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Just as America was observed in French literary and political
commentary, we find representations of America in French music,
dance, and theatre which serve as the focus of this volume.
Following the American Revolution, French authors often viewed the
United States as a laboratory for the forging of new practices of
liberte and egalite, in affinity with France's own Revolutionary
ideals but in competition with lingering anti-American depictions
of an inferior, untamed New World. The volume examines French
imagining of America through musical/theatrical portrayals of the
American Revolution and Republic, soundscapes of the Statue of
Liberty, homages to Washington, Franklin and Lafayette and
negotiations of Francophone identity in New Orleans. The subject of
race features prominently in paradoxical depictions of slavery,
freedom, and revolution in the United States and French Caribbean
colonies of 'Amerique' and in varied interpretations of American
music and gendered identity. Essays consider French constructions
of the Indigenous American and Black American 'exotic' that
intersect with tropes of noble, pastoral savagery, menacing
barbarism and the 'civilising' potency of French culture. Such
French constructions reveal both a revulsion of racial alterity and
an attraction to the expressive, even subversive, freedom of
Americanness. Investigations of French conceptions of America
extend to critiques of American orchestral music, Gottschalk's
Louisianan-Caribbean Creole works, Buffalo Bill's spectacles and
the cakewalk in Paris. With scholarly contributions on music,
dance, theatre and opera, the volume will be essential reading for
students and scholars of these disciplines.
When love gets hard and you start questioning whether you made the
right decision. When decisions are being made, feelings are being
dismissed and you are unable to communicate without arguing.
Talking to your partner becomes so frustrating you just coexist
hoping things somehow get better. It is all about investing in your
marriage! The lessons we have learned, the challenges we have faced
could have easily been avoided if only someone took the time to
teach us the importance of communicating in marriage. So, How Did
Communicating Save Our Marriage? From personal and professional
experiences when we tell you that communication is the glue that
held our marriage together - we mean it! Learning how to talk and
be heard saved us years of frustration and possibly even from
infidelity and/or worse a divorce. How we communicate with our
significant other in a constructive, and positive way is nothing
that was taught to either us; we learned it the hard way.
Set against the sweeping landscape of Virginia horse country, this
breathtaking story of love in the wake of tragedy marks the debut
of an exciting voice in romantic fiction. Cassie Miller was on
track to be one of the best equestrian riders of the sport when a
terrible accident left her as the guardian of an orphaned niece and
nephew. Seeking means to support the twins -- now five years old --
Cassie takes a job as a horse trainer at the prestigious Five Oaks
farm where she finds not one, but two worthy adversaries -- Orion,
a bold, dark horse that has yet to find a rider it deems its equal,
and local veterinarian Caleb Wells, a man whose startling good
looks and quick wit leave Cassie unnerved. As Cassie trains Orion
for competition, Caleb, a partner in the farm, watches over their
progress. A womanizer since his recent divorce, he soon finds his
heart softening for this strong and gifted woman -- and for her
unconventional family. But as Orion's Hampton Classic competition
looms, Caleb's vengeful ex-wife threatens to ruin everything Cassie
and Caleb have worked for... Reminiscent of the early classics in
romantic fiction, Ride A Dark Horse is a winning tale of the
bittersweet glories of life and the transformative power of love.
The youngest of the three Knowles siblings, Quinn has in her blood the love of the land and its beautiful creatures. Raising enough money to build an animal sanctuary is a dream Quinn lives every day—while fending off her family’s well-intentioned matchmaking schemes. Though harboring secret fears about intimacy, Quinn soon realizes she cannot fight her growing attraction to a man who has suddenly entered her life.
Scarred by his months in Afghanistan and the violence he witnessed there through his camera lens, photojournalist Ethan Saunders throws himself into hard ranching work as a prescription for healing. But falling for Quinn has given him the one thing he thought he’d lost forever: hope. Ethan discovers that Quinn, like the innocent animals she rescues, is shy, and afraid of entrusting her heart to a man. Passion soon awakens Ethan’s strength, and his tender seduction may be just what Quinn needs to believe in herself—and in his love.
Growing up trapped by her father's wealth, awkward Ty Stannard
found freedom on horseback. A talented equestrian, she yearned to
ride as well as her idol, champion Steve Sheppard. Worshiping the
handsome Kentuckian, she treasures the lucky medallion he gives her
the day they chance to meet. But then a nasty fall changes
everything, and Ty is forced to leave her dreams behind. Now a
beautiful woman, determined to live life on her own terms, Ty
learns that Steve stands on the brink of ruin. Moved by memories of
his kindness to her, she offers him financial backing, but Steve
perceives only a selfish socialite amusing herself at his expense.
In a daring move, he challenges Ty to be not only a financial
partner -- but a full-time farmhand as well, expecting she'll tire
of the hardships of a working stable. To Steve's surprise, Ty takes
up his challenge. As they rebuild Southwind, Steve's beloved
stable, they find unexpected strength and comfort in each other --
and a passion neither can deny. But their fragile love will be
tested by not only those who seek to destroy what they have built,
but also the insecurities and doubts that shadow their own very
vulnerable hearts.
The deeper you dive, the sweeter the reward
When college offered an escape, Lily fled her hometown of Coral
Beach and never looked back. Now a marine biologist, she must
return there on a job to preserve the reefs that give the town its
name. But going back means dealing with her past, her family, and
worst of all, Sean McDermott. As teens, while Lily passed through
an especially awkward phase, Sean--attractive and self-assured--was
her constant tormentor. Lily doubts that things will have changed.
But Lily's awkward phase is long over . . . and though she finds
that Sean still makes her blood boil, it's for very different
reasons.
As mayor, Sean knows how important it is to maintain the town's
natural beauty--and if the return of Lily Banyon is the price he
has to pay, so be it. He can overlook her cold shoulder and give
back as good as he gets. What's harder to disregard is the fact
that Lily has grown into a smart and beautiful woman, as passionate
about saving Coral Beach as she once was about leaving it. While
working closely together, it becomes obvious to Sean that if he and
Lily can put the past behind them, they could have a passionate
future. . . .
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