Matrix by Lauren Groff7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() When we meet a work of art, there’s something about that encounter that isn’t fixed in time, but rather, it unfixes time: the shaft opens. ![]() Matrix hits that perfect blurb-y mix of “timeless and timely,” so it was interesting to me that Groff was working out her feelings about historical fiction and time in fiction while writing it. They began a friendship which lead directly to the book. Groff said she saw George Cukor’s The Women on a plane, started thinking about The Bechdel Test, and the very next day, saw a lecture by Katie Bugyis, author of The Care of Nuns. The novel was inspired, mainly, by three historical women: Marie de France, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Hildegard of Bingen. “You just keep synthesizing and eventually you come up with something.” ![]() “My art is an art of synthesis,” she says, noting that should be of inspiration to other writers. A centrifugal lecture that both explains how the work came to be and spins you out to its inspirations like footnotes. It’s one of the best talks I’ve heard from a fiction writer. I liked Lauren Groff’s novel Matrix so much I wanted to know more about it, and luckily, right after I finished it, a lecture she gave at Notre Dame was posted online. ![]()
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Juliet by Anne Fortier7/6/2023 ![]() The deeper she delves into the history of Romeo and Giulietta, and the closer she gets to the treasure they allegedly left behind, the greater the danger surrounding hersuperstitions, ancient hostilities, and personal vendettas. ![]() Their ill-fated love turned medieval Siena upside-down and went on to inspire generations of poets and artists, the story reaching its pinnacle in Shakespeares famous tragedy.īut six centuries have a way of catching up to the present, and Julie gradually begins to discover that here, in this ancient city, the past and present are hard to tell apart. In 1340, still reeling from the slaughter of her parents, Giulietta was smuggled into Siena, where she met a young man named Romeo. ![]() This key sends Julie on a journey that will change her life forevera journey into the troubled past of her ancestor Giulietta Tolomei. The only thing Julie receives is a keyone carried by her mother on the day she herself diedto a safety-deposit box in Siena, Italy. But the shock goes even deeper when she learns that the woman who has been like a mother to her has left her entire estate to Julies twin sister. Twenty-five-year-old Julie Jacobs is heartbroken over the death of her beloved aunt Rose. ![]() Faerie wars series order7/6/2023 ![]() Now it seems like the only two who can stop the demons are Henry and Pyrgus’ fearless little sister, Blue, an accomplished spy with intelligence and beauty.įAERIE WARS, the first in this captivating series by Herbie Brennan, engaged me in the first paragraph and didn’t let go. The demons intend to kill Pyrgus and his father, throwing the Faeries of the Light into chaos and thus succeeding in overthrowing the government. ![]() However, Pyrgus is sabotaged once again… this time by the demons, allies of the Faeries of the Night and creatures whom we know as aliens. The Purple Emperor and his subjects frantically search for Pyrgus to save him from his death, knowing that the Faeries of the Night are concocting something terrible. Fogarty enlists the help of Henry, his helping boy with family troubles, to construct a translator to send Pyrgus back to his own world. ![]() Show More the other world has been sabotaged, sending Pyrgus drastically off course, landing him in the middle of present-day England, in the backyard of a paranoid old Mr. ![]() The pulley by george herbert7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Herbert’s writings express his relationship with God. Throughout his life, he wrote religious poems characterized by a unique use of imagery, which was easily accessible to his readers. Herbert wrote about issues of life using a religious approach. His poems were highly philosophical in nature and they celebrated God’s love towards man. His poems were greatly influenced by John Donne’s works because the latter was his mother’s friend. He has been classified as a metaphysical poet. His background as a clergyman had a profound influence on his writings. He was an English poet, orator and Anglican priest. Enjoy the class! Reading and Analysing Non-African Poetry: “The Pulley” by George Herbert In today’s class, we will be talking about reading and analysing non-African poetry: “The Pulley” by George Herbert. ![]() Hansel and gretel ladybird book7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() Hansel and Gretel is a Level 3 Read it yourself title, suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.Įach book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Find out what happens when the brother and sister get lost in the woods Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Now, for the first time, each title is also available as an ebook with synched audio.Įach Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. A perfect introduction to the classic story Hansel and Gretel. ![]() For over thirty five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. When Hansel and Gretel get left in the woods, they are captured by a witch who lives in a house made from gingerbread and sweets. ![]() An enhanced read-along audio ebook from Ladybird.īased on the classic fairy tale. