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Everything, Everything
Nicola Yoon's "Everything, Everything" centers around Madeline, a teenager with a rare disease that confines her to her home. The story begins with an introduction by the book's editor who describes …
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Everything I Never Told You: A Novel
"Everything I Never Told You" explores the complexities of a Chinese-American family in 1970s Ohio after the mysterious death of their middle daughter, Lydia. The novel examines themes of identity, e…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Experimental: American Literature and the Aesthetics of Knowledge
This Book is an excerpt from a scholarly book exploring the concept of "experimental" writing and its relationship to knowledge production in American literature. It examines how experimental writers…
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Experimental Life: Vitalism in Romantic Science and Literature
This academic Book investigates the concept of "experimental vitalism" in Romantic science and literature. It explores the historical and conceptual specificity of this term compared to broader notio…
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Ex Oriente Lex: Near Eastern Influences on Ancient Greek and Roman Law
These excerpts explore the profound influence of ancient Near Eastern legal traditions on ancient Greek and Roman law. Legal concepts and practices, such as homicide laws, royal power, dowries, and d…
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Treknology: The Science of Star Trek from Tricorders to Warp Drive
"Treknology: The Science of Star Trek from Tricorders to Warp Drive" by Ethan Siegel explores the real-world science behind the fictional technology of the Star Trek universe. The book examines vario…
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thical Foundations of Palliative Care for Alzheimer Disease
These excerpts address the ethical and practical considerations of palliative care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD). They highlight the importance of balancing medical interventions with…
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Essential Cinema: On the Necessity of Film Canons
Jonathan Rosenbaum's "Essential Cinema: On the Necessity of Film Canons" explores the concept of film canons and their importance in combating studio publicity and promoting diverse cinematic voices.…
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Envisioning Black Colleges: A History of the United Negro College Fund
Marybeth Gasman's Envisioning Black Colleges examines the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)'s history, focusing on its fundraising strategies from the 1940s to the 1970s. The book explores how the UNC…
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Ephemeral Bibelots: How an International Fad Buried American Modernism
Brad Evans's Ephemeral Bibelots: How an International Fad Buried American Modernism examines the largely forgotten vogue for small, independent literary magazines ("bibelots") in the 1890s America. T…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago