Michael Ryan is celebrated for his profound exploration of the human condition through both poetry and prose. His work is characterized by its insightful examination of life's complexities, often delving into themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning. As a distinguished educator, he has significantly contributed to the literary arts, shaping emerging writers and leaving an indelible mark on the literary landscape.
Many of Leonardo da Vinci's manuscripts were intended as preparatory sketches for future published works, and the "Codex Leicester" is one of the most advanced. This catalogue reproduces the Codex with informative captions, comparative material, scholarly essays and a contribution from Dorothy Cross, a contemporary artist from Ireland.
The Chester Beatty Library contains some of the finest treasures of the world's great cultures and religions. This beautifully illustrated and elegantly designed guide is the first to offer an informative walk through the Library's exquisite galleries, and showcases many of the highlights of the collection. These include Egyptian papyrus texts, illuminated Bibles and Qur'ans, medieval and renaissance manuscripts, Turkish and Persian miniature paintings, Japanese scrolls and woodblock prints, Chinese dragon robes and many other outstanding works of art. The Library's rich collection was drawn from across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe by American mining magnate and collector Sir Alfred Chester Beatty. Chosing Ireland as his place of retirement, he bequeathed to the Irish nation his magnificent collection, which represents the richness of creative expression from the third millenium to the present day.
The book showcases an unapologetically crude and humorous take on toilet humor, pushing the boundaries of taste and decency. A parent expresses shock and embarrassment over their child's creation, highlighting the extreme nature of the content. This work promises to provoke strong reactions, blending outrageous comedy with a candid reflection on parenting and expectations.
A no-holds-barred insider account of the IRA's border campaign.
This book is an essential resource for beginning students of literary criticism; it enables students to build a critical framework and write analytically. Michael Ryan offers a thorough introduction to literary theory and contemporary critical practice covering traditional approaches as well as more recent developments in criticism.
The protagonist, Ryan, is portrayed as a deeply observant poet known for his incisive and impactful writing style. His poetry is characterized by its precision, thought-provoking nature, and a strong sense of humanity. Through his work, he explores profound themes with an unflinching approach, making his voice both unique and compelling in the literary landscape.
A compelling and rare window on this exciting food city through the lens of chefs and Japanophiles Michael Ryan and Luke Burgess.
"In A Taste for the Beautiful, Michael Ryan, one of the world's leading authorities on animal behavior, tells the remarkable story of how he and other scientists have taken up where Darwin left off, transforming our understanding of sexual selection and shedding new light on animal and human behavior. Drawing on cutting-edge science, Ryan explores the key questions: Why do animals perceive certain traits as beautiful and others not? Do animals have an inherent sexual aesthetic and, if so, where is it rooted? Ryan argues that the answers lie in the brain--particularly of females, who act as biological puppeteers, spurring the development of beautiful traits in males."--Back cover
This updated textbook provides students with instruction in how to analyze film images for the meanings they contain--
A memoir of extraordinary candor and dispassion that reveals the dark side of the classic American boyhood, Secret Life recounts the author's coming of age in the 1950s, and the event that led him down the road to sexual obsession. Told without self-pity or blame, Ryan's reminiscences are filled with redemptive power and grace.
