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This collection of essays by international scholars celebrates the
200th anniversary of Wilkie Collins's birth by exploring his
unconventional life alongside his works, critical responses to his
writings and their afterlife, and the literary and cultural
contexts which shaped his fiction. Topics discussed include gender,
science and medicine, music, law, race and empire, media
adaptations, neo-Victorianism, disability, and ethics. Along with
an analysis of his novels, the essays included also recognize the
importance of his short stories, journalism, and contributions to
Victorian theatre, most notably illuminating the strong connections
between sensation fiction and melodrama, as well as exploring his
influence on film and TV. Engaging with yet also delving far beyond
the famous novels, this volume promotes awareness of Collins'
remarkable and diverse writerly achievements and paints a vivid
portrait of an author whose fluctuating reputation among
contemporary critics stands in stark contrast to his immense and
still-enduring popularity.
First published in 1973 Critics on George Eliot brings together a
selection of the best critical essays and discussions on the novels
of George Eliot, including many that are not easily available
outside well established and comprehensive libraries. The selection
covers the whole range of George Eliot's work, and by setting
different critical points of view side by side helps the student to
find a position of her own. The intention is not to limit the
student's critical reading to one small volume, but to stimulate to
explore the critics more widely for herself and to read the novels
again with greater understanding, and pleasure. This is a must read
for students of English literature.
Authors William Baker and Michael O'Malley teach readers that--far
from popular media portrayals of corporate callousness--kindness
has a very distinct and essential place in the office. Without
presenting a naive idea of kindness, this eye-opening book
identifies the surprising attributes successful and resoundingly
kind leaders share--revealing how traits like sincerity, honesty,
and respect can benefit organizations and help them to thrive. In
Leading With Kindness, readers will learn how to apply these
lessons in their own workplace, gaining tips for how to: motivate
employees, committee members, and others; recognize unique talents
while nurturing all employees; establish a supportive environment;
spur continuous organizational growth; adapt to change; and prepare
the next generation of leaders. Subtly and very effectively, a
gentler, more human conception of leadership has become the gold
standard for excellence. This insightful and refreshing book shows
leaders how they can leverage the deceptively complex notion of
kindness as guiding principle to lead more effectively.
Considers the reputations and biographical portrayal of three
innovative and controversial writers: Mary Elizabeth Braddon,
Wilkie Collins and William Thackeray. These anthologies of
contemporary biographical material shed light on the processes at
work in the establishment of a public image and a critical
reputation.
Considers the reputations and biographical portrayal of three
innovative and controversial writers: Mary Elizabeth Braddon,
Wilkie Collins and William Thackeray. These anthologies of
contemporary biographical material shed light on the processes at
work in the establishment of a public image and a critical
reputation.
Considers the reputations and biographical portrayal of three
innovative and controversial writers: Mary Elizabeth Braddon,
Wilkie Collins and William Thackeray. These anthologies of
contemporary biographical material shed light on the processes at
work in the establishment of a public image and a critical
reputation.
The editors have transcribed 2,500 of Wilkie Collins's letters,
around 700 of them previously unidentified, and have given them all
a full scholarly annotation and context. The letters shed light on
the personal life and business activities of this creative
Victorian personality.
The editors have transcribed 2,500 of Wilkie Collins's letters,
around 700 of them previously unidentified, and have given them all
a full scholarly annotation and context. The letters shed light on
the personal life and business activities of this creative
Victorian personality.
The editors have transcribed 2,500 of Wilkie Collins's letters,
around 700 of them previously unidentified, and have given them all
a full scholarly annotation and context. The letters shed light on
the personal life and business activities of this creative
Victorian personality.
The editors have transcribed 2,500 of Wilkie Collins's letters,
around 700 of them previously unidentified, and have given them all
a full scholarly annotation and context. The letters shed light on
the personal life and business activities of this creative
Victorian personality.
A collection of writings on travels undertaken in the Victorian
era. The texts collected in these volumes show how 19th century
travel literature served the interests of empire by promoting
British political and economic values that translated into
manufacturing goods.
A collection of writings on travels undertaken in the Victorian
era. The texts collected in these volumes show how 19th century
travel literature served the interests of empire by promoting
British political and economic values that translated into
manufacturing goods.
A collection of writings on travels undertaken in the Victorian
era. The texts collected in these volumes show how 19th century
travel literature served the interests of empire by promoting
British political and economic values that translated into
manufacturing goods.
A collection of writings on travels undertaken in the Victorian
era. The texts collected in these volumes show how 19th century
travel literature served the interests of empire by promoting
British political and economic values that translated into
manufacturing goods.
A collection of writings on travels undertaken in the Victorian
era. The texts collected in these volumes show how 19th century
travel literature served the interests of empire by promoting
British political and economic values that translated into
manufacturing goods.
A collection of writings on travels undertaken in the Victorian
era. The texts collected in these volumes show how 19th century
travel literature served the interests of empire by promoting
British political and economic values that translated into
manufacturing goods.
A collection of writings on travels undertaken in the Victorian
era. The texts collected in these volumes show how 19th century
travel literature served the interests of empire by promoting
British political and economic values that translated into
manufacturing goods.
A collection of writings on travels undertaken in the Victorian
era. The texts collected in these volumes show how 19th century
travel literature served the interests of empire by promoting
British political and economic values that translated into
manufacturing goods.
David Daiches (1912-2005) was the first Professor of English at the
University of Sussex. His distinguished career over more than half
a century encompassed Universities on both sides of the Atlantic.
His publications were prolific, extending to over one hundred
books, three hundred articles, media and television, plus
recordings. This Celebration of His Life and Work will include
essays on his literary achievements in the areas of Scottish
Literature, the Novel, Poetry and New/Historical Criticism and the
American connection, and the academic as populariser, by
distinguished scholars and critics. The book will appeal to
historians of twentieth century literary and cultural criticism,
the History of twentieth-century Universities, students of Scottish
and American Literature, and the relationship between the academic
and journalism in the twentieth century.
Presents George Eliot's shorter poetry. This volume includes an
introduction, which discusses Eliot's interest in poetry verse and
its relation to her prose and prose fiction; her recurring themes
and motifs; the poetry's critical reception and its value to modern
readers.
Presents George Eliot's shorter poetry. This volume includes an
introduction, which discusses Eliot's interest in poetry verse and
its relation to her prose and prose fiction; her recurring themes
and motifs; the poetry's critical reception and its value to modern
readers.
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Kew Pocketbooks: Palms (Hardcover)
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; Introduction by William Baker, Olwen M. Grace
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This stunning new series of pocketbooks from Kew offer a snapshot
into the diverse and beautiful world of plants. Each book lavishly
showcases choice examples from individual plant groups or
collections, beginning with the popular plant groups Palms and
Cacti. The Library, Art and Archives at Kew is one of the most
extensive botanical libraries in the world, with the oldest item
dating back to the 1370s. In this new pocketbook series from Kew,
each book presents 40 botanical paintings from the collection,
illustrating the variety within each plant group, as well as the
diversity of the collection and artistic styles. An introductory
chapter by a Kew expert provides an overview of palms, and extended
captions accompany each painting. The luxury finish on these books
make them a must-have gift item, printed on uncoated paper and with
a cloth and foil finish.
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