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Death, like most experiences that we think of as 'natural', is a product of the human imagination: all animals die, but only human beings suffer Death; and what they suffer is shaped by their own time and culture. Tragedy was one of the principal instruments through which the culture of early modern England imagined the encounter with mortality. The essays in this book approach the theatrical reinvention of Death from three perspectives. Those in Part 1 explore Death as a trope of apocalypse - a moment of un-veiling or dis-covery that is figured both in the fearful nakedness of the Danse Macabre and in the shameful 'openings' enacted in the new theatres of anatomy. Separate chapters explore the apocalyptic design of two of the period's most powerful tragedies - Shakespeare's Othello, and Middleton and Rowley's The Changeling. In Part 2, Neill explores the psychological and affective consequences of tragedy's fiercely end-driven narrative in a number of plays where a longing for narrative closure is pitched against a particularly intense dread of ending. The imposition of an end is often figured as an act of writerly violence, committed by the author or his dramatic surrogate. Extensive attention is paid to Hamlet as an extreme example of the structural consequences of such anxiety. The function of revenge tragedy as a response to the radical displacement of the dead by the Protestant abolition of purgatory - one of the most painful aspects of the early modern re-imagining of death - is also illustrated with particular clarity. Finally, Part 3 focuses on the way tragedy articulates its challenge to the undifferentiating power of death through conventions and motifs borrowed from the funereal arts. It offers detailed analyses of three plays - Shakespeare's Anthony and Cleopatra, Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, and Ford's The Broken Heart. Here, funeral is rewritten as triumph, and death becomes the chosen instrument of an heroic self-fashioning designed to dress the arbitrary abruption of mortal ending in a powerful aesthetic of closure.

Death, like most experiences that we think of as natural, is a product of the human imagination: all animals die, but only human beings suffer Death; and what they suffer is shaped by their own time and culture. Tragedy was one of the principal instruments through which the culture of early modern England imagined the encounter with mortality. The essays in this book approach the theatrical reinvention of Death from three perspectives. Those in Part I explore Death as a trope of apocalypse -- a moment of un-veiling or dis-covery that is figured both in the fearful nakedness of the Danse Macabre and in the shameful openings enacted in the new theatres of anatomy. Separate chapters explore the apocalyptic design of two of the periods most powerful tragedies -- Shakespeare's Othello, and Middleton and Rowley's The Changeling. In Part 2, Neill explores the psychological and affective consequences of tragedy's fiercely end-driven narrative in a number of plays where a longing for narrative closure is pitched against a particularly intense dread of ending. The imposition of an end is often figured as an act of writerly violence, committed by the author or his dramatic surrogate. Extensive attention is paid to Hamlet as an extreme example of the structural consequences of such anxiety. The function of revenge tragedy as a response to the radical displacement of the dead by the Protestant abolition of purgatory -- one of the most painful aspects of the early modern re-imagining of death -- is also illustrated with particular clarity. Finally, Part 3 focuses on the way tragedy articulates its challenge to the undifferentiating power of death through conventions and motifs borrowed from the funereal arts. It offers detailed analyses of three plays -- Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, and Ford's The Broken Heart. Here, funeral is rewritten as triumph, and death becomes the chosen instrument of an heroic self-fashioning designed to dress the arbitrary abruption of mortal ending in a powerful aesthetic of closure.

Putting History to the Question marks a critical step beyond the orthodoxy of New Historicism. This collection of mutually enriching essays, hitherto scattered through a variety of journals and critical collections, represents a generous range of Michael Neill's critical writings. Together they constitute a singularly eloquent exploration of the ways in which literary texts engage the world around them. Putting History to the Question is the result of Neill's ongoing investigation of how literature provides a revealing portrait of nation, social order, and empire, and how the flow of literary discourse affects the progress of history. Covering dramatic works by Shakespeare, John Fletcher, Philip Massinger, and others-and reflecting upon subjects ranging from social attitudes toward racial difference and adultery to the politics of mercantilism and the hierarchy of relationships between masters and servants-the book reenergizes discussion of Renaissance drama and history. In exposing the complex and fluid interdependence of literature and history, Neill avoids two common pitfalls of literary criticism, neither elevating literature above the world in which it is produced and read nor casting literary texts as mere barometers of political currents. For the many scholars and students accustomed to reading from tattered photocopies of Neill's seminal writings, Putting History to the Question will be a valuable addition to the critical library.

