7/4/2023 0 Comments Jung by Anthony Stevens![]() ![]() His treatment of the history of Jung's family and the impact of itsĭynamics on Jung's personality is refreshingly honest." Stevens skillfully employs object relations theory in his analysis. "In On Jung Anthony Stevens offers an informative and clearĮxplanation of the basic principles of Jungian psychology. They could do no better than to turn to Anthony Stevens forĮnlightenment. He is an exceptionally clear expositor of Jung's Intimidated by Jung's style and the sheer bulk of his collected James Jarrett, University of California, Berkeley. ![]() Is distinctive, original in its organization, and pleasing to ![]() The presence of a seasoned and highly knowledgeable scholar and "From the beginning of this book, the reader is aware of being in This new editionĬontains an Afterword intended as a rebuttal to the recent attacks on Jung Study makes the ideal introduction to his life and ideas. Writer on almost every aspect of human behaviour this lucid and penetrating Jung is a profound, stimulating, and immensely influential ![]() Throwing light on his theories of the life cycle, dream symbolism, and London and the Princeton University Press, New Jersey.Įxamines every stage of Jung's personal and professional development, Edition with a reply to Jung's critics, published in 1999 by Penguin, ![]()
0 Comments
![]() Kvothe then sells his meager possessions, gaining just enough to travel to the institution where he makes admissions on a scholarship. ![]() Shortly after this introduction, his troupe is slaughtered by the folkloric group known as The Chandrian, leading to his childhood as an orphan on the streets of Tarbean.Īpproximately three years later, Kvothe meets the storyteller Skarpi whose tales spur him to attempt to enter the University, a dream he'd toyed with as a child. ![]() The first day of the narrative begins when Kvothe is eleven years old, being raised by his parents who lead a troupe of Edema Ruh entertainers. The frame story occurs several years after the beginning of the narration, which addresses the man's lifetime as an adventurer and student of The University, being written by the Chronicler over a period of three days. It is owned by a man named Kote, soon revealed to be an alias of the legendary figure Kvothe. The Name of the Wind begins in the frame story, the setting of which is The Waystone Inn located in Newarre. ![]() From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, The Name of the Wind is a masterpiece that transports readers into the body and mind of a wizard. ![]() This is the riveting first-person narrative of Kvothe, a young man who grows to be one of the most notorious magicians his world has ever seen. ![]() 7/4/2023 0 Comments If we were villains art![]() ![]() Packed with literary allusion and told with a sophistication and texture' The Times 640 pp. She's a gorgeous storyteller' Stephen King 'A haunting, compelling, and brilliant piece of fiction. _'So irresistible and seductive it's almost a guilty pleasure' Guardian'Donna Tartt is an amazingly good writer. ![]() The Secret History is a story of two parts the chain of events that led to the death of a classmate - and what happened next. But when they go beyond the boundaries of morality, their lives are changed profoundly and for ever. Gebraucht - Sehr gut Leichte Lagerspuren -FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE GOLDFINCHTruly deserving of the accolade Modern Classic, Donna Tartt's bestseller The Secret History is a remarkable achievement - both compelling and elegant, dramatic and playful._'What we did was terrible, but still I don't think any of us were bad, exactly chalk it up to weakness on my part, hubris on Henry's, too much Greek prose composition - whatever you like.' Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. ![]() ![]() ![]() The adventure continues in the New York Times bestseller, The Heart of Betrayal, and comes to an epic conclusion in The Beauty of Darkness. Pearson's New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy series Remnant Chronicles. The Kiss of Deception is the first book in Mary E. Deceptions swirl and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets-secrets that may unravel her world-even as she feels herself falling in love. She settles in among the common folk, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive-and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Fed up and ready for a new life, Lia escapes to a distant village on the morning of her wedding. Like having to marry someone she's never met to secure a political alliance. The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can't abide. She is Princess Lia, seventeen, First Daughter of the House of Morrighan. She is pursued by bounty hunters sent by her own father. She steals ancient documents from the Chancellor's secret collection. "Fantastical." - USA Today She flees on her wedding day. ![]() ![]() The first book of the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles. ![]() ![]() ![]() The series gradually begins to revolve around Sela herself, as she discovers that she has become a major player in an ancient war between the Dark Horde, led by the Dark One and his allies, and the Guardians, leaders of the worlds the Dark One seeks to conquer. The worlds include Wonderland, Oz, Neverland, and Myst. It is later revealed that Belinda is working for the Dark One, a Satan-like demon who is seeking to conquer not only Earth, but four other worlds which the fairy tales come from. The fairy tales are often violent and end in depressing ways, warning the readers to change their lives or suffer a similar (or sometimes worse) fate. The other portion of the story is a twisted version of a classic fairy tale. Sela's nemesis is Belinda, who has the same ability as Sela but uses it for evil. As the series progresses, she struggles with the fact that several people ignore her lessons and ruin their lives anyway, and begins using her ability to dispense justice instead (see issue #15 "The Three Little Pigs"). Sela Mathers, a Professor of Literature with the supernatural ability to help people avoid bad life decisions by subjecting them to visions, in which they see themselves as the protagonists of allegorical fairy tales. It began publication in June 2005.