Exploring the art of writing, this illustrated book delves into the intriguing world of words and concepts that were omitted from famous literary works. It uncovers the hidden layers of creativity behind renowned novels, poems, and plays, revealing how these exclusions shape the final narratives and the authors' intentions.
Focusing on the Fourier transform, this book presents the topic in a light-hearted and accessible manner, making it suitable for undergraduates in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Applied Sciences. It emphasizes ten key points and utilizes real-world applications to illustrate concepts, opting for an inductive approach rather than a purely theoretical one. This engaging style aims to enhance understanding and extend educational horizons for readers interested in the subject.
This book is the first comprehensive study of the marginalia, inscriptions, and manuscript notes found in Samuel Beckett's personal library of 750 volumes, highlighting their significance and insights into his literary influences and thought processes.
Six diary notebooks kept by Samuel Beckett during his 1936-7 trip through Nazi Germany were discovered in 1989. Samuel Beckett's German Diaries 1936-1937 is the first study to explore the relevance of these diaries to Beckett's development as a writer. Using the diaries as the central point of focus, Nixon draws on unpublished manuscripts, notebooks, correspondence, reading notes from the 1930s to reflect on both Beckett's creative evolution prior to 1936 and the direction his writing took after his return to Dublin in April 1937. As well as gaining an insight into Beckett's reading of classical German literature, Nixon shows how the pared-down style of writing, the self-examination and the importance of the visual arts that govern Beckett's post-war works traces back to the pages of these notebooks. By illuminating how Beckett's writing and aesthetics underwent a far-reaching change during the 1930s, Nixon's study is crucial to our understanding of the emergence of Beckett as a radical writer in the post-war years.
MuchLoved is a charming collection by award-winning photographer Mark Nixon, featuring nostalgic portraits of well-loved stuffed animals showing signs of wear from years of play. Each image captures the bittersweet essence of childhood companionship, accompanied by heartwarming stories that evoke memories of beloved toys.
The book explores the contributions of a prominent historian focused on seventeenth-century Britain, highlighting the significance of his research for contemporary scholars. It delves into the historian's methodologies and insights, emphasizing how his work remains relevant for understanding the complexities of that era. Through this examination, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the historian's lasting impact on the study of British history.
Publishing Samuel Beckett is a groundbreaking collection of essays offering a critical examination of the publishing history of Samuel Beckett’s work from his earliest short stories to his final plays of the 1980s. Edited by noted Beckett scholar Mark Nixon, the volume charts Beckett’s own attitude towards the literary marketplace and the business of publishing, and his relationship with specific publishing houses, literary journals, and individual publishers. By drawing on significant archival material from his publishers, the essays examine how publishing houses and journal editors responded to Beckett and his work and how they chose to produce and market it, as well as how they dealt with censorship. Publishing Samuel Beckett is a unique look at the creation, reception, and dissemination of the work of one of the most significant and influential writers of the twentieth century.