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Uncivil Wars: Elena Garro, Octavio Paz, and the Battle for Cultural Memory
by Sandra Messinger CypessThe first English-language book to place the works of Elena Garro (1916–1998) and Octavio Paz (1914–1998) in dialogue with each other, Uncivil Wars evokes the lives of two celebrated literary figures who wrote about many of the same experiences and contributed to the formation of Mexican national identity but were judged quite differently, primarily because of gender. While Paz’s privileged, prize-winning legacy has endured worldwide, Garro’s literary gifts garnered no international prizes and received less attention in Latin American literary circles. Restoring a dual perspective on these two dynamic writers and their world, Uncivil Wars chronicles a collective memory of wars that shaped Mexico, and in turn shaped Garro and Paz, from the Conquest period to the Mexican Revolution; the Spanish Civil War, which the couple witnessed while traveling abroad; and the student massacre at Tlatelolco Plaza in 1968, which brought about social and political changes and further tensions in the battle of the sexes. The cultural contexts of machismo and ethnicity provide an equally rich ground for Sandra Cypess’s exploration of the tandem between the writers’ personal lives and their literary production. Uncivil Wars illuminates the complexities of Mexican society as seen through a tense marriage of two talented, often oppositional writers. The result is an alternative interpretation of the myths and realities that have shaped Mexican identity, and its literary soul, well into the twenty-first century.
Unclaimed Experience: Trauma, Narrative, and History
by Cathy CaruthThe pathbreaking work that founded the field of trauma studies.In Unclaimed Experience, Cathy Caruth proposes that in the widespread and bewildering experience of trauma in our century—both in its occurrence and in our attempt to understand it—we can recognize the possibility of a history no longer based on simple models of straightforward experience and reference. Through the notion of trauma, she contends, we come to a new understanding that permits history to arise where immediate understanding may not. Caruth explores the ways in which the texts of psychoanalysis, literature, and literary theory both speak about and speak through the profound story of traumatic experience. Rather than straightforwardly describing actual case studies of trauma survivors, or attempting to elucidate directly the psychiatry of trauma, she examines the complex ways that knowing and not knowing are entangled in the language of trauma and in the stories associated with it. Caruth’s wide-ranging discussion touches on Freud’s theory of trauma as outlined in Moses and Monotheism and Beyond the Pleasure Principle. She traces the notion of reference and the figure of the falling body in de Man, Kleist, and Kant; the narratives of personal catastrophe in Hiroshima mon amour; and the traumatic address in Lecompte’s reinterpretation of Freud’s narrative of the dream of the burning child. In this twentieth-anniversary edition of her now classic text, a substantial new afterword addresses major questions and controversies surrounding trauma theory that have arisen over the past two decades. Caruth offers innovative insights into the inherent connection between individual and collective trauma, on the importance of the political and ethical dimensions of the theory of trauma, and on the crucial place of literature in the theoretical articulation of the very concept of trauma. Her afterword serves as a decisive intervention in the ongoing discussions in and about the field.
Uncle John's Actual and Factual Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteIt’s an actual fact—Uncle John is the most entertaining thing in the bathroom!Uncle John and his team of devoted researchers are back again with an all-new collection of weird news stories, odd historical events, dubious “scientific” theories, jaw-dropping lists, and more. This entertaining 31st anniversary edition contains 512 pages of all-new articles that will appeal to readers everywhere. Pop culture, history, dumb crooks, and other actual and factual tidbits are packed onto every page of this book. Inside, you’ll find . . .Dogs and cats who ran for political officeThe bizarre method people in Victorian England used to resuscitate drowning victimsThe man who met his future pet—a stray dog—while running across the Gobi DesertSearching for Planet X—the last unknown planet in our solar systemTwantrums—strange Twitter rants that had disastrous effectsThe true story of Boaty McBoatfaceAnd much more!
Uncle John's Awesome 35th Anniversary Bathroom Reader: Facts, don't fail me now! (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual #35)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe 35th annual edition of Uncle John&’s compendium features entertaining, informative, and amusing real-life stories from around the world.This 35th anniversary edition of Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader is bursting with everything you could possibly want to read in the throne room, including short articles for a quick trip and lengthier page-turners for an extended visit. Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers&’ Institute have once again gathered the most entertaining and amusing stories from the realms of pop culture, history, science, and sports (not to mention accounts of even more dumb crooks!) for your reading pleasure. In addition, there are plenty of laugh-out-loud lists, amusing quotes, and odd factoids that will delight the most ardent of trivia fans.