Putting History to the Question marks a critical step beyond the orthodoxy of New Historicism. This collection of mutually enriching essays, hitherto scattered through a variety of journals and critical collections, represents a generous range of Michael Neill's critical writings. Together they constitute a singularly eloquent exploration of the ways in which literary texts engage the world around them. Putting History to the Question is the result of Neill's ongoing investigation of how literature provides a revealing portrait of nation, social order, and empire, and how the flow of literary discourse affects the progress of history. Covering dramatic works by Shakespeare, John Fletcher, Philip Massinger, and others-and reflecting upon subjects ranging from social attitudes toward racial difference and adultery to the politics of mercantilism and the hierarchy of relationships between masters and servants-the book reenergizes discussion of Renaissance drama and history. In exposing the complex and fluid interdependence of literature and history, Neill avoids two common pitfalls of literary criticism, neither elevating literature above the world in which it is produced and read nor casting literary texts as mere barometers of political currents. For the many scholars and students accustomed to reading from tattered photocopies of Neill's seminal writings, Putting History to the Question will be a valuable addition to the critical library.

IF SUPERMAN NEEDED A COACH, HE'D HIRE MICHAEL NEILL In this fun, easy-to-read book, best-selling author and internationally renowned success coach Michael Neill shares the secrets of transforming your life and the lives of the people you care about most--your family, friends, colleagues, and clients. Inside, you will learn: - How to stop thinking like a victim - The secret to financial security in any economy - Proven techniques to produce dramatic changes in yourself and others - Simple ways to create lasting relationships - The key to lifelong happiness - Strategies for increasing productivity, energy, well-being . . . and more Whether you want to powerfully impact the lives of the people around you or simply wish to create a deeper, more meaningful experience of being alive, this book is your essential guide to helping yourself and assisting others.

Would you like to experience amazing clarity, peace, and freedom, even in the midst of challenging circumstances? In this groundbreaking new book, bestselling author Michael Neill shares an extraordinary new understanding of how life works that turns traditional psychology on its head. This revolutionary approach is built around three simple principles that explain where our feelings come from and how our experience of life can transform for the better in a matter of moments. Understanding these principles allows you to tap into the deeper intelligence behind life, access your natural wisdom and guidance, and unleash your limitless creative power. You'll be able to live with less stress, greater ease, and a sense of connection to the larger unfolding of life. Welcome to the space where miracles happen... Are you ready to begin?

There is a space within you where you are already perfect, whole, and complete. It is pure consciousness - the space inside of which all thoughts come and go. When you rest in the feeling of this space, the warmth of it heals your mind and body. When you operate from the infinite creative potential of this space, you produce high levels of performance and creative flow. When you sit in the openness of this space with others, you experience a level of connection and intimacy that is breathtakingly enjoyable and filled with love. And when you explore this space more deeply, you will find yourself growing closer and closer to the divine, even if you're not sure there is such a thing and wouldn't know how to talk about it if there was. Every problem we have in life is the result of losing our bearings and getting caught up in the content of our own thinking; the solution to every one of those problems is to find our way back home.This is both the invitation and the promise of this book. One problem. One solution. Infinite possibilities. Are you ready to begin?

