mendelsohn daniel the bad boy of athens classics from the greeks to game of thrones
Mendelsohn Daniel The Bad Boy of Athens. Classics from the Greeks to Game of Thrones
Over the past three decades, Daniel Mendelsohn’s essays and reviews have earned him a reputation as ‘our most irresistible literary critic’ (New York Times). This striking new collection exemplifies the way in which Mendelsohn – a classicist by training – uses the classics as a lens to think about urgent contemporary debates. There is much to surprise here. Mendelsohn invokes the automatons featured in Homer’s epics to help explain the AI films Ex Machina and Her, and perceives how Ted Hughes sought redemption by translating a play of Euripides (the ‘bad boy of Athens’) about a wayward husband whose wife returns from the dead. There are essays on Sappho’s sexuality and the feminism of Game of Thrones; on how Virgil’s Aeneid prefigures post-World War II history and why we are still obsessed with the Titanic; on Patrick Leigh Fermor’s final journey, Karl Ove Knausgaard’s autofiction and the plays of Tom Stoppard, Tennessee Williams, and Noel Coward. The collection ends with a poignant account of the author’s boyhood correspondence with the historical novelist Mary Renault, which inspired his ambition to become a writer. In The Bad Boy of Athens, Mendelsohn provokes and dazzles with erudition, emotion and tart wit while his essays dance across eras, cultures and genres. This is a provocative collection which sees today’s master of popular criticism using the ancient past to reach into the very heart of modern culture.
1873 Руб.
Sloan H. The Photography Of Game Of Thrones
Enter the world of HBO’s global television phenomenon Game of Thrones with The Photography of Game of Thrones - the definitive photographic collection from the set of the hit series. Witness how official unit stills photographer and Nikon ambassador Helen Sloan and the unit photography team selected 850 incredible images from the production of HBO’s legendary series Game of Thrones, including candid, never-before-seen images of cast and crew. Enjoy exclusive access and images directly from the set as George R.R. Martin’s world of Westeros was translated to the TV screen. One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thrones retrospective books from HarperVoyager.
6048 Руб.
Sloan H. The Photography Of Game Of Thrones
Enter the world of HBO’s global television phenomenon Game of Thrones with The Photography of Game of Thrones - the definitive photographic collection from the set of the hit series. Witness how official unit stills photographer and Nikon ambassador Helen Sloan and the unit photography team selected 850 incredible images from the production of HBO’s legendary series Game of Thrones, including candid, never-before-seen images of cast and crew. Enjoy exclusive access and images directly from the set as George R.R. Martin’s world of Westeros was translated to the TV screen. One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thrones retrospective books from HarperVoyager.
6048 Руб.
Burnett Frances Hodgson Little Lord Fauntleroy
Puffin Classics bring the very best children's stories to a new generation. lovely reissue in Puffin Classics of the story of a small, angelic boy from New York who is told he is the heir to an English earldom and is whisked away to the English countryside where he begins to win over his bad-tempered old grandfather. When the boy's identity is challenged, his old friends from New York come to his rescue.
1906 Руб.
Martin George R. R. A Game of Thrones
HBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R. R. Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A GAME OF THRONES is the first volume in the series. Kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars, lords and honest men... all will play the GAME OF THRONES. Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun. It will stretch from the south, where heat breeds plot, lusts and intrigues; to the vast and savage eastern lands; all the way to the frozen north, where a 700-foot wall of ice protects the kingdom from the dark forces that lie beyond. The Game of Thrones. You win, or you die. Book One of A Song of Ice and Fire begins the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. Winter is coming...
1492 Руб.
Martin George R. R. A Game of Thrones
HBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A GAME OF THRONES is the first volume in the series. `Completely immersive' Guardian `When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground' Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun. From the fertile south, where heat breeds conspiracy, to the vast and savage eastern lands, all the way to the frozen north, kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars, lords and honest men . . . all will play the Game of Thrones.
1397 Руб.
Clapton M. Game of Thrones: The Costumes
Discover the secrets behind creating the costumes for HBO’s Game of Thrones in this definitive guide. The official guide to the complete costumes of HBO’s landmark television series Game of Thrones. Discover how BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning costume designer Michele Clapton dressed the heroes and villains of Westeros and beyond, including Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, and Arya Stark. One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thrones retrospective books from HarperVoyager.
9830 Руб.
Clapton M. Game of Thrones: The Costumes
Discover the secrets behind creating the costumes for HBO’s Game of Thrones in this definitive guide. The official guide to the complete costumes of HBO’s landmark television series Game of Thrones. Discover how BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning costume designer Michele Clapton dressed the heroes and villains of Westeros and beyond, including Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, and Arya Stark. One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thrones retrospective books from HarperVoyager.
9830 Руб.
Riley D. The Art Of Game Of Thrones
Filled with gorgeous illustrations and artwork from HBO’s hit series, The Art of Game of Thronesis the definitive Game of Thronesart collection. The official collection of behind the scenes concept art and production design from HBO’s landmark TV show Game of Thrones. Learn how BAFTA and Emmy award-winning production designer Deborah Riley and her team brought to life the iconic locations of Westeros and beyond. One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thronesretrospective books from HarperVoyager.
7195 Руб.
