![]() ![]() ![]() The patriarchal tendencies and views of the Victorian society further enforced male superiority and dominance over women (therefore automatically granting them the most freedoms), which in turn also provided countless excuses to justify male sexuality and carnal urges especially those which women were expected to suppress and constantly refrain from expressing. Though society maintained strict social standards and expectations for both sexes, men were permitted many more freedoms and pleasures than their female counterparts. A result of common Victorian-era fears and Stoker’s own personal views on sex and homosexuality, Dracula is a marvel stemming from many sources.ĭracula was written and published before the suffragette movement had “taken off” (Levin 14) during the early-mid 20th century, leaving the expectations and standards for women extremely limiting. However, it is important to explore the views and atmosphere of the time period of Dracula's writing to better understand how the legendary “evil” that is Dracula came to be. ![]()
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![]() Brand New, immaculate, pristine, and flawless, with all of the numerous removable scrapbook-type removable inserts also perfect and in place. Made with 'replanted paper' - meaning that for every tree used in the production of this book, two will be planted. Square octavo, promotional short-jacket, semi-gloss boards in blue, black, silver and gilt, decorative endpapers with two maps tipped in, one at front and one at rear, 48 pp. 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Newt Scamander: A Movie Scrapbook', written and assembled (from full-color movie stills and removable scrapbook surprises galore) by Rick Barba with input from the folks at Insight Editions in San Rafael, CA. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press (publisher), 2016. ![]() Brand New, pristine and flawless First Edition First Printing. ![]() ![]() People think it quite remarkable that I was in combat in an airplane and I flew sixty missions even though I tell them that the missions were largely milk runs. 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Someone is taking people from locked rooms, from the aisles of stores and even from crowded parties. So Mercy goes out to find her stalker - and discovers more than just Wulfe have disappeared. The mistress of the vampire seethe informs Mercy that the pack must produce Wulfe to prove their innocence, or the loose alliance between the local vampires and werewolves is over. ![]() But when he disappears, the Tri-Cities pack is blamed. Since he's deadly, possibly insane, and his current idea of 'fun' is stalking Mercy, some may see it as no great loss. In Soul Taken, Mercy is still despising vampires, the beings that kill her father. 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This iconic photograph of unspoiled wilderness might not have occurred if not for the unplanned detour Ansel Adams took while travelling to Yellowstone. The snow-capped mountains looming in the background are not only majestic in appearance but also bring about a feeling of pristine quietude. ![]() Adams was a master in realizing idyllic tonal contrasts. Skillfully utilizing what little light might be obtainable during a rainfall, Adams captures a remarkable glow on the river and an almost God-like radiance behind the clouds, leaving the remaining scene partly shadowed. The winding Snake River runs through a valley between a mountain range in Grand Teton National Park. ![]() The scene, which was taken in 1942 during a rainstorm, is a flawless demonstration of Adams’ talent in photographing under natural light and difficult weather conditions. Tetons and The Snake River, Grand Teton National ParkĪnsel Adams’ outstanding photograph ‘Tetons and The Snake River, Grand Teton National Park’ was immortalized by wildlife and wild lands enthusiasts. ![]() ![]() Charlie is confident that all of his close friends will be supportive, but telling them might mean telling the entire school by extension. As for Charlie, he’s also nervous about them coming out as a couple the bullying was so bad when he came out the previous year that he began cutting*. ![]() Nick isn’t sure his friends will be receptive even though they apologize for their behavior in the past. Nick’s coming out publicly remains in the air as we start Volume 3. ![]() Luckily, in Volume 3, we have more and more support to shore up as well. Thankfully, his mom is incredibly supportive! She will be a huge ally for Nick and Charlie when family members in both Volume 3 and Volume 4 cast aspersions on their relationship. ![]() We left Heartstopper Volume 2 with Nick and his mom talking about Nick being bi. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It takes a deep dive into the Icelandic poet’s language and ways to recreate poetry in this manner properly. This third section is a conversation between Ægir, the divine personification of the sea, and Bragi, the god of poetry. SkáldskaparmálĪs a text designed to teach the reader how to write skaldic poetry, the Skáldskaparmál dives deep into the poetry-writing process. When the stories are complete, Gylfi has immediately transported away from the palace to his land, where he lives, telling the tales of what he encountered to his people. The title of this chapter comes from Gylfi, a king of Sweden, who travels to a palace in Asgard, where he encounters three men named High, Just-As-High, and Third.ĭuring his encounter with the three men, he asks about the many Norse gods, as well as the creation and destruction of the world. It depicts everything from the creation of the world to Ragnarök. If you want a rich account of Norse mythology, many read the Gylfaginning first. Of the four sections, the second section, or Gylfaginning, is ripe with Norse mythologies. In the prologue, Norse gods are referred to as Roman Trojan warriors that fled Troy and settled in Northern Europe. The prologue of the Prose Edda reduces the Norse gods to fictional stories rather than theological accounts. It was written by Snorri Sturluson, who was a Christian. The prologue of the Prose Edda remains the most controversial of the four books. ![]() The Reason The Prose Edda is Sometimes Controversial. ![]() ![]() ![]() The story has dual POVs, which I always love, and it’s character-driven. Saft’s writing is atmospheric and lovely, with a dash of creepy when describing the woods and the hala’s dark presence. There were so many elements of this book that I loved. But Margaret’s mother isn’t there, and Wes finds himself joining the hunt with Margaret. He travels to Margaret’s town in order to appease Margaret’s mother, a famed alchemist, to become her apprentice. Weston, or Wes, is desperate for an apprenticeship as an alchemist. ![]() And while Margaret owns a hound named Trouble, she needs an alchemist in order to enter the hunt. Margaret lives in a small town, where an event called the Halfmoon Hunt is happening soon. The story follows two characters: Margaret and Weston. ![]() Martin’s Press & Wednesday Books for my e-ARC of A Far Wilder Magic! ![]() ![]() She was also on the design team for the American Museum of Natural History’s Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation, contributing to the design and preliminary construction documentation. While at Reed Hilderbrand, Dani contributed to the implementation of multiple projects set forth in Harvard University’s Allston Institutional Master Plan. ![]() Her work is imbued with the belief that putting people in touch with nature brings about a deep sense of well-being. She is passionate about transforming the public realm to be more equitable, resilient, and compelling.īefore founding Studio AKA, Danielle worked at Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects, Verzone Woods Architects, and Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates. Dani Alexander is founding principal of Studio AKA. ![]() |