenario in Mexico to the year 2030.Among the key findings• Energy efficiency. Improving energy end-use efficiency is the least-cost option for reducing carbon emissions and can be achieved by accelerating current Mexican programs a...