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Melancholic and introspective look into the life and the complexities of human interaction.
Publishers Weekly “Top 10 Book of the Year” selection “Begins as entertaining slapstick, subtly metamorphoses into fable. . . . As [the narrator’s] vivid imaginary world fuses with reality this deceptively ethereal novel advances toward a dark and startling finale.” —Wall Street Journal Laid off from his job, Damián Lobo obsessively imagines himself as a celebrity being interviewed on TV. After committing an act of petty theft at an antiques market, he finds himself trapped inside a wardrobe and delivered to the seemingly idyllic home of a husband, wife, and their internet-addicted teenage daughter. There, he sneaks from the shadows to serve as an invisible butler, becoming deeply and disastrously involved with his unknowing host family. Every thread of the plot is ingeniously tied together, creating a potent admixture of parable, love story, and thriller. Millás masterfully reveals the everyday as innately surreal as he renders the unbelievable tangible and the trivial fantastical, and full of dark humor. Juan José Millás is the recipient of Spain’s most prestigious literary prizes: the Premio Nadal, Premio Planeta, and Premio Nacional de Narrativa. A regular contributor to El País, Millás has also won many awards for his journalism. He is the author of several short story collections and works of nonfiction as well as over a dozen novels, including From the Shadows, the first of his novels to be published in North America. He lives in Madrid.
'Now I am alone,' says Hamlet before speaking a soliloquy. But what is a Shakespearean soliloquy? How has it been understood in literary and theatrical history? How does it work in screen versions of Shakespeare? What influence has it had? Neil Corcoran offers a thorough exploration and explanation of the origin, nature, development and reception of Shakespeare's soliloquies. Divided into four parts, the book supplies the historical, dramatic and theoretical contexts necessary to understanding, offers extensive and insightful close readings of particular soliloquies and includes interviews with eight renowned Shakespearean actors providing details of the practical performance of the soliloquy. A comprehensive study of a key aspect of Shakespeare's dramatic art, this book is ideal for students and theatre-goers keen to understand the complexities and rewards of Shakespeare's unique use of the soliloquy.
Shakespeare's Women Description: Dive into the captivating world of William Shakespeare through a unique lens with "Shakespeare's Women: A Reimagining." This compelling collection of short stories and essays breathes new life into the female characters that have graced the Bard's timeless plays. Each chapter unfolds a fresh perspective, offering a voice to the women who have long dwelled in the shadows of Elizabethan drama. Discover the untold stories of Juliet, Ophelia, Lady Macbeth, and many more as their narratives are masterfully reimagined. Delve into the intricate layers of their emotions, desires, and struggles, transcending the confines of the original plays. Explore the nuances of love, power, and resilience as these women step out from the sidelines to claim the spotlight "Shakespeare's Women" invites you to experience the ebb and flow of passion, betrayal, and self-discovery. Whether you are a seasoned Shakespeare enthusiast or a newcomer to his works, this collection promises to illuminate the often-overlooked perspectives of the women who shaped the narratives of some of the greatest plays in literary history. Embark on a journey that intertwines the classic and the contemporary, shedding light on the strength and complexity of Shakespeare's female characters. This collection is a celebration of the enduring relevance of these women and their ability to resonate with readers across time and culture. Immerse yourself in the beauty of language, the depth of emotion, and the enduring power of storytelling as "Shakespeare's Women: A Reimagining" opens a door to the untold tales behind the iconic characters that have left an indelible mark on the world of literature.
In December 1988 Floyd Skloot was stricken by a virus that targeted his brain, leaving him totally disabled and utterly changed. In the Shadow of Memory is an intimate picture of what it is like to find oneself possessed of a ravaged memory and unstable balance and confronted by wholesale changes in both cognitive and emotional powers. Skloot also explores the gradual reassembling of himself, putting together his scattered memories, rediscovering the meaning of childhood and family history, and learning a new way to be at home in the world. Combining the author?s skills as a poet and novelist, this book finds humor, meaning, and hope in the story of a fragmented life made whole by love and the courage to thrive.
The purpose of The Corporeal Turn is to document in a single text the impressive array of investigations possible with respect to the body and bodily life, and to show that, whatever the specific topic being examined, it is a matter of fathoming and elucidating complex and subtle structures of animate meaning. The corporeal turn is envisioned as an ever-expanding, continuous, and open-ended spiral of inquiry in which deeper and deeper understandings are forged, understandings that in each instance themselves call out for deeper and deeper inquiries. The first thirteen essays have already been published as distinct articles. The two new essays constituting the final two chapters are testimony to this open-ended spiral of inquiry.
'Tipping Sheep (the right way)' is the first anthology from new author Alexandra Carr-Malcolm. This is an intriguing compilation of poems, spanning over a ten year period of collected works.'Tipping Sheep' will take you on a journey of highs and lows, exploring life, death, and many aspects of the human predicament.From the depths of 'Bittersweet' despair, to the humour of 'Tipping Sheep' and the musing of 'Knitting Couplets'. Alex has a unique style of word play and cadence within the lines woven with wit and wisdom.