This short introduction to modernism analyses the movement from the perspective of English and American literature. It provides a critical overview of some of the central texts of literary modernism, considering both established works and those that have only recently come to critical attention. Author David Ayers shows that, however diverse modernist texts are, they are linked by concerns about social modernization and the role of art and the artist. He also demonstrates that German Marxism and French deconstruction have been crucial in realizing the full complexity of modernism. Ayers's arguments are illustrated with reference to the works of T. S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf, D. H. Lawrence, Wallace Stevens, H. D., Nancy Cunard, Wyndham Lewis and Mina Loy, among others.

This short introduction to modernism analyses the movement from the perspective of English and American literature. It provides a critical overview of some of the central texts of literary modernism, considering both established works and those that have only recently come to critical attention. Author David Ayers shows that, however diverse modernist texts are, they are linked by concerns about social modernization and the role of art and the artist. He also demonstrates that German Marxism and French deconstruction have been crucial in realizing the full complexity of modernism. Ayers's arguments are illustrated with reference to the works of T. S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf, D. H. Lawrence, Wallace Stevens, H. D., Nancy Cunard, Wyndham Lewis and Mina Loy, among others.

Mr. Darcy Parries Forth in Love is a Jane Austen-esque continuation of Pride and Prejudice. Follow along as two of Jane's most endearing characters, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet begin to enjoy their lives with one another. This novel takes place six weeks after the happy couple is married, and explores their life with one another as their love blossoms. The novel ranges around Pemberley, and forays into London. Dramatic fencing scenes and other conflicts abound on the estate of Pemberley. All of this transpires amid the lovely deepening of Darcy and Elizabeth's romantic relationship. Enter into a historical romance, where life was all about love, family, wealth, and proper society. May your body tingle and feel the deep love that the Darcy's share with one another as you read on... About John D. Ayers: As a gentleman, I truly appreciate and love everything from the regency period of Jane Austen. Mr. and Mrs. Darcy's world is one that many of us have journeyed into often, where we lose ourselves within their story. It was and is a veritable escape from the harsh realities of current life. My words contained within this novel are expressed to move you, as my thoughts pour forth. Should the images and my feelings induce a shiver down your spine, or cause butterflies to engage within your very being, then I will consider myself highly successful in my venture. Words are powerful and can transport us all to a better time and place. This world, for me, is full of carriages, waistcoats, straight-backed gentlemen horse riders, and elegant women fashioned in their very best gowns. It is my most fervant desire that my words move you... PRAISE for Mr. Darcy parries forth in love I blushed, and blushed some more. Do they ever get out of bed? I loved every part of the sweet story. I think this Genre of writing has truly found you. So beautifully written. I could have been reading a novel by Jane Austen herself I loved it. It reads how a true JA book should, for this period of time and the setting Well done, I truly believe you have surpassed yourself. This book I believe has the makings of a best seller, that is where I believe it should be... on the top of a best sellers list Very beautifully written pure brilliance It is a beautifully written story, with a very good beginning, setting the scene and presenting Darcy and Lizzy in their natural elements. John shows quite a talent to write in the most Austenesque manner, and at the same time the writing flows so fluidly. The words flow naturally, making you become engaged in the reading until the end. Using flashbacks and letting us know what is in the characters minds, the author makes sure that the reader is interested in continuing reading, to know more, to get the whole story. I love the twist in the story, showing Georgiana as a wannabe writer. I highly recommend it to everybody. Well done It is refreshing to get an Austen sequel from the male point of view.

Since the mass proliferation of the Internet, music has been the one art form that has seen the most attention online. This volume culls together essays that examine the cultural aspects of music existing online. More than just the notion that « people download, Cybersounds is the first collection that critically looks at this issue, ultimately presenting new ideas and directions for exploring this field.