Are you ready to make your dreams come true?Michael Neill is widely recognized as one of the world's leading life coaches, and his teachings have impacted everyone from housewives to CEOs and from gang members in prison to leaders at the United Nations. For the last decade, he has been sharing the principles that will allow you to create far more than you ever thought possible with far less struggle than you expected. Thousands of people from all over the world have already used the principles behind this 90-day program to reconnect with their creative spark and get their most important ideas and projects out of their head and into the world. Now it's your turn... What if you could accomplish more than you ever imagined without the constant stress and pressure associated with "high achievement?" What if creating what you want to see in the world isn't dependent on believing in yourself, or even believing that it's possible? Whether you want breakthrough results for your business, yourself, or your life, this book will change the way you see yourself as you learn to make the impossible possible

Would you like to experience amazing clarity, peace and freedom, even in the midst of challenging circumstances?In this ground-breaking new book, bestselling author Michael Neill shares an extraordinary new understanding of how life works that turns traditional psychology on its head. This revolutionary approach is built around three simple principles that explain where our feelings come from and how our experience of life can transform for the better in a matter of moments. Understanding these principles allows you to tap into the deeper intelligence behind life, access your natural wisdom and guidance, and unleash your limitless creative power. You'll be able to live with less stress, greater ease and a sense of connection to the larger unfolding of life.Welcome to the space where miracles happen...Are you ready to begin?

There is a space within you where you are already perfect, whole and complete. It is a space of pure consciousness - the space inside which all thoughts come and go.When you rest in the feeling of this space, the warmth of it heals your mind and body. When you operate from the infinite creative potential of this space, you produce high levels of performance and creative flow. When you sit in the openness of this space with others, you experience a level of connection and intimacy that is breathtakingly enjoyable and filled with love. And when you explore this space more deeply, you will find yourself growing closer and closer to the divine, even if you're not sure there is such a thing and wouldn't know how to talk about it if there was.Every problem we have in life is the result of losing our bearings and getting caught up in the content of our own thinking. The solution to every one of those problems is to find our way back home. This is both the invitation and the promise of this book.One problem. One solution. Infinite possibilities. Are you ready to begin?

Are you ready to make your dreams come true?Michael Neill is widely recognized as one of the world's leading life coaches. His teachings have impacted everyone from housewives to CEOs and from gang members in prison to leaders at the United Nations. For the last decade, he has been sharing the principles that will allow you to create far more than you ever thought possible with far less struggle than you expected.Thousands of people from all over the world have already used his 90-day programme to reconnect with their creative spark and get their most important ideas and projects out of their head and into the world. Now it's your turn...What if you could accomplish more than you ever imagined without the constant stress and pressure associated with 'high achievement'?What if creating what you want to see in the world isn't dependent on believing in yourself, or even believing that it's possible?Whether you want breakthrough results for your business, yourself or your life, this book will change the way you see yourself as you learn to make the impossible possible!

Join best-selling author and internationally renowned transformative coach Michael Neill as he guides you through 10 coaching sessions designed to change your life for the better. Inside you'll learn: · a simple but profound explanation of how the mind works · why happiness is closer than you think · a whole new way of thinking about goals · the simple foundation of lasting relationships · a radical new understanding of human emotion · the secret to financial security in any economy · ideas to spark your creativity, productivity, and so much more! · For those who want to make more of a difference in the world and have a deeper, more meaningful experience of being alive, this book will unleash your potential with intelligence, humor, and heart!

This dynamic and inspirational book shares the wisdom that Michael has acquired from 15 years of working with thousands of individuals and experimenting with hundreds of techniques for creating a better life. Michael has realised that there are very few tools that work for everyone. In this friendly practical guide he shares those special tips, tricks and techniques and helps people: - Recognize the unique contribution you are here to make in the world- Learn how to create the life you want- Create a life that makes you (and everyone around you) go 'wow'!

In his bestseller You Can Have What You Want, success coach Michael Neill revealed the practical benefits of cultivating inner happiness for creating tangible real-world success. Now, he reveals the 'how' of happiness - simple, effective ways to beat stress, overcome anxiety, move beyond depression and reap the benefits of feeling happy, in spite of it all.Inside, you will find:• the Happy Formula - three simple steps that will enable you to feel good, feel better and even feel happy in any situation• why unhappiness is not the enemy - and paradoxically is one of the keys to feeling good on an ongoing basis• the Permission Principle - overcoming the biggest obstacle to a happy life• specific, proven techniques for making stress, anxiety and fear thingsof the pastWhether you are in search of a quick pick-me-up or a lasting change, this book is packed with everything you need to put the power of happiness to work in your own life!

The Merchant of Venice is now the most contentious of Shakespeare's plays. Its only rival in this respect is Othello, and this is because both plays deal with dangerous issues of race. In Othello Iago uses the protagonist's colour both to goad his victim's jealousy and to excite the animosity of Venetians against this visible outsider; in The Merchant Shylock's Jewishness renders him, from the beginning, the object of general opprobrium in Christian Venice. But whereas the Moor is treated as a generally sympathetic character, the Jew appears to be cast in an entirely negative light. Or so, at least, many critics believe. In this book, however, one of the best respected critics of Shakespeare, Michael Neill, takes issue with this simplistic view, providing a fresh reading of the play and arguing that in it, as always, Shakespeare refuses to allow us the comfort of any single "view of the world".

Livet opleves indefra og ud ændrer, hvordan vi kigger på tingene. Den gør det uden løftede pegefingre i en fascinerende samtale med læseren om hvordan vi oplever virkeligheden. Vi har vænnet os til at søge vores behov dækket i verden uden for os selv og problemer i den forbindelse er årsag til hårdt slid, men også ubehagelige tilstande som frustrationer og stress. Men den verden, vi ser derude, spejler blot vores tanker om den. Vi ser den ikke, som den er. Vi ser vores egne tanker om den. Så en hvilken som helst frustration er ikke feedback om en situation, men feedback om en ubehagelig tanke.Og hvad skal man så gøre? Ingenting. Det er selve vores forsøg på at gøre noget, der fjerner os fra det, vi søger. Vi er allerede, som vi skal være. Uden stressede tanker er der en naturlig væren – en dyb følelse af at være til stede – en glæde, som er uafhængig af ydre forhold. Alle mennesker har haft glimt af denne tilstand og der kommer flere af dem, mens man læser.

I den här roliga och lättlästa boken delar den bästsäljande författaren och internationellt erkände framgångscoachen Michael Neill med sig av hemligheterna bakom hur du transformerar både ditt eget liv och livet för dem som du bryr dig allra mest om – din familj, dina vänner, dina kolleger och dina klienter. Detta får du lära dig: • Hemligheten bakom ekonomisk framgång. • Enkla sätt att skapa livaktiga relationer. • Beprövade tekniker som ger dramatiska förändringar hos dig själv och andra. • Hur du slutar tänka som ett offer. • Nycklarna till livslång lycka. • Strategier för att öka produktiviteten, energin, välbefinnandet och mycket mer.

Vill du uppleva en häpnadsväckande klarhet, sinnesro och frihet - även när livets utmaningar känns som allra tuffast? I denna banbrytande bok delar supercoachen Michael Neill med sig av en häpnadsväckande och ny förståelse om hur livet fungerar som ställer den traditionella psykologin på huvudet. Detta revolutionerande förhållningssätt bygger på tre enkla principer som förklarar hur våra känslor uppstår och hur vår upplevelse av livet kan transformeras till det bättre på bara några ögonblick. När du förstår dessa principer kan du börja dra nytta av den djupare intelligensen bakom livet. Du kommer att kunna leva med mindre stress mer välbefinnande och en känsla av samhörighet med livet. Välkommen till en plats där mirakler sker... Michael Neill är en internationellt erkänd transformativ coach, radiovärd och bästsäljande författare till ett flertal böcker. Han har i mer än 20 år verkat som coach, rådgivare, mentor och kreativ rådgivare åt kändisar, företagsledare och kungligheter.