The book opens with an exploration of scientific discourse on black females, using Sarah Bartmann, the so-called Hottentot Venus, and natural scientist Georges Cuvier as points of departure. By inspiring repulsion, attraction, and anxiety, they gave rise in the nineteenth-century French male imagination to the primitive narrative of Black Venus. Denean Sharpley-Whiting argues that black women historically invoked both desire and primal fear in French men. Employing psychoanalysis, feminist film theory, and the critical race theory articulated in the works of Frantz Fanon and Toni Morrison, T. Labor and Working-Class History Associationīlack Venus is a feminist study of the representations of black women in the literary, cultural, and scientific imagination of nineteenth-century France.Association for Middle East Women's Studies.Author Resources from University Presses. Permissions Information for Journal Authors.
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Edwards Award-winning author Writing with grace and subtlety, Kokie depicts Matt's emotions as he uncovers the details of T.J's hidden life. Kokie glides along that fine line between comedy and tragedy to tell a sensational story. Jo Knowles, author of Jumping Off Swings and See You at Harry's PERSONAL EFFECTS is a smart, rugged, hugely insightful book that elevates an already soaring genre. James Howe, author of The Misfits and Totally Joe The devastating power of secrets and grief are perfectly captured in Matt's journey to finding the truth about his brother-and ultimately, himself. Heartbreaking and heart-opening at the same time. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World and The Last Summer of the Death Warriors Timely, passionate, and political, PERSONAL EFFECTS is a story that needs to be told. But most of all, it is about different kinds of love. Printz Honor winner Hard Love PERSONAL EFFECTS is a courageous book about the anger and pain of loss. 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Her first two novels, “Conversations with Friends” and “Normal People,” catalog the romantic and intellectual obsessions of her college-aged subjects with rare tenderness and precision. Reading Sally Rooney is like finally being compensated for being a young woman. She joins us to discuss her latest pulse-pounding novel, THE GOLDEN DOVES, inspired by true events about two former female spies, bound together by their past, who risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor in the aftermath of World War II. Martha Hall Kelly is the New York Times bestselling author of LILAC GIRLS, LOST ROSES, and SUNFLOWER SISTERS with more than two-million copies of her books sold, translated in fifty countries. She joins us to discuss her latest enthralling historical novel, CORONATION YEAR, in which the lives of three very different residents of London’s historic Blue Lion hotel converge in a potentially explosive climax on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation. Jennifer Robson is the Globe & Mail and Toronto Star number-one bestselling author of six novels, among them THE GOWN and SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE. On this episode we welcome two masters of historical fiction, Jennifer Robson and Martha Hall Kelly. the 2006 Book Sense Pick Good Girls, and the acclaimed novels Play Me and Bad Apple. A stunning read." - Rosemary Graham, author of Thou Shalt Not Dump the Skater-Dude and Other Commandments I Have Broken "A brave, funny, and realistic love story about high school seniors and the assumptions they all make about each other." - Carol Weston, author of For Girls Only and Girltalk, A brave, funny, and realistic love story about high school seniors and the assumptions they all make about each other., Clear-eyed and perfectly pitched, this is an incredibly brave story, and Laura Ruby is a writer to watch. Laura Ruby is an author of books for adults, teens, and children. Its one of the best, most honest and real books for teenagers that Ive read. 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The zumra and their allies must also prepare for the Lion’s coming attack and the traps of the sultan, Nasir’s father, who is under the Lion’s control. Reeling after the battle on Sharr, the zumra must find a way to retrieve their captive ally, the lost heart of a Sister of Old, and prepare Arawiya for the return of the Lion of the Night and the war to come.Īltair’s capture creates confusion for Zafira, Nasir, and Kifah, who are torn between a rescue attempt and following his plans, but without all five hearts they cannot restore magic to Arawiya. Though the quality of the series decreases dramatically from 1957 to 1960, there’s still MUCH to be enjoyed here each episode offers at least one moment of unabashed hilarity. With KEITH THIBODEAUX as Little Ricky.Ĭonsidered a step-down from I Love Lucy, these episodes, though initially seen frequently in summer reruns, have never been played as often as the superior half-hour shows. The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour stars LUCILLE BALL as Lucy Ricardo, DESI ARNAZ as Ricky Ricardo, VIVIAN VANCE as Ethel Mertz, and WILLIAM FRAWLEY as Fred Mertz. However, unlike the I Love Lucy series, each episode featured at least one famous guest star, and the stories revolved around Lucy’s interactions with that celebrity. The entire original cast reprised their roles in 13 hour-long episodes that were originally part of The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show (re-titled The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour in syndication). The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour was essentially an hour-long continuation of the I Love Lucy series, airing once every other month from 1957 to 1960. Welcome to another Situation Comedy Tuesday! Following our six-week coverage of the best episodes from I Love Lucy, we’re continuing with the five best episodes of Lucy’s 13-episode follow-up series, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour. Children will relish the deliciously bad behavior and the warm and cuddly conclusion." -Susan Pine, New York Public Library, Praise for No, David:"Kids won't be able to resist the rough-and-tumble David.monster talent for getting into trouble." -Newsweek"David is a small, snaggle-toothed piehead whose mischief-for those who don't have to clean up after him-is nothing short of exhilarating." -Kirkus Reviews"This book is perfect for reading aloud. Children will relish the deliciously bad behavior and the warm and cuddly conclusion." - Susan Pine, New York Public Library, Praise for No, David : "Kids won't be able to resist the rough-and-tumble David.monster talent for getting into trouble." - Newsweek "David is a small, snaggle-toothed piehead whose mischief.for those who don't have to clean up after him.is nothing short of exhilarating." - Kirkus Reviews "This book is perfect for reading aloud. Praise for No, David:"Kids won't be able to resist the rough-and-tumble David.monster talent for getting into trouble." -Newsweek"David is a small, snaggle-toothed piehead whose mischief-for those who don't have to clean up after him-is nothing short of exhilarating." -Kirkus Reviews"This book is perfect for reading aloud. |