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Book letters to a young poet6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() It is difficult to accurately explain the powers of transcendence contained in these letters. With powerful prose that often reaches the same sublime peaks found in his poetry, these magnanimous, heart-felt letters are some the most empowering words of wisdom into undertaking of the arts as well as an impressive portrait of Rilke himself. ![]() ![]() Rilke advises that ‘ a work of art is good if it has risen out of necessity’, that they must feel they ‘ would have to die if you were forbidden to write.’ From there, he instructs towards the soul-searching life of solitude which best cultivates the artists gift. ‘ Dig into yourself for a deep answer,’ he tells the young poet, ‘ and if this answer rights out in assent, if you meet this solemn question with a strong, simple “I must”, then build your life in accordance with this necessity.’ Letters To A Young Poet, written between 1903-08, contains some of the most passionately moving words of encouragement and examination into the life of an artist. Rainer Maria Rilke puts forth the question ‘ must I write?’ in these letters from the great poet to the unknown Mr. ![]() ‘ Go into yourself and see how deep the place is from which your life flows.’ ![]() Lords of pain by angel lawson6/12/2023 ![]() If you are having trouble finding the link to add a new thread, try this. ![]() Please avoid all-caps, especially in thread topics, as it is considered SHOUTING. They are able to edit and improve the Goodreads catalog, and have made it one of the better catalogs online.Īctivities include combining editions, fixing book and author typos, adding book covers and discussing policies. Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who have applied for and received librarian status on Goodreads. 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A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. ![]() Femme Fatale by Leesa Wallace6/12/2023 ![]() The society was patriarchal to such an extent that they considered women was inferior beings, whose only role was carry forward the man’s family legacy.Įven the books that were written had only male protagonists and women were mostly portrayed as belonging to the margins. ![]() Even when they started writing, women had to write under male pen names as no one was ready to publish or buy a book with a woman’s name on the cover. ![]() By doing so, she is denying a man’s posterity which leads to the ultimate destruction of the male.įor centuries, women were denied the right to read and write. This rejection is seen as one of the most threatening qualities of femme fatale. One of the most common qualities of the femme fatale includes promiscuity and the denunciation of motherhood. ![]() Prominent British author, cultural historian, and feminist-Annette Kuhn-mentioned in one of her works that “the femme fatale is primarily defined by her desirable, but dangerous, sexuality- which brings about the downfall of the male protagonist”. ![]() She persisted ruby bridges6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges-and how she persisted.Īs a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! ![]() Sam heughan graham mctavish book6/11/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Turns out one of them was really bad at trivia. this is Scotland as you've never seen it before. Sam Heughan and his former Outlander co-star Graham McTavish faced off at New York Comic Con’s virtual trivia deathmatch, with host Josh Horowitz. They reflect on their acting careers in film and theatre, find a new awestruck respect for their native country and, as with any good road trip, they even find themselves. ![]() ![]() With near-death experiences, many weeks in a confined space together, and a cast of unforgettable characters, Graham and Sam's friendship matures like a fine Scotch. A wild ride by boat, kayak, bicycle and motorbike, they travel from coast to loch and peak to valley and delve into Scotland's history and culture, from timeless poetry to bloody warfare. Armed with their trusty campervan and a sturdy friendship, these two Scotsmen are on the adventure of a lifetime to explore the majesty of Scotland. They discover that the real thing is even greater than fiction.Ĭlanlands is the story of their journey. And a lot of whisky.Īs stars of Outlander, Sam and Graham eat, sleep and breathe the Highlands on this epic road trip around their homeland. Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish, real-life BFFs and former Outlander co-stars, are now joint Audie winners as well Find out all about the award they just won. ![]() On the rooftop margaret wilkerson sexton6/11/2023 ![]() And Vivian, who has always maintained control, will have to confront the parts of her life that threaten to splinter: the community, The Salvations, and even her family. One sister finds herself called to fight back, one falls into the comfort of an old relationship, another yearns to make her own voice heard. ![]() The neighborhood is changing, too: all around the Fillmore, white men in suits are approaching Black property owners with offers. But sometime between the hours of rehearsal on their rooftop and the weekly gigs at the Champagne Supper Club, the girls have become women, women with dreams that their mother cannot imagine. Vivian knows this is the big break she’s been praying for. Now Vivian has scored a once-in-a-lifetime offer from a talent manager, who promises to catapult The Salvations into the national spotlight. ![]() ![]() Thanks to the rigorous direction of their mother, Vivian, they’ve become a bona fide girl group whose shows are the talk of the Jazz-era Fillmore. Ruth, Esther, and Chloe have been singing and dancing in harmony since they could speak. “An utterly original and brilliant story.” –Reese WitherspoonĪ stunning novel about a mother whose dream of musical stardom for her three daughters collides with the daughters’ ambitions for their own lives-set against the backdrop of gentrifying 1950s San FranciscoĪt home they are just sisters, but on stage, they are The Salvations. ![]() ![]() ![]() The first book should come first, so you know what’s up with the police chief/choir director thing after that it doesn’t matter so much. The Alto Wore Tweed, The Baritone Wore Chiffon, The Tenor Wore Tapshoes. The cliches are so good and so numerous… you’ll laugh out loud. by American composer, musician, writer and music professor Mark Schweizer. Hayden has also managed to purchase Raymond Chandler’s ancient typewriter and – in between the sleuthing and musical episodes – writes some of the best “Bulwer-Lytton” material you’ll ever find. This fun, quirky series is about a small town police chief, Kayden Konig, who doubles as the local church organist and choir master. The 1st Book in Mark Schweizer’s Liturgical Mystery series is The Alto Wore Tweed. ![]() ![]() ![]() The opening of the book finds Leigh Fermor crossing the Danube-at the very moment where his first volume left off. Between the Woods and the Water, the second volume of a projected three, has garnered as many prizes as its celebrated predecessor, A Time of Gifts. Undertaken as the storms of war gathered, and providing a background for the events that were beginning to unfold in Central Europe, Leigh Fermor’s still-unfinished account of his journey has established itself as a modern classic. The journey that Patrick Leigh Fermor set out on in 1933-to cross Europe on foot with an emergency allowance of one pound a day-proved so rich in experiences that when much later he sat down to describe them, they overflowed into more than one volume. Continuing the epic foot journey across Europe begun in A Time of Gifts ![]() Captive by Samantha Jacobey6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() Dawn’s built a portfolio of writing, consulting and publishing. ![]() This year her experience of working with Producers/Directors from the US and AUS has expanded. In 2015, Dawn returned to her first love of prose where she revelled in the world of The Secret King, Letháo and First Contact, as an epic prose space journey over 3 generations. Until 2005 when her life and attention turned to scripts, and she started work on The Secret King, a 13-episode Sci-Fi TV series, with a great passion for this medium. The only issues – an unwanted passenger and Tromoal breeding season.ĭawn Chapman has been creating sci-fi and fantasy stories for thirty years. With her pain potions in short supply, Maddie accepts a deadly job, pick up a package in Trox City and cross the desert plains to Port Troli. Blurb – Desert Runner – Puatera Online – Book 1 ![]() |