Uncle John's Facts to Go Attack of the Foodies (Facts to Go #12)
by Bathroom Readers' InstitutePizza, chocolate, potatoes, grubs, coffee, croissants...grubs? Yes, grubs! In Attack of the Foodies, no food or beverage is safe from the culinary clutches of Uncle John. From around the world to your dinner table, this tasty e-book heaps a hefty helping of the BRI's all-time most filling food and drink articles, along with a few brand new creations we've been concocting in our kitchen. (Think of this e-book as sort of a "prequel" to our Bathroom Lore e-book. Get it?) So lick your chops, put on your bib, let out a big burp to create same space, and sink your fork into...-Diner lingo-Cheesy poetry-Kitchen science in the 21st century-Terrible foods invented on TV-The Americanization of the Italian pizza pie-Between the bleeps: the wisdom of Chef Gordon Ramsay-When good food turns bad: foods that have tried to kill us-Buffalo Sweat, Smoker's Cough, and other gross (but real) cocktails-And speaking of gross, a do-it-yourself recipe for Jell-O (it isn't pretty)And much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Bathroom Lore (Facts to Go #11)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteSome of the best bathroom reading we've ever squeezed out has been about the bathroom itself. And in this e-book, the hallowed throne gets its moment in the spotlight! Starting from prehistoric times, you'll learn the vital role that pee and poo have played in the course of human events. You'll also visit Uncle John's "Stall of Shame" and look at some of the cool (and bizarre) gadgets so you can spruce up your own throne room! Plus you'll get a hefty helping of bathroom quotes, graffiti, tips, and jokes! So flush away your troubles as you read about...-That '70s Bathroom-How to "go" abroad, on the Moon, and in ancient Rome-World leaders who perfected the fine art of "toilet diplomacy"-Mahatma Gandhi-saving the world, one bathroom at a time-Bathroom games (for when you don't feel like reading)-11 movies that Tom Hanks peed in-Lucky Finds-the privy edition-One story-20 bathroom puns. Can Uncle John do it? Pick up a copy of Bathroom Lore to find out!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Call of the Wild (Facts to Go #14)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteLions and tigers and bears, oh my! And plenty of other wild beasts (including wildebeests)! Whether you find it under a rock, in the sea, or up in the sky, if it has fangs, venom, horns, or an electric tail that really stings, you'll be much safer reading about it from the confines of this entertaining e-book. So let Uncle John be your safari guide as you sink your canines into...*Australia's deadliest...roos*What happens when a ten-ton whale leaps onto a 40-foot sailboat*Uncle John's Stall of Fame: Wild Edition*The gruesome fish that eats other fish...from the inside out*Behind the scenes: real animals that inspired books, music, and movies*The war between invasive and native species*How fire ants saved the life of a fallen skydiver*Which animal sayings are all wrong...and why*How fire ants saved the life of a fallen skydiver ...And much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Fads & Flops (Facts to Go #8)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUncle John takes the nation by storm in this hip new e-book of Bathroom Reader classics and some brand-new articles! Fads & Flops is overflowing with stories of unlikely successes and colossal failures. So whether you were weaned on bell bottoms, parachute pants, baggy pants, or skinny jeans, you'll find the one thing that never goes out of style: great bathroom reading! Read about...-The world's stupidest business decisions-Playing real-life Pac-Man on the streets of New York City-From flop to fad: The Rocky Horror Picture Show-The ups and downs of the trampoline-Le Car and other le-mons-Turtles, Transformers, and Power Rangers-Shaky Etch-A-Sketch moments-What the backward messages in rock songs really mean-Dot BombsAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Life is Strange (Facts to Go #6)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUncle John donned his snorkel, dove head-first into the bottomless Bathroom Reader archives, and emerged with this one-of-a-kind e-book: Life Is Strange. Readers will be both delighted and dumbfounded as they scroll through the most peculiar articles that have ever graced our pages. And just make it even weirder, we've added several all-new tidbits to this strangest of brews. So we welcome you into a world of weird featuring...