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Since then, I’ve always been fascinated by traditional faerie tales, their darker undertones and life lessons–it’s been a rich experience, especially later when I discovered Lady Jane Wild and her collection of Irish tales (I highly recommend anyone wishing to research Ireland’s folklore to peruse this masterpiece).’īenjamin writes in third person narrative/past tense, because this has always made the most sense to him as a reader. ‘I was given a book by an aunt and uncle when I was young, called Faeries, by Brian Froud and Alan Lee. He is fascinated by the intricacies of folklore from around the world, particularly those of Irish and Gaelic origin. He was given many fantasy books to read by his mum and aunties, and so, the genre he loves the most, became the genre he wanted to write. Benjamin Ryan writes ‘all things fantasy,’ and says that he has been nurtured by the genre since he was very young. ![]() V for vendetta book7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() V For Vendetta #1 DC Comics 1988 CGC 9.6 WP Alan Moore David Lloyd New Case! V for Vendetta 1 CGC 9.6 1988 4236016018 1st Issue Moore & Lloyd Key Scarce V For Vendetta #1 CGC 9.6 Alan Moore David Lloyd DC Comics Wraparound Cover V for Vendetta 1 CGC 9.0 Alan Moore David Lloyd 9/1988 Wraparound CoverĭC Comics V For Vendetta 1 CGC Graded 9.0 V For Vendetta # 1 1988 DC Comics (vf-) A ![]() V For Vendetta # 1 - Alan Moore story VF Cond. ![]() ⭐️ V for Vendetta #1 (of 10) (1988 DC Comics) LOW GRADE Book Some listings shown here may no longer be available if they sold or were ended by the seller after we last M圜omicShop is not responsible for these items in any way. David will also be coloring V for Vendetta for its Deluxe Format debut, as well as providing all-new covers. V for Vendetta is a 10-issue Deluxe Format maxi-series, featuring all the original episodes from Warrior and, beginning with the eighth issue, all-new material and the long-awaited finale by series creators writer Alan Moore and artist David Lloyd. ![]() Now, presented for the first time in this country, V for Vendetta debuts in full color. Who is the mysterious V? Is his wrath aimed at the fascist rulers gripping Britain in their iron grasp.or are his motives more complex than any reasonable person can hope to understand? Welcome to the dark world of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's downbeat thriller, originally published in black and white in the British weekly comics magazine Warrior. It's a time of brooding darkness, chilling despair and oppressive tyranny. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() OL16816425W Page_number_confidence 87.16 Pages 150 Partner Innodata Pdf_module_version 0.0.14 Ppi 360 Rcs_key 24143 Republisher_date 20210617112639 Republisher_operator Republisher_time 268 Scandate 20210615094841 Scanner Scanningcenter cebu Scribe3_search_catalog isbn Scribe3_search_id 9780143123200 Tts_version 4. ![]() Penguin, 15 (144p) ISBN 978-0-0 The road of life is paved with hardships, even tragedy. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 06:01:24 Associated-names Kim, Chi-Young, translator Nomoco, illustrator Boxid IA40137508 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly Sun-Mi Hwang, trans. ![]() Austenland novel7/5/2023 ![]() The trick for Hayes is figuring out if the targets of her affection are sincere, or just actors in a show. Nobley and the resort's enticing gardener. But as she delves into Pembrook's world of proper etiquette, donning corsets and empire-waist gowns, she finds herself torn - in true Austen fashion - between the Darcy-esque Mr. Hayes sees the trip as her final indulgence of her obsession before she gives up her fantasy world permanently. In Austenland, novelist Shannon Hale tells Hayes' coming-of-age story as her character grapples with her obsession at Pembrook Park, a British resort that caters to Austen-crazed women. And specifically, the Fitzwilliam played by Colin Firth in the BBC adaptation of the book. In her mind, no man can measure up to Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pride and Prejudice. Thirty-two-year-old Jane Hayes - the protagonist of a new novel - is one of those devotees. ![]() Jane Austen fans can be an intense bunch.įrom blogs to fan clubs and Web sites packed with Jane-o-philia, many Austen devotees not only read her novels, they immerse themselves in her fictional British society. ![]() ![]() Author Shannon Hale, an avid Jane Austen fan, gives a modern twist to the classic novels in her new book, Austenland. ![]() Tony hawk's pro skater 57/5/2023 ![]() ![]() It is not necessary to get every given tape in a level in one run though, as individual objectives are marked off once completed. The player has only two minutes in which to obtain a tape after which their run ends. objectives) to obtain in six of the nine levels. ![]() In Career Mode, the player has five tapes (i.e. Bails (falling off the skateboard due to poor landing) cause for no points to be awarded for the attempted trick and resets the special bar to empty. Successful tricks also add to the player's special meter, which, once full, allows for the execution of signature moves better known as special tricks which are worth a great deal more than normal tricks. The point value of the trick is based on time maintained, degrees rotated, number of tricks performed in sequence, and the amount of times the tricks have been used (the more often a trick is used, the less it's worth). The goal of the game is to successfully perform and combine aerials, flips, and grinds, with successful executions adding to the player's score. ![]() |