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文學的40堂公開課（二版）：從神話到當代暢銷書，文學如何影響我們、帶領我們理解這個世界

A little history of Literature

de 約翰．薩德蘭(John Sutherland) ...

Traducido por 章晉唯 ...

Series Libro 4 - 漫遊文學
耶魯大學出版社知名「小歷史」（Little History）系列文學是一種娛樂傳達生活的面貌、啟發我們去思考；文學是一場辯論討論我們的世界，當今的處境和該前往的方向。閱讀文學，就是閱讀我們自己◎「小歷史」：從精妙的小故事，看歷史的大格局◎ 歡迎「註冊」英國最懂學生的文學教授為所有人開設文學公開課，充實你的人文知識！英語文學研究權威、倫敦大學學院現代英語文學系名譽教授薩德蘭，融合數十年研究文學的心得與教授各年齡層學生的豐富經驗，為當今讀者篩選出構成我們今日文學面貌的最重要作品、作家，揭露隱藏在文學背後的故事、經典的閱讀重點、大師的創作理念，為你打好應對社會的人文學基礎！◎推薦東吳大學英... ... Leer más

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耶魯大學出版社知名「小歷史」（Little History）系列文學是一種娛樂傳達生活的面貌、啟發我們去思考；文學是一場辯論討論我們的世界，當今的處境和該前往的方向。閱讀文學，就是閱讀我們自己◎「小歷史」：從精妙的小故事，看歷史的大格局◎ 歡迎「註冊」英國最懂學生的文學教授為所有人開設文學公開課，充實你的人文知識！英語文學研究權威、倫敦大學學院現代英語文學系名譽教授薩德蘭，融合數十年研究文學的心得與教授各年齡層學生的豐富經驗，為當今讀者篩選出構成我們今日文學面貌的最重要作品、作家，揭露隱藏在文學背後的故事、經典的閱讀重點、大師的創作理念，為你打好應對社會的人文學基礎！◎推薦東吳大學英...
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Lives of the Novelists

A History of Fiction in 294 Lives

de John Sutherland ...

No previous author has attempted a book such as this: a complete history of novels written in the English language, from the genre's seventeenth-century origins to the present day. In the spirit of Dr. Johnson's Lives of the Poets, acclaimed critic and scholar John Sutherland selects 294 writers whose works illustrate the best of every kind of fiction—from gothic, penny dreadful, and pornography ... Leer más

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No previous author has attempted a book such as this: a complete history of novels written in the English language, from the genre's seventeenth-century origins to the present day. In the spirit of Dr. Johnson's Lives of the Poets, acclaimed critic and scholar John Sutherland selects 294 writers whose works illustrate the best of every kind of fiction—from gothic, penny dreadful, and pornography
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The Governors General

An Intimate History of Canada's Highest Office

de John Fraser ...

Often misunderstood or even unrecognized, Canada's governors general are not merely heads of state; they are amongst the great constitutional curiosities of our age.In this delightful and often whimsical account of the Canadians who have held this post since 1952, journalist and author John Fraser explains the successful, if illogical, evolution of the institution and engages readers with the ... Leer más

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Often misunderstood or even unrecognized, Canada's governors general are not merely heads of state; they are amongst the great constitutional curiosities of our age.In this delightful and often whimsical account of the Canadians who have held this post since 1952, journalist and author John Fraser explains the successful, if illogical, evolution of the institution and engages readers with the
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Curiosities of Literature

A Feast for Book Lovers

de John Sutherland ...

When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? Which author's heart was purportedly eaten by a cat? One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? Who made the first bouillon soup? What do 12 ... Leer más

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When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? Which author's heart was purportedly eaten by a cat? One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? Who made the first bouillon soup? What do 12
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文學的40堂公開課：：從神話到當代暢銷書，文學如何影響我們、帶領我們理解這個世界

de 約翰．薩德蘭（John Sutherland） ...