-The harrowing tale of piggybacking planes-The odd cult of The Big Lebowski-The Romance of Proctology and other strange-but-true book titles-The world's kookiest conspiracy theories (Example: "Smurfs are Commies.")-Christopher Walken speaks: weird events occur-The strangest TV shows ever made-How to cook a shrunken head-The Ethel Merman Disco Album, by Ethel Merman, who hated discoAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Modern Mythology (Facts to Go #7)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe ancient Greeks had Zeus; today we have the Burger King...king. In Modern Mythology, you'll meet the world's most fascinating heroes, villains, and corporate spokesthingies. Featuring Bathroom Reader classics plus a few new treasures, you'll discover truths and untruths, and learn the real stories behind some of today's tallest tales. So sit back and let Uncle John take you on an epic journey of modern make-believe! Immerse yourself in...-Gnomes in the gnews-The Whopperknocker, Whirling Whumpus, and other cousins of Sasquatch-Ronald McDonald's relentless rise to the top-On tour with Paul Bunyan-5 Movies that mythed the point-Who was Kilroy, and why was he here?-Common misconceptions that refuse to go away-Urban Legends that turned out to be true-The secret of the Loch Ness Monster finally explained...and much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Mouthing Off (Facts to Go #10)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteIn the 26-year history of the Bathroom Readers' Institute, we have collected tens of thousands of the world's most memorable quotations. In this e-book, you'll find the very best of them (along with some newly-discovered utterances). From the profound to the sublime, from the witty to the stupid, after reading Mouthing Off, you'll never be at a loss for words again! Some highlights:-Surprisingly wise celebrities, cocky rock stars, and dumb jocks-When commentators misspeak, and other foot-in-mouth moments-What Mark Twain didn't say-Hollywood's all-time weirdest acceptance speeches-Talk show guests deemed too mouthy for TV-Wacky 911 calls and court transcripts-Ancient quotes that still resonate today-Modern pearls of wisdom, including actor (and racing enthusiast) Paul Newman's observation: "It is useless to put on your brakes when you're upside down."And much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Nice People (Facts to Go #9)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThis very special e-book will lift your spirits with inspiring stories of heroism, overcoming adversity, random acts of kindness, wise thoughts, and some really weird tales of people who benefitted from amazing luck. So put on your rose-colored glasses and curl up with these Uncle John's gems-both old and new-that prove once and for all, the glass really is half full! Some heartwarming examples:-The origin of Mother's Day-Strangers who saved the lives of strangers-The anonymous good deed that led to the "Pay it Forward" movement-How Rodney Dangerfield finally got some respect-The biologist who wrote a book and gave birth to the modern environmental movement-The bus driver who gave a man his shoes-The heroes of September 11th-Crime-stopping kidsAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Screen Gems (Facts to Go #13)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteIf you love movies as much as we do, you won't want to miss this epic e-book! Several classic Bathroom Reader articles, along with a few new ones, will light up your tiny screen with all-things cinema-from the early days of silent movies to the futuristic world of visual effects. You'll laugh at hilarious bloopers and cringe at stunts gone wrong. And you'll never look at movies the same way again. So please turn off your phones and try not talk while you read about...-Awkward movie tie-in products-like Hunger Games silverware-Pulp Fiction, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus (and other "Almost Cast" actors)-The enormous cajones of Hollywood's stunt drivers-Our bleak future, as predicted by sci-fi movies-What a movie producer actually does all day-Why previews are called "trailers"-The all-time funniest movie lines-Ebert's best barbs-Who was Oscar?...And much, much more!
