Author: Deborah Heiligman
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250187559
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII. Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called CORB. In September 1940, passenger liner SS City of Benares set sail for Canada with one hundred children on board. When the war ships escorting the Benares departed, a German submarine torpedoed what became known as the Children's Ship. Out of tragedy, ordinary people became heroes. This is their story. This title has Common Core connections.
Torpedoed
Author: Deborah Heiligman
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250187559
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII. Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called CORB. In September 1940, passenger liner SS City of Benares set sail for Canada with one hundred children on board. When the war ships escorting the Benares departed, a German submarine torpedoed what became known as the Children's Ship. Out of tragedy, ordinary people became heroes. This is their story. This title has Common Core connections.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250187559
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII. Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called CORB. In September 1940, passenger liner SS City of Benares set sail for Canada with one hundred children on board. When the war ships escorting the Benares departed, a German submarine torpedoed what became known as the Children's Ship. Out of tragedy, ordinary people became heroes. This is their story. This title has Common Core connections.
An Anthology of Medieval Love Debate Poetry
Author:
Publisher: University Press of Florida
ISBN: 0813070090
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
"An accurate, elegant rendering of major late-medieval texts, crucial to our understanding of the courtly tradition and of Chaucer. Ideal for classroom use."--William Calin, University of Florida "Elegant and graceful translations of the most important authors of the late Middle Ages; each work brings a new take on the topic of love. A superb resource for students and scholars in comparative literature and medieval studies."--Wendy Pfeffer, University of Louisville This very first anthology of medieval love debate poems--comprising five masterpieces of the genre--explores the many compelling mysteries raised by the experience of romantic love. Some have been translated into modern English for the first time. With wit, ingenuity, and humor, these poems suggest intriguing answers to what contemporary inquirers would call questions of gender and sexual politics: Who loves better, men or women? Are men or women more faithful in love? Are women obligated to reciprocate the attentions of an ardent male? What qualities in a lover do women most desire? The contributors provide a foundation for the love debate genre and medieval literary treatments of love, as well as pertinent facts of literary history and biographical details about the poets, whose work spans more than 100 years. The volume features works that have been recognized for centuries as central texts of the medieval tradition: Christine de Pizan's Debate of the Two Lovers, Alain Chartier's Debate of the Four Ladies, Geoffrey Chaucer's The Legend of Good Women, and Guillaume de Machaut's Judgment of the King of Bohemia and Judgment of the King of Navarre. Each translation is appropriately annotated for student use. R. Barton Palmer is Calhoun Lemon Professor of Literature at Clemson University. Barbara K. Altmann is associate professor of French at the University of Oregon.
Publisher: University Press of Florida
ISBN: 0813070090
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
"An accurate, elegant rendering of major late-medieval texts, crucial to our understanding of the courtly tradition and of Chaucer. Ideal for classroom use."--William Calin, University of Florida "Elegant and graceful translations of the most important authors of the late Middle Ages; each work brings a new take on the topic of love. A superb resource for students and scholars in comparative literature and medieval studies."--Wendy Pfeffer, University of Louisville This very first anthology of medieval love debate poems--comprising five masterpieces of the genre--explores the many compelling mysteries raised by the experience of romantic love. Some have been translated into modern English for the first time. With wit, ingenuity, and humor, these poems suggest intriguing answers to what contemporary inquirers would call questions of gender and sexual politics: Who loves better, men or women? Are men or women more faithful in love? Are women obligated to reciprocate the attentions of an ardent male? What qualities in a lover do women most desire? The contributors provide a foundation for the love debate genre and medieval literary treatments of love, as well as pertinent facts of literary history and biographical details about the poets, whose work spans more than 100 years. The volume features works that have been recognized for centuries as central texts of the medieval tradition: Christine de Pizan's Debate of the Two Lovers, Alain Chartier's Debate of the Four Ladies, Geoffrey Chaucer's The Legend of Good Women, and Guillaume de Machaut's Judgment of the King of Bohemia and Judgment of the King of Navarre. Each translation is appropriately annotated for student use. R. Barton Palmer is Calhoun Lemon Professor of Literature at Clemson University. Barbara K. Altmann is associate professor of French at the University of Oregon.
The Sailor's Wife
Author: Helen Benedict
Publisher: Zoland Books, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Joyce finds herself living the merciless life of a Greek peasant woman, at the command of people steeped in religion, misogyny, superstition, and their experience of war.".
Publisher: Zoland Books, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Joyce finds herself living the merciless life of a Greek peasant woman, at the command of people steeped in religion, misogyny, superstition, and their experience of war.".
Athenaeum and Literary Chronicle
Sailors' Valentines
Author: Grace L. Madeira
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764323782
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This "book showcases seashells that have been assembled by shell artists in sailor's valentines, the octagonal-framed plaques with love messages and floral designs that were said to have been made by Victorian sailors as love tokens for their sweethearts at home. Learn their history, lore, and reality, and be introduced to exquisite designs, both antique and contemporary"--Amazon.com.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764323782
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This "book showcases seashells that have been assembled by shell artists in sailor's valentines, the octagonal-framed plaques with love messages and floral designs that were said to have been made by Victorian sailors as love tokens for their sweethearts at home. Learn their history, lore, and reality, and be introduced to exquisite designs, both antique and contemporary"--Amazon.com.
The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503
Author: Various
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503 is a groundbreaking compilation of primary source documents that shed light on the early explorations of North America. The book presents a collection of letters, journals, and official documents dating from 985 to 1503, providing readers with firsthand accounts of the Viking expeditions to Vinland, Columbus' voyages to the New World, and Cabot's exploration of the North American coastline. The literary style is characterized by a mix of historical narratives, personal accounts, and official records, offering a comprehensive look at the European exploration of the Americas during this period. This book is essential for anyone interested in early North American history and the Age of Exploration.Various, the author of this seminal work, has meticulously curated and annotated a diverse range of primary sources to provide readers with a nuanced understanding of the early encounters between Europeans and indigenous peoples. His expertise in the field of history and his dedication to presenting a balanced and informative account of these explorations make this book a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503 to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex and fascinating history of early European exploration in North America.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503 is a groundbreaking compilation of primary source documents that shed light on the early explorations of North America. The book presents a collection of letters, journals, and official documents dating from 985 to 1503, providing readers with firsthand accounts of the Viking expeditions to Vinland, Columbus' voyages to the New World, and Cabot's exploration of the North American coastline. The literary style is characterized by a mix of historical narratives, personal accounts, and official records, offering a comprehensive look at the European exploration of the Americas during this period. This book is essential for anyone interested in early North American history and the Age of Exploration.Various, the author of this seminal work, has meticulously curated and annotated a diverse range of primary sources to provide readers with a nuanced understanding of the early encounters between Europeans and indigenous peoples. His expertise in the field of history and his dedication to presenting a balanced and informative account of these explorations make this book a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503 to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex and fascinating history of early European exploration in North America.
Primary Education, Popular Educator
The Art Interchange
The Argonaut
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : San Francisco (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : San Francisco (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Cross-cultural Performances
Author: Marianne Novy
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252063237
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252063237
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description