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    Romantic Poets and the Culture of Posterity
    Condemned to Repetition?
    Wordsworth Writing
    Keats, Narrative and Audience
    Ringa Ding Ding
    Lagrangian Fluid Dynamics
    • Lagrangian Fluid Dynamics

      • 310 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This book offers an in-depth analytical exploration of the Lagrangian formulation of fluid dynamics, presenting a thorough and systematic development of its principles. It delves into the mathematical foundations and applications of this approach, making it a valuable resource for researchers and students looking to deepen their understanding of fluid behavior through a Lagrangian perspective.

      Lagrangian Fluid Dynamics
    • Focusing on the daily life of a rider, the book provides an engaging glimpse into their experiences both on and off the track. It highlights the excitement of riding and racing while also incorporating valuable lessons throughout the narrative. The blend of fun and education offers readers a unique perspective on the world of motorsports.

      Ringa Ding Ding
    • Keats, Narrative and Audience

      The Posthumous Life of Writing

      • 268 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The book offers insightful analyses of John Keats's major poems, blending clarity with depth. It engages with contemporary literary theory to enrich the understanding of Keats's work, highlighting both its aesthetic qualities and thematic complexities. Readers can expect a nuanced exploration that bridges classic poetry with modern critical perspectives, making it valuable for both scholars and poetry enthusiasts.

      Keats, Narrative and Audience
    • Wordsworth Writing

      • 268 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The analysis delves into the act and concept of writing, offering insightful interpretations of major poems. It challenges conventional readings and encourages readers to reconsider the relationship between poetry and its creation. Through this exploration, the author highlights the complexities and nuances inherent in poetic expression, prompting a deeper understanding of the craft and its impact on both the writer and the audience.

      Wordsworth Writing
    • Condemned to Repetition?

      The Rise, Fall, and Reprise of Soviet-Russian Military Interventionism, 1973-1996

      • 402 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The book explores the contrasting use of force by the Soviet Union in different historical contexts, particularly between the late 1980s and earlier interventions like in Angola. It analyzes how Soviet leaders adapted their strategies based on lessons learned from past conflicts, such as Vietnam and Afghanistan. Interviews and declassified documents reveal the evolving preferences among officials, leading to a withdrawal from regional conflicts and a fear-driven resurgence of interventionist policies, exemplified by the 1994 invasion of Chechnya. The work highlights the influence of competing ideologies within Soviet leadership during this transformative period.

      Condemned to Repetition?
    • The book presents a theory of reception that explores how Romantic poetry is understood and valued within the context of its lasting cultural impact. It examines the ways in which these works have been interpreted and appreciated over time, highlighting the relationship between poetry and its audience across generations. Through this lens, the text delves into the dynamics of literary legacy and the significance of Romantic poetry in shaping cultural memory.

      Romantic Poets and the Culture of Posterity
    • Suicide Century

      • 278 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.8(11)Add rating

      Focusing on the normalization of suicide in twentieth-century literature, this book explores its portrayal as both a common theme and a source of trauma. It delves into the complexities surrounding the act, examining how writers have grappled with its implications and the profound questions it raises about life and existence. Through critical analysis, it seeks to understand the cultural and psychological dimensions of suicide, revealing its impact on both literature and society.

      Suicide Century
    • Lively, original and highly readable, An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory is the essential guide to literary studies. A breath of fresh air in a field that can often seem dry and dauntingly theoretical, this book will open the reader's eyes to the exhilarating possibilities of reading and studying literature.

      An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory
    • This Thing Called Literature

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.7(23)Add rating

      Relating literature to topics such as dreams, politics, life, death, the ordinary and the uncanny, This Thing Called Literature establishes a sense of why and how literature is an exciting subject to study. This essential guide to the study of literature is as an eloquent celebration of the value and pleasure of reading.

      This Thing Called Literature
    • What is an 'author'? This volume investigates the changing definitions of the author, what it has meant historically to be an 'author', and the impact that this has had on literary culture.

      The Author