6/7/2023 0 Comments Francois de chateaubriand![]() ![]() ![]() François received his education at Dol and Rennes, where Jean Victor Moreau was among his fellow-students. His closest friend was his sister Lucile, a passionate-hearted girl, divided between her devotion to him and to religion. His naturally poetical temperament was fostered in childhood by picturesque influences, the mysterious reserve of his morose father, the ardent piety of his mother, the traditions of his ancient family, the legends and antiquated customs of the sequestered Breton district, above all, the vagueness and solemnity of the neighboring ocean. He was a brilliant representative of the reaction against the ideas of the French Revolution, and the most conspicuous figure in French literature during the First Empire. Malo, FranceĮxecutive summary: Génie du christianismeįrançois-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand, French author, youngest son of René Auguste de Chateaubriand, comte de Combourg, was born at St. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The central conflict is ripe with philosophical and moral dilemmas, second only in execution to the characters who live and die within the disgustingly depraved city of Imrryr. ![]() Will he survive the venture, and if so, what will the deceit and prejudices against him for Elric to become?īlondel’s story, as noted by creator Michael Moorcock in his passionate foreword in the beginning of the graphic novel, sets out to be a highly faithful adaptation of the novel series. When Elric of Melnibone hesitantly sets out with his army to vanquish would-be intruders of his realm, he is betrayed in shocking fashion. With Titan Comic’s new graphic novel adaptation, Elric: The Ruby Throne, written by Julien Blondel, I thought it a perfect opportunity to finally delve into the world of the albino emperor and I am not disappointed. Illustrated by Didier Poli and Robin RechtĪs a fantasy enthusiast, I’ve always had a certain curiosity about Michael Moorcock‘s Elric of Melnibone stories, though I’ve never given them the time they deserve. ![]() 6/6/2023 0 Comments Abraham by Frances Worthington![]() ![]() Also see Navy Personnel: A Research Guide. ![]() For biographical information from the late 18th through the early 20th centuries, see the Navy Department Library's ZB files and Officers of the Continental and U.S. Navy officers who served during the Second World War and the Cold War-era, though their contents range from the Interwar period (1919-1939) through the War on Terrorism. The files are particularly noted for biographical coverage of senior U.S. These files have been accumulated since the early 20th century by the Navy Department Library to provide historical information to US Navy personnel and other researchers, both official and unofficial. They are a combination of files collected by the Library and a ready reference collection of duplicate flag officer files formerly housed in the Archives Branch of the Naval History and Heritage Command. The Modern Biographical Files are located in the Navy Department Library's Rare Book Room. ![]() ![]() Now, with the servants of the Bane closing in, he must choose between his mission and her life. Prince Titus of Elberon has sworn to protect Iolanthe at all costs but he’s also a powerful mage committed to obliterating the Bane to avenge the death of his family-even if he must sacrifice both Iolanthe and himself to achieve his goal.īut Titus makes the terrifying mistake of falling in love with the girl who should have been only a means to an end. A suicide task for anyone let alone a sixteen-year-old girl with no training, facing a prophecy that foretells a fiery clash to the death. It is her duty and destiny to face and defeat the Bane, the greatest mage tyrant the world has ever known. ![]() The one prophesied for years to be the savior of The Realm. Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation-or so she’s being told. ![]() It all began with a ruined elixir and an accidental bolt of lightning… ![]() ![]() ![]() She dares to believe him innocent-and risks her own life to pursue a passion more priceless than the rarest gem. ![]() When Rhys’ past threatens his future, Madeline takes a leap of faith. She never imagines that a man like Rhys could imperil her own heart while revealing so little of his own feelings. She does not expect this taciturn man to woo her with fanciful stories, much less that each of his enthralling tales will reveal a scar upon his shielded soul. Yet Madeline’s hand has been sold, to none other than this. Lady Madeline’s heart is not for saleespecially not to a notorious outlaw like Rhys FitzHenry. And he has no choice but to see them all wed in haste. She decides to run away, though she never dreams that Rhys will pursue her. More cherished than gold are the Jewels of Kinfairlie, and only the worthiest may fight for their loveThe Laird of Kinfairlie has unmarried sisters, each a gem in her own right. A more dutiful maiden might cede to the Laird’s command and meekly accept her fate, but Madeline has never been obedient. Yet Madeline’s hand has been sold, to none other than this battle-weary warrior with a price on his head. Lady Madeline’s heart is not for sale…especially not to a notorious outlaw like Rhys FitzHenry. ![]() More cherished than gold are the Jewels of Kinfairlie, and only the worthiest may fight for their love…The Laird of Kinfairlie has unmarried sisters, each a gem in her own right. ![]() 6/6/2023 0 Comments Dragonsbane by barbara hambly![]() Sickened by the thought that John’s mistress Jenny Waynest is a magewitch, Gareth can barely look her in the eye. To Gareth’s court trained eyes, all he sees in John Aversin is a northern barbarian who is more interested in animal husbandry than slaying dragons. Out of love for King and kingdom, he put his life at risk and returned victorious.