5/20/2023 0 Comments Finn and hengest![]() ![]() Revenge was an honorable act among the Germanic tribes. Revenge and blood feuds are a large part of the digression, which is also the reason why Grendel’s mother attacks the hall: “But now his mother had sallied forth on a savage journey, grief-racked and ravenous, desperate for revenge.” This digression is used in order to add to the theme of revenge presented throughout the story. The battle taken place in the digression also foreshadows Beowulf’s battle with Grendel’s mother. Hnaef is used to represent Wealhtheow, who in the upcoming future, also loses her family members and is married in order to settle a feud. The characters in the digression are similar to that of the present story. This story is meant to foreshadow the upcoming future. Hengest, Hnaef’s right hand man decides to take revenge on the Frisians and succeeds. The Frisians randomly decide to attack the Danes and many warriors as well as the king, is killed. King Finn is married to Hildeburh, who is the sister of King Hnaef(king of the Danes). Finnsburh’s tale consisted of the Danes traveling to Frisia to visit King Finn. For example, Hrothgar’s scop tells the Finnsburh story in honor of Beowulf. Digressions are side stories told in order to contribute to the plot. Stories often contain digressions, which were placed by authors to serve a purpose. ![]()
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5/20/2023 0 Comments Fairmile series philippa gregory![]() ![]() Jacquetta is a woman of great intelligence and strength, and she is determined to fight for her family’s legacy and her own place in history. The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory is an enthralling historical fiction novel that follows the life of Jacquetta of Luxembourg, a powerful woman of the 15th century. It is a great read for anyone interested in the Tudor period or in historical fiction in general. ![]() Overall, The Taming of the Queen is an excellent historical novel that is full of suspense, intrigue, and romance. She also provides a lot of insight into the politics of the time, which makes the novel even more enjoyable. ![]() Gregory does an excellent job of researching and presenting the facts in an interesting and entertaining way. The novel is also full of historical detail and accuracy. The story is full of intrigue and backstabbing as Katherine navigates the treacherous waters of the court. The characters are well-developed and the reader is able to understand their motivations and feelings. ![]() The novel is well-written and engaging, with vivid descriptions of the court and the characters that inhabit it. The novel follows the story of Katherine Parr, a strong-willed woman who is determined to protect her family and survive the tumultuous court of the king. The Taming of the Queen by Philippa Gregory is an exciting historical novel set in the 16th century court of Henry VIII. ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments Fred gipson before old yeller![]() ![]() I stood, rooted to the ground, trying to think what it could be, what I ought to do. It was the same savage roaring and snarling and squawling that he'd done the day he fought the killer hogs off me. It was the sort of raging yell he let out when he was in a fight to the finish. The sound came from 'way out there in the dark but the minute I stepped outside, I could tell that the fight was moving toward the cabin, Also, I recognized the voice of Old Yeller. …I'd just about made up my mind to put Little Arliss and the pup to bed and go look for Mama and Lisbeth when I heard a sound that took me to the door in a hurry. In fact, Dobie, Webb and Bedichek, the triumphant trio of Texas literature, went there also. Everyone was invited and everything was discussed from hunting to farming, from Homer to J. Gipson would drive from Mason County to Austin and hold ‘bull sessions’ with plenty of refreshments in the afternoon and late into the night. near 45th Street for his son to live in while he attended UT. I had a friend and mentor who had gone to Mr. He knew, if nothing else, what the pioneering life meant to the souls of men and the reasoning of women. ![]() The words are charged with high emotions to make this truly great literature.įred Gipson was a true Texan, a great American, an honest human being and a great story-teller….not necessarily in that order. Here is the ending of the greatest dog story that just happens to be set north of Fredericksburg, Texas in the year before the Civil War. ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments Smoke and mirrors neil![]() He envied Prometheus and Loki, Sisyphus and Judas. During the journey he would stand near every child in the world, leave one of the dwarves' invisible gifts by its bedside. ![]() OL679357W Page_number_confidence 93.81 Pages 390 Partner Innodata Pdf_module_version 0.0.17 Ppi 360 Rcs_key 24143 Republisher_date 20211026084625 Republisher_operator Republisher_time 477 Scandate 20211025113839 Scanner Scanningcenter cebu Tts_version 4. Once every year they forced him, sobbing and protesting, into Endless Night. ![]() Urn:lcp:smokemirrorsshor0000gaim:epub:5c3ba0b4-4385-41d3-9832-ee2d07e95cf2 Foldoutcount 0 Identifier smokemirrorsshor0000gaim Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t9x18th4m Invoice 1652 Isbn 0380789027ĩ780380789023 Ocr tesseract 5.0.0-rc2-1-gf788 Ocr_detected_lang en Ocr_detected_lang_conf 1.0000 Ocr_detected_script Latin Ocr_detected_script_conf 0.9806 Ocr_module_version 0.0.14 Ocr_parameters -l eng Old_pallet IA-WL-0000324 Openlibrary_edition Smoke and mirrors by neil gaiman TRANSCRIPT 1. ![]() Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 04:07:37 Boxid IA40273801 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier ![]() 5/19/2023 0 Comments White trash 400 years![]() ![]() ![]() In her groundbreaking bestselling history of the class system in America, Nancy Isenberg, #4 on the 2016 Politico 50 list, takes on our comforting myths about equality, uncovering the crucial legacy of the ever-present, always embarrassing-if occasionally entertaining-poor white trash. Stiles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Custer’s Trials “White Trash will change the way we think about our past and present.” “This eye-opening investigation into our country’s entrenched social hierarchy is acutely relevant.”-O, The Oprah Magazine It deals in the truths that matter.”