Riley D. The Art Of Game Of Thrones
Filled with gorgeous illustrations and artwork from HBO’s hit series, The Art of Game of Thronesis the definitive Game of Thronesart collection. The official collection of behind the scenes concept art and production design from HBO’s landmark TV show Game of Thrones. Learn how BAFTA and Emmy award-winning production designer Deborah Riley and her team brought to life the iconic locations of Westeros and beyond. One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thronesretrospective books from HarperVoyager.
7195 Руб.
AudioCD Ramin Djawadi. Game Of Thrones (Music From The HBO Series) Season 5 (CD)
В «Лонгплей» только новые (S/S - still sealed), лицензионные виниловые пластинки, Audio CD, DVD и аудиокассеты (MC).Новый, запечатанный Audio CD Ramin Djawadi. Game Of Thrones (Music From The HBO Series) Season 5 (CD) в заводской упаковке.===Ramin Djawadi - Game Of Thrones (Music From The HBO Series) Season 5Лейбл: Sony Classical - 88875135582Формат: CD, AlbumСтрана: Дата релиза: 2015Жанр: Stage & ScreenСтиль: Soundtrack, ScoreСодержание:1 Main Titles 1:452 Blood Of The Dragon 1:333 House Of Black And White 5:084 Jaws Of The Viper 2:315 Hardhome Pt. 1 5:066 Hardhome Pt. 2 4:317 Mother's Mercy 2:148 Kill The Boy 2:079 Dance Of Dragons 3:0810 Kneel For No Man 4:4511 High Sparrow 3:2312 Before The Old Gods 2:3713 Atonement 2:5414 I Dreamt I Was Old 2:1615 The Wars To Come 4:4816 Forgive Me 3:1717 Son Of The Harpy 5:1718 Throne For The Game 1:20
475 Руб.
Rooney Anne Psychology. From spirits to psychotherapy, tracing the mind through the ages
Psychology means 'the study of the soul' although the modern definition is 'the study of behaviour and mental processes'. From Socrates to Sigmund Freud and Descartes to Daniel Dennett, this book brings together the threads that have made up psychology, from the musings of the Ancient Greeks to the findings of functional MRI scanning. It is a narrative of how we have tried to approach the very core of our being - of what makes us ourselves. Topics include: - The ghost in the machine - the search for the mind and how it relates to the body - Models of madness - attempts to categorize and treat mental illness - Artificial intelligence - Mind and matter - how modern neurology sheds new light on the workings of the mind - Psychoanalysis Beautifully illustrated throughout.
2497 Руб.
Porter Eleanor H. Pollyanna
'Most generally there is something about everything that you can be glad about, if you keep hunting long enough to find it' When her father dies, Pollyanna is sent to live with her stern Aunt Polly. She is poor, orphaned and alone but Pollyanna just feels lucky to have an aunt at all. The truth is that her dear father, before he died, taught her a trick for life - the 'Glad Game' - the aim of which is to find the good in every bad situation. Before long, Pollyanna's sunny outlook has brightened up the whole town. But when a horrible accident occurs can the Game save Pollyanna? Includes exclusive material: In The Backstory you can test your knowledge of the book and find out if you're as optimistic as Pollyanna! Vintage Children's Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
1668 Руб.
Doyle Arthur Conan The Extraordinary Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
'On the contrary, my dear Watson, you can see everything. You fail, however, to reason from what you see' Herein lie the problems: a stolen jewel, the inexplicable death of a young woman, the disappearance of one of the most remarkable racehorses in England, a missing butler, the curious symbols of dancing men, a broken bust of Napoleon, a possible kidnapping and the bad business of a coachman shot through the heart. The solution? Elementary my dear friend. Call the super sleuth famed for his rapid deductions, his swift intuitions and ingenious solutions - Sherlock Holmes of 221b Baker Street. Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can test your powers of observation and deduction, learn about the author and brush up on your detective skills! Vintage Children's Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
1822 Руб.
Game of Thrones ( George R.R.Martin) Игра престолов
HBO's hit series A Game of Thrones is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A GAME OF THRONES is the first volume in the series.`Completely immersive' Guardian`When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground'Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun.From the fertile south, where heat breeds conspiracy, to the vast and savage eastern lands, all the way to the frozen north, kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars, lords and honest men . . . all will play the Game of Thrones.
5632 Руб.
Гроллемонд Л., Кин Б. The Fantasy of the Middle Ages: An Epic Journey through Imaginary Medieval Worlds
This abundantly illustrated book is an illuminating exploration of the impact of medieval imagery on three hundred years of visual culture.From the soaring castles of Sleeping Beauty to the bloody battles of Game of Thrones, from Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings to mythical beasts in Dungeons & Dragons, and from Medieval Times to the Renaissance Faire, the Middle Ages have inspired artists, playwrights, filmmakers, gamers, and writers for centuries. Indeed, no other historical era has captured the imaginations of so many creators.This volume aims to uncover the many reasons why the Middle Ages have proven so applicable to a variety of modern moments from the eighteenth through the twenty-first century. These “medieval” worlds are often the perfect ground for exploring contemporary cultural concerns and anxieties, saying much more about the time and place in which they were created than they do about the actual conditions of the medieval period. With over 140 color illustrations, from sources ranging from thirteenth-century illuminated manuscripts to contemporary films and video games, and a preface by Game of Thrones costume designer Michele Clapton, The Fantasy of the Middle Ages will surprise and delight both enthusiasts and scholars.This title is published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center from June 21 to September 11, 2022.
4323 Руб.