Īll the stories Gareth learned were wrong. The most honorable man in the kingdom, John slayed a dragon and asked no reward in return. On the words of ballads, Gareth travels north to find John Aversin, the Dragonsbane. And it must be true, because that is how the story goes. He can tell you verse by verse exactly how the hero slayed the monster with one swing of his gleaming sword. ![]() Raised on the glorious and romantic epics of old, Gareth knows all the songs and heroic tales. ![]() ![]() Xavier is frequently envious of the fact that Elijah gets more recognition than he does for similar accomplishments. Xavier and Elijah’s friendship is tainted by jealousy. What role does jealousy play in the novel? At the same time, Xavier’s upbringing serves him well on the battlefield, as he uses his innate and learned hunting skills to become an extremely successful soldier. Lieutenant Breech, in particular, shows an intense and racist dislike of Xavier and Elijah as well as a complete disrespect for their culture he mocks Elijah by asking how many “canoe lengths” he was from his target and he grows angry when Xavier asks to sleep outside. Both men note that they are viewed as “dumb bush Indians” by the officers and must strive to prove their merit-in a way that white soldiers don’t have to-through battlefield success and exemplary marksmanship. Xavier and Elijah’s heritage brings them many negative experiences from the racist soldiers around them. How does Xavier and Elijah’s First Nations heritage affect their experiences in the war? ![]() ![]() ![]() Early life and education īraswell was born in Birmingham, England, and she grew up in a small New England town. She is also known to publish work under the names Tracy Lynn and Celia Thompson. She is best known for The Nine Lives of Chloe King, a series that was adapted as a 2011 television show of the same name. Braswell, often known as Liz Braswell, is an English-born American writer of young adult fiction. JSTOR ( October 2017) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Įlizabeth J.Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful.įind sources: "Elizabeth J. Please help by adding secondary or tertiary sources. ![]() ![]() This biography of a living person relies too much on references to primary sources. ![]() 6/5/2023 0 Comments The Fairy End by Ellie Aiden![]() ![]() Ell is all sass and sarcasm, but she has this heart of gold that’s hidden behind all her outspokenness. They can be ridiculous and over the top at times but instead of coming off as annoying or two dimensional it makes them fun and colorful. This novella’s # one A++ score is its characters. Unfortunately, her sexcapade vaca goes sideways when she gets a new boss, and finds out the UnSeelie are plotting to kill her uncle.Ī Fairy Awesome Story is a medium-burn RH. She finds herself working in a bar in a tiny little town in Texas where she meets Mr. ![]() When Ell finds out she has one year before she’ll have no choice but to ascend, she decides a little trip to Earth is in order. ![]() I’ll have a little loose fun if ya know what I mean, and then I’ll come back. Ugh, I don’t wanna! I mean I know I have no choice, but can’t a girl have a little fun before she has to spend the rest of her life with a stick up her ass? Not to mention I’m a nymph and I haven’t even lost my v-card yet. I thought I had years before I’d have to ascend to the Seelie throne, but all that went out the window when my Uncle Rowan decided to abdicate early. ![]() ![]() ![]() But first I had to figure out the central mystery: which one was Satan? So when I read about Gibreel and Saladin falling from an impossible height I felt bad for them. In the eyes of many of my evangelical neighbors, my family - Roman Catholics - might not have been in active league with the Devil, but were certainly headed to his abode. A typical Saturday would feature 10 or 12 of these transactions, all duly noted in our ledger: "Sold Blackmail 50¢, bought Moment of Madness 25¢." Otherwise, I tended the silence. Our only business was selling Harlequin romances for 50 cents and buying them back for 25. ![]() The bookstore appealed to my sense of the greater good - as well as my intellectual vanity.Īnd it wasn't hard work. I was informed I'd be working Saturdays, mostly by myself. So when my stepmother opened our town's first bookstore I was amazed by one book in particular: an infernal red and black volume called The Satanic Verses.Īs was common with my stepmother's many schemes, business and otherwise, I was quickly dragged in for cheap labor. His worshippers - it was honestly believed and confidently proclaimed - lived among us. He possessed otherwise good people's bodies and brought them to sin. ![]() He whispered backwards on our rock albums. In 1980s Arkansas, one concern trumped all others: Satan. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title The Satanic Verses Author Salman Rushdie ![]() |