British scholar Allan Lloyd Smith focused on 19th-century American literature, with a particular interest in the gothic. His work explored the darker aspects of the American Dream and its literary reflections. Smith's research illuminated the hidden currents and psychological depths shaping this pivotal era in American literary history. His insights into the gothic tradition offer a fascinating look at the enduring influence of eerie narratives and mysterious themes.
A timely analysis of the United States' intimate and pivotal relationship with the Arab world's largest nation over the course of six decades that asks how Egypt's leadership fell from power and what the future is for Egypt.
Set against the backdrop of Brooklyn's gritty streets, the narrative follows the aftermath of Detective Rice's murder, igniting a battle between organized crime and the law. His wife, Rosa, becomes embroiled in the investigation, complicating matters as she is viewed as a suspect. Two private investigators, Roy and Rock, navigate their conflicting interests while striving to mentor local youth and uphold justice. Meanwhile, DA Kilpatrick is determined to restore order and reduce crime, as each revelation about Rice's death reveals deeper corruption within the community.
First published in 1984, this book offers a unique interpretation of Hawthorne¿s work, making use of perspectives opened up by Derrida in his work on Rousseau. It offers a psycho-biography of the author as discoverable in the texts and avoids a simplistic Freudian analysis. In doing so, it illuminates the work and re-opens Hawthorne¿s texts to creative discussion. This book will be of interest to those studying 19th century literature.
The historical roots of contemporary America's foreign policy, by today's leading scholars.