Uncle John's Greatest Know on Earth Bathroom Reader: Curiosities, Rarities & Amazing Oddities (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual #33)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUncle John is back with another spectacular show—and it&’s right here in front of you!Uncle John&’s Greatest Know on Earth Bathroom Reader is bursting with the latest oohs and aahs from the worlds of pop culture, history, sports, and politics. Dazzling facts, jaw-dropping blunders, and astounding lists of trivia will make your visits to the throne room more entertaining than ever. Articles range in length from a single page to extended page-turners, so there&’s always something to suit your needs. With Uncle John as the ringmaster for the 33rd straight edition, this Bathroom Reader is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Uncle John's New & Improved Briefs: Fast Facts, Terse Trivia & Astute Articles
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteNow Uncle John’s fans can get their dose of trivia…on the go!Fresh from the package, Uncle John presents his spanking-clean new and improved Briefs! We’ve refreshed a fan favorite that includes many of the greatest one- and two-page articles we’ve written, with more than twenty-five pages of new content. Uncle John’s New & Improved Briefs is chock-full of thousands of great facts and hundreds of quick hits covering history, origins, blunders, sports, pop science, and entertainment—plus a sprinkling of riddles, puns, anagrams, and other classic wordplay. Just open up to any one of these 288 pages. Who knows what you might find? Read about…The secrets of top-secret spy lingoThe monkey that got a head transplant…and livedBizarre recipes: jellied moose nose, steamed muskrat legs, and haggisThe worst movie bloopers from Best Picture Oscar winnersThe little-known story of the best deal in sports historyThe man behind Death Valley’s “Castle in the Desert”How to decipher the hidden codes on a dollar billSinister left-handed factsEarth’s greatest hitsAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's New & Improved Funniest Ever
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe popular bathroom reader series is back with this collection that&’s flush with laughs. It&’s new, it&’s improved, it&’s the funniest ever! Back by popular demand, this newly revised edition includes plenty of all-time favorites, along with more than twenty-five pages of new content. That&’s page after page after page of laugh-out-loud dumb jokes, dumb jocks, toasts, pranks, kings, kittens, caboodles, and, of course, poorly translated kung fu movie subtitles such as &“It took my seven digestive pills to dissolve your hairy crab!&” So, whether you like your humor witty or witless, light or dark, silly or sublime, you&’ll laugh until your head explodes. Chortle at: ·Dumb crooks: The robber who ran face-first into a wall because he forgot to poke eye holes in his pillowcase. ·Witty wordplay: If Snoop Dogg were to marry Winnie-the-Pooh, his name would become Snoop Dogg Pooh. ·Flubbed headlines: &“British Left Waffles On House Floor&” ·Quirky stars: Billy Idol&’s concert rider demands he have one large tub of I Can&’t Believe It&’s Not Butter in his dressing room. ·Job lingo: If you hear an ER doc mention a &“VIP,&” be on the lookout for a &“very intoxicated patient.&” ·Sputtering sportscasters: &“If only faces could talk.&” —Pat Summerall And much, much more
Uncle John's Truth, Trivia, and the Pursuit of Factiness Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteIt’s all about the facts—and Uncle John is back with a ton of them!For the 32nd year, Uncle John and his loyal researchers have teamed up to bring you the latest tidbits from the world of pop culture, history, sports, and strange news stories. If you want to read about celebrity misdeeds, odd coincidences, and disastrous blunders, Uncle John’s Truth, Trivia, and the Pursuit of Factiness has what you need. With short articles for a quick trip to the throne room and longer page-turners for an extended visit, this all-new edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader is a satisfying read.
Uncle John's Weird, Wonderful World Bathroom Reader: Scanning the Globe for Strange Stories and Fantastic Facts (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual #36)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUncle John is back with the 36th annual Bathroom Reader, an all-new collection of entertaining articles that explore the weird and wonderful world we live in.In this 36th edition of Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader, longtime fans and new readers alike will be astounded by a treasure trove of wonderfully weird (and true!) stories that explore the realms of pop culture, history, sports, science, and everyday folks, including the always popular misadventures of dumb crooks. Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers&’ Institute have reached into all corners of the world to bring you this all-new collection of entertaining and informative articles that include short reads for a quick trip to the throne room as well as longer page-turners for when you take an extended visit. You&’ll also find a plethora of amusing lists, odd factoids, quotes, and quizzes that will tickle every trivia enthusiast&’s fancy.
Uncle Tom's Cabin (MAXnotes Literature Guides)
by Edward TangREA's MAXnotes for Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.