Narrado por 張茂芸 ...

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歡迎註冊英國最懂學生的文學教授約翰‧薩德蘭，為所有人開設的文學課本書為耶魯大學出版社最受歡迎的「little history」系列對於文學，你可能有過這些疑問，像是：珍·奧斯汀筆下的世界那麼小，只寫女孩子怎麼找到理想伴侶的故事，為什麼被現代讀者視為偉大的文學呢？又或者吳爾芙的《戴洛維夫人》的開場，不過是一個人在路旁等著過馬路，為什麼要寫得這麼詳細？還有，從《美麗新世界》、《1984》到《使女的故事》，反烏托邦小說正在預言我們的世界嗎？川普當選美國總統，和這類型的小說再次暢銷、人手一本，又有什麼樣的關聯？或是卡夫卡、卡繆的厭世，為什麼沒有被當作「中二」，反而被奉為「存在主義文學之父」和「荒謬大師」呢？以及史詩象徵國家的崛起，那為什麼不是每個國家都有史詩？希臘悲劇的關鍵，在於英雄總是自己扣下扳機，為什麼我們憐憫他，又為自己感到恐懼？這些問題的答案，都在這本書裡面讓我們從文學的故事著手 ... Leer más

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歡迎註冊英國最懂學生的文學教授約翰‧薩德蘭，為所有人開設的文學課本書為耶魯大學出版社最受歡迎的「little history」系列對於文學，你可能有過這些疑問，像是：珍·奧斯汀筆下的世界那麼小，只寫女孩子怎麼找到理想伴侶的故事，為什麼被現代讀者視為偉大的文學呢？又或者吳爾芙的《戴洛維夫人》的開場，不過是一個人在路旁等著過馬路，為什麼要寫得這麼詳細？還有，從《美麗新世界》、《1984》到《使女的故事》，反烏托邦小說正在預言我們的世界嗎？川普當選美國總統，和這類型的小說再次暢銷、人手一本，又有什麼樣的關聯？或是卡夫卡、卡繆的厭世，為什麼沒有被當作「中二」，反而被奉為「存在主義文學之父」和「荒謬大師」呢？以及史詩象徵國家的崛起，那為什麼不是每個國家都有史詩？希臘悲劇的關鍵，在於英雄總是自己扣下扳機，為什麼我們憐憫他，又為自己感到恐懼？這些問題的答案，都在這本書裡面讓我們從文學的故事著手
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The Woman in White

de Wilkie Collins ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
The Woman in White (1859-60) is the first and greatest `Sensation Novel'. Walter Hartright's mysterious midnight encounter with the woman in white draws him into a vortex of crime, poison, kidnapping, and international intrigue. The novel is dominated by two of the finest creations in all Victorian fiction - Marion Halcombe, dark, mannish, yet irresistibly fascinating, and Count Fosco, the ... Leer más

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The Woman in White (1859-60) is the first and greatest `Sensation Novel'. Walter Hartright's mysterious midnight encounter with the woman in white draws him into a vortex of crime, poison, kidnapping, and international intrigue. The novel is dominated by two of the finest creations in all Victorian fiction - Marion Halcombe, dark, mannish, yet irresistibly fascinating, and Count Fosco, the
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A Little History of Literature

de John Sutherland, John ...

Series series Little Histories
A much-loved author brings the world of literature alive for all agesThis 'little history' takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Epic of Gilgamesh to Harry Potter. John Sutherland is perfectly suited to the task. He has researched, taught, and written on virtually every area of literature, and his infectious passion for books and ... Leer más

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A much-loved author brings the world of literature alive for all agesThis 'little history' takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Epic of Gilgamesh to Harry Potter. John Sutherland is perfectly suited to the task. He has researched, taught, and written on virtually every area of literature, and his infectious passion for books and
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Sir John A. Macdonald

& The Apocalyptic Year 1885

de Patrice Dutil ...

Sir John A. Macdonald had been in politics for four decades and prime minister of Canada for three terms, but he'd never seen anything like the apocalyptic year of 1885.The issues cascaded relentlessly: threats to the sovereignty of Canada from London and Washington; armed resistance in the North-West; the spectre of starvation among Indigenous peoples; financial crises that endangered the ... Leer más

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Sir John A. Macdonald had been in politics for four decades and prime minister of Canada for three terms, but he'd never seen anything like the apocalyptic year of 1885.The issues cascaded relentlessly: threats to the sovereignty of Canada from London and Washington; armed resistance in the North-West; the spectre of starvation among Indigenous peoples; financial crises that endangered the
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John Turner

An Intimate Biography of Canada's 17th Prime Minister

de Steve Paikin ...

One of the most glamorous and successful politicians in Canadian historyIn this masterful and engaging biography, acclaimed journalist Steve Paikin brings to life John Turner (1929-2020), one of the most glamorous and successful politicians in Canadian history. Born in England, raised in BC, Turner was a champion sprinter and a Rhodes scholar who captured the national imagination as escort for ... Leer más

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One of the most glamorous and successful politicians in Canadian historyIn this masterful and engaging biography, acclaimed journalist Steve Paikin brings to life John Turner (1929-2020), one of the most glamorous and successful politicians in Canadian history. Born in England, raised in BC, Turner was a champion sprinter and a Rhodes scholar who captured the national imagination as escort for
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The Psychodynamic Image

John D. Sutherland on Self in Society

Edición de Jill Savege Scharff ...

The Psychodynamic Image is the first selection of John D. Sutherland’s major papers. It provides an overview of the development of his thought on self and society and reveals the extent of his contribution to the field of mental health.Jill Savege Scharff introduces Sutherland’s most important and influential essays. These reflect his range as a theoretician, moving easily from the intrapsychic to ... Leer más

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The Psychodynamic Image is the first selection of John D. Sutherland’s major papers. It provides an overview of the development of his thought on self and society and reveals the extent of his contribution to the field of mental health.Jill Savege Scharff introduces Sutherland’s most important and influential essays. These reflect his range as a theoretician, moving easily from the intrapsychic to
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The War on the Young

de John Sutherland ...

Intergenerational conflict is a perennial feature of society and capitalism. One side has the youth, the other side has the lion's share of the wealth, and the good things wealth can bring. In the last few years that friction has reached to dangerous heights. Call it war. And, like all war, it has the risk of doing severe damage. In this fiery polemic the author of the best-selling The War on the ... Leer más

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Intergenerational conflict is a perennial feature of society and capitalism. One side has the youth, the other side has the lion's share of the wealth, and the good things wealth can bring. In the last few years that friction has reached to dangerous heights. Call it war. And, like all war, it has the risk of doing severe damage. In this fiery polemic the author of the best-selling The War on the
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The War On The Old

de John Sutherland ...

The war on the old has been declared.In the post-Brexit world, intergenerational conflict has become a visible phenomenon. There is an overwhelming sense of blame from younger generations: it was 'the wrinklies', the grey-haired plutocracy, who voted Leave; who are overburdening hospitals, shutting the youth out of the housing market and hoarding accumulated wealth.By 2020, we are told, one in ... Leer más

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The war on the old has been declared.In the post-Brexit world, intergenerational conflict has become a visible phenomenon. There is an overwhelming sense of blame from younger generations: it was 'the wrinklies', the grey-haired plutocracy, who voted Leave; who are overburdening hospitals, shutting the youth out of the housing market and hoarding accumulated wealth.By 2020, we are told, one in
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文學的40堂公開課（二版）：從神話到當代暢銷書，文學如何影響我們、帶領我們理解這個世界

Lives of the Novelists

The Governors General

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文學的40堂公開課：：從神話到當代暢銷書，文學如何影響我們、帶領我們理解這個世界

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