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Author: Hilarie Lindsay Publisher: ISBN: 9780731813162 Category : British Languages : en Pages : 519
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This the epic true story of the life of a woman of indomitable spirit set in 19th century outback Australia. Winifred Steger travelled to Australia with her father in the 1880s when he took up a land grant, which turned out to be worthless, in north Queensland. Faced with poverty, endless backbreaking work and isolation, Winifred's father spiralled into depression and alcoholism. Left to fend for herself, Winifred battled insurmountable odds to maintain her dignity and sanity, finding solace when she created fictitious scenarios to ease her hardship. She endured an early loveless marriage and being forced to abandon her four children, and eventually met and fell in love with an Indian trader, Ali. She bore him three children and the family moved to outback Australia where they ran a camel line. Later, a new phase began in Winifred's life, taking her to places she had only ever dreamed of. The Washerwoman's Dream is the story of an extraordinary woman. Hilarie Lindsay meticulously researched and reconstructed Winifred's life through her memoirs, newspaper articles, short stories, letters and unpublished novels. This is an account of the amazing life of a forgotten Australian writer. -- BOOK COVER.
Author: Richard van Leeuwen Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 9004514031 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 1078
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In Hajj Travelogues: Texts and Contexts from the 12th Century until 1950 Richard van Leeuwen maps the corpus of hajj accounts from the Muslim world and Europe. The work outlines the main issues in a field of study which has largely been neglected. A large number of hajj travelogues are described as a textual type integrating religious discourse into the form of the journey. Special attention is given to their intertextual embedding in the broader discursive tradition of the hajj. Since the corpus is seen as dynamic and responsive to historical developments, the texts are situated in their historical context and the subsequent phases of globalisation. It is shown how in travelogues forms of religious subjectivity are constructed and expressed.
Author: José David Saldívar Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520918363 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 268
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Border Matters locates the study of Chicano culture in a broad social context. José Saldívar examines issues of representation and expression in a diverse, exciting assortment of texts—corridos, novels, poems, short stories, punk and hip-hop music, ethnography, paintings, performance, art, and essays. Saldívar provides a sophisticated model for a new kind of U.S. cultural studies, one that challenges the homogeneity of U.S. nationalism and popular culture by foregrounding the contemporary experiences and historical circumstances facing Chicanos and Chicanas. This intellectually adventurous, politically engaged study applies borderlands and diaspora theory to Chicano cultural practices in a way that permanently changes our understanding of both the Chicano experience and the meaning of cultural theory. Defying national (and nationalistic) paradigms of culture, Saldívar argues that the culture of the borderlands is trans-national, constituting a social space in which new relations, hybrid cultures, and multi-voiced aesthetics are negotiated. Saldívar's critical readings treat culture as a social force and reveal the presence of social contexts within cultural texts. Border Matters maps out a new terrain for the study of culture, reshaping the way we understand migration, national identity, and intellectual inquiry itself.
Author: Gerald MacLean Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1443825921 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 320
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Based on papers presented at an international three-day conference, sponsored by the British Academy and held at the Institute for Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter in April 2009, this collection of essays provides a comprehensive and accessible synthesis of the most advanced specialist and scholarly knowledge to date concerning historical perspectives on relations between Britain and the Muslim World. Ranging from the early-modern period to the present day, the essays collected here represent work by leading writers and scholars from relevant fields—history, international relations, economics, religion, law, art history and design, film studies, and sociology, as well as literary and cultural studies. These essays explore the historical impacts of cross-cultural encounters between Islam and Britain by variously addressing the question of how relations between Britain and the Muslim world in the past have brought us to our current situation and, in some cases, by proposing directions for necessary further consideration and research.
Author: Hseham Amrahs Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma ISBN: Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 239
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"Unlocking Dreams and Their Secrets" is grounded in practical wisdom. It offers techniques for dream recall, guidance on keeping dream journals, and approaches to cultivating lucidity in dreams. The aim is to empower readers not only to interpret their dreams but also to actively engage with the dream world, fostering a deeper connection with the subconscious mind. The language of dreams is universal, transcending cultural, geographic, and temporal boundaries. Yet, within this universality, every dream is a uniquely personal narrative. The book recognizes the dual nature of dreams as both collective and individual experiences, weaving together threads of common symbols while honoring the singular significance each dream holds for the dreamer. Throughout history, dreams have been regarded as messengers, guiding individuals through life's complexities and offering glimpses into the future. "Unlocking Dreams and Their Secrets" explores the concept of dreams as guides, encouraging readers to pay attention to the wisdom embedded in their nocturnal visions. It is an invitation to heed the counsel of dreams and tap into the intuitive guidance they provide.