Author: Ted KooserPublisher: Copper Canyon Press
ISBN: 1619320053
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
"Kooser has written more perfect poems than any poet of his generation." -Dana Gioia, Can Poetry Matter?
Author: Ted KooserMessage from the Shadows
Author: Antonio TabucchiPublisher: Archipelago
ISBN: 1939810167
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
This new, expanded collection of Antonio Tabucchi's stories collects the best short fiction from the Italian author recognized as one of the masters of the form. Message From the Shadows is a new collection featuring Antonio Tabucchi's finest short stories, spanning the breadth of his career. These playful tales explore Tabucchi's signature themes, from his inventive, lyrical meditations on language, art, and philosophy, to his fascination with the passage of time, and the mystery of storytelling.
A Study Guide for Ted Kooser's "Delights and Shadows"
Author: Gale, Cengage LearningPublisher: Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1410344088
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A Study Guide for Ted Kooser's "Delights and Shadows," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Literary Newsmakers for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Literary Newsmakers for Students for all of your research needs.
Visual Delight in Architecture
Author: Lisa HeschongPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000378969
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Visual Delight in Architecture examines the many ways that our lives are enriched by the presence of natural daylight and window views within our buildings. It makes a compelling case that daily exposure to the rhythms of daylight is essential to our health and well-being, tied to the very genetic foundations of our physiology and cognitive function. It describes all the subtlety, beauty, and pleasures of well-daylit spaces and attractive window views, and explains how these are woven into the fabric of both our everyday sensory experience and enduring cultural perspectives. All types of environmental designers, along with anyone interested in human health and well- being, will fi nd new insights offered by Visual Delight in Architecture. The book is both accessible and provocative, full of personal stories and persuasive research, helping designers to gain a deeper understanding of the scientific basis of their designs, scientists to better grasp the real-world implications of their work, and everyone to more fully appreciate the role of windows in their lives.
The Delight Makers
Author: Catherine L. AlbanesePublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226823342
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
An ambitious history of desire in Anglo-American religion across three centuries. The pursuit of happiness weaves disparate strands of Anglo-American religious history together. In The Delight Makers, Catherine L. Albanese unravels a theology of desire tying Jonathan Edwards to Ralph Waldo Emerson to the religiously unaffiliated today. As others emphasize redemptive suffering, this tradition stresses the “metaphysical” connection between natural beauty and spiritual fulfillment. In the earth’s abundance, these thinkers see an expansive God intent on fulfilling human desire through prosperity, health, and sexual freedom. Through careful readings of Cotton Mather, Andrew Jackson Davis, William James, Esther Hicks, and more, Albanese reveals how a theology of delight evolved alongside political overtures to natural law and individual liberty in the United States.
From the Shadows
Author: Juan José MillásPublisher: Bellevue Literary Press
ISBN: 1942658672
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
Publishers Weekly “Top 10 Book of the Year” selection “Begins as entertaining slapstick, subtly metamorphoses into fable. . . . As [the narrator’s] vivid imaginary world fuses with reality this deceptively ethereal novel advances toward a dark and startling finale.” —Wall Street Journal Laid off from his job, Damián Lobo obsessively imagines himself as a celebrity being interviewed on TV. After committing an act of petty theft at an antiques market, he finds himself trapped inside a wardrobe and delivered to the seemingly idyllic home of a husband, wife, and their internet-addicted teenage daughter. There, he sneaks from the shadows to serve as an invisible butler, becoming deeply and disastrously involved with his unknowing host family. Every thread of the plot is ingeniously tied together, creating a potent admixture of parable, love story, and thriller. Millás masterfully reveals the everyday as innately surreal as he renders the unbelievable tangible and the trivial fantastical, and full of dark humor. Juan José Millás is the recipient of Spain’s most prestigious literary prizes: the Premio Nadal, Premio Planeta, and Premio Nacional de Narrativa. A regular contributor to El País, Millás has also won many awards for his journalism. He is the author of several short story collections and works of nonfiction as well as over a dozen novels, including From the Shadows, the first of his novels to be published in North America. He lives in Madrid.
Author: Charles Dale Coleman
Author: Edward Livermore BurlingameThe Delight Makers
Author: Adolph Francis Alphonse BandelierPublisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
"Embark on a captivating journey to the ancient civilizations of the American Southwest with Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier in 'The Delight Makers.' Written in the late 19th century, this historical novel invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of Native American cultures and the landscapes of New Mexico. Bandelier weaves a narrative set against the backdrop of the pre-Columbian Pueblo societies, providing a fictional yet vivid portrayal of their customs, rituals, and daily life. Through meticulous research and evocative storytelling, 'The Delight Makers' immerses readers in a world where ancient traditions collide with the forces of change. More than a work of historical fiction, Bandelier's novel stands as a tribute to the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Join him on this literary expedition where each page unfolds a new chapter of discovery, making it an essential read for those intrigued by the intersection of history, culture, and the enduring spirit of Native American civilizations."