Įach issue of Grimm Fairy Tales has two parts: a frame story and a fairy tale. ![]() Grimm Fairy Tales is a dark fantasy comic book series by Zenescope Entertainment that presents classic fairy tales, albeit with modern twists or expanded plots. ![]() ![]() Little Red Riding Hood encounters the wolf ![]() ![]() ![]() For this reason, Holly's charm bracelet is her most prized possession. Her bracelet makes memories tangible - spelling out the nuances of cherished moments through the shorthand of each tiny charm. ![]() Since then, she has added her own charms - special reminders of the most important events in her life. Each charm proved to be significant in her life, as if her unnamed benefactor understood she needed some kind of talisman to help her through challenging times. Some time later, another mysterious charm appeared, and the same thing happened many times over the years. Years ago, at a difficult time in her life, a silver bracelet in a pretty wrapped box was delivered anonymously to her, a single charm attached. it would make a lovely gift of a book, even to yourself! Here is the synopsis:Įvery charm bracelet tells a story and Holly O'Neill knows this better than most. ![]() The book has a beautiful purple cover and is akin to the "Something from Tiffany’s" cover, i.e. "The Charm Bracelet" is the latest novel by Melissa Hill ("the queen of the big plot twist"). ![]() ![]() ![]() This is an unforgiving landscape, certainly not the pleasant farmland community of ‘shining waters … green hills and sloping valleys’ that was home to our heroine Mary Yellan for 23 years of her life. It’s set in a dilapidated Cornish coaching inn, on a lonely road between Bodmin and Launceston, a place surrounded by treacherous marshes and high tors. Written in 1935 but set in the early 19th century, Jamaica Inn is a fast-paced drama full of murder, paranoia, violence and sexual threats. ![]() Surely the woman considered a master of the art of telling suspenseful stories with sinister overtones couldn’t disappoint a second time? I’m happy to report that she didn’t. I was expecting far more suspense and menace but though the book promised so much in this direction, ultimately for me it failed to deliver.īut I had another of her novels sitting unread on my bookshelves Jamaica Inn. Unfortunately it proved a deeply unsatisfying experience. Such has proved to be the case with Daphne du Maurier, an author I first encountered via My Cousin Rachel. ![]() Sometimes it pays to give an author a second - or even a third - chance. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I also like that the advice he covers in this book is supported by a daily radio show that takes caller questions and shares success stories from families who have successfully become debt-free as a result of his program. Dave takes the reader through his plan, baby step by baby step, from denial all the way to financial security, debunking money myths along the way. ![]() His instructions are clear, as is the rationale for his recommendations. What I liked about it: Ramsey's TTMM offers a no-nonsense approach for household money management. Ramsey's writing style, the book's clear objectives and organization, larger font size and the success stories it contains make it an easy read, despite clocking in at 200 pages. Who it’s for: Anyone who has debt and is looking for both the motivation and the system they need to get it paid off. Be sure to check out all previous books we’ve covered! "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey This is part of our Rockstar Book Review series. ![]() ![]() I am talking about the page structure and format.Īlso if you are wanting to strictly be a screenwriter, reading screenplays for films you are familiar with can be helpful, as well (like someone already said above). All that point by point, 3 act formula stuff is just bullshit. Keep in mind that when I am talking about structure and format I am not talking about story content or structure. Personally speaking, I feel that beyond helping the reader get some good ideas on screenplay structure, or format, I don’t know that books really help all that much. writing with hopes of selling your scripts to a studio, or producer, or director), then the books are going to be of some help to you as far as getting you on track with the so-called “proper format” that the “industry” requires. If you want to strictly be a screenwriter (i.e. ![]() Do you want to be a screenwriter or an auteur? In fact, I think it is impossible to make it such a black and white situation.įor some, the books may work…for others, not at all.Ī lot depends on what you want to do. This is a tough question to give a simple YES or NO answer to. ![]() 7/3/2023 0 Comments Author of the glass bead game![]() We love original content and self-posts! Thoughts, discussion questions, epiphanies and interesting links about authors and their work. ![]() Please see extended rules for appropriate alternative subreddits, like /r/suggestmeabook, /r/whatsthatbook, etc. ‘Should I read …?’, ‘What’s that book?’ posts, sales links, piracy, plagiarism, low quality book lists, unmarked spoilers (instructions for spoiler tags are in the sidebar), sensationalist headlines, novelty accounts, low effort content. Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki Join in the Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread!.Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread. ![]() |