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Twelve essays are presented by outstanding authorities in Nordic medieval studies and range from treatment of broad aspects of the Edda, to consideration of single poems, to analysis of parts of specific works. An attactive and important collection for every scholar of Old Scandinavian.

Dix-huit collaborateurs parlent de la façon dont l’œuvre et la personnalité de Gabrielle Roy les a touchés personnellement. On ne pouvait pas faire un plus grand éloge à cette grande romancière que de demander à des chercheurs du monde entier de parler de l’importance que l’écrivaine a pour eux et pour la littérature canadienne et mondiale. Retrouvez des textes de François Paré, André Brochu, Alexandre Amprimoz, Lori Saint-Martin et plusieurs autres.

While short stories exist in traditions all over the world, Americanshort stories are a genre all their own. Emerging from the clash of cultures--and the collision of oral and print traditions--that began during the arrival of European settlers in the 16thand 17thcenturies, the short works that emerged have served many functions. They have entertained, certainly, but they have also helped foster identity, shape morality, and build the foundations of the American mythos for nearly four centuries.

George Orwell was more than just a writer. He was a political and social sage who valued, above all else, individual freedom. His works aren't just entertainment--they're cautionary tales and red flags of warning. And if we ever hope to understand threats to freedom and how to stop them, we must learn from them. In these 24 lectures, learn how the man born as Eric Blair forged himself into a writer of international importance and renown.

In Garcia Marquez in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern offers a concise, expert account of Garcia Marquez 's life and ideas, and explains their influence on literature and on man's struggle to understand his place in the world. The book also includes selections from Garcia Marquez 's writings; a list of his chief works in English translation; a chronology of Garcia Marquez 's life and times; and recommended reading for those who wish to push further.

A fifth series from BBC Radio 4 in which Stephen Fry examines, with the help of experts, the highways and byways of the English language.

Stephen Fry explores the highways and byways of the English language in these programmes, as heard on BBC Radio 4.

Stephen Fry explores the highways and byways of the English language in these four programmes, as heard on BBC Radio 4. The Trial of Qwerty The "Qwerty" keyboard faces charges of conspiracy to obstruct the English language. But who was Mr. Qwerty?He Said, She Said Do men and women really say what they mean? Also Stephen investigates sex, domination, gender, power, and sex changes (as only he can) ...

A second BBC Radio 4 series of Stephen Fry's witty and incisive programmes looking at the oddities of the English language. Includes four 30-minute Radio 4 programmes presented by Stephen Fry indulging his delight in the English language.

Stephen Fry hosts four programmes on the joys of the English language - as heard on BBC Radio 4. Current Puns Why does our language groan with the weight of puns? What exactly is a pun? And who, or what, is the Thief of Bad Gags? Metaphor The English language is chock-full of maritime metaphors: cock up, taken aback, chip on your shoulder and show a leg. And, with the help of a Greek removals firm, we also find the origin of the word 'metaphor'.