Uncle Tom's Cabin (Norton Critical Editions #Third Edition)
by Harriet Beecher Stowe Elizabeth Ammons<P>Selling more than 300,000 copies the first year it was published, Stowe's powerful abolitionist novel fueled the fire of the human rights debate in 1852. <P>Denouncing the institution of slavery in dramatic terms, the incendiary novel quickly draws the reader into the world of slaves and their masters. <P>Stowe's characters are powerfully and humanly realized in Uncle Tom, a majestic and heroic slave whose faith and dignity are never corrupted; Eliza and her husband, George, who elude slave catchers and eventually flee a country that condones slavery; Simon Legree, a brutal plantation owner; Little Eva, who suffers emotionally and physically from the suffering of slaves; and fun-loving Topsy, Eva's slave playmate. <P>Critics, scholars, and students are today revisiting this monumental work with a new objectivity, focusing on Stowe's compelling portrayal of women and the novel's theological underpinnings. <P>This Norton Critical Edition includes: <br>The 1852 first book edition, accompanied by Elizabeth Ammons’s preface, note on the text, and explanatory annotations. <br>Twenty-two illustrations. <br>A rich selection of historical documents on slavery and abolitionism. <br>Seventeen critical reviews spanning more than 160 years. <br>A Chronology, A Brief Time Line of Slavery in America, and an updated Selected Bibliography.
Uncle Tom's Cabin (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesUncle Tom's Cabin (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Harriet Beecher Stowe Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides: *Chapter-by-chapter analysis *Explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols *A review quiz and essay topicsLively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers
Uncle Tom's Cabins: The Transnational History of America's Most Mutable Book
by Tracy C Davis Stefka MihaylovaAs Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin traveled around the world, it was molded by the imaginations and needs of international audiences. For over 150 years it has been coopted for a dazzling array of causes far from what its author envisioned. This book tells thirteen variants of Uncle Tom’s journey, explicating the novel’s significance for Canadian abolitionists and the Liberian political elite that constituted the runaway characters’ landing points; nineteenth-century French theatergoers; liberal Cuban, Romanian, and Spanish intellectuals and social reformers; Dutch colonizers and Filipino nationalists in Southeast Asia; Eastern European Cold War communists; Muslim readers and spectators in the Middle East; Brazilian television audiences; and twentieth-century German holidaymakers. Throughout these encounters, Stowe’s story of American slavery serves as a paradigm for understanding oppression, selectively and strategically refracting the African American slave onto other iconic victims and freedom fighters. The book brings together performance historians, literary critics, and media theorists to demonstrate how the myriad cultural and political effects of Stowe’s enduring story has transformed it into a global metanarrative with national, regional, and local specificity.
Uncle Tom: From Martyr to Traitor
by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Adena SpingarnUncle Tom charts the dramatic cultural transformation of perhaps the most controversial literary character in American history. From his origins as the heroic, Christ-like protagonist of Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel, the best-selling book of the nineteenth century after the Bible, Uncle Tom has become a widely recognized epithet for a black person deemed so subservient to whites that he betrays his race. Readers have long noted that Stowe's character is not the traitorous sycophant that his name connotes today. Adena Spingarn traces his evolution in the American imagination, offering the first comprehensive account of a figure central to American conversations about race and racial representation from 1852 to the present. We learn of the radical political potential of the novel's many theatrical spinoffs even in the Jim Crow era, Uncle Tom's breezy disavowal by prominent voices of the Harlem Renaissance, and a developing critique of "Uncle Tom roles" in Hollywood. Within the stubborn American binary of black and white, citizens have used this rhetorical figure to debate the boundaries of racial difference and the legacy of slavery. Through Uncle Tom, black Americans have disputed various strategies for racial progress and defined the most desirable and harmful images of black personhood in literature and popular culture.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin on the American Stage and Screen
by John W. FrickNo play in the history of the American stage has been as ubiquitous and as widely viewed as Uncle Tom's Cabin. This book traces the major dramatizations of Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic from its inception in 1852 through "modern" versions on film. Frick examines the major productions, companies, and influential persons in the long, complex history of theatrical Toms, providing a broad overview of what has been labeled the "Uncle Tom phenomenon. " Unlike previous studies about Uncle Tom's Cabin, Frick introduces the reader to the artists who created the plays and productions that created theatre history.
Uncle Vanya (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesUncle Vanya (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Anton Chekhov Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides: *Chapter-by-chapter analysis *Explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols *A review quiz and essay topicsLively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers