Much of Austen's popularity today has to do with the romance of her works. This article however seeks to shed some light on the women of Jane Austen. The multitude of characters stand out because of their wit, ridiculousness (let's not forget our dear Mr Collins of Pride and Prejudice fame!) and charm. Her works are a blend of wit, irony and certain satirical and sarcastic quips that make the narrative an authorial commentary on the society of her era. Beloved of the masses, Austen has garnered more praise in the newer generations, her novels having become a part of the literary canon of English Literature that had previously been dominated by dead white men. Well, that critique also holds true in the case of Jane Austen, for Austen's heroines shine brighter than her heroes, brighter than the sketches of women as portrayed by men. John Ruskin once said for Shakespeare that "Shakespeare.has no heroes, only heroines".
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Indian public had huge respect for him and addressed him as " Bapu", which means " father" in Gujarati. He was not only a great socialist who played an amazing role as a leader in the Independence of India but also a leader who always supported nonviolence and organized Satyagrah protests against British rule he and thousands of Indians supported his non-violent approach and took part in his Protest with peace. Aboutįather of Nation, popular as " Mahatma Gandhi," originally known as Mohandas Karam Chand Gandhi was a leader, lawyer, and a great social activist. Popular names & nicknames- Bapu, Mahatma Gandhi, father of the nation, etc. Occupation- Leader, Social activist, and lawyerĬhildren name- Harilal Gandhi, Manilal Gandhi, Ramdas & Devdas Gandhi Parent's name- Karam Chand Uttam Chand Gandhi and Putli bai Next → ← prev Mahatma Gandhi Brief Intro:įull name- Mohan Das Karam Chandra Gandhiīirth Date & place- 2 October 1869 in the Kathiawar Peninsula village in Porbandar, Gujaratĭeath date & place- 30th January 1948, Central Delhi (in Birla house) Fragmented and disjointed in its early chapters, with poor spelling and grammar, Sarah's journal gradually gains in clarity and eloquence as she matures. The love between Jack and Sarah, which dominates the rest of the tale, has begun to blossom. By the time she's 21, Sarah has recorded her loveless marriage to a family friend, the establishment of a profitable ranch, the birth of her first child-and the death of her husband. It also attracts a handsome Army captain named Jack Elliot. Her skill with a rifle fends off a constant barrage of Indian attacks and outlaw assaults. When she begins recording her life, Sarah Prine is an intelligent, headstrong 18-year-old capable of holding her own on her family's settlement near Tucson. Based on the real-life exploits of the author's great-grandmother, this fictionalized diary vividly details one woman's struggles with life and love in frontier Arizona at the end of the last century. He currently works as a technical writer in the software industry and resides in Bellevue, near Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Brown University with a Computer Science degree. Ted Chiang is an American speculative fiction writer. What if men built a tower from Earth to Heaven-and broke through to Heaven's other side? What if we discovered that the fundamentals of mathematics were arbitrary and inconsistent? What if there were a science of naming things that calls life into being from inanimate matter? What if exposure to an alien language forever changed our perception of time? What if all the beliefs of fundamentalist Christianity were literally true, and the sight of sinners being swallowed into fiery pits were a routine event on city streets? These are the kinds of outrageous questions posed by the stories of Ted Chiang. Now, collected here for the first time are all seven of this extraordinary writer's stories so far-plus an eighth story written especially for this volume. Story for story, he is the most honored young writer in modern SF. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1992. Subsequent stories have won the Asimov's SF Magazine reader poll, a second Nebula Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, and the Sidewise Award for alternate history. Ted Chiang's first published story, " Tower of Babylon," won the Nebula Award in 1990. (It’s such a timeless story that a film adaptation was also released last month.)īlume’s work is immortal, but now, a new documentary seeks to cement her legacy as the most beloved children’s book author of all time and the bona fide queen of growing up: Judy Blume Forever was released this month on Prime Video. Growing up is really hard, and for generations, Blume has been there to make it better, with books like Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret singlehandedly doing the work to demystify things like puberty and sex. “Masturbation! Let’s raise our hands if we masturbate." She holds her arm up with an unselfconscious grin on her face, swaying back and forth like a gleeful hype woman, in electric blue rimmed glasses and a mossy sheer blouse: “Everybody!” “Let’s say it together,” Judy Blume reads from Dear God, It’s Me, Margaret and glances up at the camera. Raschka perfectly captures the devastation and loss of a child losing their favorite toy in the illustration of the