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View Rights PortalThe turn of the twenty-first century has witnessed the striking advance of pornography into the Western cultural mainstream. Symptomatic of this development has been the use by writers, artists, and film-makers of the imagery and aesthetics of pornography, in works which have, often on this basis, achieved considerable international success. Amongst these artists are a number of French authors and directors - such as Michel Houellebecq, Catherine Breillat, Virginie Despentes, or Catherine Millet - whose work has often been dismissed as trashy or exploitative, but whose use of pornographic material may in fact be indicative of important contemporary concerns. In this study of a very significant trend, the authors explore how the reference to pornography encodes diverse political, cultural, and existential questions, including relations between the sexes, the collapse of avant-garde politics, gay sexualities in the time of AIDS, the anti-feminist backlash, the relation to the body and illness, the place of fantasy, and the sexualisation of children. It will be of interest to undergraduates, graduates, and researchers in the fields of French culture, gender, film and media studies.
The turn of the twenty-first century has witnessed the striking advance of pornography into the Western cultural mainstream. Symptomatic of this development has been the use by writers, artists, and film-makers of the imagery and aesthetics of pornography, in works which have, often on this basis, achieved considerable international success. Amongst these artists are a number of French authors and directors - such as Michel Houellebecq, Catherine Breillat, Virginie Despentes, or Catherine Millet - whose work has often been dismissed as trashy or exploitative, but whose use of pornographic material may in fact be indicative of important contemporary concerns. In this, the first study of this significant trend, the authors explore how the reference to pornography encodes diverse political, cultural, and existential questions, including relations between the sexes, the collapse of avant-garde politics, gay sexualities in the time of AIDS, the anti-feminist backlash, the relation to the body and illness, the place of fantasy, and the sexualisation of children. It will be of interest to undergraduates, graduates, and researchers in the fields of French culture, gender, film and media studies.
Charles Dickens called his sister-in-law Georgina Hogarth his 'best and truest friend'. Georgina saw Dickens as much more than a friend. They lived together for twenty-eight years, during which time their relationship constantly changed. The sister of his wife Catherine, the sharp and witty Georgina moved into the Dickens home aged fifteen. What began as a father-daughter relationship blossomed into a genuine rapport, but their easy relations were fractured when Dickens had a mid-life crisis and determined to rid himself of Catherine. Georgina's refusal to leave Dickens and his desire for her to remain in his household led to rumours of an affair and even illegitimate children. He left her the equivalent of almost £1 million and all his personal papers in his will. Georgina's commitment to Dickens was unwavering but it is far from clear what he did to deserve such loyalty. There were several occasions when he misused her in order to protect his public reputation. Why did Georgina betray her once much-loved sister? Why did she fall out with her family and risk her reputation in order to stay with Dickens? And why did the Dickenses' daughter Katey say it was 'the greatest mistake ever' to invite a sister-in-law to live with a family?
Beep! Beep! Get Out of My Way is based on the seven transformative tools from Abundance Circle groups created by psychotherapist Catherine DeMonte where participants manifested their long- held dreams. This process shifted them into manifesting mavens.This easy-to-read and engaging book shares the inspiring stories of those partic-ipants and how they manifested what their heart deeply desired but had been elusive for many years, even when the odds seemed impossible. Learn how they did it and practice easy, enjoyable exercises and tools to manifest your own dreams.
Catherine Deneuve is indisputably one of the world's most celebrated actresses, both in her native France and throughout the world. Her career has spanned five decades during which she has worked with the most significant of French auteurs, as well as forging partnerships with international directors such as Bunuel and Polanski. The Deneuve star persona has attained such iconic status that it can now symbolise the very essence of French womanhood and civic identity. In this wide-ranging and authoritative collection of essays by a selection of international film academics and writers, the Deneuve persona is scrutinised and illuminated. Beyond the glamorous iconographic status of Yves Saint Laurent's muse, and the epitome of sexual inviolability, Deneuve's status as actress is foregrounded. The book will be essential reading for students and lecturers in star studies.
In "Sturmwächter 2. Die Magie von Arranmore", der fesselnden Fortsetzung der "Sturmwächter"-Reihe von Catherine Doyle, spitzt sich die Lage auf der magischen irischen Insel Arranmore dramatisch zu. Der junge Sturmwächter Fionn Boyle steht vor einer seiner größten Herausforderungen: Die böse Zauberin Morrigan regt sich in den Tiefen der Insel, bedrohliche Seelenstelzer landen auf Arranmore, und Fionn muss seine Magie beherrschen lernen, bevor es zu spät ist. Doch diese Aufgabe erweist sich als schwieriger als erwartet, insbesondere da sein Großvater Malachy, der ihm bislang stets zur Seite stand, immer schwächer wird. Mit jedem Tag, der vergeht, intensiviert sich der Kampf um die Insel. Fionn, entkräftet durch das Versiegen seiner magischen Kräfte und konfrontiert mit dem schwindenden Gedächtnis seines Großvaters, ist gezwungen, sich auf seine Freunde Shelby und Sam zu verlassen. Gemeinsam suchen sie nach der verlorenen Armee der Merrows, mystische Meereskreaturen, die als einzige Morrigan und ihre Anhänger aufhalten können. Doch niemand außer Fionn glaubt an deren Existenz. Während die Inselbewohner sich auf eine Invasion vorbereiten, beginnt ein verzweifelter Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, um Arranmore vor der Zerstörung zu bewahren. Diese Fortsetzung bleibt bis zum Schluss spannungsgeladen und bereitet die Bühne für den nächsten Band, der mit Sehnsucht erwartet wird. Die Geschichte setzt die Abenteuer von Fionn Boyle auf der magischen irischen Insel Arranmore fort, wo er gegen die böse Zauberin Morrigan und ihre Seelenstelzer kämpft. Erzählung durchdrungen von der Magie der Insel und einer dichten Atmosphäre, die die Leser in eine Welt voller Geheimnisse und alter Legenden entführt. Fionn steht vor der schwierigen Aufgabe, seine magischen Kräfte zu kontrollieren und die Insel zu schützen, während er persönliches Wachstum und Entwicklung durchmacht. Der Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte und die Suche nach der verlorenen Armee der Merrows sorgen für durchgehende Spannung und fesselnde Wendungen. Die Sturmwächter-Reihe behandelt komplexe Themen wie Familie, Mut, Vertrauen und den Umgang mit Verlust und Ängsten, was eine zusätzliche emotionale Tiefe schafft. Begeistert Leser jeden Alters mit seiner faszinierenden Welt und der mitreißenden Geschichte. Ideal für Leser ab 10 Jahren, die sich nach magischen Welten sehnen, in denen die Grenzen zwischen Realität und Fantasie verschwimmen und die das Geheimnisvolle und Mystische lieben.
Collects together the best articles by key historians, literary critics, and anthropologists on the cultures of colonialism in the British Empire in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.. A substantial introduction by the distinguished historian, Professor Catherine Hall, discusses new approaches to the history of empire and establishes a narrative frame through which to read the essays which follow.. The volume is clearly divided into three sections: theoretical, emphasising concepts and approaches; the colonisers 'at home', focusing on how empire was lived in Britain; and 'away' - the attempt to construct new cultures through which the colonisers defined themselves and others in varied colonial sites. A useful guide to recent scholarship on the culture of imperialism. ;