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Author: Bradley Wagnon Publisher: 7th Generation ISBN: 193905351X Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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First Fire is an ageless Cherokee myth about the revered water spider in their culture. The story happens in a time when animals could do many of the things that people do. The Creator gave the animals the world to live on, but they were without a source for heat at night. Great Thunder and his sons saw the plight of the animals so he sent lightning down to strike a tree. The tree burst into flames but the tree was on an island. Many animals tried to bring the fire over the water to the shore, but they were all unsuccessful. One small creature, the Water Spider, then volunteered. Curious, the animals said to her “We know you could get there safely, but how would you bring the fire back without getting burned?” Water Spider was successful and to this day, the water spider is revered in Cherokee culture.
Author: Stephanie McKenzie Publisher: University of Toronto Press ISBN: 1442691441 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 249
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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Canada witnessed an explosion in the production of literary works by Aboriginal writers, a development that some critics have called the Native Renaissance. In Before the Country, Stephanie McKenzie explores the extent to which this growing body of literature influenced non-Native Canadian writers and has been fundamental in shaping our search for a national mythology. In the context of Northrop Frye's theories of myth, and in light of the attempts of social critics and early anthologists to define Canada and Canadian literature, McKenzie discusses the ways in which our decidedly fractured sense of literary nationalism has set indigenous culture apart from the mainstream. She examines anew the aesthetics of Native Literature and, in a style that is creative as much as it is scholarly, McKenzie incorporates the principles of storytelling into the unfolding of her argument. This strategy not only enlivens her narrative, but also underscores the need for new theoretical strategies in the criticism of Aboriginal literatures. Before the Country invites us to engage in one such endeavour.
Author: Caleb Carr Publisher: Random House Incorporated ISBN: 1400062837 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 753
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An epic account about the kingdom of Broken follows the efforts of a solitary noble soldier to confront legendary medieval adversaries to save a fortress city from internal and external dangers. By the best-selling author of The Alienist.
Author: Arturo Barea Publisher: Pushkin Press ISBN: 1782274936 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 769
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This astonishing autobiographical trilogy—hailed by George Orwell and Gabriel García Márquez—is “the most definitive and personal account of Spain’s history during . . . the 20th century” (Guardian). The Forging of a Rebel is an unsurpassed account of Spanish history and society from early in the twentieth century through the cataclysmic events of the Spanish Civil War. Arturo Barea’s masterpiece charts the author's coming-of-age in a bruised and starkly unequal Spain. These three volumes recount in lively detail Barea's daily experience of his country as it pitched toward disaster: we are taken from his youthful play and rebellion on the streets of Madrid, to his apprenticeship in the business world and to the horrors he witnessed as part of the Spanish army in Morocco during the Rif War. The trilogy culminates in an indelible portrait of the Republican fight against Fascist forces in which the Madrid of Barea's childhood becomes a shell and bullet-strewn warzone. Combining historical sweep and authority with poignant characterization and novelistic detail, The Forging of a Rebel is a towering literary and historical achievement.
Author: Right Reverend Paul Ambroise Bigandet Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 310
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The Life or Legend of Gaudama by Right Reverend Paul Ambroise Bigandet: In this remarkable biography, Right Reverend Paul Ambroise Bigandet delves into the life and teachings of Gaudama, the historical Buddha. Through meticulous research and profound insights, the author presents a comprehensive and enlightening account of Buddha's journey towards enlightenment and the development of Buddhism. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the life and legacy of one of the world's most influential spiritual leaders. Key Aspects of the Book "The Life or Legend of Gaudama": The Historical Buddha: Right Reverend Paul Ambroise Bigandet provides a well-researched and detailed account of Siddhartha Gautama's life, from his early years to his enlightenment as Buddha. Teachings of Buddhism: The book explores the fundamental principles of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, offering readers a deeper understanding of the spiritual philosophy. Impact and Legacy: By chronicling the life and teachings of Buddha, Bigandet highlights the profound impact of Buddhism on countless lives and its enduring legacy across the globe. Right Reverend Paul Ambroise Bigandet was a French Catholic missionary who dedicated much of his life to studying and documenting Buddhist traditions. Born in 1813, he traveled to Burma (present-day Myanmar) and became well-versed in the language and culture. As a scholar of Buddhism, Bigandet's work played a significant role in introducing Western audiences to the life and teachings of the historical Buddha. His book, "The Life or Legend of Gaudama," remains a valuable resource for those interested in Buddhism and its history.
Author: Lucien X. Polastron Publisher: Lucien X. POLASTRON ISBN: 9781594771675 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 396
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Almost as old as the idea of the library is the urge to destroy it. Author Lucien X. Polastron traces the history of this destruction, examining the causes for these disasters, the treasures that have been lost, and where the surviving books, if any, have ended up. Books on Fire received the 2004 Societe des Gens de Lettres Prize for Nonfiction/History in Paris.
Author: Charles Bukowski Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0061860743 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 244
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“The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles.”—Joyce Carol Oates, bestselling author “He brought everybody down to earth, even the angels.”—Leonard Cohen, songwriter Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame is poetry full of gambling, drinking and women. Charles Bukowski writes realistically about the seedy underbelly of life.
Author: Patrick Butler Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1625853734 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 192
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Before Lincoln Park cemented its trendy reputation, plenty of odd and unruly history managed to settle into its foundation. A Viking ship, mob henchmen and ladies of the evening all took up residence in the same part of town where Dwight L. Moody went from selling soles to saving souls. Thanks to a Confederate ferryboat crewman, many of Lincoln's personal effects belong to the neighborhood named after him. Patrick Butler uncovers Lincoln Park's forgotten contributions to Chicago's heritage, from the "Pleasure Wheel" on Navy Pier to the city's cycling craze.
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