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The novels of Jane Smiley, Jonathan Franzen, and Don DeLillo propose new readings of justice in contemporary American literature. Jason S. Polley argues that such distinctive writers as Smiley, Franzen, and DeLillo reconfigure what he calls «acts of justice» in various modalities and spaces. These authors re-conceptualize justice in their portrayals of peripheral groups, such as women, minorities, and outcasts. In lieu of fictionalizing justice in conventional courtrooms, these writers’ narratives make a virtue of representing the undetermined and everyday presence of justice. As a result, Smiley, Franzen, and DeLillo succeed in demonstrating the ordinariness of personal concerns with justice. Loosely tracing a legacy of justice in American literature, this book also compares contemporary American narratives to canonized earlier American novels, such as Melville’s Moby Dick, James’s The Bostonians, and Norris’s McTeague. The book likewise examines contemporary writers like Joyce Carol Oates and Toni Morrison. Polley concludes by observing that justice in contemporary American life is not about closure, but is an open-ended practice of human action, a theory that corresponds to postmodern theories of narrative.
Jane Goodall had a passion to learn about animals. Readers will learn all about her adventurous life among chimpanzees and other primates in this inspiring nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated by the vibrant images, stimulating facts, and accessible glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement.
Orphaned at an early age, Jane Eyre leads a solitary life until she secures a position as governess at Thornfield Hall. Her employer is the handsome and mysterious Mr. Rochester. But who is the ghostly woman who roams the halls at night? What dark secret threatens Jane's hope for love and happiness? Jane Eyre is a masterful tale of a woman who refuses to allow a cruel world to crush her independence or strength of will in her quest for freedom and love. Newly designed and typeset by Waking Lion Press.
Jane Eyre (BarnesNoble Collectible Editions)
Charlotte Bronte
Sterling Publishing Co Inc
2016
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Jane Eyre finds fulfilment in her duties as a governess and the love of her life in her employer Edward Rochester. But when a dark secret from Rochester's past comes to light, Jane must make the most difficult decision of her life.
Jane Austen (BarnesNoble Collectible Classics: Omnibus Edition)
Jane Austen
Gardners Bokimporten
2018
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In a publishing career that spanned less than a decade, Jane Austen revolutionised the literary romance, using it as a stage from which to address issues of gender politics and class-consciousness rarely expressed in her day. The novels included in this beautiful leatherbound collection - -
Jane Eyre is a memorable and chilling tale of one woman's lifelong quest for security, respectability, and love. When Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield Manor, she falls in love with Mr. Rochester, her pupil's guardian, and the future looks bright. But a series of eerie and terrifying events threatens to destroy her hopes. Featuring gripping plot twists and surprises, Jane Eyre?offers rich insight into the life of a woman who, despite oppression, tragedy, and precarious circumstances, insists on making the most of the hand that life dealt her.
Discover the story of Jane Eyre with this striking collector’s edition from Union Square & Co.'s Signature Editions series! The classic texts that shaped our culture feature exclusive cover art by distinguished artist Malika Favre. Her bold, graphic style gives each classic literature book a small masterpiece for a jacket. Collect the set or prize this Jane Eyre special edition as your showpiece literary classic. Following the death of her uncle, the orphan Jane Eyre is sent to the Lowood School, where she grows into a confident and well-educated young woman. When Jane leaves to become a governess at Thornfield Hall, she falls in love with Mr. Rochester, her pupil's guardian. But a series of eerie and terrifying events threatens to destroy her happy future.Literary history and meaning: Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë, was first published in 1847. It is a coming-of-age novel about a young woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood and falls in love. The book explores themes of love, independence, and the struggle against societal expectations. Charlotte Brontë was a gifted storyteller, and her prose is both beautiful and evocative. Readers today relate to Jane's defiance of limiting gender roles, her insistence on equality in her relationships, her career ambitions, and her inner resilience in the face of life's trials. Brontë's timeless novel continues to empower modern women to follow their hearts, stand up for their beliefs, and be the authors of their own stories.
Jane Hudson, The American Girl Or Exert Yourself (1876)
Religious Tract Society
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
2008
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The Contributions Of Q. Q. To A Periodical Work V2: With Some Pieces Not Before Published By Jane Taylor (1824)
Jane Taylor
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
2008
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Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters
William Austen-Leigh; Richard Arthur Austen-leigh
Kessinger Pub
2008
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Extracts From The Memorandums Of Jane Bettle: With A Short Memoir Respecting Her (1843)
Jane Bettle
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
2008
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