![]() ![]() ![]() PS I’m aware that all would be better if I learned the original Greek instead, but unfortunately I do not think that is a feasible option for me in the near future. I’ve been having quite the time going down this literary road. I’m looking to see if anyone has any pointers they can give me on how I should approach these works, in what order, with what translations, printed editions, or any other info that may be of help! I look forward to hearing from people. However I’m having trouble finding any resources for good/complete translations of the other significant lyric poets. ![]() Other famous examples of lyric poems include Edgar Allan Poe ’s The Raven, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ’s My Lost Youth, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge ’s Ode to Dejection. I just finished lattimores translation of pindars odes, and I have read Anne Carson’s Sappho in the past (planning on re-reading). Percy Bysshe Shelley’s Ode to the West Wind is a great example of a Pindaric and one of the most celebrated odes of the English language. This leads me to where I’m at now, which is the lyric poets. Former library book may include library markings. It got me inspired to try to read as much of the Ancient Greek literature as I can get my hands on in roughly chronological order. I’ve been on a classics bender lately, starting with having my mind blown by the oedipus cycle, then moving back and finally reading the Iliad, which also I must admit was a transcendental experience. ![]()
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Asha Abeyasekera’s Making the Right Choice: Narratives of Marriage in Sri Lanka (Rutgers University Press, 2021) documents change in marriage practices among the Sinhala-Buddhist urban middle class located in Colombo, Sri Lanka and sets out to “make sense of the entangled relationship between marriage, morality, and the desire for modernity within the specific context of middle-class aspirations for social recognition and upward social mobility” (3). ![]() ![]() 23 from Bieler that indicates she would be paid $11,650 a month during the first three months of her employment, which would be raised to $13,370 a month after that. Her lawsuit includes a confidential letter dated Oct. ![]() ![]() She claims she earned $185,000 a year in her former job and took a $45,000 a year pay cut to join Gizmo!. 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LLC., Los Angeles, was sued yesterday by its former president in an amended complaint alleging fraud, breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, wrongful discharge and unpaid wages. ![]() ![]() ![]() Before getting a cat, educate yourself on the breed’s needs to find the type that will adapt best to your home and lifestyle, as some do better with single people, and others enjoy the busyness of a home with children and other pets. There are several popular cat breeds that the nation favors, such as the British Shorthair, Bengal, Persian, and Ragdoll. ![]() As majestic as this breed looks, they do crave attention and will get in the way of your tasks in an effort to involve themselves.Ĭats are a wonderful addition to any home and are the second most popular pet in the UK. They won’t require brushing, but frequent baths are necessary to prevent oily skin. So, outdoor living isn’t an option.ĭespite their lack of hair, they do come in various colors and patterns. You read that right, five grumpy-faced kittens. What on earth could be better than a grumpy-faced kitten How about five of them. Apart from getting cold easily, they’re also prone to getting sunburnt. If theres anything weve come to love to the degree of obsession, its both kittens (because theyre baby cats,) and grumpy faced cats. Sphynx cats will happily cuddle up on your lap or climb into bed with you, partially to get a little extra warmth. However, like many of the cat breeds we’ve listed above, they’re intelligent and very affectionate. Most people can identify a Sphynx with ease because there aren’t too many hairless cat breeds around. ![]() ![]() NOTE: "Who Cut the Cheese?" is a small gem - meaning that it's roughly 1400 pages shorter than "War and Peace," but roughly the same length as the teeny tiny original book (around 80 pages). When you come to see the "Psycho-babble on the Wall," you can discover for yourself how to deal with change in the workplace, and how to find the Cheese that will make your life joyous and fulfilling.įailing that, if you were forced by your boss to read "Who Moved My Cheese?" before getting a pay cut or a pink slip, "Who Cut The Cheese?" will at least give you the last laugh! And since you're being compared to a rat in this book, the whole "Maze" analogy works like a charm. ![]() The "Maze" in this story is symbolic of the twisting, turning, confusing, mugger-filled blind alleys of Your Life. ![]() Who Moved My Cheese is another in a series of books falling into the genre of 'let's make life simpler than it really is. After reading it, I concluded that my reluctance to buy it was warranted. It is a parable in which four rats must find a way through a maze in their hunt for "Cheese." But this "Cheese" is actually symbolic of the things we all want out of life: success and self-confidence, a nice house, a loving marital relationship, perfect children, a loyal dog, indoor plumbing, good Chinese food, several million tax-free dollars, and red-hot sex with multiple partners. It is a best-seller, authored by Spencer Johnson, M.D., who, along with Ken Blanchard, co-authored another best-seller, The One-Minute Manager. ![]() "Who Cut The Cheese?" is the original, hilarious parody of the business bestseller "Who Moved My Cheese?" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I suspect this will be one of the best books published in 2018.” These characters felt real and this world felt possible. Zumas beautifully weaves these stories together and gives each individual a strong and unique voice, while also maintaining suspended disbelief. ![]() With beautiful prose, Leni Zumas tells the story of a young girl seeking an abortion in a world where abortion is illegal and dangerous a woman on the quest to have children when in-vitro fertilization is illegal and folks aren't allowed to adopt without a partner a woman in a dead-end marriage desperate to escape from her husband and children and a woman considered a witch by most who provides homeopathic reproductive healthcare, including illegal abortions. “I never understood what it meant for someone's writing to be 'lyrical' until I picked up Red Clocks. ![]() ![]() ![]() I am very surprised that this book was written in the 1940’s it has a modern feel to it. Archbishop Cranmer is a likable character, as is Mary Tudor and several others that are rarely featured favorably in historical fiction. I was surprised to find Holbein used as a supporting character, but it fits nicely with the timeline of Anne’s arrival and his artwork. Historical fact is vague on precisely how and why Henry did not want to continue the marriage, and I think Barnes has envisioned a scenario that may well be very accurate. ![]() Since being painted by Hans Holbein, Henry VIII’s court painter, and chosen over her more attractive sister, she began seeing herself differently and gained the confidence needed to overcome the great culture shock she suffered when arriving in England. Though her earlier life was not covered in great detail, the reader still gets a sense of who Anne of Cleves was and how her personality developed. This book begins with Henry VIII’s search for a fourth wife and ends with his death. ![]() ![]() ![]() Wash Day Diaries includes an updated, full color version of this original comic-which follows Kim, a 26-year-old woman living in the Bronx-as the book's first chapter and expands into a graphic novel with short stories about these vibrant and relatable new characters. Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith originally kickstarted their critically acclaimed, award-winning slice of life mini comic, Wash Day, inspired by Rowser's own wash day ritual and their shared desire to see more comics featuring the daily lived experiences of young Black women. Each short story uses hair routines as a window into these four characters' everyday lives and how they care for each other. The book takes its title from the wash day experience shared by Black women everywhere of setting aside all plans and responsibilities for a full day of washing, conditioning, and nourishing their hair. ![]() Wash Day Diaries tells the story of four best friends-Kim, Tanisha, Davene, and Cookie-through five connected short story comics that follow these young women through the ups and downs of their daily lives in the Bronx. From writer Jamila Rowser and artist Robyn Smith comes a captivating graphic novel love letter to the beauty and endurance of Black women, their friendships, and their hair. ![]() |