-Dwight Garner, The New York Times “This estimable book rides into the summer doldrums like rural electrification. The New York Times Bestseller, with a new preface from the author ![]() 5/19/2023 0 Comments Bernard cornwell the saxon stories![]() ![]() Now he must make a momentous decision that will forever transform his life and the course of history: to take up arms-and Alfreds mantle-or lay down his sword and let his lieges dream of a unified kingdom die along with him. ![]() ![]() Torn between his vows to Alfred and the desire to reclaim his long-lost ancestral lands in the north, Uhtred, Saxon-born and Viking-raised, remains the kings warrior but has sworn no oath to the crown prince. Though his son, Edward, has been named his successor, there are other Saxon claimants to the throne-as well as ambitious pagan Vikings to the north. As the ninth century wanes, Alfred the Great lies dying, his lifelong goal of a unified England in peril, his kingdom on the brink of chaos. Book Synopsis The sixth installment of Bernard Cornwells New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, like Game of Thrones, but real (The Observer, London)-the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series. ![]() This latest chapter in the epic saga of England is a gripping tale of divided loyalties and mounting chaos. About the Book The fate of a young nation rests in the hands of a reluctant warrior in the thrilling sixth volume of the New York Times-bestselling Saxon Tales series. ![]() 5/19/2023 0 Comments Le fanu in a glass darkly![]() ![]() ![]() Known in nineteenth-century Dublin as `The Invisible Prince' because of his reclusive and nocturnal habits, Le Fanu was fascinated by the occult. `the ideal reading.for the hours after midnight' Thus Henry James described the style of supernatural tale of which Sheridan Le Fanu was a master. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. This new annotated edition includes an introduction, notes on the text, and explanatory notes.Ībout the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. The reader's doubtful anxiety mimics that of the protagonist, and each story thus creates that atmosphere of mystery which is the supernatural experience. Hesselius, a 'metaphysical' doctor, who is willing to consider the ghosts both as real and as hallucinatory obsessions. The five stories are purported to be cases by Dr. Justice Harbottle, The Room in the Dragon Volant, and Carmilla. ![]() This remarkable collection of stories, first published in 1872, includes Green Tea, The Familiar, Mr. ![]() 5/19/2023 0 Comments A touch of darkness hades![]() This definitely wouldn’t normally be a killer for me, I love long, drawn out, flirty courtships in this kind of literature, but A Touch of Darkness doesn’t really bring that to the table. Yes, as tiktok will tell you, the book is spicy but the spice doesn’t really happen until the last third. ![]() ![]() A spicy Hades and Persephone retelling while I’m gripped by Lore Olympus, yes please, but this book ended up being a major flop for me. Review: I’ve recently descended into booktok hell and alongside that swift descent I rekindled my love of Greek mythology, so when A Touch of Darkness popped up on my for you page it felt like fate. ![]() As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows – and it’s forbidden. The bet does more than expose Persephone’s failure as a goddess, however. After a chance encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead and the terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. ![]() Synopsis: Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. ![]() 5/19/2023 0 Comments The witcher hardcover![]() ![]() ![]() Join him as he battles monsters, demons, and prejudices alike in an unforgettable world of magic and myth! And be sure to check out the deluxe illustrated edition of The Last Wish, the companion story collection. Experience the world of the Witcher like never before with this stunning deluxe illustrated hardcover edition of The. Set to be published in December 2021, the deluxe edition will be a hardcover featuring seven illustrations from seven different award-winning artists. In this bestselling collection of stories, Geralt's adventures take him from Novigrad to Brokilon forest, from hunting dragons to helping mermaids-and ultimately, the Witcher must face the question of his own destiny. Since its first publication in Poland almost three decades ago, The Witcher has become a New York Times and international bestseller and has inspired a hit Netflix show and multiple blockbuster video games. Check out our witcher hardcover set selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. ![]() Experience the world of the Witcher like never before with this stunning hardcover edition of Sword of Destiny, featuring a gorgeous new cover and six full-page interior illustrations from a range of award-winning artists!Īndrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher series introduced the world to iconic monster hunter Geralt of Rivia his beloved ward and the prophesied savior of the world, Ciri and his ally and true love, the powerful sorceress Yennefer-and they took the world by storm. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() My wife and I consider Moo, Baa, La La La to be our daughter Charlotte's first favourite book. It’s pretty great to hear your older brother act out “rhinoceroses snort and snuffle." We have a weekly dinner with our extended family, and my son loves to make the rounds and have every adult present read the story with him. If nothing else, this book is worth checking out just to listen to the other adults in your life act out the crazy animal sounds. ![]() The final page of the book has all the animals together, and he spends the most time on this page pointing out the various animals and making their corresponding noises. The illustrations are colorful enough to grab his attention, but simple enough that he can point out different animals and the different parts of the animals. Like all Boynton books, it’s rhythmic so my son enjoys the narrative, and he can participate in the reading by supplying the animal sounds as we go. “A cow says moo, a sheep says baa” until you get to the surprising line “three singing pigs say la la la.” Hilarity ensues. However, this Boynton book stands out enough from the already-exalted pack that I think it’s worth a review.īasically it’s a poem of animals and the sounds they make. It’s a Sandra Boynton book, so it’s almost not worth reviewing. ![]() |