next 9-10 pages. Next, a rambunctious brown dog tries to join in the fun only to pop Daisy’s beloved toy. First, the ball gets stuck behind a fence where Daisy’s owner must rescue it. Alas, Daisy and her red ball have several heartbreaking mishaps at the park. This 2012 Caldecott Award winning tale starts out with Daisy and her owner walking to the park to play fetch with Daisy’s beloved red ball. This beautifully illustrated and wordless picture book tells the story of Daisy, a small white dog with a love for walks and toy balls. This novel - the introduction to a book series that is coming or has already happened? - is really nothing special. I have to give credit to the producers of the series "Killing Eve" that they found in this mediocre novel the basis for a better than average tv show. Codename Villanelle is a sleek, fast-paced international thriller from an exciting new voice in fiction. The ensuing chase will lead them on a trail around the world, intersecting with corrupt governments and powerful criminal organizations, all leading towards a final confrontation from which neither will emerge unscathed. Eve, whose quiet and otherwise unextraordinary life belies her quick wit and keen intellect, accepts the mission. But when she murders an influential Russian politician, she draws a relentless foe to her tail.Įve Polastri (not a codename) is a former MI6 operative hired by the national security services for a singular task: to find and capture or kill the assassin responsible, and those who have aided her. A catlike psychopath whose love for the creature comforts of her luxurious lifestyle is second only to her love of the game, she specializes in murdering the world's richest and most powerful. Villanelle (a codename, of course) is one of the world's most skilled assassins. “I'm so glad that you did that journey,” Queen Afua said warmly. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Queen Afua’s classic natural health text Sacred Woman, which has over 14,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. I still have the large seashells I collected from our early-morning stroll along the beach. And celebrity clients Erykah Badu, Lauren London, Iyanla Vanzant and Jada Pinkett Smith (who recently invited her as a guest on Red Table Talk) sing her praises. Queen Afua’s name is derived from her spiritual practice as a Khamitic (Egyptian) priestess - but her intuitive and transformative teachings resonate with queens of all faith traditions. At the time, I was seeking natural ways to drop pounds and improve my overall health. Back in 2006, I did a wellness retreat with holistic health practitioner Queen Afua, author of Heal Thyself: For Health and Longevity and Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind and Spirit. The drive to Oceanside is usually a peaceful one, but my brother, Mason, and his two best friends, Chase and Brady, came to an unspoken agreement last night that “one more,” meant one more twelve-pack. Now I’m a shell of who I was, on a path too blurry to follow, and I see no way out. It didn’t matter how wild I allowed my imagination to run, it always led me to the same place in the end. Sign up for my Newsletter today: Meagan Brandy's Newsletter Sign Upįor the one who feared the fall but dared to jump anyway.įor years, I’ve dreamt of what college life could bring and while some things changed, there was always one constant. Want to be notified about future books releases of mine? All credit goes to original owner.Įdited by: Rebecca Fairest Reviews Editing ServicesĮdited by: Ellie McLove My Brothers EditorĬover Design By: Jay Aheer Simply Defined Art No claims have been made over songs and/or lyrics written. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. This book, or any portion thereof, may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. Others argue for a standalone offence of ecocide. Some advocate for it to be accommodated within the existing core crimes. There is debate as to what form such an inclusion should take. This has made such a move an increasingly attractive goal for proponents of climate justice, such as Stop Ecocide International. Including environmental crimes in the Rome Statute would extend the offence across the 123 states parties to the statute under its universal jurisdiction principles. Yet, the climate crisis is a global challenge requiring global solutions. International criminal liability for environmental crimes is even more contentious. However, as the climate crisis gains traction in the global psyche, there is a sense that civil litigation and financial penalties are merely planned-for operating expenses for large corporate entities, and that more serious forms of liability are required. Such a decision would make ecocide triable at the International Criminal Court (ICC).Ĭriminal liability for environmental offences is contentious. In the interview, he was arguing why the Rome Statute should be amended to include the crime of ecocide alongside the present four core crimes of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression. The eminent Sands is co-chair of an expert panel set up to draft a legal definition of “ecocide”. “Nothing concentrates the mind better than the prospect of an individual being found criminally liable,” said barrister Phillipe Sands QC in a recent interview with the New Statesman. |